Kentucky Afield 2016/17
A father/daughter dove hunt, custom crank baits in Bowling Green, and fisheries biologists conduct a fish shocking study.
Host Chad Miles and representatives from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources answer viewers' calls about fishing
Chad and the crew are ready with hooks and bows, outdoorsmen learn new skills, and one of the best streams in the state for smallmouth bass are featured.
Go hunting for bull elk in Knott County during the rifle season, Chad puts some venison on the table, and kids catch bluegill from a farm pond.
Fishing for muskie in Cave Run Lake, a class to understand your boat electronics, and fishing for stripers and hybrids on the Ohio River are featured.
Chad Miles and experts from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources answer viewers' questions about hunting.
Some of the best deer hunting in the state, a different approach for crappie anglers, and dangerous reptiles are featured.
Catch and release trout streams, a quota hunt to weigh the importance between deer and data; and a master craftsman who builds canoes using basic tools are featured.
Chad and former University of Louisville men's basketball coach Denny Crum hunt for rabbits in Nelson County, catching turtles, and a Spencer County sure-shot are featured.
Chad looks back at some of the stories from 2016 including searching for bighead carp, hunting bull elk, and fishing for one of the most elusive fish in Kentucky waters.
We're on Barren River Lake for the early winter bass bite. Then, we check with our avian biologists on the population of songbirds. And we pay our respects to a popular guest of the show.
Turkey hunting, a float and fish at Floyds Fork in Jefferson Co., and handcrafting crankbaits in western Kentucky are featured.
Fisheries biologist John Williams hunts for big fish on Laurel Lake; the connection between Frankfort, Kentucky and the original bait casting reel; and Chad goes in search of venison.
The newest fishery in the state, flushing a covey of quail in western Kentucky, and boat electronics are featured.
We're in the company of good dogs in Anderson County on the trail of busy tails, biologists investigate wild hogs in the bluegrass, and learn how to keep fishing tackle in tip-top shape
Fishing for crappie on Green River Lake, new boating items, and the official measurements of the state record elk are featured.
Fishing for bass on Lake Cumberland, next generation of trappers, and searching for the American black duck are featured.
Beagles in western Kentucky on the scent of cottontails, reminders on boating safety at Taylorsville Lake, and fishing for crappie are featured
Chad Miles and experts from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources answer viewers' questions about turkey hunting.
Chasing raccoons at Otter Creek, searching for white bass in the Salt River, and a deer hunting activity are featured.
Black bears are here to stay in Kentucky! Host Chad Miles travels to Harlan County with biologists to check on a mother and her cubs in the den. Meet one of the most well-known knife makers in Oldham County who has created knives for Elvis, a president, and Rambo, among others! Then we're on the water casting our fishing lines for spring time bass!
Searching for sauger on the Kentucky River, the NASP State Championship, and John MacGregor and his slithering friends at Mammoth Cave National Park are featured.
Where are the fish biting? What is the best bait? Chad Miles and experts from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources answer viewers' questions about fishing.
Host Chad Miles discovers why a lock and dam near Brownsville was demolished and what it means for fishing. Drew Sadler from Shimano goes to Laurel Lake to demonstrate the Alabama rig, one of the most popular methods of bass fishing. Also, learn how you can improve habitat on your property to ensure the long-term survival of wildlife.
Dogs go on a squirrel hunt in Anderson County, wildlife biologists investigate wild hogs, and tips for keeping your fishing gear in tip top shape are featured.
Celebrate 20 years of elk in Kentucky and get a behind-the-scenes look at the annual drawing for elk permits.
Spring hunting lesson, gearing up for fishing, and looking out for roaming bears are featured.
Homemade bait that really catches fish, conservation education is fueling interest in outdoor kids, and see how one of Kentucky's largest boat ramps came to be.
A fishing tradition on Nolin River, a new Kentucky elk record, and a reintroduction of a native Kentucky bird of prey are featured.
Learn to hunt, visit the largest gathering of kayakers in the country, and go to Cedar Creek Lake with a Kentucky-based lure maker.
Meet a Grayson Co. man who is an artist, outdoorsman, and friend of hall-of-famer archer Fred Bear. Learn how popular species of fish maintain a healthy population. Chad celebrate's Father's Day with his dad and son.
A fishing trip to Rough River Lake, preserving the populations of some of Kentucky's best birds, and learning a technique for deep-water bass fishing.
A new shooting sport created in Kentucky, fishing for catfish on Taylorsville Lake, and Chad hops on a shocking boat at Cedar Creek Lake to get a lesson from a couple of fisheries biologists.
Muskie fishing with River Rat Guide Service, Betty Perry, and medicinal plants of Kentucky are featured.
Reeling in panfish on Lake Barkley, floating down the Licking River, and tagging and studying fawns are featured.
Bass fishing with state champs, testing a bass fishing technique on Nolin Lake, and paying tribute to a beloved Kentucky Afield guest are featured.
Frog gigging on a Kentucky pond, how to preserve a memory of catching a big fish, and summertime bait are featured.
A simple fishing trip and a look at the Becoming an Outdoorswoman Program are featured.
Chad Miles and experts from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources answer questions from viewers about non-game wildlife and conservation issues.
Fishing with Kentucky football players, fishing at night, and a look at the upcoming deer season
Dove season, a master craftsman in Bowling Green builds wooden canoes, and catching white bass at Nolin Lake are featured.
Fishing for trout on some of the most serene waters in the state, your own private paradise, and searching for deer are featured.
Chad Miles and experts from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources answer viewers' questions about hunting.
Hunting season is finally here, and we're in the field in pursuit of doves. Then, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is realized when we go fishing during the solar eclipse. Also, don't forget to apply for quota hunts.
Deer hunting, world-class turkey callers in southern Kentucky, and fishing with a bow are featured.