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#128 Cody Rhoden - Small Game Animals, Hunting, Science, Habits Jan 26, 2024

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On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're joined by Cody Rhoden, Small Game Program Coordinator for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. Cody's an expert on all things small game (and a few other things too), and today we're picking his brain about the hunting, science, and management of these critters. We'll also touch on how outdoors people can make positive changes that bolster small game numbers in their area... Thanks for listening!

#127 Sgt. Rufus Cravens - Coyote Hunting Day And Night, Law Enofrcement Jan 12, 2024

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On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're joined by Sgt. Rufus Cravens, who's both an avid predator hunter and a conservation officer with nearly 20 years of experience... We're talking all things coyotes and coyote hunting, and are definitely taking a dive into night hunting, the rules/regs, and the tactics associated with it. Thanks for listening!

#126 - 2023 In Review and Resolutions For 2024 Dec 28, 2023

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We're discussing the past 363 days on this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast! We'll take a look back at episodes from the past year, discuss what we found interesting, and make some resolutions for 2024... Also, we want feedback from YOU! Shoot us an email or a social media message and let us know how we can make the podcast better for you as we move into the new year. Thanks! chase.wininger@ky.gov lee.mcclellan@ky.gov

#125 Gabe Jenkins - We Found CWD In KY, What Next? Dec 14, 2023

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On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're joined by Gabe Jenkins, Deputy Commissioner for KDFWR and Kentucky's CWD Response Lead. Gabe has been involved in the management and conservation of whitetail deer and elk in the state for years, and is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to these topics. Last week the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources was informed of a positive case of CWD that came from a hunter-harvested free-ranging whitetail deer that was harvested in Ballard County. This is the first positive case of CWD that has been confirmed in Kentucky. So, in a nutshell, Gabe is here to walk us through what CWD is, where we go from here, and what this means for deer hunters in the state.

#124 Tommy Apostolopoulos - KY's Deer Hunting to Date, Public Land, Bears Dec 07, 2023

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On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're joined by KDFWR Deer Program Biologost, Tommy Apostolopoulos! Tommy's a wealth of knowledge when it comes to deer, and specifically deer and deer hunting in the state of Kentucky... In addition to whitetails he also has experience with bear and elk in the state, and is a lot of fun to talk to!

#123 Chad Miles - Reloading, Upcoming Hunting, Hunting On TV Nov 08, 2023

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On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're joined by Chad Miles, host of Kentucky Afield TV! Chad is not only the host of the worlds longest running outdoors TV show, but has been a lifelong outdoorsman of the bluegrass state as well... We're talking about a newly-found and cost-saving hobby, upcoming and recent hunts, and just what it's like hunting with a camera in general. Enjoy!

#122 Rich Storm - KDFWR Commissioner Oct 24, 2023

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On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're joined by the commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, Rich Storm! We'll find out who the commissioner is, look back on his tenure to this point, and look ahead to the future... Enjoy!

#121 Roger LaPointe - KY Hunters For The Hungry Oct 10, 2023

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On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're joined by Roger LaPointe, executive director of KY Hunters for the Hungry! This organization donates hundreds of thousands of meals to those in-need each year, and those meals are made of venison that comes from the state's deer hunters... He's here to tell us how their operation works, and how individuals can get involved!

#120 Joe Clements & Jack Reid - WILDTAIL Sep 21, 2023

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Joe Clements and Jack Reid, two of the creators of the film "WildTail", are here to shed some light on their new movie and to talk about the general importance of whitetail deer to conservation success! You can find details and a trailer for the film at wildtailmovie.com, and will be able to watch for yourself on October 27, 2023... Do something good, go deer hunting!

#119 Joe McDermott - Whitetail Deer Hunting, Management, Q&A Aug 31, 2023

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On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're joined by Joe McDermott, the deer program coordinator for the state of Kentucky! With archery season opening up in just a day or so we're talking about early season hunting, deer management, and answering questions from listeners... Good luck this season!

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