Prairie Chickens, Gargantuan Gar & Lionfish

March 12, 2017

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Texas Parks and Wildlife - S32 - E22

Follow along as biologists struggle to save one of the most endangered birds in all of Texas. As more anglers view the alligator gar as a sport fish, more research is required to sustain this mysterious species. The invasive Lionfish is threatening the balance of the Gulf of Mexico.

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Texas Parks and Wildlife: Season 32 - 26 Episode s

32x1 - Catching Copperheads, City Camping & Windy Water
October 16, 2016
Follow some folks as they catch copperheads for cancer research. Enjoy some city camping during the work week. Experience the windy waters of Port O'Connor.
32x2 - Conservation Art, Seeing Selah & Hermit Crabs
October 23, 2016
Meet an artist whose prints raise cash for conservation. Learn about the legendary vision of David Bamberger. Watch a crowd of Hermit Crabs on Lavaca Bay.
32x3 - Biking Tyler, Desert Skies & Charlie's Cannon
October 30, 2016
Bike between the tall trees at Tyler State Park. View the vast skies of the Trans-Pecos in black & white. Meet a man with a cannon, and a purpose.
32x4 - Flying the Franklins, Blue Mountain Peak & A Frog Pond
November 6, 2016
Fly high above the Franklin Mountains in a paraglider. Blue Mountain Peak Ranch owners are returning the land to its roots. Discover a homemade frog pond and see what animals it attracts.
32x5 - Coastal Birds, Horned Lizards & Desert Plants
November 13, 2016
Travel with some dedicated birders along the Texas coast. Biologists work to restore the Texas Horned Lizard to its historic range. The plants in Big Bend may be prickly, but they serve many purposes.
32x6 - Travelling Turkeys, Wild Teachers & Saving Sharks
November 20, 2016
Follow some turkeys as they are moved from Iowa to east Texas to help restore depleted populations. Project WILD takes teachers out of the classroom and into nature. Tagging and tracking sharks helps biologists keep tabs on these top predators.
32x7 - Hunting Laurens, Diving Wardens & an Outdoor Writer
November 27, 2016
Join a couple of Houston area ladies as they experience hunting for the very first time. Meet the game wardens who make up the Underwater Search and Recovery Dive Team. Get to know Ray Sasser, the Dallas Morning News' outdoor writer.
32x8 - Saving Bison, Hunting Access & Corralling CWD
December 4, 2016
See the efforts being made to save the last of the Southern Plains Bison. Discover how Inks Lake State Park is making hunting accessible for the physically challenged. Meet the biologists who are keeping track of CWD.
32x9 - Ocean Office, Hill Country Haven & a Conservation Career
December 11, 2016
A few hours scuba diving in the ocean is just another day at the office for a couple of marine biologists. Brent Ortego has spent a lifetime focused on conservation. Meet a cancer researcher who spends his free time exploring caves and conservation at his Hill Country ranch.
32x10 - Pocket Prairies, Catching Carp & a Conservation Consultant
December 18, 2016
Follow along as some Houston area school kids discover the value of native prairies. Once maligned, carp have emerged as a much sought after sport fish, especially among European visitors. Wildlife Biologist Steve Nelle helps landowners answer conservation questions.
32x11 - Pronghorn Puzzle, Changing Habitats & Blanco Cleanup
December 25, 2016
Travel to the Trans Pecos to find out what's causing declines in Pronghorn Antelope populations. See how a change in habitat philosophy improved the Pecore Farm. When flood waters hit Blanco State Park, the park's staff took care of the visiting campers, and the cleanup.
32x12 - Bat Noses, Involved Angler & Wildlife Watchdogs
January 1, 2017
Researchers track white nose syndrome in bats as it gets closer to Texas. Randi Wayland has spent a lifetime promoting fishing and water safety to young people in Texas. Follow along as the Kills & Spills Team works to save wildlife after unnatural disasters.
32x13 - Moving Bees, Razing Cane & Wildlife Winds
January 8, 2017
Watch a bee specialist relocate a hive of European honey bees, giving them a safe new home where they can keep on buzzing. Invasive giant reed is a threat to Texas rivers. Watch as biologists work to control this towering cane. See how wind energy production impacts wildlife.
32x14 - Bee Searcher, Coastal Winds & Turkey Work
January 15, 2017
Meet a researcher who's investigating the health of native pollinators. Learn how wind farms use radar to protect migrating birds near wind turbines. Find out where the turkeys lurk when biologist trap and tag Rio Grande gobblers.
32x15 - Hatching Fish, Seeking Squirrels & River Reclamation
January 22, 2017
The Dundee Fish Hatchery is back in business after shutting down due to drought. Join a father and his daughter as they hunt squirrels in east Texas. Some central Texas citizens help restore damaged habitat along the Colorado River.
32x16 - Hiking Dogs, Telling Stories & Protecting Paddlefish
January 29, 2017
Join a dog hike at Franklin Mountains State Park. Students tell the story of Garner State Park using their phones. A freshwater fish from the time of the dinosaur is being returned to Caddo Lake.
32x17 - Magazine History, Outdoor Photography & Texas Wildlife
February 5, 2017
Meet the people who craft the "Texas Parks & Wildlife" magazine and see what it takes to publish this great outdoor periodical. Get some outdoor photo tips from photographer Russell Graves. Enjoy some outstanding Texas wildlife photography by Earl Nottingham and Chase Fountain.
32x18 - San Pedro Success, Fishing Fan & Lovely Landscapes
February 12, 2017
Visit the San Pedro Ranch and see how they sustain diverse wildlife populations and a productive cattle herd. Michael Homer helps make fishing easy and fun for both kids and adults. "Texas Parks & Wildlife" magazine photographers share some of their favorite landscape images.
32x19 - Kangaroo Rats, Student Host & LBJ's Legacy
February 19, 2017
Trap and track the seldom seen Texas Kangaroo Rat with some eager researchers. Meet a college student who also volunteers as a park host at Palo Duro Canyon State Park. President Lyndon Johnson's legacy lives on at the Sauer-Beckman Living History Farm.
32x20 - Bobcat City, Ranch Reboot & Coastal Birds
February 26, 2017
Follow a study that sheds light on how bobcats live in the suburbs and edges of cities. The Harkins Ranch has been transformed into an oasis for wildlife. Get up close to some of the birds that thrive on the Texas coast.
32x21 - Say Cheese, Blue Suckers & Nature Photos
March 5, 2017
See some of the wildlife that is attracted to man-made watering holes in the Trans Pecos. Follow some biologists as the search for the rare blue sucker fish in the Colorado River near Austin. Experience man in nature through the eyes of Texas Parks and Wildlife photographers.
32x22 - Prairie Chickens, Gargantuan Gar & Lionfish
March 12, 2017
Follow along as biologists struggle to save one of the most endangered birds in all of Texas. As more anglers view the alligator gar as a sport fish, more research is required to sustain this mysterious species. The invasive Lionfish is threatening the balance of the Gulf of Mexico.
32x23 - Ranch Wildlife, Conservation Dollars & Kickapoo Cavern
March 19, 2017
See how a ranch in Goliad County has improved its quail populations by improving grasslands. Meet the woman whose enthusiasm and passion has helped conservation funds reach Texas' youth. Discover the birds, bats, and caves at Kickapoo Cavern State Park.
32x24 - Horned Lizards, Young Guns & Outdoor Ethics
March 26, 2017
Learn what may be causing declines of the Texas horned lizard, and what's being done about it. Join a group of enthusiastic first time hunters, and their parents, on a cold, wet duck hunt. Discover some ideas for leaving the environment better than you found it.
32x25 - Park Hiker, Paddling Port O’Connor & Finding Flounder
April 2, 2017
Follow a walker of Texas ranger as he visits the state parks one step at a time. Slide through silent saltwater marshes as you paddle the coastal trail at Port O'Connor. One of the top three sport fish in Texas, more and more fishermen now set their sights on the southern flounder.
32x26 - Eroding Island, Fire Crew & Jamaica Beach
April 9, 2017
See what's being done to save one of the most important rookery islands on the Texas coast from eroding away. Meet the crew on a prescribed fire and learn about all the different skills necessary for a successful burn. Enjoy the end of the day at Jamaica Beach near Galveston.

