On PBS Stations This Week October 4-10, 2026

Wildlife Dioramas, Operation Game Thief, Helping Pronghorn

At Fair Park in Dallas is a museum that celebrates Texas' rich natural heritage through detailed dioramas. Operation Game Thief is a 24/7 hotline that lets concerned citizens report hunting, fishing and boating violations to their local game wardens. A wildlife biologist shows what's being done to stop the spread of creosote and rebuild pronghorn habitat in West Texas.

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October 11-17, 2026

Hueco Tanks Pictographs, Cedar Hill, Crested Caracara

Archaeologists trek into the desert to uncover and preserve ancient pictographs at Hueco Tanks, revealing stories etched in rock long ago. Explore the diverse outdoor experiences at Cedar Hill State Park, from prairie hikes to mountain biking, accessible trails, camping, and fishing. The Crested Caracara is one of the most intriguing raptors soaring the skies of Texas.

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October 18-24, 2026

On the Brazos

On this special episode of Texas Parks & Wildlife, we take a trip down the Brazos River. Join two friends as they enjoy a fishing trip on the John Graves Scenic Riverway. Along the way, meet the folks working to protect the Brazos headwaters from an invasive plant that sucks up water and threatens endangered fish. Also, see how Striped Bass are produced at the Possum Kingdom Fish Hatchery.

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October 25-31, 2026

Catching Eels, Hunting Tradition, Oyster Farmers

Researchers are getting creative in their methods to study and protect one of the most mysterious fish in Texas waters--the American Eel. Three generations of dove hunters get together at Mason Mountain Wildlife Management Area to share good times, make memories and bag some birds. Farm-raised oysters from the Texas Gulf Coast are making a splash in the state's culinary scene.

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