Prairie Dogs Ecosystem Engineers Texas Parks and Wildlife 2026-09-25 | Prairie Dogs Ecosystem Engineers
Texas Annual Public Hunting Permit Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-11-17 | Are you a Texas hunter without a lease? You can still go hunting this year at more than 180 hunting areas covering one million acres of public land. Get the Annual Public Hunting Permit from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for $48 a year and hunt white-tailed deer, wild turkey, dove, waterfowl, unlimited hogs and more. To purchase your permit visit our website. Valid Texas hunting license required. tpwd.texas.gov/publichunting#hunting #texashunting
Wuest Ranch Turkeys - Postcard From Texas Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-11-17 | Rio Grande turkeys strut their stuff each spring at the Wuest Ranch.
Solutions for Bear Country Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-11-15 | Bears are coming back to Texas and can be attracted to unnatural food sources near homes. For more tips on preventing human-bear conflict please visit the Bear Safety page, Deterring Bears with Unwelcome Mats: A Beginner’s Guide and the BearWise website. To report bear sightings got to: Find a Wildlife Biologisttpwd.texas.gov/landwater/land/technical_guidance/biologists Find a Game Wardentpwd.texas.gov/warden/game-warden-list.phtml 00:00 – Intro, bears recolonizing the Texas00:18 – Most human-bear conflicts result from access to human food sources00:38 – Important to prevent bears from becoming human food -conditioned01:12 – Bears attracted to similar foods as raccoons 01:32 – Tips to reduce attractants at home02:16 – Bear-resistant dumpsters03:29 – Temporarily solutions for securing dumpsters04:38 – The Unwelcome Mat06:10 – Report bear sightings
PBS Show - Trail Taming Troubadour, Melton Ranch & Park Arts Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-11-12 | Episode 6, Season 39 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. Meet a mountain-biking musician who has been taming trails in San Angelo for decades. Paul Melton’s knowledge of quail habitats and his own land management practices have made him a leader in the quail conservation community. The beauty of a natural place draws some different crowds when arts are paired with parks.The Ballad of John Talley - 1:20Meet a mechanic and mountain-biking musician who has been taming trails in San Angelo for decades and who considers the local state park a hidden treasure.Lone Star Land Steward: Melton Ranch - 12:25Paul Melton’s knowledge of quail habitats and his own land management practices have made him a leader in the quail conservation community.Arts in the Parks - 14:53The beauty of a natural place takes on fresh dimension and draws some different crowds when arts activities like sculpture, painting and photography, are paired with parks.Postcard From Texas: Bracken Cave - 23:59Bracken Cave is home to the world’s largest Mexican free-tailed bat colony and consist of more than 15 million bats that fly out each night between March and October before migrating down south.Chapters:Intro - 00:00 Ballad of John Talley - 1:20Melton Ranch - 12:25Arts in the Parks - 14:53Bracken Cave - 23:59Stories from this episode:youtu.be/Kj4eR2Ck4Qsyoutu.be/Lg7AA4-Oo-Yyoutu.be/mmyGEfGkPW4Episode 6, Season 39, Program 3206Air Dates: November 12-18, 2023 & May 12-18, 2024When to watch on Texas PBS stations: tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml
South Padre Island Waves - Postcard From Texas Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-11-10 | Enjoy some island time and the soothing surf at South Padre as the sun rises over the Gulf of Mexico.
PBS Trailer - Watching Wildlife, Preservation Partners, Guadalupe River Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-11-10 | Episode 10, Season 39 - Texas Parks & Wildlife PBS Television Show, December 10-16, 2023 - Program 3210. See what passes by the trail cameras at Lake Ray Roberts State Park, both day and night. A conservationist forms vital partnerships to preserve more private Texas land, so migratory birds will have a place to survive and thrive. Visit Guadalupe River State Park to camp under the trees, take a bike ride, and find some fun for the whole family.Stories from this episode:youtu.be/EB-mf-gjhVwyoutu.be/SqY4MWIYKZAyoutu.be/RvV4o4ApoVkWhen to watch on Texas PBS stations: tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml
PBS Show - Horned Lizards, Cibolo Nature Center & Cooper Lake Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-11-05 | Episode 5, Season 39 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. The San Antonio Zoo raises Texas horned lizards in a bold effort to restore them to the landscape. The Cibolo Nature Center, once a neglected dump, is now a beautiful park preserving the Cibolo Creek watershed. Cooper Lake State Park in northeastern Texas offers shady campsites and cabins, a large lake, and plenty of fishing.Horned Lizard Homecoming - 1:20The San Antonio Zoo breeds threatened Texas horned lizards with the hope of restoring them to landscapes that may once again support them. See some captive lizards take their first steps of freedom in this bold experiment.Lone Star Land Steward: Cibolo Nature Center - 10:53Cibolo Nature Center offers miles of trails through an array of ecosystems while helping preserve the important Cibolo Creek watershed. Once a neglected dump it’s now an open park that gives folks a natural escape and a place to recharge.Nurture The Nueces - 13:52Several species of colonial water birds are on the decline in Texas and now work is underway to help them. In Nueces Bay, biologists are working to save eroding bird nesting islands.Cooper Lake - 18:33Since first opening in the 1990s, Cooper Lake State Park has become an outdoor recreation hotspot in Northeast Texas. Fishing, hiking, swimming and camping are just a few things to do in and around the 20,000-acre lake.Postcard From Texas: Frigid Falls - 24:09Things are getting icy on this cold winter day at McKinney Falls State Park.Chapters:Intro - 00:00 Horned Lizard Homecoming - 1:20Cibolo Nature Center - 10:53Nurture The Nueces - 13:52Cooper Lake - 18:33Frigid Falls - 24:09Stories from this episode:youtu.be/pj3Q8KZ72_wyoutu.be/pvxGZEem2a8youtu.be/AAzCsfhKcyQyoutu.be/HaDHmxwDEocEpisode 5, Season 39, Program 3205Air Dates: November 5 - 11, 2023 & May 5 - 11, 2024When to watch on Texas PBS stations: tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml
PBS Trailer - Outdoor Inspiration, Shield Ranch & 3rd Generation Warden Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-11-03 | Episode 9, Season 39 - Texas Parks & Wildlife PBS Television Show, December 3-9, 2023 - Program 3209. Cole Johnson may be legally blind, but he doesn’t let his disability slow him down. At the Shield Ranch, an historic ranching family has taken steps to forever protect their wild land. John Kohleffel has made it his mission to support his community in many different ways with a focus on teaching kids about the joys of the great outdoors.Stories from this episode:youtu.be/2wwHmcA3_Vgyoutu.be/PhNeBextrNgWhen to watch on Texas PBS stations: tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Work Session 9:00am, Wednesday, November 1, 2023 Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-11-03 | This is the Livestream for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Work Session at 9:00am, Wednesday November 1, 2023.The November 2, 2023, open meeting of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission will be held in person and by teleconference at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Austin Headquarters, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744. The public may listen to the meeting by calling the toll-free number (888) 251-2949, Access code: 4113408#, or by accessing the TPWD website at:tpwd.texas.gov/business/feedback/meetings/2024/1102/agenda/.Instructions