32x1 - Catching Copperheads, City Camping & Windy Water

32x2 - Conservation Art, Seeing Selah & Hermit Crabs

32x3 - Biking Tyler, Desert Skies & Charlie's Cannon

32x4 - Flying the Franklins, Blue Mountain Peak & A Frog Pond

32x5 - Coastal Birds, Horned Lizards & Desert Plants

32x6 - Travelling Turkeys, Wild Teachers & Saving Sharks

32x7 - Hunting Laurens, Diving Wardens & an Outdoor Writer

32x8 - Saving Bison, Hunting Access & Corralling CWD

32x9 - Ocean Office, Hill Country Haven & a Conservation Career

32x10 - Pocket Prairies, Catching Carp & a Conservation Consultant

32x11 - Pronghorn Puzzle, Changing Habitats & Blanco Cleanup

32x12 - Bat Noses, Involved Angler & Wildlife Watchdogs

32x13 - Moving Bees, Razing Cane & Wildlife Winds

32x14 - Bee Searcher, Coastal Winds & Turkey Work

32x15 - Hatching Fish, Seeking Squirrels & River Reclamation

32x16 - Hiking Dogs, Telling Stories & Protecting Paddlefish

32x17 - Magazine History, Outdoor Photography & Texas Wildlife

32x18 - San Pedro Success, Fishing Fan & Lovely Landscapes

32x19 - Kangaroo Rats, Student Host & LBJ's Legacy

32x20 - Bobcat City, Ranch Reboot & Coastal Birds

32x21 - Say Cheese, Blue Suckers & Nature Photos

32x22 - Prairie Chickens, Gargantuan Gar & Lionfish

32x23 - Ranch Wildlife, Conservation Dollars & Kickapoo Cavern

32x24 - Horned Lizards, Young Guns & Outdoor Ethics

32x25 - Park Hiker, Paddling Port O’Connor & Finding Flounder

32x26 - Eroding Island, Fire Crew & Jamaica Beach

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