Season 32
45 episodes · 2015
Kentucky Afield 2015/16
1Lake Cumberland Kentucky Bass; Big Water Fisherman Chad Miles; Fly Fishing Demonstration
Kentucky Bass bite at Lake Cumberland; fishing with Tim and big water fisherman Chad Miles; and a demonstration of fly fishing with Thomas Schrodt are featured
2Elk Season Hunt; David Jones Green River Lake Fishing; Kids Squirrel Hunt
Elk season begins and Mary Catherine McGirk goes in search of a prized bull. Later, angler David Jones fishes on Green River Lake, and the United Trappers of Kentucky host a squirrel hunt for kids
3Cottonmouth Snake Search; Lake Laurel Walleye; Deer Chili
Expert John MacGregor amd Hopkins Co. resident Jon Wells go in search of cottonmouth snakes. Also, a look back at Tim's first Kentucky walleye catch at Lake Laurel and a recipe for deer chili are featured
4Archery Season Deer Search; Squirrel Dog Peanut; Mollusk Conservation
Archery season sends Tim in search of a deer. Meet Bruce White and his squirrel dog Peanut. Dr. Monte McGregor shows how Kentucky's Center for Mollusk Conservation is leading the way for endangered species in Kentucky's rivers and streams
5Owen County Bird Hunting; Intro to Trapping
Watch man's best friend go bird hunting at Elk Creek Hunt Club in Owen County. Also, Micah Seavers in Fulton County provides an introduction to trapping
6Fall Hunting Call-In 2015
Tim Farmer and experts from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources answer viewers' queries about hunting
7Deer Hunting with Handguns; Shaker Village Quail Hunt; Float-n-fly Fishing Method
Tim hunts deer with a modern handgun, quail hunting at Shaker Village, and Lee McClellan demonstrates the float-n-fly method of fishing
10State Record Elk; Hatchery Creek in Spring; Teaching Dogs to Track
A new state record for elk by David Giles of Fayette County, spring fishing in Hatchery Creek in Russell County, and teaching dogs to track antler sheds are featured
11Fishing Tennessee River; Cogan's woods
Tim goes fishing on the Tennessee River in western Kentucky, a son helps revitalize his dad's love for fishing and hunting after his stroke, and return to Cogan's woods with Kentucky author Ron Ellis
12The Best of 2015
A turkey hunt surprise, fly fishing, and cottonmouth snakes: Tim Farmer looks back on the highlights of the past year
13Squirrel Hunt via Mule-drawn Carriage; Stocking Muskie
Tim Farmer takes us squirrel hunting via a mule-drawn carriage, and we witness Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife employees spawn and stock muskie to supply the state's waterways
14Kentucky Birds of Prey
Tim talks with Fish & Wildlife experts Kate Slankard and Geoff Roberts about Kentucky raptors
15Archery Trade Show; Green River Lake Crappie
Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Commissioner Greg Johnson, the latest innovations in archery equipment at the Archery Trade Show in Louisville, and fishing for crappie on Green River Lake are featured
16Wonderful World of Fishing Lures
Tim sits down with the Kentucky inventor of the AC Shiner top water fishing lure. Retired fisheries biologist Lou Kornman introduces viewers to fishing lure collecting
17The Right Kind of Ammo
Anderson County's Mark Marraccini talks about ammunition for hunting and fisheries biologist Jeff Ross shows anglers nifty internet sites
18Colonial-era Weaponry
Tim meets Jayd Raines in Floyd County for 1760's-style squirrel hunting and cooking. Mel Hankla from Mefford's Fork in Mason County shares his vast knowledge of Colonial-era weaponry. In Paducah, meet Mark Miller, a master craftsman of replica flintlock rifles
19Duck Calling; Beaver Traps
Tips from national duck calling champ Jim King, mallards and mastery in Fulton County, and Micah Seavers shows the steps of setting beaver traps
20Quails, Squirrels, and Fishes
Tim Farmer and experts highlight practices at work to benefit quail and grouse. They visit Adair County and the Paintsville Lake area for details. Also, a fishing and squirrel hunt combo is featured
21Knife Making; Turkey Hunting
Bladesmith Nick Peel of Jessamine County introduces Tim to the art of knife making. Also, tips on turkey hunting
25Tim Farmer's Final Show
Tim Farmer hosts his final show and focuses on three Spring activities: turkey hunting, bass fishing, and hunting morel mushrooms
26Welcome Chad Miles; Dale Hollow Smallmouth
First, we take a look back at Tim Farmer's 20-year career as host of "Kentucky Afield." Then new host Chad Miles introduces his first segment, fishing for smallmouth bass at Dale Hollow
27Spring Turkey Call-in 2016
Spring Turkey Call-in 2016
28High Bridge Walleye and Sauger; Archery Championship; Trapping Groundhog and Muskrat
Guide Chino Ross puts us in the thick of walleye and sauger near High Bridge. We also stop by the Kentucky NASP archery championship in Louisville, introduce the art of trapping groundhog and muskrat to young "Magnum Mike", and wind up at Perryville Battlefield State Park for a controlled burn to aid wildlife habitat
29Cedar Creek Lake Spring Bass; American Black Duck
Chad goes fishing for early spring bass on Cedar Creek Lake. A visit to Cabin Creek Lures and waterfowl biologists near Henderson search for American Black Duck
30Swim Baits; Medicinal Herbs; Baitcasting tips
We hit the coves at Lake Cumberland as host, Chad Miles, shows a winning technique for fishing swim baits. Then, in Clark County, Mother Nature opens her medicine chest. Craig and Jennifer Caudill with Nature Reliance School take a look at edible and medicinal plants of Kentucky. Then, our last stop is Richmond and "The Cane Pole" for tips on keeping your baitcasting reel clean for the catch.
