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Beaver vs.Nutria


Can you tell the difference? 🤔 Beaver vs. nutria: one’s a native wetland builder, the other’s an invasive plant-munching machine. Learn how to tell them apart — and how to make some delicious nutria nachos in the December issue of Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine at TPWMagazine.com "Some people call them invasive pests. I hope to call them delicious." 🔗: https://tinyurl.com/5kt38dvy #texas #texasoutdoors #texasstateparks #beaver #nutria #tpwd #tpwdiscover

Bighorn Lambs, Fledgling Birders, Durable Design | Texas Parks & Wildlife Series (Trailer)


Episode 15, Season 41 of Texas Parks & Wildlife Series airing January 11-17, 2026 - Program 3415. Biologists trek into the backcountry searching for bighorn lambs in the Franklin Mountains. A team of young birders, the Happy Hawks, partake in the Great Texas Birding Classic as they search for birds from Houston to Galveston. Coastal state parks need durable structures and design students need projects. See what the Gulf Coast DesignLab at the UT Austin is building in parks along the coast. When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml

Goose Island Pier


Longer than the Empire State Building 🏢 😮 Stretching 1,620 feet, the pier at Goose Island State Park offers plenty of room for fishing, strolling, and getting your 10,000 steps in. 🎣 Fish for speckled trout, flounder, and drum - no fishing license required to fish from piers or shores at Texas State Parks! Stay up-to-date with bag and size limits with our free Outdoor Annual app or OutdoorAnnual.com 🐠 #texas #texasoutdoors #texasstateparks #tpwd #tpwdiscover #gooseisland #pier #fishing #trout #flounder #drum #youtubeshorts #shortsfeed #shortsvideo

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park


In Deep East Texas, where the Neches and Angelina rivers meet, Martin Dies, Jr. State Park invites paddling, camping, birding, and stargazing. Just a short drive from Houston, this Pineywoods haven offers natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and space for families to connect with nature. For more information go to: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/martin-dies-jr Full Episode: https://youtu.be/piJ5GDyBDeM Texas Parks and Wildlife Episode 10, Season 41, Program 3410 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml #texasoutdoors #outdooradventure #outdoors #texas #texasstateparks #stateparks #statepark #waterfalls #hiking #biking #camping

Coastal Boardwalk, Pineywoods Park, & Butterflies | Texas Parks & Wildlife Series (Full Episode)


Episode 10, Season 41 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. Enjoy the sights and sounds of one of the best birding boardwalks on the coast. A Pineywoods haven invites paddling, hiking, and stargazing under dark Texas skies. Some fragile flying insects bring beauty and business to Texas each year. Meet the folks who look out for our butterflies. Betting on Butterflies - 1:41 Some fragile flying insects bring beauty and business to Texas each year. Are we being good hosts? Meet some folks looking out for butterflies, both for fun and for the future. Martin Dies, Jr. State Park - 11:12 In Deep East Texas, where the Neches and Angelina rivers meet, Martin Dies, Jr. State Park invites paddling, camping, birding, and stargazing. Just a short drive from Houston, this Pineywoods haven offers natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and space for families to connect with nature. A Hill Country Haven - 14:53 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. Back to the Boardwalk - 20:19 Hurricane Harvey wiped out one of the best birding boardwalks on the coast. It’s now back in business. Come enjoy the sights and sounds of this birding hot spot. Postcard From Texas: West Texas Birds - 24:27 Colorful birds find shelter in the high-elevation ponderosa pine forests of the Davis Mountains. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Betting on Butterflies - 1:41 Martin Dies, Jr. State Park - 11:12 Hill Country Haven - 14:53 Back to Boardwalk - 20:19 West Texas Birds - 24:27 Share a story from this episode: https://youtu.be/F-ccuWRQD4w https://youtu.be/0K4Fz6TFihk https://youtu.be/sN_6933jOYQ https://youtu.be/xNhsIRMTAxg Episode 10, Season 41, Program 3410 Air Dates: December 7-13, 2025 & June 21-27, 2026 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasparksandwildlife Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasparkswildlife/ #texasoutdoors #outdooradventure #outdoors #texas #nature #documentary #fullepisode #texasstateparks #stateparks #statepark