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Season 34
Episode 8

Blue Suckers, Buffalo Soldiers & Lake Wichita

December 2, 2018

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Texas Parks and Wildlife - S34 - E8

Biologists on the Colorado River are searching for a rare fish. It's called a Blue Sucker, and not much is known about this Texas native. When an aspiring nature photographer joins a group of Buffalo Soldier re-enactors, he discovers history's ultimate outdoorsmen. Meet the courageous visionary and driving force behind the Lake Wichita Revitalization Project.

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Texas Parks and Wildlife: Season 34 - 26 Episode s

34x1 - San Antonio Float, Green Jays & Fanthorp Inn
October 14, 2018
Paddle a kayak within sight of downtown San Antonio on the Mission Reach Paddling Trail. As the Rio Grande Valley becomes more urbanized, habitat for wildlife is dwindling. To find out how Green Jays are adapting to the changing environment, biologists are tagging and tracking these colorful birds. Step back in time and take a bumpy ride in an old stagecoach at Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site.
34x2 - Hunters Welcome, Goldthwaite Goldmine & Some Deer
October 21, 2018
Hunting is not only a tradition in small towns across Texas, it's also an important part of the local economy. Travel to Goldthwaite, population 1,687, for the opening weekend of deer season to see how this close knit community comes alive when the hunters arrive.
34x3 - Huntsville State Park, Laborcitas Creek & Galveston Island
October 28, 2018
Huntsville State Park opens a door to 2000 acres of outdoor adventure. Camp, mountain bike, or fish the day away on Lake Raven. Bucking the trends of fragmentation and non-native invasive grasses, the Laborcitas Creek Ranch is adding acreage and diligently restoring native habitat to benefit wildlife. Take it slow on the beach at Galveston.
34x4 - Spicewood Ranch, ADA Hunt Help & East Texas Woods
November 4, 2018
By acquiring land, resting it from grazing, and reducing deer numbers, one family began to restore their Hill Country ranch. Hunting blinds are not designed for people with disabilities. Inks Lake State Park has tackled that problem by building special hunting blinds that are accessible for people with physical limitations. Enjoy a few moments of natural sights and sounds in the East Texas woods.
34x5 - Natural Connection, Room to Roam & Pocket Prairies
November 11, 2018
From the brush country of South Texas to the mountains of West Texas, meet two women whose outdoor interests are as different as the landscapes. The management goal of one West Texas ranch is to maintain native resources and provide ample habitat for wildlife. The Katy Prairie Conservancy has partnered with a dozen schools to create small urban prairies that are helping nature as well as students.
34x6 - Turkey Work, Turkey Calls & Turkey Talk
November 18, 2018
On a ranch in South Texas, biologists are tapping the latest technology, and fitting turkey with tiny backpacks, to learn where the turkey lurk. Calling turkeys is an art. Get some tips on painting just the right sound. Meet the wild Texas turkey as it gobbles, struts and tantalizes turkey fans. Learn where turkeys live in Texas and how to "talk" turkey.
34x7 - Reading Green, Oyster Industry & Quality Water
November 25, 2018
Austin's new central library is a very green building, but the library's greenest feature may be up the rooftop garden. Texas oysters have endured everything from hurricanes to floods to drought. Now work is underway to help strengthen Texas bays and the oyster industry. Nelson Roach embodies the tenets of land stewardship through a holistic approach to managing his Camp County property.
34x8 - Blue Suckers, Buffalo Soldiers & Lake Wichita
December 2, 2018
Biologists on the Colorado River are searching for a rare fish. It's called a Blue Sucker, and not much is known about this Texas native. When an aspiring nature photographer joins a group of Buffalo Soldier re-enactors, he discovers history's ultimate outdoorsmen. Meet the courageous visionary and driving force behind the Lake Wichita Revitalization Project.
34x9 - Kangaroo Rats, an Outdoor Writer & Saving Bats
December 9, 2018
The range of a unique hopping rodent has dwindled to just a few areas near the Red River. Researchers are racing to learn more about it before it disappears into the night. Meet Shannon Tompkins, outdoor writer, expert angler, and Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame member. Learn what biologists and conservationists are doing to prevent the deadly White Nose Syndrome from affecting Texas bats.
34x10 - Goliad Paddling, Protecting Deer & Conservation Art
December 16, 2018
Goliad State Park & Historic Site is known for its connection to history. It also has a connection to the San Antonio River as part of the Goliad Paddling Trail. Protecting Texas' deer population is Ryan Schoeneberg's job and his passion. Through the vanishing art of lithography, a Fort Worth artist captures a conserved habitat and its wildlife in living color.
34x11 - Fort Richardson, Urban Biology & Fishing School
December 23, 2018
History is the highlight at Fort Richardson, but even if today's travelers aren't settling the West, many still come to pitch tents and blaze trails. Richard Heilburn reaches a wide and diverse audience as an urban biologist. The hottest sport to hit the south these days isn't on the field, it's in the water. Check out these high school fishing teams and the kids that cast.
34x12 - Coastal Parkitecture, Bay Trawl & Alum Creek Toads
December 30, 2018
Coastal state parks need durable structures and design students need projects. See what the Gulf Coast Design Lab at the UT Austin is building in parks along the coast. Ride along on a trawl of Texas bays to collect data on the marine species that live there. The Alum Creek WMA works to increase the quantity and quality of habitat for the Houston toad in the Lost Pines area of Texas.
34x13 - Oyster Shell Recycling, Bighorn Sheep & Looking for Bees
January 6, 2019
