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The Kentucky Afield Podcast allows you to explore Kentucky’s wildlife and learn new fishing or hunting techniques or outdoor opportunities from the convenience of your mobile device or computer. Join host Chase Wininger and co-host Lee McClellan as they sit down with a variety of guests to discuss a wide array of topics for outdoor enthusiasts across the Bluegrass state. Tune in, subscribe, and stay in the loop on everything Kentucky outdoors!

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Chase Wininger

Executive Producer

Kentucky Afield TV​​

Chase is an executive producer for the Emmy Award-winning TV show Kentucky Afield and is an avid outdoorsman himself. He enjoys hunting everything from small game and turkey to deer, coyotes, and bears. In the warmer months, you can also find him wading or kayaking streams and rivers across the state in pursuit of smallmouth bass, musky, and every species in between.

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Lee McClellan

Associate Editor

Kentucky Afield Magazine

Lee is the associate editor for Kentucky Afield Magazine with a strong passion for fishing. He is the author of the award-winning Blue Water Trails series of articles profiling fishing and paddling opportunities across Kentucky. He is the author of dozens of stories for Kentucky Afield magazine, ranging from how-to stories on fishing or hunting as well as historical and wildlife-focused pieces.




CHECK OUT OUR LATEST PODCAST!

​On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we are joined by Nathan Brooks, who is not only an avid outdoorsman, but also an Assistant Director in the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Information, Education and Marketing Division.

Nathan oversees the TV sho, magazine, website, press releases and hunting guides, so he knows what's going on!

We talk about the upcoming fall hunting seasons, things that are new for this year (including over 30 countes seeing a change in their deer zone), and preview opportunities at the fast-approaching Kentucky State Fair.

🎧 Give it a listen and get excited about the fall hunting seasons!​






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KY Wild Pig Eradication

Episode #165 – Terri Brunjes/Ashlynn Trevino​

There’s no shortage of questions when it comes to wild pigs...

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Kentucky Hunters for the Hungry

Episode #164 – Roger LaPointe/Tom Waters

As deer season approaches, ther​e's no better time to learn how your harvest...​

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SE KY Fisheries, Alabama Bass

Episode #163 - Marcy Anderson

We're joined by Fisheries Biologist Marcy Anderson, discussing invasive Alabama bass...

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Wildlife Research, Kentucky Wild​

Episode #162– Courtney Hayes​

On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast, we’re joined by Courtney Hayes, a Wildlife Biologist...

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Record Harvest, Turkey data 

Episode #161 – Zak Danks

On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast, we’re once again joined by Zak Danks, KDFWR Turkey Program...

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Turkey Research, ​Spring Forecast

Episode #160 – Zak Danks

Turkey season is right around the corner in Kentucky, and there’s no better way to get prepared...

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From History to Headwaters

Episode #159 – Jay Herrala

This week’s episode takes a storytelling approach to fisheries management with Jay Herrala...

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From The Field to The Office

Episode #158 – Rich Storm

We sit down with KDFWR Commissioner Rich Storm to talk about his path and conservation leadership.




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