UC Outdoors

Duck Hunting In Tennessee

This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors... Duck hunting is a highly popular outdoor activity in Tennessee! What do you need to know before heading out on a duck hunt? Blake Shepherd, Tennessee Tech wildlife student and duck hunting enthusiast, joins Upper Cumberland Outdoors this week to give you all the…

10 Dec 2022 17 min

Winterizing Your Boat With Mark Oakley

This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors... You've had your fun taking the boat out over the summer and fall months, and you even managed to squeeze one last ride in before the winter. But what do you do now? Local boating expert Mark Oakley tackles the topic of winterizing your…

3 Dec 2022 18 min

Deer Hunting With Josh Logan

This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors... You've shot that prized buck... what do you do next? Josh Logan, owner of BuckMaxx Outdoors, joins Upper Cumberland Outdoors this week to talk about what happens if your deer doesn't fall when you first shoot it. What's the best way to track your…

26 Nov 2022 18 min

Hiking Season In Tennessee

It's hiking season in Tennessee! Cathy Moran with the Tennessee Trails Association joins Upper Cumberland Outdoors this week to discuss some of the best spots to hike across the area. What all do you need as you prepare to go out on a hike? Also, learn more about the Tennessee…

19 Nov 2022 20 min

Fly Fishing

This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors... What does it take to be a professional fly fisherman? Find out on this week's edition of Upper Cumberland Outdoors! Fly fishing expert Jimmy Queen stops by to discuss some of his secrets. What's the best equipment to use? Where are the best places…

12 Nov 2022 16 min

Muzzleloader Season With Steve Carter

This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors... Muzzleloader season is here, and Steve Carter from Outdoor Junction stops by to discuss what you need as you prepare to hit the woods. What will help make your muzzleloader hunt successful? What are the differences in various types of ammo? Plus, a look…

5 Nov 2022 21 min

Becoming A TWRA Officer

This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors... TWRA officers Chris Argo and Jason Miller join the program to discuss what it takes to become a wildlife resource officer, and what all is involved with their jobs. Where can you find all the information you need to do about TWRA? Chris and…

29 Oct 2022 19 min

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recreational Areas

This week on The Upper Cumberland Outdoors, host Brad Halfacre sits down with Phillip Sliger of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to discuss recreational areas that are located on Corps property. Have you always wanted to hunt or fish on Corps property? Phillip answers the questions of "if" you…

22 Oct 2022 18 min

Upperman High School Fishing Program

This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors... Brad Halfacre sits down with Upperman High School fishing coach Jason Huddleston to discuss the program and how it has grown in recent years. Jason describes what the high school fishing season is like and what opportunities there are for students taking part in…

15 Oct 2022 18 min

Fall Creek Falls State Park

This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors... Jacob Young, Park Superintendent at Fall Creek Falls State Park, joins host Brad Halfacre to discuss the recent renovations and improvements at the park. Many people know about the main waterfalls at the park, but exactly how many falls can you see at Fall…

8 Oct 2022 19 min

Cumberland Trail State Park

This week on UC Outdoors... Anthony Jones, Assistant Park Manager at Cumberland Trail State Park, joins host Brad Halfacre to discuss what makes Cumberland Trail the most unique State Park in the State of Tennessee. Find out how many counties the park can be found in, and discover what makes…

1 Oct 2022 20 min

Outdoor Junction

This week on UC Outdoors - Brad Halfacre sits down with Steve Carter and Derek Hunter with Outdoor Junction. They discuss the various products offered at Outdoor Junction, how to find and maintain the perfect bow for the upcoming archery season, as well as a rundown of classes that are…

24 Sep 2022 19 min

TWRA & The Upcoming Hunting Season

This week on UC Outdoors - Brad Halfacre talks with Mike Beaty of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. They discus the upcoming hunting season, the importance and necessity of the Hunter Education Course, places to hunt around the Upper Cumberland and the permissions needed to do so, safety measures to…

17 Sep 2022 17 min

National Rolley Hole Marbles Championship & Standing Stone State Park

Brad Halfacre sits down with Standing Stone State Park Ranger Shawn Hughes. They discuss the National Rolley Hole Marbles Championship at the park, its background, what makes rolley hole different from a normal game of marbles, as well as the various other types of entertainment that will be at the…

10 Sep 2022 18 min

Edgar Evins State Park

This week on UC Outdoors - Brad Halfacre meets with Edgar Evins State Park Ranger Lee Chadwell. They discuss what his role at the park is, the various features and programs that are available at Edgar Evins State Park, as well as the types of animals that you might see…

3 Sep 2022 16 min

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers & Center Hill Lake

This week on UC Outdoors - Brad Halfacre sits down with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Resource Manager at Center Hill Dam Kevin Savilla. They discuss what the Corps of Engineers do at Center Hill Lake, updates on the Dam Safety Rehabilitation Project, as well as updates on other projects…

27 Aug 2022 18 min

Cummins Falls State Park Manager

This week on UC Outdoors - Brad Halfacre sits down with Cummins Falls State Park Manager Ray Cutcher. They discuss what visitors should expect when visiting Cummins Falls State Park, including what to bring, and what safety measures should be taken when visiting, as well as the various activities that…

20 Aug 2022 18 min