TPW Television 2023-2024 Season

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Lone Star Land Steward Leopold Conservation Award: Brown Ranch

Mark 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

If 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

Alligator 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

There 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.

Postcard From Texas: Mission Tejas Wilderness

Sights and sounds from around and above Mission Tejas State Park.

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Bayou City

Meet 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

Alex 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

Improve 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

A look at some of the flora and fauna that you can find on the trails and around the campsite at Goose Island State Park.

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Dutch Oven Devotees

Members of the Lone Star Dutch Oven Society whip up some tasty dishes at Cleburne State Park.

Birding in the Brushlands

Join 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

For 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

An 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

When 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

The leaves are falling around Frost Creek in East Texas.

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Bears Go Home

A 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

Once 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

Hit 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

Many 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

Meditate on the details of the natural landscape of the Edwards Plateau.

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Horned Lizard Homecoming

The 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

Cibolo 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

Several 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

Since 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

Things are getting icy on this cold winter day at McKinney Falls State Park.

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The Ballad of John Talley

Meet 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

Paul 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

The 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

Bracken 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.

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A Hill Country Haven

The Nature Conservancy in Texas has worked for decades with private landowners, Texas Parks and Wildlife and other partners to conserve one of the most pristine streams in Texas. This project safeguards water for people and wildlife and will provide outdoor recreational opportunities for generations to come.

Battling for Bats

Bat biologists climb deep into culverts to fight the deadly White-nose Syndrome. It's a new spray away concept that they hope will save a rare Texas bat species.

Fishing Small - The Art of Microfishing

Most anglers go after the big fish, but a growing group of fish fanciers like to dive into local streams and springs to target the tiny. Welcome to the small, fascinating, underwater world of microfishing.

Lone Star Land Steward: Zesch Family Ranch

Hal and Amy Zesch have continued a family tradition on their Hill Country ranch. Spanning five generations, the Zesch Family Ranch has worked to balance the needs of cattle and wildlife. Their work supports a variety of grassland birds and they have even reintroduced prairie dogs on their land.

Postcard From Texas: Black Gap

A look at the big views and little critters around Black Gap Wildlife Management Area.

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Protecting a Wild River

Unchecked by dams and protected from groundwater diversion, the ruggedly beautiful Devils River is the wildest, cleanest river in Texas. This remote waterway is home to the endangered Devils River minnow and countless fish and wildlife species and sustains the area's ecosystem.

The Giants of Caddo Lake

Biologists continue their battle against giant salvinia, an invasive aquatic plant that threatens Texas lakes and fisheries. To protect Caddo Lake from devastation, they are enlisting the help of local conservation groups and a horde of tiny insects.

Parks & Wildlife People

Several of our state parks hug the shores of the gulf and provide the perfect place to enjoy the ocean. Still many Texans have never experienced life in and around the ocean. But thanks to Holly Grand's coastal fisheries outreach programs, thousands of Texans from all walks of life are learning about the beauty and bounty of the ocean.

Lone Star Land Steward: Quahadi Ranch

Steve Smith owns Quahadi Ranch in western Erath County, which he purchased in the early eighties as a getaway place from Dallas. Over the years, he noticed a decline in quail populations on the property, prompting him to team with researchers from Tarleton State University and the Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch to initiate a translocation project that successfully brought in bobwhite quail from South Texas to the Cross-timbers region. He believes in being a steward of the land and preserving it as God made it for future generations to enjoy.

Lake Corpus Christi State Park

Families have been coming to this south Texas camping spot for generations. From lake activities to birding and hiking, Lake Corpus Christi has just what folks need for a great getaway.

Postcard From Texas: Fayette Prairie Creek

Enjoy a spring morning along a small creek, nestled in a ravine near the Fayette Prairie.

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Seeing Brighter Days

Imagine living your life knowing one day you could lose your eyesight forever. That's the norm for Cole Johnson, but you wouldn't know it. He may be legally blind, but Cole doesn't let his disability slow him down.

Shielding a Wild Place Forever

The Shield Ranch lies in the Barton Creek watershed near Austin, a region of Central Texas experiencing massive and explosive growth. Here, an historic ranching family has taken steps to forever protect their wild land, providing access to nature for youth and many others.

