About this season
Kentucky Afield 2016/17
Episodes (45)
1. On a Family Dove Hunt
Aired 8 October 2016 • 26 min
A father/daughter dove hunt, custom crank baits in Bowling Green, and fisheries biologists conduct a fish shocking study.
2. Fall Fishing Call-In 2016
Aired 15 October 2016 • 56 min
Host Chad Miles and representatives from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources answer viewers' calls about fishing
3. Hooks and Bows, and Smallmouth Bass
Aired 22 October 2016 • 26 min
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.
4. Hunting Bull Elk, Fishing Bluegill
Aired 29 October 2016 • 26 min
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.
5. Boat Electronics and Muskie Fishing
Aired 5 November 2016 • 26 min
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.
6. Fall Hunting Call-in 2016
Aired 12 November 2016 • 56 min
Chad Miles and experts from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources answer viewers' questions about hunting.
7. Deer Hunting and Dangerous Reptiles
Aired 19 November 2016 • 26 min
Some of the best deer hunting in the state, a different approach for crappie anglers, and dangerous reptiles are featured.
10. Trout, Deer, and Canoe Making
Aired 10 December 2016 • 26 min
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.
11. Rabbit Hunting with Denny Crum
Aired 17 December 2016 • 26 min
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.
13. Looking Back on 2016
Aired 31 December 2016 • 26 min
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.
14. Early Winter Bass and Songbirds
Aired 7 January 2017 • 26 min
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.
15. Turkey Hunting and Crankbaits
Aired 14 January 2017 • 26 min
Turkey hunting, a float and fish at Floyds Fork in Jefferson Co., and handcrafting crankbaits in western Kentucky are featured.
16. Fishing Laurel Lake and Venison
Aired 21 January 2017 • 26 min
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.
17. A New Fishery and Boat Electronics
Aired 28 January 2017 • 26 min
The newest fishery in the state, flushing a covey of quail in western Kentucky, and boat electronics are featured.
18. Hunting Dogs and Wild Hogs
Aired 4 February 2017 • 26 min
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
19. Boating Items and Elk Measurements
Aired 11 February 2017 • 26 min
Fishing for crappie on Green River Lake, new boating items, and the official measurements of the state record elk are featured.
20. Bass Fishing, Trappers, and Ducks
Aired 18 February 2017 • 26 min
Fishing for bass on Lake Cumberland, next generation of trappers, and searching for the American black duck are featured.
21. Hunting Beagles and Boat Safety
Aired 25 February 2017 • 26 min
Beagles in western Kentucky on the scent of cottontails, reminders on boating safety at Taylorsville Lake, and fishing for crappie are featured
25. Turkey Call-In
Aired 25 March 2017 • 26 min
Chad Miles and experts from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources answer viewers' questions about turkey hunting.
26. Raccoons, Deer Hunting, and More!
Aired 7 April 2017 • 26 min
Chasing raccoons at Otter Creek, searching for white bass in the Salt River, and a deer hunting activity are featured.
27. Black Bears and Knife Making
Aired 14 April 2017 • 26 min
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!
28. Searching for Sauger and Mammoth Cave Reptiles!
Aired 15 April 2017 • 26 min
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.
29. Spring Fishing Call-in, 2017
Aired 24 April 2017 • 26 min
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.
31. Alabama Rig, Wildlife Survival, and More
Aired 29 April 2017 • 26 min
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.
32. Squirrel Hunt and Wild Hogs
Aired 6 May 2017 • 26 min
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.
33. Elk in Kentucky
Aired 13 May 2017 • 26 min
Celebrate 20 years of elk in Kentucky and get a behind-the-scenes look at the annual drawing for elk permits.
34. Spring Hunting Lesson
Aired 20 May 2017 • 26 min
Spring hunting lesson, gearing up for fishing, and looking out for roaming bears are featured.
35. Homemade Bait and More!
Aired 27 May 2017 • 26 min
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.
36. Fishing Tradition and a Record Elk!
Aired 5 June 2017 • 26 min
A fishing tradition on Nolin River, a new Kentucky elk record, and a reintroduction of a native Kentucky bird of prey are featured.
37. Learning to Hunt, and Kayaking!
Aired 10 June 2017 • 26 min
Learn to hunt, visit the largest gathering of kayakers in the country, and go to Cedar Creek Lake with a Kentucky-based lure maker.
38. Father's Day Celebration and More!
Aired 17 June 2017 • 26 min
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.
39. Kentucky Birds and Deep-Water Bass Fishing
Aired 24 June 2017 • 26 min
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.
40. A New Shooting Sport, Plus Catfish!
Aired 8 July 2017 • 26 min
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.
41. Muskie Fishing and Medicinal Plants
Aired 15 July 2017 • 26 min
Muskie fishing with River Rat Guide Service, Betty Perry, and medicinal plants of Kentucky are featured.
42. Reeling in Panfish and More!
Aired 22 July 2017 • 26 min
Reeling in panfish on Lake Barkley, floating down the Licking River, and tagging and studying fawns are featured.
43. Bass Fishing with State Champs
Aired 29 July 2017 • 26 min
Bass fishing with state champs, testing a bass fishing technique on Nolin Lake, and paying tribute to a beloved Kentucky Afield guest are featured.
44. Frog Gigging and Fishing Memories
Aired 5 August 2017 • 26 min
Frog gigging on a Kentucky pond, how to preserve a memory of catching a big fish, and summertime bait are featured.
45. Becoming an Outdoorswoman
Aired 12 August 2017 • 26 min
A simple fishing trip and a look at the Becoming an Outdoorswoman Program are featured.
46. Non-Game Call-In
Aired 19 August 2017 • 56 min
Chad Miles and experts from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources answer questions from viewers about non-game wildlife and conservation issues.
47. Fishing with UK Football Players
Aired 26 August 2017 • 26 min
Fishing with Kentucky football players, fishing at night, and a look at the upcoming deer season
48. Dove Season and Canoe Craftsman
Aired 2 September 2017 • 26 min
Dove season, a master craftsman in Bowling Green builds wooden canoes, and catching white bass at Nolin Lake are featured.
49. Fishing for Trout, and Deer Season!
Aired 9 September 2017 • 26 min
Fishing for trout on some of the most serene waters in the state, your own private paradise, and searching for deer are featured.
50. Fall Hunting Call-In 2017
Aired 16 September 2017 • 56 min
Chad Miles and experts from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources answer viewers' questions about hunting.
51. Fishing During the Solar Eclipse!
Aired 23 September 2017 • 26 min
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.
52. Turkey Calling and Fishing with a Bow!
Aired 30 September 2017 • 26 min
Deer hunting, world-class turkey callers in southern Kentucky, and fishing with a bow are featured.