Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Episode 28, Season 41 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. Researchers are getting creative in their methods to study and protect one of the most mysterious fish in Texas waters--the American Eel. Three generations of dove hunters get together at Mason Mountain Wildlife Management Area to share good times, make memories and bag some birds. Farm-raised oysters from the Texas Gulf Coast are making a splash in the state's culinary scene.
Ancient Eel-iens: Studying the American Eel in Texas - 1:39
The American Eel is an elusive creature that starts and ends its’ life in the Sargasso Sea near the Bermuda Triangle. But in-between, its lifecycle is a never-ending series of twists and turns, bringing some of these creatures all the way to Texas waterways. Now Texas researchers are trying to learn more about the time the eels spend in the state and how to best help them along their journey.
A Family Dove Hunt - 9:13
Three generations of dove hunters get together at Mason Mountain Wildlife Management Area to share good times and bag some birds. Public land like WMAs offer the perfect opportunity to introduce a new generation of hunters to the great outdoors. It’s accessible, inexpensive and the kids love it.
Oyster Farming - 17:30
Farm-raised oysters from the Texas Gulf Coast are making a splash in the state's culinary scene. Oyster mariculture is on the rise, as the farms provide a sustainable source of seafood with environmental benefits for Texas Bays.
Postcard From Texas: El Potrero Nature Photography Ranch - 24:55
As the light fades in South Texas, the local wildlife emerges at El Potrero Nature Photography Ranch.
Chapters:
Intro - 00:00
Texas Eels - 1:39
Dove Hunt - 9:13
Oyster Farming - 17:30
Wildlife of El Potrero - 24:55
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Episode 28, Season 40, Program 3428 Air Dates: April 12-18, 2026 & October 25-31, 2026
When to watch on Texas PBS stations: tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml
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Episode 28, Season 41 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. Researchers are getting creative in their methods to study and protect one of the most mysterious fish in Texas waters--the American Eel. Three generations of dove hunters get together at Mason Mountain Wildlife Management Area to share good times, make memories and bag some birds. Farm-raised oysters from the Texas Gulf Coast are making a splash in the state's culinary scene.
Ancient Eel-iens: Studying the American Eel in Texas - 1:39
The American Eel is an elusive creature that starts and ends its’ life in the Sargasso Sea near the Bermuda Triangle. But in-between, its lifecycle is a never-ending series of twists and turns, bringing some of these creatures all the way to Texas waterways. Now Texas researchers are trying to learn more about the time the eels spend in the state and how to best help them along their journey.
A Family Dove Hunt - 9:13
Three generations of dove hunters get together at Mason Mountain Wildlife Management Area to share good times and bag some birds. Public land like WMAs offer the perfect opportunity to introduce a new generation of hunters to the great outdoors. It’s accessible, inexpensive and the kids love it.
Oyster Farming - 17:30
Farm-raised oysters from the Texas Gulf Coast are making a splash in the state's culinary scene. Oyster mariculture is on the rise, as the farms provide a sustainable source of seafood with environmental benefits for Texas Bays.
Postcard From Texas: El Potrero Nature Photography Ranch - 24:55
As the light fades in South Texas, the local wildlife emerges at El Potrero Nature Photography Ranch.
Chapters:
Intro - 00:00
Texas Eels - 1:39
Dove Hunt - 9:13
Oyster Farming - 17:30
Wildlife of El Potrero - 24:55
Share a story from this episode:
youtu.be/s-APUiV8IVs
youtu.be/OJmpCDvFJ_Q
youtu.be/iRO6ThUmJPs
Episode 28, Season 40, Program 3428 Air Dates: April 12-18, 2026 & October 25-31, 2026
When to watch on Texas PBS stations: tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml
Join us on Facebook: facebook.com/texasparksandwildlife
Join us on Instagram: instagram.com/texasparkswildlife
#texasoutdoors #outdooradventure #outdoors #texas #nature #documentary #fullepisode