Parks & Wildlife People: John Kohleffel

You may think of a game warden out on patrol making sure you follow the rules when you're hunting or fishing. But third generation game warden John Kohleffel will tell you the duties go far beyond law enforcement. In his 30-year career with Texas Parks and Wildlife, John has made it his mission to support his community in many ways with a focus on teaching kids about the joys of the great outdoors.

Cooper Lake Bike Trail

Join a group of mountain bikers having some fun on the Coyote Run Trail at Cooper Lake State Park.

Postcard From Texas: Blackland Prairie

Enjoy an afternoon on the Texas Blackland Prairie where spring blossoms, lush grasses, and buzzing bees paint the landscape.

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Watching for Wildlife

Monitoring wildlife is important to maintaining the health of an ecosystem. At Ray Roberts Lake State Park, Daniel Rios uses trail cameras to keep an eye on the park and the animals that live there. These cameras offer an amazing view of the wildlife and their habitats, as long as rangers can keep the raccoons from stealing them.

Parks and Wildlife People: Jeff Raasch

Most land in Texas is privately owned. As new developments spring up across our state, migratory birds are losing crucial habitat. Texas Parks and Wildlife's Jeff Raash is passionate about conservation. His work forming vital partnerships is helping to preserve more private Texas land, so migratory birds and other wildlife will have a place to survive and thrive.

Willard, The Outdoor Educator

Willard Franklin III is a fisherman and volunteer from Houston whose passion is sharing his love for the outdoors with urban kids. By taking children fishing, Willard hopes to give them the kinds of experiences and memories that could spark an interest in the outdoors later in life.

Guadalupe River State Park

Visit Guadalupe River State Park to camp under the trees, swim, take a bike ride, and find some fun for the whole family.

Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame: Wally Marshall

Wally “Mr. Crappie” Marshall of Anna, Texas, revolutionized crappie fishing through innovative products, tournaments and promotion of the sport. Marshall generously gives back to the fish community through his philanthropic work, teaching youth to fish and donating time and products to multiple charitable organizations and events.

Postcard From Texas: Fort Worth Nature Center

The Fort Worth Nature Center is a relaxing place to spend an afternoon fishing, kayaking, or just enjoying the sights.

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Song of the Prairie

Texas' coastal prairies once spanned more than 6 million acres extending from the southernmost Texas up along the Gulf of Mexico part of the state and into Louisiana, but today less than one percent of this habitat remains. Such a significant loss of coastal prairie has devastated many wildlife populations, including the critically endangered Attwater's prairie chicken. Watch how landowners and ranchers along the Texas coast are working to preserve grasslands for people and wildlife.

The Rivers Are Yours

In an urbanizing state with limited public lands, accessing the outdoors can be a tough task. But a new program, in partnership with participating landowners, is helping paddlers and anglers access rivers like never before.

Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site

On the edge of El Paso is a desert destination people have been visiting for thousands of years. The beauty of this West Texas oasis is on full display at Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site, where stories are told through hundreds of Native American pictographs.

Parks & Wildlife People: Zach Olsen

Big business and social media rely heavily on data. But did you know collecting and analyzing data is also a key tool in keeping ocean habitats healthy? Texas Parks and Wildlife biologist Zach Olsen leads a team of dedicated scientists closely watching patterns and changes in coastal ecosystems. Their goal is to ensure ocean life is thriving so Texans can enjoy the Gulf Coast for generations to come.

Postcard From Texas: Rolling Plains Sunset

Enjoy an amazing sunset on the Rolling Plains in western Texas.

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Ebb & Flow: Sustainable Rivers Program on Caddo Lake

Nature needs ebbs and flows. The Sustainable Rivers Program is designed to restore the ecological function of dammed river systems by installing environmental flow prescriptions. The project in Texas´ Caddo Lake system is a success story, with years of environmental flow prescriptions, nature is bouncing back.

Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway

Home to the Texas State Bison Herd, Caprock Canyons offers a variety of activities for visitors to enjoy. With a Bison herd of 300+ strong, visitors can safely observe the largest mammal in North America as they roam across the canyonlands. From hiking through the canyon range, camping under the night sky, or observing unique wildlife, Caprock Canyons is a must-see state park.

