Kentucky Afield Season 31, Episode 20: Champion Duck Caller; Mallars of Fulton; Beavers

1

Duck; Dove; Deer and Squirrel Hunting

Follow Tim on an action-packed day of duck, dove, deer and squirrel hunting. He shares a recipe for deer steak

26 min

2

Sporting Clays; Muzzleloaders

Tim and the crew head to Owenton to meet a sporting clay champion and later cover muzzleloaders with a master craftsman

26 min

7

Modern Gun Deer; Canning Deer

Tim and Niki go deer hunting the opening week of modern gun season. Tim gives advice on canning deer meat

26 min

10

Outdoors after stroke; Cogan's Woods; Tennessee River Fishing

A man helps his dad rekindle his love for fishing and hunting after his stroke, Kentucky author Ron Ellis in Cogan's woods, and Tim fishes on the Tennessee River

26 min

11

Squirrel Dog; Rabbit Hunting with Beagles; Lab hunts Deer

Meet Peanut the squirrel dog, go rabbit hunting in Harrison County with Big Al's beagle hounds, and visit with a lab that hunts deer sheds

26 min

12

The Best of 2014

Tim Farmer revisits the best of 2014

26 min

14

DIY Coyote Call; Forest and Fish Cedar Trees; Lasagna Recipe

A do-it-yourself electronic coyote call, forest and fish management in the form of cedar trees, and Tim's favorite lasagna recipe are featured

26 min

15

Squirrel Hunting in Western Kentucky; Kentucky Lake Largemouth; Grouse Habitat

Tim goes squirrel hunting in western Kentucky and chases largemouth bass on Kentucky Lake, and a grouse habitat in Morgan County gets a boost from the League of Kentucky Sportsmen

26 min

16

1760's Squirrel Hunting; Colonial-era Weaponry; Flintlock Rifles

Tim and Jayd Raines go 1760's-style squirrel hunting and cooking in Floyd Co., Mel Hankla from Mefford's Fort in Mason Co. shares his knowledge of Colonial-era weaponry, and master craftsman Mark Miller replicates flintlock rifles in Paducah

26 min

17

Green River Lake Crappie; Lake Sturgeon; Rabbit Habitats

Crappie fishing on Green River Lake, the reintroduction of Lake Sturgeon in Laurel River, and rabbit habitats are featured

26 min

18

Minnesota-style ice fishing; Duck Decoy Artist; Meet Gary Rogers

Minnesota-style ice fishing in Grant County, duck decoy artist David Harris, and meet Gary Rogers, a man who loves teaching kids about conservation

26 min

19

Tim Farmer celebrates 20 years; Tim in the Kitchen; Blue Catfish restock

Tim Farmer celebrates 20 years as Kentucky Afield host, meet Rauol Desprez who inspired Tim in the kitchen, and the restocking efforts of Blue Catfish at Taylorsville Lake are featured

26 min

20

Champion Duck Caller; Mallars of Fulton; Beavers

Ever wondered what a championship duck caller sounds like? Host Tim Farmer quacks it up with national duck caller Jim King. Also, drop in on the mallards of Fulton County, and learn about some beavers and their dam problems

26 min

25

Lake Cumberland Striped Bass; Handcrafted Turkey Calls; Hope Carleton Tribute

Striped bass fishing at Lake Cumberland with Lance Sasser's Guide Service, Colt Peel from Jessamine County and his handcrafted turkey calls, and a tribute to the late Hope Carleton - former host of Kentucky Afield

26 min

26

Knife making; Turkey Hunting Tips

Knife making and turkey hunting tips

26 min

27

Turkey Call-in Show 2015

Tim Farmer and experts from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources answer viewers' questions about turkey hunting

26 min

29

Spring Fishing Call In 2015

im Farmer and experts from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources answer viewers' queries about fishing

26 min

30

Turkey Hunt; Sauger Fishing; Kentucky River Locks

Tim heads to Greenup Co. for a turkey hunt, takes his grandkids sauger fishing, and David Hamilton talks about the reopening of Locks 1-4 on the Kentucky River

26 min

31

Beagle Trial; Kayaking a Farm Pond; First Turkey Hunt

Tim visits a beagle trial in Butler County, spends time in a kayak in a farm pond, and takes a youth on his first turkey hunt

26 min

32

Elmer Davis Lake Fishing; Youth Turkey Hunter; Hush Puppies Recipe

Fishing in Owen County's Elmer Davis Lake, meet youth turkey hunter Kelsey Chesnut from Laurel County, and a recipe for hush puppies

