Kentucky Afield Season 32, Episode 12: The Best of 2015

1

Lake 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

26 min

2

Elk 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

26 min

3

Cottonmouth 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

26 min

4

Archery 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

26 min

5

Owen 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

26 min

6

Fall Hunting Call-In 2015

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

26 min

7

Deer 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

26 min

10

State 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

26 min

11

Fishing 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

26 min

12

The Best of 2015

A turkey hunt surprise, fly fishing, and cottonmouth snakes: Tim Farmer looks back on the highlights of the past year

26 min

13

Squirrel 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

26 min

14

Kentucky Birds of Prey

Tim talks with Fish & Wildlife experts Kate Slankard and Geoff Roberts about Kentucky raptors

26 min

15

Archery 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

26 min

16

Wonderful 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

26 min

17

The Right Kind of Ammo

Anderson County's Mark Marraccini talks about ammunition for hunting and fisheries biologist Jeff Ross shows anglers nifty internet sites

26 min

18

Colonial-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

26 min

19

Duck 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

26 min

20

Quails, 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

26 min

21

Knife Making; Turkey Hunting

Bladesmith Nick Peel of Jessamine County introduces Tim to the art of knife making. Also, tips on turkey hunting

26 min

25

Tim Farmer's Final Show

Tim Farmer hosts his final show and focuses on three Spring activities: turkey hunting, bass fishing, and hunting morel mushrooms

26 min

26

Welcome 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

26 min

27

Spring Turkey Call-in 2016

Spring Turkey Call-in 2016

26 min

28

High 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

26 min

29

Cedar 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

26 min

30

Swim 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.

26 min

31

Kentucky'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

26 min

32

Spring Fishing Call-In 2016

Spring Fishing Call-In Show 2016

26 min

33

Taylorsville 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

26 min

35

Homemade 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

26 min

36

Kentucky 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

26 min

37

Beaver 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

26 min

38

Managing Deer Population

Wildlife biologists and technicians track does and their offspring in order to check the health of Kentucky's deer population

26 min

39

A 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

26 min

40

Nolin 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

26 min

41

Kentucky 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

26 min

42

Ohio 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

26 min

43

Cumberland 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

26 min

44

Dale 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

26 min

45

Wildlife Diversity Call-In 2016

Wildlife Diversity Call-In 2016

26 min

46

Fishing 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

26 min

47

White 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

26 min

49

Elk 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

26 min

50

Ohio 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

26 min

51

Dove 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

26 min

52

Archery Season; KY Wounded Heroes; Night Bass Fishing

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

26 min