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Season 33
Episode 17

A Memorable Hunt, El Carmen Conservation & Parrots

February 4, 2018

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Family, friends, and community join together for a hunt honoring the memory of Jacob Krebs whose dream of becoming a Navy Seal ended tragically. A wildlife refuge along the Texas-Mexico border protects vital dispersal corridors for large mammals and is a major migration corridor for birds. Threatened by habitat loss and the pet trade, the Red-crowned Parrot found a home in south Texas.

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Texas Parks and Wildlife: Season 33 - 26 Episode s

33x1 - Traveling Photographer, Coastal Crabbing & Harbor Sounds
October 15, 2017
Meet the traveling photographer who lives in a tiny trailer, but whose home is the great outdoors. Discover the joys of crabbing with some kids, and adults, at Sea Rim State Park. Fulton Harbor has some unique sights and sounds at sunrise.
33x2 - Grubh's Bugs, Bird Calls & Shotgun Tips
October 22, 2017
Invertebrate biologist Archis Brubh really digs into his job. Ornithologist Cliff Shackelford brings birds and bird calls to the radio. Prep for hunting season with some timely shotgun tips.
33x3 - Sea Rim, Sea Center & Tree Stand Safety
October 29, 2017
From fishing to crabbing to kayaking, Sea Rim State Park has a variety of activities. The folks at Sea Center Texas stock thousands fish in coastal bays. Falls from tree stands are the number one cause of hunting injury. Get a few tips on how to be safe in the stand.
33x4 - Fort Richardson, the Trailblazer & Lavaca Lessons
November 5, 2017
Get a feel for the frontier life at Fort Richardson State Park. Meet the man who built many of the trails at Franklin Mountains State Park. See how government agencies and private industry brought a bay back to life.
33x5 - Paddling Goliad, Hueco Laser & the Texas Clipper
November 12, 2017
Take a leisurely float and discover some history on the Goliad Paddling Trail. See how scientists are using laser technology to preserve Hueco Tanks rock art. In 2007 the Texas Clipper was intentionally sunk to create an artificial reef.
33x6 - Ocean Oasis, the County Warden & Cedar Hill Bikes
November 19, 2017
See how the Texas Clipper has become a home for marine life ten years after it was sunk. A devastating accident led Jim Daniels to his job as a game warden. Just minutes from Dallas, Cedar Hill State Park has some great mountain biking trails.
33x7 - Fish Structure, Beach Restoration & Turkey Return
November 26, 2017
In northeast Texas, interested anglers are sinking structures and seeding plants to improve waters for fish and fishermen. Restoring lost coastal dunes is a big task, but several groups are working together to replenish these important habitats. Improved management of the Harris Ranch has helped return wild turkey to the region.
33x8 - Pecos Pupfish, Fishing Educator & D-Day Remembered
December 3, 2017
The Pecos Pupfish is on the edge of extinction, but biologists are working to keep this tiny fish alive in west Texas. Fishing hall of famer Bobby Whiteside has devoted his life to education and research about our aquatic resources. Veterans of D-Day visit the Battleship TEXAS on the 50th anniversary of the historic event.
33x9 - 100 Mile Hike, 3 Mile Revival & Alamito Creek
December 10, 2017
Discover the Lone Star Hiking Trail with a young college student on her first ever long-distance hike. With selective cedar removal and a passion for native grasses, a family in the Hill Country has revived Three Mile Creek and the land that surrounds it. Alamito Creek stands out as a tiny oasis in the Trans-Pecos region of west Texas.
33x10 - Bird Man, Fishing Support & Powderhorn Legacy
December 17, 2017
Cliff Shackelford's lifelong love of birds led him to career in conservation. Cliff is truly Texas's Bird Man. Gulf States Toyota has been honored for their commitment to promoting bass fishing for youth and families. The expansive Powderhorn Ranch is the largest undisturbed tract of land on the Texas coast, and will one day be a state park and wildlife management area.
33x11 - Mule Deer, Game Warden Aid & Wild Wings
December 24, 2017
A large scale research project is looking into how agriculture may affect mule deer movements and survival in the Texas Panhandle. A “crisis first aid” team provides counseling to game warden officers and first responders in need of support. The owners of the Wild Wings Ranch have turned what was once an overgrazed scrub land into a haven for all kinds of wildlife, especially quail.
33x12 - Nesting Shrikes, Beautiful Butterflies & Outdoor Families
December 31, 2017
The Loggerhead Shrike is a songbird with a raptor's habits. Some Shrikes have found a nice nesting place in a busy central Texas park. Butterflies bring beauty and business to Texas each year. Are we being good hosts? Texas Outdoor Family was created to help those with very little experience in nature to find the joys of the outdoors “with no experience necessary.”
33x13 - Eye in the Sky, Saving Prairies & Sheldon Lake
January 7, 2018
See how biologists use satellite transmitters to learn about the lives and habits of Texas wildlife. The pristine coastal prairie landscape is disappearing at a rapid rate in Texas. Meet some of these people who are working to restore coastal prairies back to Texas. Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center is an oasis for both wildlife and people, just minutes from Downtown Houston.
33x14 - El Paso Envoy, Fighting Fires & an Aquatic Advisor
January 14, 2018
