Frankfort, KY - Trapping is a time-honored tradition in Kentucky. Trappers were among the first explorers of the state and helped lead the wave of settlers to follow. However, many Kentucky residents have lost touch with this ancient past. They know little, if anything, about trapping.

“Kentucky Afield” television viewers can learn more about trapping this weekend. Host Tim Farmer joins Chet Hayes, executive director of the United Trappers of Kentucky, for a fascinating look at modern day trapping. Since many of the state’s former top predators are missing – such as mountain lions – trapping is one of the few ways to contain the booming populations of furbearing animals.

In another segment, Farmer joins Harold Knight, Craig Hipshire and his father, Dale Hipshire, for a winter crappie fishing trip on Kentucky Lake. The weather might be cold, but the fishing is hot as the group probes the deep water for crappie.

Finally, many loyal “Kentucky Afield” viewers know of Farmer’s recent loss of his dog, Katie. This weekend, meet Farmer’s newest hunting companion, a mountain feist puppy bred especially to hunt squirrels. Viewers thinking of getting a squirrel dog themselves should tune in for special training tips.

The show concludes with a new feature, the weekly fishing report.

“Kentucky Afield,” a production of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, is the longest continuously running outdoor television show in the nation. “Kentucky Afield” airs Saturday at 8:30 p.m. Eastern time/7:30 p.m. Central time on KET affiliates. The airtime for the Sunday repeat of the show is 4 p.m. Eastern/3 p.m. Central.

“Kentucky Afield” television is a companion program to Kentucky Afield magazine. To view program schedules or to subscribe to Kentucky Afield magazine, visit fw.ky.gov on the Internet.

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