31Kentucky's New Trout Stream
Chad Miles and others fish Kentucky's new trout stream. The trip includes a look at where Kentucky Trout come from and how Hatchery Creek came to be
32Spring Fishing Call-In 2016
Spring Fishing Call-In Show 2016
33Taylorsville Lake Crappie; Avoiding Black Bears; Ruffed Grouse
Chad and the crew fish for crappie at Taylorsville Lake, expert advice on how to avoid the path of black bears during mating season, and a look at the ruffed grouse are featured
35Homemade Bait; Kids Education; Ky Largest Boat Ramp
Catching fish with homemade bait, how conservation education is fueling interest in outdoor kids, and one of Kentucky's largest boat ramps are featured
36Kentucky Lake Bass Fishing; Peregrine Falcons
Chad Miles and the crew try out an effective bass fishing technique on Kentucky Lake, and then check on a peregrine falcon nest in Trimble County
37Beaver Lake Fishing; Declining Barn Owl; Trapping Tradition
Chad and his son Leo go fishing at Beaver Lake, research on the declining barn owl population, and passing the tradition of trapping to the next generation are featured
38Managing Deer Population
Wildlife biologists and technicians track does and their offspring in order to check the health of Kentucky's deer population
39A Fond Farewell to Scott Moore
We bid farewell to longtime executive producer Scott Moore with a look back at three of his favorite stories: duck hunting in Livingston County; rabbit hunting in Clinton County; and fishing on Cedar Creek Lake
40Nolin Lake Fishing; Mammoth Cave Snake Search; Rough Grouse
We go fishing with Terry Watts on Nolin Lake, search for snakes at Mammoth Cave National Park, and learn about the rough grouse in Kentucky
41Kentucky Lake Night Bass; Shocking Boat; Lake Cumberland Swim Bait
Night bass fishing at Kentucky Lake, Chad and crew tag along on a shocking boat at Cedar Creek Lake, and see why Lake Cumberland is a great place for swim bait fishing
42Ohio River Striped Bass; Elkhorn Creek Smallmouth Kayaking; Trap Shooting
Jim Doom leads Chad and the crew to monster striped bass in the Ohio River, smallmouth bass kayak fishing along Elkhorn Creek, and a trap shooting state competition for youth are featured
43Cumberland River Trout; Taylorsville Lake Crappie
Catching trout on the Cumberland River, what one sportsman's club is doing to get women involved in shooting sports, fishing for crappie on Taylorville Lake, and a visit to Perryville Battlefield State Park are featured
44Dale Hallow Night Smallmouth; Bows for Deer Season; Archery Trade Show
Night-time fishing for smallmouth bass on Dale Hollow Lake, advice on bows for deer archery season, and the Archery Trade Show in Louisville are featured
45Wildlife Diversity Call-In 2016
Wildlife Diversity Call-In 2016
46Fishing with Kids; Cave Run Lake Habitat; Catfish Bait Recipe
Fishing with kids, the fish habitat improvement program at Cave Run Lake, and a unique recipe for catfish bait are featured
47White Tail Archery; Tracking Does
This week it's all about deer. Archery season for white tails opens the first Saturday in September. We're in the field with biologists and technicians tracking does and checking the state of our deer herd
49Elk Season; Youth Squirrel Hunt
Get ready for elk season with biologist Gabe Jenkins, the two biggest elk ever taken in Kentucky, and a squirrel hunt for youth are showcased
50Ohio River Asian Carp; Snake Science; Largest Boat Ramp
Fishing for Asian carp on the Ohio River, snake science at the Kentucky Reptile Zoo, and launching the largest boat ramp in Kentucky are featured
51Dove Season; Canoe Crafting; Nolin Lake Fishing
Dove season is in full swing. Chad Miles visits a public dove field. Then we meet a master canoe craftsman and catch a few surprises at Nolin Lake
52Archery Season; KY Wounded Heroes; Night Bass Fishingfinale
A look at archery season, a way to enjoy hunting while helping your community, a group that assists Kentucky's wounded heroes, and night fishing for bass are featured