26 min

33

Asian Carp on Barkley Dam; Memorial Day; Skin Care

Tim and Jim Doom take aim on Asian Carp at Barkley Dam, the annual Peace Officers Memorial Day ceremony, and a dermatologist talks about protecting your skin for summer

26 min

34

Pro Bass Angler Bill Day; Fishing with Bruce Midkiff

Pro bass angler Bill Day is Tim's special guest this week. Tim celebrates 20 years as Kentucky Afield host. He goes fishing with world record holder Bruce Midkiff at Cannelton Dam

26 min

36

Fishing 101; Hooten Old Town

Tim Farmer reviews basic fishing skills with a novice, then tries out those skills on the Ohio River. We also visit Hooten Old Town for some cowboy action shooting

26 min

37

Bow Fishing Barkley Dam; Tim and his Dad Fly-Fish

Jim Doom and Tim Farmer go bow fishing at Barkley Dam with youth archery champions. Tim and his dad, Jerry, go fly-fishing

26 min

38

McAlpine Dam Fishing; Rattlesnakes; Traditional Bow Making

Tim Farmer fishes with Chino Ross near Louisville's McAlpine Dam. Then we take a look at rattlesnakes in Kentucky. Last, we meet Kevin Brown, who makes traditional bows

26 min

39

Old-Timer Lessons; Pig Salting

Tim Farmer revisits some old folks who have made a major impact on his hunting style and his life. Also, take a look back at an old way of pig salting. Tim reads a story from Gene Hill's "A Hunter's Fireside Book" about a man remembering his dog

26 min

40

Noodling for Catfish; Owensboro Fishing; Catfish Study

Fishing for catfish at Lake Barkley, meet noodling experts Ryan and Jesse Steenbergen, fishing with Aaron Wheatley on the Ohio River near Owensboro, and catfish researcher David Baker talks about a recent study on Taylorsville Lake

26 min

41

Cumberland River Drifting for Trout; 112th Shotgun Shoot; Remembering Ruth Brame

Tag along with Brandon Wade of the Cumberland Drifters in search of trout on the Cumberland River. Near Berea, youth take aim at the 112th State Shotgun Shoot and Tim Farmer bids a warm farewell to life-long angler Ruth Brame

26 min

42

Hybrid Catfish; Banding Geese; Green River Smallmouth

Biologist Steve Marple discusses hybrid catfish; a young woman bands geese; and Tim Farmer fishes for smallmouth bass on the Green River

26 min

43

Largemouth Wacky Rig; Goose Survey

Tim Farmer joins Danny Langford at Cedar Creek Lake in Lincoln County, where he uses a wacky rig for largemouth bass. Then, John Brunjes is our guide for a high-flying goose survey from a helicopter

26 min

44

Answers About Creatures Great and Small

Tim Farmer and colleagues from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources answer questions from viewers about non-game wildlife and conservation issues

26 min

46

Floating Elkhorn Creek; HIP Survey; Winter Wheat

Writer Kevin Kelly with Kentucky Afield Magazine and Tim Farmer chase smallmouth bass. The HIP survey that migratory bird hunters must take to be legal and putting clover and winter wheat on the menu are highlighted

26 min

47

Fall Fishing Call-In 2015

Tim Farmer and experts from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources answer viewers' queries about fishing

26 min

48

State Record Bluegill; Archery Hunt for Deer; Blind Hunting Dog

Meet Phil Conyers, who caught the Kentucky state record bluegill at 4lb. 3oz. Tag along with Tim Farmer for last year's archery hunt for a doe. We remember Cooper, a blind hunting dog.

26 min

49

Elk Hunt 101; Dove Season

From knowing where you're hunting to how to get your harvest home, Tim says "Elk Hunt 101" is a must see. Also, a look at opening day of dove season

26 min

50

Fishing Corinth Lake; Salato New Bald Eagle; Becoming a Conservation Officer

Fishing on Corinth Lake in Owen County; a new bald eagle arrives at the Salato Wildlife Center in Frankfort; training for becoming a conservation officer

26 min

51

Striper on Lake Cumberland; Late Summer Crappie

Tim Farmer, Lance Sasser, and Bobby Masters fish for striper on Lake Cumberland. Also, Kris Mann has a plan for late summer crappie at Cave Run Lake

26 min