Deep in the Heart: A Texas Wildlife Story

In this special excerpt from the film Deep in the Heart, learn about the vital importance of water to Texas wildlife. Texas has more than 3,700 named streams and 15 major rivers. They wind through 191,000 miles of Texas landscape. These aquatic ecosystems provide invaluable services such as nourishing watersheds and providing fish habitat. One fish in this vast interconnected system is the Guadalupe Bass, which is found only in Texas and has been named the official state fish.

Postcard From Texas: Barton Creek Greenbelt

It's late summer on the Barton Creek Greenbelt in Austin, Texas.

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A Passion for Birds

How does someone go from shy introvert to a highly respected field-guide? Sheila Hargis says birding and the birding community transformed her life by channeling her enthusiasm for ornithology onto others.

Hunters Feeding the Hungry

Texas deer hunters who fill up their freezer during deer season, but still have a few tags and are looking for a way to share their harvest might consider making a trip to southwest San Antonio. The San Antonio Food Bank is working with Hunters for the Hungry to help get protein-rich venison to Texans in need.

Mission Tejas State Park

Near the northern end of the Davy Crockett National Forest, quiet Mission Tejas once sat at a crossroads of early Texas history. Visit two of the park's historic features: Mission San Francisco de los Tejas and the Rice Family Log Home.

Parks and Wildlife People: Chris Abernathy

Texas is losing one square mile of land to development every single day…more than any other state in the nation. That's why Chris Abernathy's job at Texas Parks and Wildlife is so important. He educates and engages private landowners to find ways to conserve their property and preserve it for future generations.

Deep in the Heart: A Texas Wildlife Story

In this special excerpt from the film Deep in the Heart, spend some time with a family of black bears in Big Bend country.

Postcard From Texas: South Llano River

The South Llano River is a great place to swim, or just relax.

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Chasing Dragons

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.

Parks and Wildlife People: State Park Women in Leadership Development

As more women rise in the ranks of leadership at Texas Parks and Wildlife, they're finding unique challenges in jobs historically held by men. But they've discovered a new way to problem solve together and support one another. It's called the State Park Women in Leadership Development Group and it's helping female leaders achieve that all important work-life balance as they move up the ladder.

A Sense of Exploration

Blindness Outdoor Learning & Development weekend at Palmetto State Park fosters outdoor skills and life confidence for the young participants. Mentors pair with visually-impaired students to teach practical and experiential-based exploration of the outdoors.

Deep in the Heart: A Texas Wildlife Story

In this special excerpt from the film Deep in the Heart, learn the history of the Southern Plains Bison and hear their story of survival, renewal, and hope.

Postcard From Texas: Dragonflies and Damselflies

Dragonflies and damselflies are fun to watch, whether they are darting, dancing, or standing still.

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Bonding By Bow

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.

Lake Mineral Wells Trailway

Where trains once traveled, hikers and bikers now reign, on a protected pathway connecting Weatherford and Mineral Wells.

Birdwatching and the Guide to Immortality

Victor Emanuel entered the birding world when, as a boy, he joined a small ornithology club in Houston. That was over seventy years ago, and since, he's been chasing birds over the world. Considered one of the preeminent birders anywhere, he has been an inspiration to tens of thousands of people. And even today, he's helping prep a new generation of naturalists that will solidify his legacy long after he puts down his binoculars.

Deep in the Heart: A Texas Wildlife Story

In this special excerpt from the film Deep in the Heart, learn about the various ecosystems of the Texas Gulf Coast and beyond--from the brackish estuaries to the deep blue sea.

Postcard From Texas: Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge

The Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge is a wildlife conservation area along the coast of Texas, west of the town of High Island, Texas.

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Copper Breaks State Park

Home to the Texas State Longhorn Herd, Copper Breaks State Parks offers a variety of activities for visitors to enjoy. From hiking, biking, to stargazing at one of the darkest skies in the state, there is a slice of nature for everyone to enjoy. After dark, Copper Breaks offers an unprecedented view of the night sky.