on submission of comments in writing:The public may provide written comments on items labeled “ACTION” on the Commission meeting agenda. Online written comments may be submitted through the TPWD website at:tpwd.texas.gov/business/feedback/public_comment/. Written comments on paper may be hand delivered or mailed to James Murphy, General Counsel, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744. Written comments must be received by TPWD no later than 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2023.Instructions on providing oral comments by teleconference:The public may register online to speak and provide oral comments to the Commission on items labeled “ACTION” on the Commission meeting agenda. You must complete and submit a registration form and choose one “ACTION” item per registration form. If you wish to speak on more than one item, you must submit a separate registration form for each item. Registration forms must be completed and submitted no later than noon on Wednesday, November 1. Late registration could result in missing the opportunity to comment orally by teleconference. After submission of the registration form, you will receive instructions and a phone number to provide your comments. Public testimony will normally be limited to three minutes per person on each item labeled “ACTION” during the Commission meeting.Instructions on providing oral comments in person:The public may register to speak and provide oral comments in person to the Commission on items labeled “ACTION” on the Commission meeting agenda. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 2. Public testimony will normally be limited to three minutes per person on each item labeled “ACTION” during the Commission meeting.Instructions on accommodation requests:If you have questions or concerns about public participation in this meeting or would like to request an accommodation or informational materials in an alternative form, please contact Dee Halliburton at (512) 389-4802. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact TPWD on a Text Telephone (TDD) at (512) 389-8915 or by Relay Texas at 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2989.NOTICE REGARDING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT AGENDA ITEMS Additional information about the agenda items listed above is available on the TPWD website at: tpwd.texas.govNOTICE REGARDING ORDER OF AGENDA ITEMSItems may be taken up in an order other than that listed on the agenda.NOTICE REGARDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONIn addition to the items for which an Executive Session is scheduled, the Commission may meet in Executive (Closed) Session on any item listed above if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.NOTICE REGARDING NON-DISCRIMINATIONTPWD receives federal assistance from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and other federal agencies. TPWD is therefore subject to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, in addition to state anti-discrimination laws. TPWD will comply with state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability. If you believe that you have been discriminated against in any TPWD program, activity, or event, you may contact Patty David, Human Resources Division Director, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389-4808, patty.david@tpwd.texas.gov. Alternatively, you may contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Diversity and Inclusive Workforce Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, Virginia 22041.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Commission Meeting 9:00am, Thursday November 2, 2023 Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-11-02 | This is the Livestream for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Meeting at 9:00am, Thursday November 2, 2023.The November 2, 2023, open meeting of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission will be held in person and by teleconference at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Austin Headquarters, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744. The public may listen to the meeting by calling the toll-free number (888) 251-2949, Access code: 4113408#, or by accessing the TPWD website at:tpwd.texas.gov/business/feedback/meetings/2024/1102/agenda/.Instructions on submission of comments in writing:The public may provide written comments on items labeled “ACTION” on the Commission meeting agenda. Online written comments may be submitted through the TPWD website at:tpwd.texas.gov/business/feedback/public_comment/. Written comments on paper may be hand delivered or mailed to James Murphy, General Counsel, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744. Written comments must be received by TPWD no later than 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2023.Instructions on providing oral comments by teleconference:The public may register online to speak and provide oral comments to the Commission on items labeled “ACTION” on the Commission meeting agenda. You must complete and submit a registration form and choose one “ACTION” item per registration form. If you wish to speak on more than one item, you must submit a separate registration form for each item. Registration forms must be completed and submitted no later than noon on Wednesday, November 1. Late registration could result in missing the opportunity to comment orally by teleconference. After submission of the registration form, you will receive instructions and a phone number to provide your comments. Public testimony will normally be limited to three minutes per person on each item labeled “ACTION” during the Commission meeting.Instructions on providing oral comments in person:The public may register to speak and provide oral comments in person to the Commission on items labeled “ACTION” on the Commission meeting agenda. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 2. Public testimony will normally be limited to three minutes per person on each item labeled “ACTION” during the Commission meeting.Instructions on accommodation requests:If you have questions or concerns about public participation in this meeting or would like to request an accommodation or informational materials in an alternative form, please contact Dee Halliburton at (512) 389-4802. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact TPWD on a Text Telephone (TDD) at (512) 389-8915 or by Relay Texas at 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2989.NOTICE REGARDING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT AGENDA ITEMS Additional information about the agenda items listed above is available on the TPWD website at: tpwd.texas.govNOTICE REGARDING ORDER OF AGENDA ITEMSItems may be taken up in an order other than that listed on the agenda.NOTICE REGARDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONIn addition to the items for which an Executive Session is scheduled, the Commission may meet in Executive (Closed) Session on any item listed above if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.NOTICE REGARDING NON-DISCRIMINATIONTPWD receives federal assistance from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and other federal agencies. TPWD is therefore subject to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, in addition to state anti-discrimination laws. TPWD will comply with state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability. If you believe that you have been discriminated against in any TPWD program, activity, or event, you may contact Patty David, Human Resources Division Director, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389-4808, patty.david@tpwd.texas.gov. Alternatively, you may contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Diversity and Inclusive Workforce Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, Virginia 22041.