For state park ambassador Clara Cobb, a day in El Paso might include empanadas, bouldering, ancient legends, and a happy-hour hike. See what it takes to be on the frontlines as part of Parks and Wildlife's Wildland Fire Team. Always wanting to teach and share her knowledge, Jackie Robinson a leader in providing expert advice for the promotion and protection of healthy aquatic ecosystems.
33x15 - Shrimping Life, Brazos Bend & Bathing Bobwhites
January 21, 2018
Five generations of the Stringo family have been shrimpers on the Texas coast. While most of the family have given up, there is one Stringo still on the water. Known as a nature-lovers paradise, the diverse ecosystems of Brazos Bend State Park attracts equally diverse people from the nearby metropolis of Houston. Watch some Bobwhite Quail cool off and chow down in a Panhandle cotton field.
33x16 - West Texas Wetlands, Cave People & Sharing Space
January 28, 2018
In one of the driest regions of Texas, ingenious landowners are creating their own wetlands to attract birds and birders. Meet the Michaux family, owners of Salado's Solana Ranch. For over 50 years this family has combined cattle, hunting and conservation on their special place. Join some inquisitive spelunkers as they crawl deep inside the caves at Colorado Bend State Park.
33x17 - A Memorable Hunt, El Carmen Conservation & Parrots
February 4, 2018
Family, friends, and community join together for a hunt honoring the memory of Jacob Krebs whose dream of becoming a Navy Seal ended tragically. A wildlife refuge along the Texas-Mexico border protects vital dispersal corridors for large mammals and is a major migration corridor for birds. Threatened by habitat loss and the pet trade, the Red-crowned Parrot found a home in south Texas.
33x18 - El Camino Real, Songbird Habitat & a Night Hike
February 11, 2018
Travel across Texas on the Camino Real de los Tejas, and meet a man on a mission to highlight the history, places, and culture of this centuries-old pathway. On an overgrazed piece of land an hour east of Austin, a family's work in restoring native songbird habitat has gone from a hobby to a passion. Join a black light hike at McKinney Falls State Park in Austin.
33x19 - Planting Pines, Texas Quail & Trinity Paddling
February 18, 2018
Greg Grant and his family have been restoring pines on their family land, just so the birds and the bugs can live off the decaying trees. See what's happening with Texas' four species of quail as their habitats have been fragmented and destroyed. Discover paddling in the heart of the Metroplex with a float on the Dallas Trinity Paddling Trail.
33x20 - Hunting as a Refuge, Recreation Outreach & Night Skies
February 25, 2018
Meet a woman who finds refuge from Autism by spending time in the woods. Kim Sorensen works tirelessly to promote outdoor recreation, state park use and environmental literacy to traditionally underserved groups in the Houston area. And she does it all with a really big smile. Meet an astronomer working to protect the dark skies of West Texas by shedding light on light pollution.
33x21 - College Climbers, Sinking Trees & the Turkey Dude
March 4, 2018
Meet some of the students on the national champion University of Texas club climbing team, and see what it takes to excel at this demanding sport. See how recycling Christmas trees for underwater habitat for fish makes for improved angling opportunities. Meet the man who is the driving force behind successful turkey restoration efforts in East Texas.
33x22 - Goliad Experience, El Paso Owls & the Marine Identifier
March 11, 2018
Goliad State Park & Historic Site is known for its rich cultural history. What is lesser known is the park's vast recreational opportunities. Get a bird's-eye view of some owls that make their home in El Paso's underground. Meet a woman who has created a massive database of marine animals. It's all about genus, species and perseverance.
33x23 - Catching Crappie, Cooking Crappie & Bald Eagles
March 18, 2018
Meet a couple of guys who live to catch crappie, and want to help you learn all about these fantastic fish. Now that you've got some crappie in the boat, it's time to make 'em into a tasty meal, frying style. The Bald Eagle is no longer on the endangered species list. Visit a couple of eagle nests and see how these magnificent birds are overcoming new challenges.
33x24 - East Texas Turkeys, Old Tunnel Bats & Returning Bass
March 25, 2018
Successful efforts to restore the Eastern Wild Turkey to Texas have led to more turkeys and increased hunting opportunity. Once home to traveling trains, Old Tunnel State Park is now a seasonal home for millions of bats. See how biologists came up with a plan to return the native Guadalupe Bass to the South Llano River.
33x25 - Hunting Dogs, Swift Foxes & South Llano Leisure
April 1, 2018
Witness the best of the best hunting dogs in action as they compete at the Master National retriever competition. The Swift Fox is seldom seen in Texas. Researches are working to learn if time is running out for this Panhandle Plains animal. South Llano River State Park as the cure for what ails you. Tubing, biking, and birding are a few of the things you can enjoy at this Hill Country haven.
33x26 - K-9 Wardens, the Trailer Camera & Grasslands Sunset
April 8, 2018
Searching for hidden game, missing people, or playing with a tennis ball, it's all in a day's work for K-9 commissioned Texas Game Wardens. Camera technology has changed the way people take pictures, but one Texas artist likes to capture images the old way. Follow Ian Kasnoff as he documents some Texas state parks with his Trailer Camera. Enjoy sunset at the Rita Blanca National Grasslands.

