Podcast

​​​​​​​​

LET'S EXPLORE!

Check Out Our Award-Winning Podcast


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!

Chase Wininger portrait

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.

Lee McClellan portrait

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!

​As deer season approaches, there's no better time to learn how your harvest can make a real difference. This week, we're joined by Roger Lapointe and Tom Waters of Kentucky Hunters for the Hungry to discuss one of Kentucky's most impactful conservation and outreach programs.

Coming off a record-breaking year, Kentucky Hunters for the Hungry accepted nearly 5,000 donated deer and helped provide roughly 800,000 meals to families in need across the Commonwealth. With expanded deer hunting opportunities in Zone 1 counties this season, the potential to help even more Kentuckians has never been greater—but it all depends on hunters stepping up to participate.

Roger and Tom explain exactly how the program works, how simple it is to donate a harvested deer at no cost to the hunter, and why those donations benefit far more than just the recipients. Deer donations help manage overabundant deer populations, reduce agricultural damage, lessen deer-vehicle collisions, and support healthier deer herds throughout Kentucky.

Whether you've donated before or are hearing about the program for the first time, this episode will show you how one deer can have an incredible impact on your community.


Episode 163 cover art

SE KY Fisheries, Alabama Bass

Episode #163 - Marcy Anderson

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

Episode 162 cover art

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...

Episode 159 cover art

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...

Episode 159 cover art

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...

Episode 159 cover art

From History to Headwaters

Episode #159 – Jay Herrala

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

Episode 158 cover art

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.

Episode 157 cover art

Fishing, Habitat Work, How to Help

Episode #157 – David Baker

What’s hot in fishing right now, plus habitat projects and how to find locations across Kentucky.

Episode 156 cover art

Black Bear Hunting, Q&A

Episode #156 – Dr. John Hast

A deep dive into black bear hunting, management goals, and season structure in Kentucky.




​​