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Commission Work Session 9:00am, Wednesday November 1, 2023 Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-11-01 | This is the Livestream for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Work Session at 9:00am, Wednesday November 1, 2023.The November 2, 2023, open meeting of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission will be held in person and by teleconference at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Austin Headquarters, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744. The public may listen to the meeting by calling the toll-free number (888) 251-2949, Access code: 4113408#, or by accessing the TPWD website at:tpwd.texas.gov/business/feedback/meetings/2024/1102/agenda/.Instructions on submission of comments in writing:The public may provide written comments on items labeled “ACTION” on the Commission meeting agenda. Online written comments may be submitted through the TPWD website at:tpwd.texas.gov/business/feedback/public_comment/. Written comments on paper may be hand delivered or mailed to James Murphy, General Counsel, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744. Written comments must be received by TPWD no later than 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2023.Instructions on providing oral comments by teleconference:The public may register online to speak and provide oral comments to the Commission on items labeled “ACTION” on the Commission meeting agenda. You must complete and submit a registration form and choose one “ACTION” item per registration form. If you wish to speak on more than one item, you must submit a separate registration form for each item. Registration forms must be completed and submitted no later than noon on Wednesday, November 1. Late registration could result in missing the opportunity to comment orally by teleconference. After submission of the registration form, you will receive instructions and a phone number to provide your comments. Public testimony will normally be limited to three minutes per person on each item labeled “ACTION” during the Commission meeting.Instructions on providing oral comments in person:The public may register to speak and provide oral comments in person to the Commission on items labeled “ACTION” on the Commission meeting agenda. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 2. Public testimony will normally be limited to three minutes per person on each item labeled “ACTION” during the Commission meeting.Instructions on accommodation requests:If you have questions or concerns about public participation in this meeting or would like to request an accommodation or informational materials in an alternative form, please contact Dee Halliburton at (512) 389-4802. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact TPWD on a Text Telephone (TDD) at (512) 389-8915 or by Relay Texas at 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2989.NOTICE REGARDING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT AGENDA ITEMS Additional information about the agenda items listed above is available on the TPWD website at: tpwd.texas.govNOTICE REGARDING ORDER OF AGENDA ITEMSItems may be taken up in an order other than that listed on the agenda.NOTICE REGARDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONIn addition to the items for which an Executive Session is scheduled, the Commission may meet in Executive (Closed) Session on any item listed above if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.NOTICE REGARDING NON-DISCRIMINATIONTPWD receives federal assistance from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and other federal agencies. TPWD is therefore subject to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, in addition to state anti-discrimination laws. TPWD will comply with state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability. If you believe that you have been discriminated against in any TPWD program, activity, or event, you may contact Patty David, Human Resources Division Director, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389-4808, patty.david@tpwd.texas.gov. Alternatively, you may contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Diversity and Inclusive Workforce Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, Virginia 22041.
A Sheet-load of Moths Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-10-31 | You never know what creatures will be attracted when you set up a black light against a sheet at night, especially in West Texas!
PBS Show - Bear Release, Restoring Prairies & Plains Playas Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-10-29 | Episode 4, Season 39 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. An orphaned black bear cub is released at Devils River State Natural Area. Landowners restore native prairies in Fayette County. Learn how playa lakes provide water and wildlife habitat to the Southern Plains.Two Bears Go Home - 1:20A mother black bear is killed in Del Rio, making an orphan of her cub, while a second bear is rescued from other perils. Both bears are rehabilitated at a wildlife rescue facility in New Mexico and returned to Texas in a much safer spot to roam—Devils River State Natural Area.Lone Star Land Steward: Kocurek Farm - 7:14Once spanning millions of acres across Texas, native prairies now only make up a small portion of the state. Gary and Diana Kocurek have devoted hundreds of hours to restore live oak savannah and blackland prairie habitats on their small piece of property in Fayette County. And they hope the restoration movement spreads beyond their property line.Government Canyon State Natural Area - 10:11Hit the trails at Government Canyon State Natural Area, with hiking, biking, and birding. And see what makes this 12,000-acre wild urban escape unique.Playas for the Plains - 14:13Many playa lakes of the Southern Plains have been plowed under cropland, silted over, or diverted into irrigation pits. But the value of these shallow lakes for groundwater recharge and wildlife habitat has landowners and conservation groups working together to restore playa lakes for the Plains and the future of its economy and biodiversity.Postcard From Texas: On the Edwards Plateau - 24:08Meditate on the details of the natural landscape of the Edwards Plateau.Chapters:Intro - 00:00 Bear Release - 1:20Kocurek Farm - 7:14Government Canyon State Natural Area - 10:11Playas for the Plains - 14:13Edwards Plateau - 24:08Stories from this episode:youtu.be/ZGsghZ1Jiekyoutu.be/rsouCc7q5y0youtu.be/KflNeXpaEXAyoutu.be/K_hLe6Zvjh0youtu.be/BtAFy357lwAEpisode 4, Season 39, Program 3204Air Dates: October 29 - November 4 & April 28 - May 4, 2024When to watch on Texas PBS stations: tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml
The Bear Deterrent Project Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-10-27 | Electric Solutions for Deterring Bears: This video gives landowners practical advice on how to protect wildlife feeders from bears that may be attracted to the supplemental food source. To find a local Texas Parks and Wildlife Biologist go to: tpwd.texas.gov/landwater/land/technical_guidance/biologists00:00 – Intro- bears are recolonizing Texas00:17 – bears are especially hungry when deer feeders are being filled01:09 – a simple solution is to electrify feeders and fences01:26 – two designs01:48 – the 5 hot wire fence03:25 – does not hurt animals03:37 – the electrified spin cast feeder04:36 – parts for both are easy to find05:36 – bears are Native Texans
Meet some happy dogs 🐾 #dogshorts Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-10-27 | Josh Crumpton found that through hunting he forged a special bond with nature -- and his canine companions.#texasoutdoors #TexasHunting #HuntingDogs
Spooky Vultures - Postcard From Texas Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-10-27 | Spooky vultures flap, squawk, and lurk on dead snags.
