UC Outdoors

UC Outdoors: Ray Cutcher on Rock Climbing

This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors... Host Brad Halfacre talks with Ray Cutcher about Rock Climbing around Middle Tennessee. Hear about what kind of gear you need, where you can rock climb in our area, and more! Powered By Outdoor Junction in Cookeville. New episodes every Saturday at 6am on…

17 Dec 15 min

UC Outdoors: Casey Mullins on Trapping in Tennessee

This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors... Host Brad Halfacre talks with Casey Mullins who is a TWRA Biologist. Hear all about what trapping is, which animals are good to trap, where to find them, and more! Powered By Outdoor Junction in Cookeville. New episodes every Saturday at 6am on Rock…

2 Dec 17 min

UC Outdoors: Laurie Snyder on Friends Group Organization

This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors... Host Brad Halfacre talks with Laurie Snyder who works for the Friends of Cumberland Mountain State Park. They talk all about how the organization raises money for parks, teaches people about different critters and parks, and more! Powered By Outdoor Junction in Cookeville. New…

25 Nov 16 min

UC Outdoors: Phillip Sliger on the Youth Hunts

This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors... Host Brad Halfacre talks with Phillip Sliger about Youth Hunts here in the Upper Cumberland. Hear all about where these are located, what they are, future events, and more! Powered By Outdoor Junction in Cookeville. New episodes every Saturday at 6am on Rock 93-7,…

18 Nov 17 min

UC Outdoors: Michael Hodge on the Night Sky

This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors... Host Brad Halfacre talks with Michael Hodge who works for the Pickett State Park. They talk all about what the night sky has to offer moving from summer to fall and winter - bringing new skies and different constellations. The sky is crisper at…

12 Nov 15 min

UC Outdoors: Trevor Daniels on UC Caving

This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors... Host Brad Halfacre talks with Trevor Daniels about all things caves. Here about temperatures in caves, locations, info on UC Grotto, and more! Powered By Outdoor Junction in Cookeville. New episodes every Saturday at 6am on Rock 93-7, 9am on 101.9/AM 920 WLIV, and…

4 Nov 15 min

UC Outdoors: Matt Simcox on Hunters for the Hungry

This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors... Host Brad Halfacre talks with Matt Simcox from the TN Wildlife Federation and Hunters for the Hungry. They discuss the start of deer season, donating killed deer for the needy, and more! Powered By Outdoor Junction in Cookeville. New episodes every Saturday at 6am…

28 Oct 16 min

UC Outdoors: Dr. Amanda Rosenberger on Freshwater Mussels

This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors... Host Brad Halfacre talks with Dr. Amanda Rosenberger who is the assistant unit leader of the cooperative fishery research department at TnTech. They discuss all things mussels, where to find them in Tennessee, where they came from, diversity, and more! Powered By Outdoor Junction…

22 Oct 15 min

UC Outdoors: Thad Hoffman on UC Mountain Biking

This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors... Host Brad Halfacre talks with Thad Hoffman from SORBA. He works to provide mountain biking information and facilitation across the Upper Cumberland. Hear all about group rides, locations, and more! Powered By Outdoor Junction in Cookeville. New episodes every Saturday at 6am on Rock…

7 Oct 17 min

UC Outdoors: Steve Carter on Archery Supplies for the Season

This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors... Host Brad Halfacre talks with Steve Carter from Outdoor Junction. They discuss the industry being behind all year before this upcoming season, the busyness of the store, how to get supplies, and more! Powered By Outdoor Junction in Cookeville. New episodes every Saturday at…

7 Oct 18 min

UC Outdoors: Mark Oakley on Fall Camping and Equipment

This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors... Host Brad Halfacre talks with Mark Oakley who is an avid camper and lifelong outdoorsmen. They discuss the temperature, different camping locations, what to bring, and more! Powered By Outdoor Junction in Cookeville. New episodes every Saturday at 6am on Rock 93-7, 9am on…

1 Oct 17 min

UC Outdoors: Mark Green on VSCC and Meadows Creek Park

This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors... Host Brad Halfacre talks with Mark Green from Volunteer State Community College. They talk all about news from VSCC, their senior capstone project, projects at meadows creek park, and more! Powered By Outdoor Junction in Cookeville. New episodes every Saturday at 6am on Rock…

24 Sep 16 min

UC Outdoors: Blake Sheppard on Dove Season

This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors... Host Brad Halfacre talks with Blake Sheppard from TnTech! He is a student who is an avid hunter. Hear all about timing for dove season, basic needs to hunt, and more! Powered By Outdoor Junction in Cookeville. New episodes every Saturday at 6am on…

17 Sep 15 min

UC Outdoors: John Conrad on The Upcoming Hiking Marathon

This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors... Host Brad Halfacre talks with John Conrad from the Friends of the Trails. They talk all about how he has volunteered to build hiking trails, where the 23 miles of trails are located, all about the hiking marathon, and more! Powered By Outdoor Junction…

10 Sep 17 min

UC Outdoors: Mike Beaty on The Upcoming Hunting Season

This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors... Host Brad Halfacre talks with Mike Beaty from the TWRA. They talk all about the new hunting and fishing guides, licenses, what changes we can expect this season, and more! Powered By Outdoor Junction in Cookeville. New episodes every Saturday at 6am on Rock…

27 Aug 16 min

UC Outdoors: Seth Webster on The Cumberland Trail

This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors... Host Brad Halfacre talks with Seth Webster about the Cumberland Trail! If you don't know much about it, this episode is perfect for you. This trail will span the entire plateau, and you can hear all about which parks it is in, biking/walking, signing…

27 Aug 15 min

UC Outdoors: Lee Chadwell on Tree Stands

This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors... Host Brad Halfacre talks with Lee Chadwell about tree selection and stand safety! Hear all about picking your location early before the upcoming velvet hunt, checking old equipment, bow season, and more! Powered By Outdoor Junction in Cookeville. New episodes every Saturday at 6am…

8 Aug 15 min

UC Outdoors: Jimmy Queen on Fly Fishing

This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors... Host Brad Halfacre talks with Jimmy Queen about Fly Fishing! They discuss water temperatures, best practices, locations, and more! Powered By Outdoor Junction in Cookeville. New episodes every Saturday at 6am on Rock 93-7, 9am on 101.9/AM 920 WLIV, and Sundays at 9am on…

6 Aug 15 min

UC Outdoors: Justin Vaughn on Campfire Cooking

This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors... Host Brad Halfacre talks with Justin Vaughn about cooking outdoors, over a fire or even just propane. Hear all about your options for utensils, also about common misconceptions of charcoal/broils, and more! Powered By Outdoor Junction in Cookeville. New episodes every Saturday at 6am…

1 Aug 16 min

UC Outdoors: Jonathan Conner on Walleye Fishing

This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors... Host Brad Halfacre talks with Jonathan Conner, all about Walleye fishing, cooking, techniques, and more. They also discuss how to troll for Walleye, using forward facing sonar, etc.. Powered By Outdoor Junction in Cookeville. New episodes every Saturday at 6am on Rock 93-7, 9am…

23 Jul 20 min