Tracking Bass on Toledo Bend

Some fish biologists are tracking largemouth bass on Toledo Bend Reservoir and Lake Fork to determine if increased fishing pressure at these legendary lakes is changing fish behavior in ways that could make them more difficult for anglers to catch.

Parks and Wildlife People: Carly Blankenship

Rescuing sea turtles and other endangered ocean life is at the heart of a partnership between Texas Parks & Wildlife and the state aquarium. Thanks to millions of dollars in coronavirus relief money, the agency was able to help fund a much-needed, new wildlife rescue center at the aquarium. Carly Blankenship is the grant manager who helped make that dream become a reality.

Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway: Biking Trails

From biking over natural bridges to underneath train tunnels, Caprock Canyons State Park offers a variety of mountain biking trails for all skill levels. The most popular biking trails are Eagle Point, the Trailway at Monks Crossing, and Canyon Rim. Each trail offers amazing views of the canyons as well as the possibility to see the unique wildlife species that reside at Caprock Canyons State Park.

Postcard From Texas: Big Bend Ranch

Soar over the vast natural landscape at Big Bend Ranch State Park.

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Master iNaturalist

Urban Wildlife Biologist Sam Kieschnick uses the iNaturalist app every day to take pictures of nature. He's a top user who's contributed over 100,000 observations of flora and fauna to this growing online community. But anybody can use this app to identify plants and animals wherever they find them, and those observations also contribute to real scientific databases that help people like Sam preserve nature.

Possum Kingdom State Park

Possum Kingdom State Park offers fun on the water and on land. Grab your family, fishing pole and swimsuit and head for the clear blue water and striking scenery at Possum Kingdom State Park. It's located just an hour west of the DFW metroplex.

Roxie the Rancher

Roxie Hayne's ranching heritage goes back to 1883 when the A.S. Gage Ranch was established by her grandfather, Alfred S. Gage. Roxie and her family have continued the ranching tradition on the Catto-Gage Ranch, with an emphasis on conservation of natural resources. Today, the Catto-Gage Ranch supports a diversity of wildlife, plants and habitats that thrive alongside well-managed cattle herds, thanks to the family's dedication to habitat restoration.

A Green Jay Survey

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 trapping, tagging and tracking these colorful birds.

Postcard From Texas: Morning at Justin Hurst

Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy sunrise at Justin Hurst Wildlife Management Area.

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Fishing Tradition

Fishing for dinner and sport in Trinity Bay is what she loves. Cindy is a committed angler from Houston who finds connection to her family and cultural heritage through the sport of fishing and cooking what she catches with friends.

Protecting a Sky Island

The Davis Mountains in far West Texas harbor a high-elevation ecosystem that is home to myriad wildlife species. The Nature Conservancy has led a 30-year effort to protect tracts of land that will forever protect this unique sky island.

Parks and Wildlife People: Judy Ahrens

From fleets of trucks to tons of toilet paper, it takes a massive amount of equipment and supplies to keep our state parks running and ready for visitors. While you soak in the beauty of nature, behind the scenes there are people working diligently every day to make sure each state park has what it needs to give you a wonderful park experience. Purchasing Manager Judy Ahrens is one of those unsung heroes at Texas Parks and Wildlife.

K-9 Wardens, A Nose for the Job

Game Wardens do a lot of varied tasks with a wide variety of tools. One of their tools has a fuzzy face and four legs. Meet the Texas Game Warden K-9's. Searching for hidden game, weapons, missing people, or playing with a tennis ball, it's all in day's work for these canine commissioned Texas Game Wardens.

Postcard From Texas: Biking on the Franklin Mountains

Take a ride down the trail at Franklin Mountains State Park.

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Becoming an Outdoor Woman

30 years ago, the Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop brought women in Texas together for a weekend of outdoor activities. Follow Christina Johnson through a weekend of classes that give her the skills to gain confidence in archery and shotgun shooting.

From the Fire: A Legacy of Longleaf

The Nature Conservancy in Texas and the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas are working together to restore and manage the imperiled longleaf pine tree using prescribed fire. Beyond its ecological value, the longleaf has historically played a critical role for the tribe, with its needles being used for woven basketry and medicinal purposes. Together, TNC and the Alabama-Coushatta are partnering to put more beneficial fire on the ground and once again help this natural community—and the species it supports—flourish in East Texas.

