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Kentucky Afield

Booking Overview

This is a regional outdoors interview show focused on Kentucky hunting, fishing, wildlife management, conservation, and agency programs, with recurring guests from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources and related organizations. Credible pitches include wildlife biologists, conservation leaders, hunting and fishing experts, invasive-species specialists, and nonprofit leaders with direct Kentucky or regional expertise; booking difficulty is low to medium because guests are typically accessible professionals or agency subject-matter experts rather than nationally prominent figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 169

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 8.9k subscribers

Instagram: 38.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

chase.wininger@ky.gov

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Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Practical expertise in Kentucky or regional hunting, fishing, wildlife biology, conservation, natural-resource management, outdoor recreation, or related nonprofit programs; agency officials and organizational representatives are especially well suited.
Required Achievements:  
Professional responsibility for wildlife or natural-resource programs, Direct expertise in hunting, fishing, conservation, or invasive-species management, Leadership or operational experience in outdoor or conservation nonprofits

Recent Guest Discussions

Tommy Apostolopoulos - 2026 Deer-season Changes, Deer Management, And The Outlook For Kentucky Deer Hunting

Nathan Brooks - Fall Hunting Seasons, Deer-zone Changes, And Kentucky State Fair Opportunities

Ashlynn Trevino - Common Public Questions And Misconceptions About Kentucky's Wild Pig Eradication Program

Terri Brunjes - Wild Pig Eradication, Invasive-species Management, Reporting Wild Pigs, And Misconceptions About The Program

Tom Waters - Deer Donation, Hunger Relief, Conservation, And How The Kentucky Hunters For The Hungry Program Operates

Recent Topics

Outdoors, Hunting, Fishing, Deer Management, Wildlife Conservation

Episodes

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#169 Jon Weece - Boone Brothers: Hunting to fight Hunger

October 06, 2026

What if harvesting a deer could help feed a hungry child in your own community? Jon Weece, founder of Boone Brothers, joins the Kentucky Afield Podcast to talk about a new effort connecting hunters with families facing food insecurity. Boone Brothers accepts hunter-harvested deer, pays for the processing and works to get that venison into the hands of people who need it — including putting protein in the backpacks of kids who may otherwise go without. Jon also discusses how the program can ...

#168 Tommy Apostolopoulos - 2026 Deer Season Changes, Management, and Outlook

September 11, 2026

On this episode of the podcast we're joined by Tommy Apostolopoulos, a deer biologist with KDFWR. Archery season has arrived, and most of Kentucky's best deer hunting is right around the corner! Tommy walks us through some changes that are in place for the 2026 season, gives us insights into deer management that's taking place across the state, and shares some personal experiences and insights as well. Good luck to all of the deer hunters this season...Hunt smart and stay safe!

#167 - Fish & Wildlife at The Kentucky State Fair

August 31, 2026

On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're at the 2026 KY State Fair! We bounced around the KDFWR booth, talked briefly to a variety of guest from the agency, and also chatted with podcast listeners and others from the public. Some of the highlights were finding out everyone's favorite fair activity, their favorite outdoor memory, hearing about what's going on in the outdoors from a biologist and a game warden, and also reliving a fun elk hunting story told by a former Navy SEAL. ...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Kentucky Afield?

Its publicly listed email is chase.wininger@ky.gov. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Kentucky Afield?

The publicly listed email for Kentucky Afield: chase.wininger@ky.gov.

How many listeners does Kentucky Afield have?

Podseeker estimates Kentucky Afield reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Kentucky Afield?

Kentucky Afield typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Practical expertise in Kentucky or regional hunting, fishing, wildlife biology, conservation, natural-resource management, outdoor recreation, or related nonprofit programs; agency officials and organizational representatives are especially well suited. Common among recent guests: Professional responsibility for wildlife or natural-resource programs; Direct expertise in hunting, fishing, conservation, or invasive-species management; Leadership or operational experience in outdoor or conservation nonprofits. Recent guests include Tommy Apostolopoulos, Nathan Brooks, and Ashlynn Trevino.

How hard is it to get booked on Kentucky Afield?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Kentucky Afield cover?

Recent episodes cover Outdoors, Hunting, Fishing, Deer Management, and Wildlife Conservation. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

chase.wininger@ky.gov

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