PBS Trailer - Protecting Devils, Creative Classroom & Lake Corpus Christi Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-10-26 | Episode 8, Season 39 - Texas Parks & Wildlife PBS Television Show, November 26 - December 2, 2023 - Program 3208. Unchecked by dams and protected from groundwater diversion, the ruggedly beautiful Devils River is the wildest, cleanest river in Texas. Holly Grand’s coastal fisheries programs teach Texans about the beauty and bounty of the ocean. From lake activities to birding and hiking, Lake Corpus Christi has just what folks need for a great getaway.Stories from this episode:youtu.be/matCg9Y0vPYyoutu.be/UZCY7fvqpukyoutu.be/EtLxhuBs2t4youtu.be/blpxEJIOfTkWhen to watch on Texas PBS stations: tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml
Wild Turkey Sobaheg Stew Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-10-25 | Full Wild Turkey Sobaheg Stew Recipe:Ingredients:3 lbs wild turkey legs/breast Vegetable OilKosher or sea salt to taste1 onion, peeled and halved8 to 10 cups water14 whole, raw chestnuts1 lb butternut squash, cut into large cubes1 (15.5 Oz) can of great northern beans , drained and rinsed10 juniper berries, toasted and1 1⁄2 - 2 cups hominy, drained groundFresh mint, choppedFreshly cracked pepperNotes from the Chef:Sobaheg means "stew" to the Wampanoag (wamp-u-nuck), a Native American tribe that inhabited present-day southern Massachusetts and eastern Rhode Island.Chef Bio - Jenny Nguyen-Wheatley:Jenny, who immigrated to the US from Vietnam, was first introduced to hunting in college and started a cooking website, Food for Hunters. Since then, Jenny has written for numerous hunting and outdoor magazines, and co-authored – with her husband,Rick Wheatley, – the book, Hunting for Food: Guide to Harvesting, Field Dressing and Cooking Wild Game.Steps:SEASON & SEAR MEATCoat the bottom of a large heavy-bottomed pot with cooking oil and heat over medium. Take meat and pat dry with paper towels and cut into cubes. Next season generously with salt and pepper and set aside. Brown for a nice sear on all sides— in batches.BRING TO BOIL,THEN SIMMERReturn all the meat to the pot and cover with water. Add the halved onion. Bring to a boil and scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Simmer covered for about 3-4 hours, or until all the meat becomes tender.CUT & BOIL CHESTNUT SHELLWhile the meat cooks, cut across each chestnut shell and cover with water in a small saucepan. Boil chestnuts for 20 minutes.PEEL CHESTNUTSRemove from heat. Working 2 or 3 nuts at a time, leaving the rest in the hot water while you work, peel off the outer hard shell and the inner paper-like membrane; the membrane becomes difficult to peel when cooled even slightly.GRIND CHESTNUTSTransfer all chestnuts to a food processor and grind as finely as possible. Set aside.DISCARD BONES & ONIONBack to the stew: Remove meat from bones, if any, and discard bones. Discard onion.ADD SQUASH, BEANS, & HOMINYStir in butternut squash, hominy, beans and ground chestnuts. Simmer forabout 10-15 minutes, or until squash becomes tender but not mushy. Simmer longer for a thicker stew or use more ground nuts. For a thinner stew, add water or chicken stock.SEASON & SERVECoat the bottom of a large heavy- bottomed pot with cooking oil and heat over medium. Take meat and pat dry with paper towels and cut into cubes. Next season generously with salt and pepper and set aside. Brown for a nice sear on all sides-- in batches.#recipe #eatwild
PBS Show - Dutch Oven Devotees, Prairie Rose Ranch & Birding Brushlands Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-10-22 | Episode 3, Season 39 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. By creating new wetlands and planting native grasses, Ronald Gard and his family have made Prairie Rose Ranch a haven for wildlife. A first-time hunter pursues quail around the state.Dutch Oven Devotees - 1:20Members of the Lone Star Dutch Oven Society whip up some tasty dishes at Cleburne State Park.Birding in the Brushlands - 7:36Join a group of Harlingen high school students as they discover birding. These South Texas teens realize they have some amazing birds right in their own backyard.Prairie Rose Ranch - 12:11For over thirty years Ronald Gard and his family have made Prairie Rose Ranch a haven for wildlife. They manage a complex network of wetlands, inviting migratory birds to raise their young as well as providing some excellent fishing. Restoring this oak savanna provides habitat for wildlife and great photo opportunities for shutterbugs like Ron.Stewarding the Future of Hunting - 15:41An outdoor guide introduces Ashley Taylor, a first-time hunter, to the traditions of quail hunting in habitats around the state through the Stewards of the Wild program.Skill Builders: Safe Zone of Fire - 22:15When hunting in a group, each hunter has a safe zone of fire. Find out how to determine where that safe zone is, and why it’s so important.Postcard From Texas: Frost Creek - 24:15The leaves are falling around Frost Creek in East Texas.Chapters:Intro - 00:00 Dutch Oven Devotees - 1:20Birding in the Brushlands - 7:36Prairie Rose Ranch - 12:11Stewarding the Future of Hunting - 15:41Skill Builders: Safe Zone of Fire - 22:15Postcard From Texas: Frost Creek - 24:15Stories from this episode:youtu.be/Va9o_ExQcRMyoutu.be/08Ud1vvSolQyoutu.be/vWV8v6gWfdwyoutu.be/5N0IEeaj_rsyoutu.be/y1VWIQaM2boyoutu.be/zGSlwROt8ZQEpisode 3, Season 39, Program 3203Air Dates: October 22-28, 2023 & April 21-27, 2024When to watch on Texas PBS stations: tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml
San Angelo State Park - Postcard From Texas Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-10-20 | Four ecosystems come together in San Angelo State Park, giving its vast expanses a wide variety of plants and terrain.