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park is located near the Texas border town of Laredo. The park's 1,650-acre lake is a great spot for fishing, boating, and birdwatching. The park is a popular gathering spot for locals seeking a getaway from urban life and for winter Texans (or “snowbirds”) who enjoy the area's mild winter climate. The park offers facilities for picnicking, camping, and group gatherings.

Exploring Padre

Join a family as they relax on the beach and explore the wild side of South Padre Island. From the seashell beach, down to the sea grass flats of the bay, kids of all ages will enjoy coming face-to-face with fish and lounging by the lapping waves of the Gulf.

Postcard From Texas: Around the Bend

Soar over the mountaintops in the rugged and rocky Big Bend region near Terlingua, Texas.

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Becoming a Texas Game Warden

Zack Stevenson's mom didn't know the first thing about hunting, until she enrolled her son in Texas Parks and Wildlife's Youth Hunting programs. Little did she know, Zach's hunting experiences would lead to the game warden cadet school and a career in the outdoors.

Bracken Bat Cave

Once reviled, bats have enjoyed a remarkable image do-over thanks to Bat Conservation International (BCI). Bracken Cave in Central Texas is home to the largest colony of bats in the word, and BCI and The Nature Conservancy have worked together to protect this awe-inspiring natural treasure.

Saving the Kemp's Ridley

Human activity has taken the Kemp's ridley sea turtle to the brink of extinction. For nearly half a century, biologists from state and federal agencies have worked together with an army of volunteers to help preserve this rarest species of sea turtle.

Postcard From Texas: The Lost Pines

Between Bastrop and Buescher state parks, Park Road 1C takes you through recovering and forested areas of the Lost Pines.

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Progress for Paddlefish

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. A new hope for the progress of a very old fish.

West Texas Steward

Ruthie Russell inherited her conservation values and love of West Texas from her grandmother, Verna Hooks McLean. Ruthie took the lessons to heart and devoted her life to the conservation of the land she loves.

Field to Fork…With a Little Help

How do you get started if you want to hunt for the protein you eat? The Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation's Mentored Hunts is a great place to start. We follow Noah Rudino, a health and nutrition enthusiast, as he hunts for the first time for his food.

Postcard From Texas: Morning on the Marsh

Wake up with some waterfowl in the marshes of Justin Hurst Wildlife Management Area.

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Trail Runners

Trail runners explore the wilds of Texas and discover a sense of empowerment, community, and adventure. From urban greenspaces to vast open parklands, these runners find an abundance of opportunities to lace up and explore the wilderness around them. Some run to escape it all and others run for the company and camaraderie of speeding down a trail together in the pre-dawn darkness of a forested trail.

Port of Entry

The Lincoln-Juarez International Bridge at the Laredo Port of Entry teems with a steady influx of passenger vehicles, buses, and freight. It's one of the busiest international crossings along the United States-Mexico border, and Texas Game Wardens are helping check for illegally transported game and fish resources.

The Legend of Hells Gate

Hells Gate, popular boating destination on Possum Kingdom Lake, has a lot more to offer than just parking your boat for a relaxing afternoon. The 90-feet tall limestone cliffs are a fantastic fishing destination by boat or kayak. There's also some interesting history behind how this landmark got its name.

Swift Saviors

From raising chicks to building nest boxes, meet a husband-and-wife team, that's spent half their lives working to save the Chimney Swift.

Waco Paddling Trails

Located right in the heart of downtown Waco, the Bosque Bluffs and Brazos Bridges paddling trails provide a unique view of the outdoors. The trails offer easy access to paddling trips for beginners and experienced paddlers alike.

Postcard From Texas: Mouth of the Brazos

Take a break with some wading waterfowl where the Brazos River meets the Gulf of Mexico.

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Franklin Mountains State Park

Franklin Mountains State Park is the largest urban park in the nation. It covers about 40 square miles, all within the city limits of El Paso. The park's rugged terrain offers great hiking, biking and rock climbing. Visit for the day or camp overnight. Look for wildlife or bring a picnic.

