Frankfort, Ky. – Sometimes, it’s what you don’t see that draws man and beast together. We explore the bond between a dog, its master, the outdoors and something lost along the way, February 23 and 24, on “Kentucky Afield” television.

A well-trained hunting dog has it all. Keen senses, instincts and discipline combine to make a day in the field a success. Every dog should be as lucky. Every dog, including Cooper. This German shorthaired pointer is the companion of Clark County’s Mike Cole. It’s a tale of how this owner and his blind dog have developed the kind of teamwork that more than makes up for Cooper’s problem. “Kentucky Afield” Host Tim Farmer joins the duo to see for himself.

Elsewhere, the fish known for Kentucky “caviar” – the paddlefish – is the subject of an ongoing study by the fisheries division of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. We go adrift with Ohio River Biologist Doug Henley to gather data on the population and travel habits of the species. Aside from being one of Kentucky’s oldest and largest fish, its snout measures nearly half its body length.

Also on the program, fishing expert Craig Hipshire leads Farmer to crappie on Kentucky Lake, proving that even a cold day is a good day to fish in the commonwealth.

“Kentucky Afield” is a production of Kentucky Fish and Wildlife. It is the longest continuously-running outdoor television show in the nation. “Kentucky Afield” airs Saturday at 8:30 p.m. Eastern /7:30 p.m. Central and is repeated on Sunday at 4 p.m. Eastern/3 p.m. Central on KET 1.