On PBS Stations This Week September 22-28, 2024

Black Bears, Seminole Canyon & Texas Bigfoot

Could there be a Bigfoot in Texas? Myth or mammal, these tall tales draw many to the mysteries of the outdoors. Ancient rock art and outdoor recreation will draw you to Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site. In the high Chihuahuan desert just north of Terlingua, residents are once again learning to live with bears.

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September 29-October 5, 2024

Bird Migration, Fishing for Drum & Saving Baffin Bay

On this special episode of Texas Parks and Wildlife, we head to the coast to explore the sparkling waters of the Laguna Madre. This long, narrow bay system stretches 130 miles between Corpus Christi and the Rio Grande. Follow along as we go wade fishing in the shallows, birding along the bay, and studying the natural wonders of this pristine Texas treasure.

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October 6-12, 2024

Gator Guardians, Hunting Las Palomas & Mattox Prairie

Meet a game warden father and his biology professor son who monitor alligators and their ecosystem at Brazos Bend State Park. Follow a family in the Rio Grande Valley enjoying a day in the field on a dove hunt and back home for dinner. Julie Mattox transforms an overgrazed dairy farm into a tallgrass prairie classroom, inviting both children and wildlife to appreciate this restored landscape.

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October 13-19, 2024

Bears Bounce Back, Longhorn Cavern, & Southmost Sabals

Black bears, once common across Texas, were extirpated by the 1950s. Today, the species is experiencing a comeback in western regions of the state. Take a deep dive into Longhorn Cavern and explore a place rich in both interesting history and fascinating geology. Efforts are underway to protect, conserve, and restore the Sabal Palm forests of South Texas.

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