Wardens on the Water

Texas Game Wardens ensure the safety of park guests through vigilant patrols and education. They conduct regular checks on park visitors to ensure compliance with safety regulations, such as life jacket usage on waterways and adherence to park rules. With so many guests visiting parks for the first time, making sure they are properly prepared in case of an emergency is their top priority.

Last of the Blackland

In this special presentation from The Nature Conservancy, we visit Clymer Meadow Preserve which contains some of the largest and most diverse remnants of the Blackland Prairie.

Hands-On Habitat

As reservoirs age, natural places for fish to find food and shelter can be lost. So crews in Northeast Texas are sinking some strange-looking structures and seeding native plants to improve things for fish and fishing.

Postcard From Texas: Inks Lake

Watch waterfowl on a quiet morning at Inks Lake.

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Paddle Point Creek Paddling Trail

Paddle Point Creek paddling trail is an excellent place for beginning paddlers to dip their oars into the sport of kayaking! Join us as we explore highlights from the wildlife and scenery along the banks of the 6-mile trail and explore a submerged bridge in the middle of the lake.

Protecting the Aquifer

San Antonio voters have repeatedly approved ballot measures to protect land within the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone, knowing it will provide life-giving water for millions of people, and countless wildlife species. The region's economy will also rise or fall depending on the aquifer's water levels.

The Art of Texas Parks

To honor 100 years of Texas State Parks, thirty regional artists were commissioned to capture the natural beauty of the park system's natural places and historic sites. Meet artists Fidencio Duran and David Caton as they connect with parks to capture their essence with paint and learn how their work will be enjoyed on canvas and coffee tables everywhere.

Postcard From Texas: Caddo Lake

Mellow out in the misty mysteriousness of Caddo Lake.

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Texas Bigfoot

Everything's bigger in Texas, including its vast biological diversity and a surprising number of tall tales about Bigfoot. Whether myth or mammal, these creatures spark the imagination and remind us of the magic and mystery of the outdoors. For many, their interest in cryptids like Bigfoot has blossomed into a greater appreciation of nature as a whole.

Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site

Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site is along the Rio Grande near Del Rio. Rock artists from 7,000 years ago still have their mark with more than 200 pictograph sites. Come and explore the state parks biggest attraction, recreate on almost 10 miles of trails, and enjoy Chihuahuan Desert wildlife.

Living with Black Bears

Once common across Texas, black bears were extirpated from the state by the 1950's. Today, sightings are on the rise, signaling that the deserts of West Texas may once again be bear country.

Parks and Wildlife People: The Digital Harvest

Hunting and fishing are beloved pastimes in many parts of Texas. So when Texas Parks and Wildlife was asked to go high tech with hunting and fishing licenses…it was a tall order. But thanks to a dedicated, diligent team from many different divisions, the pilot program for digital licenses was a big success.

Texas Wild Album

In honor of the Texas State Parks Centennial, a group of Texas musicians created an album to showcase the untamed spirit found only in Texas music. Enjoy a musical performance that was recorded at Longhorn Cavern State Park to celebrate the release of the Texas Wild album.

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The Lure of the Laguna Madre

Join the Islander Anglers, a saltwater and freshwater fishing club at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, as they go after black drum in the shallow waters of the upper Laguna Madre.

Laguna Madre de Aves

During the fall bird migration, the Laguna Madre provides a critical stopover for many migratory songbirds and a sanctuary for resident and overwintering species of shorebirds and waterfowl. The South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center is a great place to get a look at some of these majestic bird species. Tag along with a group of birders as they discover what birds are arriving on this windy fall day.

The Science of Saving Baffin Bay

The salty waters of Baffin Bay, part of the upper Laguna Madre, have long been a fishing hotspot for anglers on the Texas coast. Over the last few decades however, scientists have become concerned with the water quality and other threats to these important fish populations. The Harte Research Institute and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department have been working to monitor the conditions of the bay and ensure a healthy future for the Laguna Madre.

Postcard From Texas: Laguna Madre Sunset

Wind down with the wildlife as the sun sets along the Laguna Madre.