Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Episode 8, Season 41 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. Members of the Lone Star Dutch Oven Society whip up some tasty dishes at Cleburne State Park. For 100 years, the 5,600-acre Running V Ranch has been passed down from generation to generation. It’s more than just land – it’s family. The Texas Youth Hunting Program hosts an archery hunt in the hill country.
Dutch Oven Devotees - 1:40
Members of the Lone Star Dutch Oven Society whip up some tasty dishes at Cleburne State Park. Find the Lone Star Dutch Oven Society on Facebook or at: lsdos.com
Chasing Dragonflies - 7:36
Meet Caleb Helsel, an avid birder turned dragonfly enthusiast from Austin, Texas. As Scientists use new Environmental DNA (eDNA) technology to help track dragonfly species all over the world, enthusiasts like Caleb still play a crucial role in their conservation and protection.
Lone Star Land Steward: Running V Ranch - 14:43
For 100 years, the 5,600-acre Running V Ranch has been passed down from generation to generation. It’s more than just land – It’s family. Find out more about the Lone Star Land Steward Program at: tpwd.texas.gov/landwater
Bonding By Bow - 18:29
Jonah and Levi Lanz recently moved to Texas from Iowa. While looking for hunting opportunities in Texas, they came across the Texas Youth Hunting Program. TYHP has provided thousands of Texans with safe, educational, outdoor experiences while instilling an appreciation for the valuable role private landowners and hunters play in wildlife conservation. Join Jonah and Levi on their archery hunt with TYHP in the Texas Hill Country. Find more information on the Texas Youth Hunting Program at TYHP.org
Postcard From Texas: Gorman Falls - 24:04
Enjoy the view of this iconic 70-foot spring-fed waterfall located at Colorado Bend State Park.
Chapters:
Intro - 00:00
Dutch Oven Devotees - 1:40
Chasing Dragons - 7:36
LSLS: V Ranch - 14:43
Bonding by Bow - 18:29
Gorman Falls - 24:04
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Episode 8, Season 41, Program 3408 Air Dates: November 23-29, 2025 & June 7-13, 2026
When to watch on Texas PBS stations: tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml
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Episode 8, Season 41 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. Members of the Lone Star Dutch Oven Society whip up some tasty dishes at Cleburne State Park. For 100 years, the 5,600-acre Running V Ranch has been passed down from generation to generation. It’s more than just land – it’s family. The Texas Youth Hunting Program hosts an archery hunt in the hill country.
Dutch Oven Devotees - 1:40
Members of the Lone Star Dutch Oven Society whip up some tasty dishes at Cleburne State Park. Find the Lone Star Dutch Oven Society on Facebook or at: lsdos.com
Chasing Dragonflies - 7:36
Meet Caleb Helsel, an avid birder turned dragonfly enthusiast from Austin, Texas. As Scientists use new Environmental DNA (eDNA) technology to help track dragonfly species all over the world, enthusiasts like Caleb still play a crucial role in their conservation and protection.
Lone Star Land Steward: Running V Ranch - 14:43
For 100 years, the 5,600-acre Running V Ranch has been passed down from generation to generation. It’s more than just land – It’s family. Find out more about the Lone Star Land Steward Program at: tpwd.texas.gov/landwater
Bonding By Bow - 18:29
Jonah and Levi Lanz recently moved to Texas from Iowa. While looking for hunting opportunities in Texas, they came across the Texas Youth Hunting Program. TYHP has provided thousands of Texans with safe, educational, outdoor experiences while instilling an appreciation for the valuable role private landowners and hunters play in wildlife conservation. Join Jonah and Levi on their archery hunt with TYHP in the Texas Hill Country. Find more information on the Texas Youth Hunting Program at TYHP.org
Postcard From Texas: Gorman Falls - 24:04
Enjoy the view of this iconic 70-foot spring-fed waterfall located at Colorado Bend State Park.
Chapters:
Intro - 00:00
Dutch Oven Devotees - 1:40
Chasing Dragons - 7:36
LSLS: V Ranch - 14:43
Bonding by Bow - 18:29
Gorman Falls - 24:04
Share a story from this episode:
youtu.be/Va9o_ExQcRM
youtu.be/7bxUGWKv--w
youtu.be/ErCGhbACSIw
youtu.be/VZmisjuYn-8
Episode 8, Season 41, Program 3408 Air Dates: November 23-29, 2025 & June 7-13, 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