PBS Trailer - Preserving Honey Creek, Helping Bats & Prairie Dog Ranch Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-10-19 | Episode 7, Season 39 - Texas Parks & Wildlife PBS Television Show, November 19-25, 2023 - Program 3207. The Nature Conservancy has worked for decades with landowners, Texas Parks and Wildlife and other partners to conserve one of the most pristine streams in Texas. Bat biologists climb deep into culverts to fight the deadly White-nose Syndrome. Master Naturalists save prairie dogs. Stories from this episode:youtu.be/BH54JA5ldNMyoutu.be/A61Z9KSJRpUyoutu.be/kAJ4CPrA9GMWhen to watch on Texas PBS stations: tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml
Goose Tamales with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-10-17 | Full Goose Tamales with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce RecipeFilling Ingredients:4-6 goose legs1 cup roasted hatch or other spicychilis, chopped3 cloves garlic2 bay leaves1 tsp oregano1 tsp paprika1 tsp cumin1 quart turkey stock1⁄2 cup lardMasa Mix Ingredients: Dried corn husks, about 30, soaked overnight7 cups masa harina4.5 cups turkey stock2 cups lard2 tsp baking powder2 tsp saltRoasted Red Pepper Sauce Ingredients:3 cloves garlic, chopped2 tbsp smoked paprika1.5 cup roasted red peppers1t cayenne, ground (optional)Chef Bio - Wade TruongWade is a lifelong Virginian, self-taught chef and hunter has been featured in The New York Times and Garden & Gun. His passion for cooking and sharing food is the foundation of his obsession with the outdoors and the resources they provide. Wade believes every meal should be “enjoyed and celebrated, meaningful, and mindful.”Steps:GOOSE LEG IN CROCKPOTSeason the goose legs with salt and pepper, and brown both sides. Add tocrockpot with all other filling ingredients. Set to high for 4-6 hours until tender enough to shred with a fork.MAKE RED PEPPER SAUCESaute garlic in a little oil until fragrant, add in peppers, cayenne and paprika. Simmer, then blend and season with salt to taste.MAKE LARD MIXUsing a stand mixer or hand mixer with whisk attachment, whip lard, baking powder, and salt until light and fluffy.COMBINE MASA & LARD MIXIn a separate bowl combine masa and stock, mix by hand until crumbly. Using paddle attachment or your hands, fold together masa mixture and lard mixture. The texture should be soft, pliable and a touch sticky. Add splashes of cold water as needed if the dough is too dry.BRAISE BLEND & SHREDDED MEATRemove legs, shred meat off bones with a fork into smaller-than-bite-sizepieces. Transfer the braising liquid to a saucepan, then use a stick blender to purée. Simmer until just thick and adjust seasoning. Pour enough of theliquid over shredded thigh meat until just covered, tossing meat to evenly coat.FILL & FOLD HUSKWith the husk, smoother side up, tapered point down, spread a 1⁄4 - 1⁄3 inch thick layer of masa mix in a rectangular shape from the top right corner, 3-4 inches down. Leave 2” of the left side of the husk clean.Place 1-1.5 tbsp of the shredded meat mixture in center of the masa, fold masa over itself and roll tight towards the clean side, twist and fold up the end.STEAM TAMALESPlace vertically in a steamer (open end up) over boiling water. Don’t packthem in too tight, allow some room for expansion. Place a few extra corn husks over open end of tamales to keep water from saturating the tamales. Steam for 1 hour, then allow to cool down for 20 minutes in the steamer before removing.SERVEServe hot with any combination of sides and sauces: refried beans, sour cream, salsa, chopped onion and cilantro, or roasted red pepper sauce.#recipe #eatwild
What is a Wildlife Tax Valuation? Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-10-16 | Explaining the 1-d-1 Wildlife Tax Valuation program and how landowners can apply for qualification. 00:00 – Intro00:08 – Ag Exception vs Agricultural Valuation00:32 - Agricultural & Wildlife Tax Valuation history02:18 – Switching to a Wildlife Tax Valuation02:46 – Minimum acreage03:01 – Primary use definitions04:17 – Secondary uses04:51 – Step 1: Targeting a Species05:38 – Step 2: Identify Management Practices08:03 – Step 3: Applications09:44 – Site visits by biologists not mandatory10:10 – Submitting application to County Tax Appraisal Office10:51 – Inspections by the County Tax Appraisal Office11:17 – Enrollment into the ProgramTo find a local biologist that can assist and advise you go to: tpwd.texas.gov/landwater/land/technical_guidance/biologists
Snapping Turtles of Texas Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-10-16 | Tips for identifying the two different species of snapping turtles found in Texas, the common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina) and the more rare alligator snapping turtle (Macroclemys temminckii). While common snapping turtles can be found throughout most of Texas, the alligator snapping turtle is only found in the eastern third of Texas and they're currently classified as a threatened species.If you see either of these turtles in the wild, you can contribute to their conservation by using the iNaturalist app to add your observations to the Herps of Texas iNaturalist project. The purpose of this project is to enhance our understanding of the distribution of reptiles and amphibians in Texas. inaturalist.org/projects/herps-of-texas #turtle #turtles #wildlife
PBS Show - Bayou City, Shotgun Skills & Goose Island Wildlife Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-10-15 | Episode 2, Season 39 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. Meet some of Houston’s most dedicated bayou conservationists, striving to keep a city and its watery wilderness in better balance. A hiker and woodworker preserves his favorite park places as wooden map mementos. Relax to some sights and sounds from Goose Island State Park.Bayou City - 1:20Meet some of Houston’s most dedicated bayou conservationists, learn about issues the bayou ecosystem has faced over the past century, and see some hope for keeping an urban area and its watery wilderness in balance. The Art of Mapping - 16:36Alex Ahrens loves to explore trails throughout Texas, but when he is not hiking, Alex enjoys woodworking. So he has found a way to combine his passions and bring his love of the outdoors into his woodshop—preserving the places he loves to hike as wooden map mementos. Skill Builder: Shotgun Skills - 20:05Improve the accuracy of your shotgun shooting with three everyday exercises: The Flashlight Drill, The Three-Bullet Drill, and other mounting exercises.Postcard From Texas: Goose Island Wild Things - 24:16A look at some of the flora and fauna that you can find on the trails and around the campsite at Goose Island State Park.Chapters:Intro - 00:00 Bayou City - 1:20The Art of Mapping - 16:36Shotgun Skills - 20:05Goose Island Wildlife - 24:16Stories from this episode:youtu.be/fRQDmytp5Qsyoutu.be/oEumqCksyTUyoutu.be/D9VXbUTU0csyoutu.be/eih267gn5KMEpisode 2, Season 39, Program 3202Air Dates: October 15-21, 2023 & April 14-20, 2024When to watch on Texas PBS stations: tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml
Lakeside at Somerville - Postcard From Texas Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-10-13 | Take a waterside break at Lake Somerville State Park, where the waterbirds fly and wildflowers sway.