A unique recycling program is underway, returning old oyster shells to Texas bays. As part of a decades long program to restore Desert Bighorn Sheep to West Texas, about 30 bighorns have been released at Big Bend Ranch State Park. A North Texas researcher investigates the health of our most productive native pollinators, and how we might simply help the bee.
34x14 - Saving Sharks, Trail Family Ranch & Campus Camper
January 13, 2019
Sharks are disappearing from the world's oceans at an alarming rate but efforts are underway along the Texas coast to help save these wolves of the ocean. Recognizing that habitat restoration doesn't happen overnight, one Texas family has taken a step-by-step approach to managing their ranch. Palo Duro Canyon's youngest park host has found a way to save money on housing while attending college.
34x15 - Wildlife Watchdogs, Lake Forkers & Good Guzzlers
January 20, 2019
Meet a team of biologists tasked with investigating oil spills or other environmental disasters affecting Texas wildlife. Since 1999 the Lake Fork Sportsman's Association has worked to protect and promote Lake Fork's natural resources. Join some folks who are building rainwater catchment systems that are designed to provide water for bighorn sheep and other thirsty animals in the desert.
34x16 - Black-capped Comeback, Making Signs & a Fishing Warden
January 27, 2019
The black-capped vireo was once on the verge of extinction. But thanks to better conservation practices, vireo numbers have rebounded. At state parks, iconic brown and yellow signs help give you directions, and for decades they have all been made in the same shop at Bastrop State Park. Helping those with disabilities catch their first fish is all in a day's work for this Texas Game Warden.
34x17 - Texas Walker, Wildlife's Legal Eagle & Chester Island
February 3, 2019
Follow Dave Roberts in his unfolding adventure as he explores the Texas state park system one step at a time. The required legal process to protect our natural resources isn't glamorous work, but Robert Macdonald makes it as fun as possible. Efforts are underway to save one of the most important rookery islands on the Texas coast, and help the thousands of birds that nest there.
34x18 - Coast Strong, Razing Cane & SeaCamp Scientists
February 10, 2019
When a hurricane destroyed their homes and work, they just picked up the pieces and kept on going. Texas Rivers and stream are under attack. The invasive Giant Reed threatens pretty much every river system in the state, but biologists are fighting back. Kids at Texas A&M's SeaCamp solve mysteries using biology, chemistry, and physics, much like the work done by TPWD's forensic group.
34x19 - Frog Pond, Big City Cats & Mustang Island
February 17, 2019
Enjoy some nature on the edge of Austin with a homemade frog pond. An ongoing study is shedding light on how bobcats live among us, in the suburbs and edges of our cities, without conflict and almost completely without notice. If you're looking for the best place to camp right on the beach, Mustang Island State Park might by the spot for you.
34x20 - Hunting Dove, Hiking Dogs & Birding Hotspots
February 24, 2019
Meet an Austin man who took up hunting and fishing as an adult and is determined to pass along these traditions to his sons. Take a dog hike at Franklin Mountains State Park and learn how to keep your canine companion comfortable on the trail. Birding hotspots are not always where you might expect them to be. See the sights, hear the sounds, and smell the smells of a "marginal" nature haven.
34x21 - City Camping, Water Safari & Caddo Rain
March 3, 2019
Armed with a smartphone and a savvy for social media, one Austin urbanite's outdoor experience might be a little different than his grandfather's, but it works. The Texas Water Safari is billed as the World's Toughest Canoe Race. Follow two teams to see if they can compete the 260-mile race from San Marcos to Seadrift. Relax on a rainy day at Caddo Lake.
34x22 - Blanco Restoration, Helicopter Heroes & a Mentored Hunt
March 10, 2019
Biologists are working with landowners along the flood ravaged Blanco River to help re-establish trees and grasses that are more resilient to the effects of flooding. Texas Game Warden helicopter crews helped rescue hundreds of people from the flood waters of Hurricane Harvey. For adults interested in taking up hunting, "mentored hunts" give grownups a taste of the outdoors from field to table.
34x23 - Devils River Advocates, Monahans Sandhills & the DNA Dude
March 17, 2019
The Devils River valley is about as wild as you can get in Texas. But there are threats to this natural place, and that's got those passionate admirers worried. Sliding down dunes is just some of the fun in the sun at the unique landscape of Monahans Sandhills State Park. Fisheries science requires a lot of complex knowledge and instruments. Dijar Lutz-Carillo knows how to pull it all together.
34x24 - Fort Parker, Aiming Safe & Moving Bees
March 24, 2019
Located along the Navasota River, Fort Parker State Park offers a tranquil setting for camping, hiking, biking and fishing. And there is some history there, too. When hunting in a group, each hunter has a safe zone of fire. Find out where that safe zone is, and why it's so important. Watch a bee specialist relocate a hive of honey bees, giving them a safe new home where they can keep on buzzing.
34x25 - Chimney Swifts, Paddlefish Progress & Tree Stand Safety
March 31, 2019
Meet a husband and wife team that's spent half of their lives working to save the Chimney Swift. When paddlefish were stocked in Caddo Lake in 2014, it was truly an experiment. No one could be certain the fish would survive or stay put, but years later it seems they have done both. Learn to prevent the number one cause of hunting injury: falls from tree stands.
34x26 - Kraken Diving, Paddling Trails & Muzzle Control
April 7, 2019
Just months after sending the cargo ship Kraken to the floor of the gulf, biologists check out one of the Gulf Coast's largest artificial reefs. There are new paddling trails popping up all over Texas. Grab a canoe and check out some of the state's best river trips. Firearm safety requires you to know where the muzzle is pointed at all times. Follow these basic rules for a safe, fun, hunting trip.

