Our host goes in search of outdoor adventure and showcases the best fishing, hunting, and wildlife-related recreation Kentucky has to offer. Produced by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, Kentucky Afield is the longest continuously running outdoor television show in the nation.
Showing Season 32 of 13
Season 32
2015
Kentucky Afield 2015/16
01. Lake Cumberland Kentucky Bass; Big Water Fisherman Chad Miles; Fly Fishing Demonstration
2015-10-10
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
02. Elk Season Hunt; David Jones Green River Lake Fishing; Kids Squirrel Hunt
2015-10-17
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
03. Cottonmouth Snake Search; Lake Laurel Walleye; Deer Chili
2015-10-24
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
04. Archery Season Deer Search; Squirrel Dog Peanut; Mollusk Conservation
2015-10-31
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
05. Owen County Bird Hunting; Intro to Trapping
2015-11-07
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
06. Fall Hunting Call-In 2015
2015-11-14
Tim Farmer and experts from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources answer viewers' queries about hunting
07. Deer Hunting with Handguns; Shaker Village Quail Hunt; Float-n-fly Fishing Method
2015-11-21
Tim hunts deer with a modern handgun, quail hunting at Shaker Village, and Lee McClellan demonstrates the float-n-fly method of fishing
10. State Record Elk; Hatchery Creek in Spring; Teaching Dogs to Track
2015-12-12
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
11. Fishing Tennessee River; Cogan's woods
2015-12-19
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
12. The Best of 2015
2015-12-26
A turkey hunt surprise, fly fishing, and cottonmouth snakes: Tim Farmer looks back on the highlights of the past year
13. Squirrel Hunt via Mule-drawn Carriage; Stocking Muskie
2016-01-02
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
14. Kentucky Birds of Prey
2016-01-09
Tim talks with Fish & Wildlife experts Kate Slankard and Geoff Roberts about Kentucky raptors
15. Archery Trade Show; Green River Lake Crappie
2016-01-16
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
16. Wonderful World of Fishing Lures
2016-01-23
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
17. The Right Kind of Ammo
2016-01-30
Anderson County's Mark Marraccini talks about ammunition for hunting and fisheries biologist Jeff Ross shows anglers nifty internet sites
18. Colonial-era Weaponry
2016-02-06
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
19. Duck Calling; Beaver Traps
2016-02-13
Tips from national duck calling champ Jim King, mallards and mastery in Fulton County, and Micah Seavers shows the steps of setting beaver traps
20. Quails, Squirrels, and Fishes
2016-02-20
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
21. Knife Making; Turkey Hunting
2016-02-27
Bladesmith Nick Peel of Jessamine County introduces Tim to the art of knife making. Also, tips on turkey hunting
25. Tim Farmer's Final Show
2016-03-26
Tim Farmer hosts his final show and focuses on three Spring activities: turkey hunting, bass fishing, and hunting morel mushrooms
26. Welcome Chad Miles; Dale Hollow Smallmouth
2016-04-01
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
27. Spring Turkey Call-in 2016
2016-04-08
Spring Turkey Call-in 2016
28. High Bridge Walleye and Sauger; Archery Championship; Trapping Groundhog and Muskrat
2016-04-16
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
29. Cedar Creek Lake Spring Bass; American Black Duck
2016-04-23
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
30. Swim Baits; Medicinal Herbs; Baitcasting tips
2016-04-30
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.
31. Kentucky's New Trout Stream
2016-05-07
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
32. Spring Fishing Call-In 2016
2016-05-14
Spring Fishing Call-In Show 2016
33. Taylorsville Lake Crappie; Avoiding Black Bears; Ruffed Grouse
2016-05-21
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
35. Homemade Bait; Kids Education; Ky Largest Boat Ramp
2016-06-04
Catching fish with homemade bait, how conservation education is fueling interest in outdoor kids, and one of Kentucky's largest boat ramps are featured
36. Kentucky Lake Bass Fishing; Peregrine Falcons
2016-06-11
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
37. Beaver Lake Fishing; Declining Barn Owl; Trapping Tradition
2016-06-18
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
38. Managing Deer Population
2016-06-25
Wildlife biologists and technicians track does and their offspring in order to check the health of Kentucky's deer population
39. A Fond Farewell to Scott Moore
2016-07-02
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
40. Nolin Lake Fishing; Mammoth Cave Snake Search; Rough Grouse
2016-07-08
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
41. Kentucky Lake Night Bass; Shocking Boat; Lake Cumberland Swim Bait
2016-07-16
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
42. Ohio River Striped Bass; Elkhorn Creek Smallmouth Kayaking; Trap Shooting
2016-07-23
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
43. Cumberland River Trout; Taylorsville Lake Crappie
2016-07-30
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
44. Dale Hallow Night Smallmouth; Bows for Deer Season; Archery Trade Show
2016-08-06
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
45. Wildlife Diversity Call-In 2016
2016-08-13
Wildlife Diversity Call-In 2016
46. Fishing with Kids; Cave Run Lake Habitat; Catfish Bait Recipe
2016-08-20
Fishing with kids, the fish habitat improvement program at Cave Run Lake, and a unique recipe for catfish bait are featured
47. White Tail Archery; Tracking Does
2016-08-27
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
49. Elk Season; Youth Squirrel Hunt
2016-09-10
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
50. Ohio River Asian Carp; Snake Science; Largest Boat Ramp
2016-09-17
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
51. Dove Season; Canoe Crafting; Nolin Lake Fishing
2016-09-23
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
52. Archery Season; KY Wounded Heroes; Night Bass Fishing
2016-10-01
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