Venison Dolma Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-10-12 | Full Venison Dolma RecipeIngredients:1 16-oz jar grape leaves in brine(about 60 to 70 leaves)1 1⁄2 cup short grain rice, soaked in water for 20 minutes, strainedExtra virgin olive oil1 large onion, minced3⁄4 pound ground venison1 tsp allspice1⁄2 tsp cumin1⁄2 cup parsley, fresh, chopped1⁄2 cup dill, fresh, chopped1⁄2 cup mint, fresh, chopped1 to 2 tomatoes sliced into rounds1 quart venison stockJuice of 2 lemonsChef Bio - Wade TruongWade is a lifelong Virginian, self-taught chef and hunter has been featured in The New York Times and Garden & Gun. His passion for cooking and sharing food is the foundation of his obsession with the outdoors and the resources they provide. Wade believes every meal should be “enjoyed and celebrated, meaningful, and mindful.”Steps:COOK ONIONSRinse grape leaves and drain in colander. Next, heat 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil in a large pan. Add onions and cook for about 2 minutes or so, tossing until translucent.SEASON VENISONSeason venison with salt, pepper, allspice, and cumin, add to the onions, cook till fully browned, tossing occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.COMBINE MEAT WITH RICEIn a mixing bowl, combine the meat, drained rice, and fresh herbs. Taste and adjust seasoning. Next, add a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and mix so that everything is well-incorporated.PARCHMENT PAPER & TOMATOESLightly oil a deep heavy bottomed pan with olive oil. Line the bottom of pan with broken grape leaves or parchment paper. Top with sliced tomatoes.FILL GRAPE LEAVESPlace leaves on cutting board, rough side up, cut off stem. Take 1 heapingteaspoon of the filling and place in the center of the leaf, then fold the sides over the filling and roll. Repeat with the remaining grape leaves or until you're out of stuffing.SIMMER & STOCKNeatly arrange the dolmas seam side down, in your prepared pot, keep them snug. Then place a small plate inverted on top. Bring the stock to a simmer and pour over the dolmas, make sure to cover the dolmas, add water if needed. Place a upside down plate on top the dolmas to keep them submerged.COVER & COOKNow cover the pot with the lid and cook over medium heat for 30-40 minutes until the liquid has been absorbed. Uncover and remove the plate, then pour juice of 2 lemons.COOL, THEN SERVERemove dolmas from heat. Allow to cool uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes before serving. Drizzle with EVOO and lemon to serve.#recipe #eatwild
PBS Trailer - Trail Taming Troubadour, Melton Ranch & Park Arts Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-10-12 | Episode 6, Season 39 - Texas Parks & Wildlife PBS Television Show, November 12-18, 2023 - Program 3206. Meet a mountain-biking musician who has been taming trails in San Angelo for decades. Paul Melton’s knowledge of quail habitats and his own land management practices have made him a leader in the quail conservation community. The beauty of a natural place draws some different crowds when arts are paired with parks.Stories from this episode:youtu.be/Kj4eR2Ck4Qsyoutu.be/Lg7AA4-Oo-Yyoutu.be/mmyGEfGkPW4When to watch on Texas PBS stations: tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml
Texas Wins Gold Medal From National Recreation and Park Association Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-10-11 | Texas State Parks received the 2023 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. The National Gold Medal Award Program is administered by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA) and announced at the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)’s annual conference. “It’s no secret to the more than 9 million people who visit Texas State Parks every year that we have one of the nation’s premiere systems,” said Rodney Franklin, director of Texas State Parks. “However, it is touching and fitting to receive this prestigious award during our centennial year, truly substantiating the progress we have made over the past century to fulfill the vision laid out by Gov. Patt Neff to provide places where the people of Texas could enjoy the beauty of this great state.” Founded in 1965, the Gold Medal Awards program honors communities in the United States that demonstrate excellence in parks and recreation through long-range planning, resource management, volunteerism, environmental stewardship, program development, professional development and agency recognition. Agencies are judged on their ability to address the needs of those they serve through the collective energies of community members, staff and elected officials. “We really tried to highlight for the judges the extensive amount of work we have done in recent years to increase accessibility and diversity in our parks,” Franklin said. “We have used the excitement created by our Centennial Celebration as an opportunity to invite new audiences to take advantage of the recreational and health benefits provided by their state parks, and to prepare a new generation of stewards for the next 100 years of growth.” For more information about the Texas State Park Centennial Celebration, including community events, the history of Texas State Parks and how to make a day visit or overnight reservation, visit the Texas State Parks 100 Years website at TexasStateParks.org/100years.