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

34x1 - San Antonio Float, Green Jays & Fanthorp Inn

34x2 - Hunters Welcome, Goldthwaite Goldmine & Some Deer

34x3 - Huntsville State Park, Laborcitas Creek & Galveston Island

34x4 - Spicewood Ranch, ADA Hunt Help & East Texas Woods

34x5 - Natural Connection, Room to Roam & Pocket Prairies

34x6 - Turkey Work, Turkey Calls & Turkey Talk

34x7 - Reading Green, Oyster Industry & Quality Water

34x8 - Blue Suckers, Buffalo Soldiers & Lake Wichita

34x9 - Kangaroo Rats, an Outdoor Writer & Saving Bats

34x10 - Goliad Paddling, Protecting Deer & Conservation Art

34x11 - Fort Richardson, Urban Biology & Fishing School

34x12 - Coastal Parkitecture, Bay Trawl & Alum Creek Toads

34x13 - Oyster Shell Recycling, Bighorn Sheep & Looking for Bees

34x14 - Saving Sharks, Trail Family Ranch & Campus Camper

34x15 - Wildlife Watchdogs, Lake Forkers & Good Guzzlers

34x16 - Black-capped Comeback, Making Signs & a Fishing Warden

34x17 - Texas Walker, Wildlife's Legal Eagle & Chester Island

34x18 - Coast Strong, Razing Cane & SeaCamp Scientists

34x19 - Frog Pond, Big City Cats & Mustang Island

34x20 - Hunting Dove, Hiking Dogs & Birding Hotspots

34x21 - City Camping, Water Safari & Caddo Rain

34x22 - Blanco Restoration, Helicopter Heroes & a Mentored Hunt

34x23 - Devils River Advocates, Monahans Sandhills & the DNA Dude

34x24 - Fort Parker, Aiming Safe & Moving Bees

34x25 - Chimney Swifts, Paddlefish Progress & Tree Stand Safety

34x26 - Kraken Diving, Paddling Trails & Muzzle Control

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