Texas Parks and Wildlife: All seasons

S28: Season 28
26 Episode s
S29: Season 29
26 Episode s
S30: Season 30
26 Episode s
S31: Season 31
26 Episode s
S32: Season 32
26 Episode s
S33: Season 33
26 Episode s
S34: Season 34
26 Episode s
S35: Season 35
26 Episode s
S36: Season 36
26 Episode s
S37: Season 37
26 Episode s
S38: Season 38
26 Episode s
S39: Season 39
26 Episode s
S40: Season 40
12 Episode s

33x1 - Traveling Photographer, Coastal Crabbing & Harbor Sounds

33x2 - Grubh's Bugs, Bird Calls & Shotgun Tips

33x3 - Sea Rim, Sea Center & Tree Stand Safety

33x4 - Fort Richardson, the Trailblazer & Lavaca Lessons

33x5 - Paddling Goliad, Hueco Laser & the Texas Clipper

33x6 - Ocean Oasis, the County Warden & Cedar Hill Bikes

33x7 - Fish Structure, Beach Restoration & Turkey Return

33x8 - Pecos Pupfish, Fishing Educator & D-Day Remembered

33x9 - 100 Mile Hike, 3 Mile Revival & Alamito Creek

33x10 - Bird Man, Fishing Support & Powderhorn Legacy

33x11 - Mule Deer, Game Warden Aid & Wild Wings

33x12 - Nesting Shrikes, Beautiful Butterflies & Outdoor Families

33x13 - Eye in the Sky, Saving Prairies & Sheldon Lake

33x14 - El Paso Envoy, Fighting Fires & an Aquatic Advisor

33x15 - Shrimping Life, Brazos Bend & Bathing Bobwhites

33x16 - West Texas Wetlands, Cave People & Sharing Space

33x17 - A Memorable Hunt, El Carmen Conservation & Parrots

33x18 - El Camino Real, Songbird Habitat & a Night Hike

33x19 - Planting Pines, Texas Quail & Trinity Paddling

33x20 - Hunting as a Refuge, Recreation Outreach & Night Skies

33x21 - College Climbers, Sinking Trees & the Turkey Dude

33x22 - Goliad Experience, El Paso Owls & the Marine Identifier

33x23 - Catching Crappie, Cooking Crappie & Bald Eagles

33x24 - East Texas Turkeys, Old Tunnel Bats & Returning Bass

33x25 - Hunting Dogs, Swift Foxes & South Llano Leisure

33x26 - K-9 Wardens, the Trailer Camera & Grasslands Sunset

S28: Season 28

S29: Season 29

S30: Season 30

S31: Season 31

S32: Season 32

S33: Season 33

S34: Season 34

S35: Season 35

S36: Season 36

S37: Season 37

S38: Season 38

S39: Season 39

S40: Season 40