Baby horned lizards released in the wild Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-10-09 | These baby horned lizards raised at the Fort Worth, Dallas and Caldwell Zoos were released in the wild in an ongoing effort to restore this iconic Texas species to its native range. #HornyToads #BetterOutside
PBS Show - Prairie Protectors, Operation Snap & Sabine River Paddling Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-10-08 | Episode 1, Season 39 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. Landowners restore grasslands for wildlife in the Blackland Prairie region of Texas. Protected alligator snapping turtles are returned to their natural habitats, after the trafficked animals are saved from interstate poachers. Enjoy a meandering paddle down the Sabine Sandbar Paddling Trail in deep East Texas and find some peace and quiet.Lone Star Land Steward Leopold Conservation Award: Brown Ranch - 1:20Mark and Cheryl Brown's land in Fayette County is overgrown. But that's the way they like it. Using the classic tools of land management, they have created a refuge for wildlife on the landscape.Sabine Sandbar Paddling Trail - 8:05If you’re looking for an alternative to the mainstream, take a ride down the Sabine Sandbar Paddling Trail. Hidden deep in East Texas, this meandering trail is a great place to find some peace and quiet.Operation Snap - 11:07Alligator snapping turtles, protected in Texas, are saved from out-of-state poachers. After being rehabilitated and prepared for scientific study, these trafficked turtles are returned to their natural habitats in Texas waters.Acres of Access for Hunters - 19:40There are now over a million acres of public hunting lands in Texas. Take a look at one of the state’s newest wildlife management areas, where licensed hunters can access land for a dove hunting experience.Alan Fisher Retirement - 23:46After 22 years producing award winning stories for the Texas Park and Wildlife TV show, Alan Fisher is retiring and we wish him and his family the very best. Thanks for everything Alan!Postcard From Texas: Mission Tejas Wilderness 24:35Sights and sounds from around and above Mission Tejas State Park.Chapters:Intro - 00:00 Prairie Protectors (Brown Ranch) - 1:20Sabine Sandbar Paddling Trail - 8:05Operation Snap - 11:07Acres of Access for Hunters - 19:40Alan Fisher Retirement - 23:46Mission Tejas Wilderness - 24:35Stories from this episode:youtu.be/iAHT3VgbHMA youtu.be/Opzb9jquddo youtu.be/lJIhfxH5xmA youtu.be/P_YZgLrJiNwyoutu.be/CZqALsxQRBUEpisode 1, Season 39, Program 3201Air Dates: October 8-14, 2023 & April 7-13, 2024When to watch on Texas PBS stations: tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml
Lake Casa Blanca State Park - Postcard From Texas Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-10-06 | Whether to cast a line or just watch the birds and enjoy the breeze, Lake Casa Blanca State Park’s fishing pier is a nice spot to spend some time.
PBS Trailer - Horned Lizards, Cibolo Nature Center & Cooper Lake Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-10-01 | Episode 5, Season 39 - Texas Parks & Wildlife PBS Television Show, November 5 - 11, 2023 - Program 3205. The San Antonio Zoo raises Texas horned lizards in a bold effort to restore them to the landscape. The Cibolo Nature Center, once a neglected dump, is now a beautiful park preserving the Cibolo Creek watershed. Cooper Lake State Park in northeastern Texas offers shady campsites and cabins, a large lake, and plenty of fishing.Stories from this episode:youtu.be/pj3Q8KZ72_wyoutu.be/pvxGZEem2a8youtu.be/AAzCsfhKcyQyoutu.be/HaDHmxwDEocyoutu.be/Q3-XDZW-xu4When to watch on Texas PBS stations: tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml
Laguna Madre Sunset - Postcard From Texas Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-09-29 | The Laguna Madre in South Texas separates the state’s mainland from South Padre Island and provides the best backdrop for a South Padre sunset.Enjoy more relaxing scenes from Texas:youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7ZG8MkruQh1cONla-vveTBNRpCEkLHxT&si=a96pIPuoCxOZFvLE
East Texas Game Wardens - From The Archives (1993) Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-09-27 | This is a classic story from 1993 about multiple generations of game wardens and the day-to-day challenges they face doing their job to protect people and wildlife in East Texas. We've had many requests for this video so we've pulled it from the archives to make it available to everyone. Explore more memories from our archives:youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7ZG8MkruQh0JDlcbXyFSPjRVVl_aDaTe&si=QoNMbNKpsgD8ncfm#lawenforcement #texashunting
What to Expect at a CWD Check Station Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-09-26 | If you harvest a deer in a CWD zone, it is mandatory that you present your harvest to a CWD check station within 48 hours. Here's what you can expect when you bring your harvest to a CWD check station. It only takes a few minutes, it's free and it helps manage the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease. Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a fatal disease that threatens wild and captive deer. Visit our website for more information about current CWD zones tpwd.texas.gov/cwd
How to Use a CWD Test Drop Box Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-09-26 | If you harvest a deer in a CWD zone, it is mandatory that you present your harvest to a CWD check station within 48 hours. But even if a CWD check station is unattended, you can still drop off a sample of your harvest for testing. You'll need to bring the head of your harvest, including the first two-to-three vertebrae of the neck. Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a fatal disease that threatens wild and captive deer. Visit our website for more information about current CWD zones tpwd.texas.gov/cwd
PBS Trailer - Bear Release, Restoring Prairies & Plains Playas Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-09-24 | Episode 4, Season 39 - Texas Parks & Wildlife PBS Television Show, October 29 - November 4, 2023 - Program 3204. An orphaned black bear cub is released at Devils River State Natural Area. Landowners restore native prairies in Fayette County. Learn how playa lakes provide water and wildlife habitat to the Southern Plains.Stories from this episode:youtu.be/ZGsghZ1Jiekyoutu.be/rsouCc7q5y0youtu.be/KflNeXpaEXAyoutu.be/K_hLe6Zvjh0youtu.be/BtAFy357lwAWhen to watch on Texas PBS stations: tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml
PBS Trailer - Dutch Oven Devotees, Prairie Rose Ranch & Birding Brushlands Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-09-24 | Episode 3, Season 39 - Texas Parks & Wildlife PBS Television Show, October 22-28, 2023 - Program 3203. Members of the Lone Star Dutch Oven Society whip up some tasty dishes at Cleburne State Park. By creating new wetlands and planting native grasses, Ronald Gard and his family have made Prairie Rose Ranch a haven for wildlife. A first-time hunter pursues quail around the state.Stories from this episode:youtu.be/Va9o_ExQcRMyoutu.be/08Ud1vvSolQyoutu.be/vWV8v6gWfdwyoutu.be/5N0IEeaj_rsyoutu.be/y1VWIQaM2boyoutu.be/zGSlwROt8ZQWhen to watch on Texas PBS stations: tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml
Indian Springs Ranch Vistas - Postcard From Texas Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-09-22 | The red cliffs and canyons of the Indian Springs Ranch, north of Amarillo, offer stunning views in all directions.Enjoy more relaxing scenes from Texas:youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7ZG8MkruQh1cONla-vveTBNRpCEkLHxT&si=a96pIPuoCxOZFvLE
PBS Trailer - Bayou City, Shotgun Skills & Goose Island Wild Wildlife Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-09-18 | Episode 2, Season 39 - Texas Parks & Wildlife PBS Television Show, October 15-21, 2023 - Program 3202. Meet some of Houston’s most dedicated bayou conservationists, striving to keep a city and its watery wilderness in better balance. A hiker and woodworker preserves his favorite park places as wooden map mementos. Relax to some sights and sounds from Goose Island State Park.Stories from this episode:youtu.be/fRQDmytp5Qsyoutu.be/oEumqCksyTUyoutu.be/D9VXbUTU0csyoutu.be/eih267gn5KMWhen to watch on Texas PBS stations: tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml
Honey Creek Headwaters - Postcard From Texas Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-09-15 | A pristine spring-fed creek is the centerpiece of Honey Creek State Natural Area. But the beauty begins at the creek’s namesake spring, conserved in partnership with private landowners.Enjoy more relaxing scenes from Texas:youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7ZG8MkruQh1cONla-vveTBNRpCEkLHxT&si=a96pIPuoCxOZFvLE
High Winds on the High Plains - Postcard From Texas Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-09-08 | The Texas Panhandle is home to the southern reaches of the High Plains, where short grasses grow and high winds blow.Enjoy more relaxing scenes from Texas:youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7ZG8MkruQh1cONla-vveTBNRpCEkLHxT&si=a96pIPuoCxOZFvLE
PBS Trailer - Prairie Protectors, Operation Snap & Sabine River Paddling Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-09-08 | Episode 1, Season 39 - Texas Parks & Wildlife PBS Television Show, October 8-14, 2023 - Program 3201. Landowners restore grasslands for wildlife in the Blackland Prairie region of Texas. Protected alligator snapping turtles are returned to their natural habitats, after the trafficked animals are saved from interstate poachers. Enjoy a meandering paddle down the Sabine Sandbar Paddling Trail in deep East Texas and find some peace and quiet. Stories from this episode:youtu.be/iAHT3VgbHMAyoutu.be/Opzb9jquddo youtu.be/lJIhfxH5xmA youtu.be/P_YZgLrJiNwyoutu.be/CZqALsxQRBUWhen to watch on Texas PBS stations: tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml
PBS Trailer - A Weekend at Ray Roberts Lake State Park Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-09-03 | Episode 26, Season 38 - Texas Parks & Wildlife PBS Television Show, October 1-7, 2023 - Program 3126 RepeatStories from this episode:youtu.be/gvKw6dZekfkyoutu.be/EsPcPPB92MAyoutu.be/mvD8voizE2QWhen to Watch on Texas PBS stations: tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml
Galveston Island Beach to Bay - Postcard From Texas Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-09-01 | From surf and sandcastles to salt marsh and prairie, Galveston Island has a little bit of everything.Enjoy more relaxing scenes from Texas:youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7ZG8MkruQh1cONla-vveTBNRpCEkLHxT&si=a96pIPuoCxOZFvLE
What are the rules on boating and alcohol? Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-08-31 | Our Boating Education Manager sets the record straight.Find out everything you need to know about boating in Texas at tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/boat#BetterOutside #SafeBoating
PBS Trailer - Painting For Parks, Hawk Watchers & East Texas Wilderness Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-08-27 | Episode 25, Season 38 - Texas Parks & Wildlife PBS Television Show, September 24-30, 2023 - Program 3125 RepeatStories from this episode:youtu.be/tHP1uh1TFJYyoutu.be/qE3wRoLb3m0youtu.be/ZbHndAABuD0youtu.be/uWTz22kjGZQyoutu.be/TsKiIqZMx1gWhen to watch on Texas PBS stations: tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml
Flora and Fauna of Brazos Bend - Postcard From Texas Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-08-25 | A visual survey of the swamp reveals birds, alligators and an abundance of plant life at this park, less than an hour's drive from downtown Houston.
PBS Trailer - Lights Out For Birds, Lake Mineral Wells & Parks On Exhibit Texas Parks and Wildlife 2023-08-20 | Episode 24, Season 38 - Texas Parks & Wildlife PBS Television Show, September 17-23, 2023 - Program 3124 RepeatStories from this episode:youtu.be/Ru0-KlDv-ikyoutu.be/dUIWYkT8Wh8youtu.be/qgvCcocyw_8youtu.be/FROZGwXofA4youtu.be/3TqlOlWoKokyoutu.be/OhufSibuHsEWhen to watch on Texas PBS stations: tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml
