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Gulf Wardens preview - Texas Parks and Wildlife [Official]
A behind-the-scenes preview of "The Gulf Wardens," which will air on the Texas Parks and Wildlife TV Series the week of November 28th on Texas PBS stations.
Fishing With Your Piers-Texas Parks & Wildlife [Official]
Pier fishing along the Texas coast is easy and convenient. Whether you're fishing for shark, red fish, spotted sea trout, or flounder, there's a pier close by with plenty of room for everyone. Check out what's biting at http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/fish/recreational/fishreport.phtml
Texas Horned Lizard - Texas Parks and Wildlife [Official]
Texas horned lizards are icons of wild Texas but they're getting harder to find. Find out what may be causing declines of this legendary critter and what's being done about it. Join the Texas Horned Lizard Watch at http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/learning/texas_nature_trackers/horned_lizard/index.phtml. Check out the legend of Old Rip at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrYLbJEusLw
The Legend of Old Rip the Horned Lizard - Texas Parks and Wildlife [Official]
Did Old Rip really survive 31 years in a time capsule? His legend inspired a media frenzy and even a Warner Bros. cartoon. You can still see Old Rip at the courthouse in Eastland, TX near Abilene. For more on horned lizards, see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhw7JSHPMg4
Outdoor Clubbing - Texas Parks and Wildlife [Official]
Outdoor adventure clubs are gaining popularity around the state. See how these clubs are bringing together all kinds of folks with an interest in the outdoors.
Lavaca Bay Cleanup - Texas Parks and Wildlife [Official]
[cc] In the 1980s fishing in Lavaca Bay was all but closed when deadly levels of contamination were found in the surrounding waters. Today, over 20 years and $100,000,000 later, the clean-up is almost complete. Discover how government agencies and private industry set aside their differences for the good of the bay.
Remembering Bois D'Arc Creek (Feature) - Texas Parks & Wildlife [Official]
In a few years, the Bois d'Arc Creek in Fannin County will be replaced by the Lower Bois d'Arc Reservoir. What was once bottomland hardwood forest will become a 17,000 acre water supply project. Brothers Russell and William Graves are teaming up to produce a film about growing up along the Bois d'Arc and what the loss of this valuable habitat means to those that have a history with the land. For more on the documentary, see http://www.russellgraves.com/
Saving the Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle - Texas Parks and Wildlife [Official]
The Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle is making a comeback from the brink of extinction. Get a close-up look at turtle nesting and watch as the hatchlings crawl into the surf. For more information, visit the Padre Island National Seashore website http://www.nps.gov/pais/index.htm
Images for Conservation Photography Contest - Texas Parks and Wildlife [Official]
Follow 2 photographers as they compete in the Images for Conservation photography tournament, an intensive 1-month contest that pairs pro-photographers with Texas ranchers to promote wildlife conservation and land preservation. For more info., see http://www.imagesforconservation.org/pro-tour/overview
Exotic Aquatics Invade Texas Waters - Texas Parks and Wildlife [Official]
[cc] Exotic aquatic species like suckermouth catfish, piranhas and applesnails can wreak havoc on native Texas wildlife. See where these species are invading and what's being done to stop them. More on invasive species at http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/wild/species/exotic/index.phtml
Giant Salvinia Invading Caddo Lake - Texas Parks and Wildlife [Official]
[cc] Invasive plants like giant salvinia are threatening native plants that provide food and habitat for Texas wildlife. Are you unknowingly aiding the attack? Find out from the folks who are fighting to save aquatic habitats from this growing problem. To see how you can help, visit http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/invasives/
Spreading One's Wings - Texas Parks & Wildlife [Official]
[cc] A Texas coastal biologist shares a passion for wildlife with a boy from an inner-city housing project. Journey with them for outstanding views of coastal bird rookeries.
Texas Bald Eagles - Texas Parks and Wildlife [Official]
[cc] The Bald Eagle is now off the endangered species list and more eagles are calling Texas home. Get a close-up view of some eagle nests and see what's in store for the future of the bald eagle.
Big City Biologists - Texas Parks and Wildlife [Official]
[cc] Wildlife biologists in the big city? Absolutely! Meet some urban biologists who strive to help wildlife and urban life coexist. For more information on urban wildlife, see http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/wild/urban_issues/
Saving North Deer Island Bird Rookery - Texas Parks and Wildlife [Official]
[cc] North Deer Island, near Galveston, is the largest bird rookery island on the upper Texas coast. Erosion was destroying this highly productive habitat for up to 30,000 nesting pairs of birds. Texas Parks and Wildlife is part of a team that recently won the Coastal America Partnership Award for its efforts to preserve North Deer and the thousands of birds that nest there every year. For more information, see the Houston Audubon website http://tinyurl.com/yjcvfwe
Hunting Dogs 101 - Texas Parks and Wildlife [Official]
[cc] Hunting with a good dog is like dancing with a great partner. See how different breeds have special skills to help hunters find their quarry and minimize waste in the field.
Lavaca Bay Cleanup - Texas Parks and Wildlife [Official]
[cc] In the 1980s fishing in Lavaca Bay was all but closed when deadly levels of contamination were found in the surrounding waters. Today, over 20 years and $100,000,000 later, the clean-up is almost complete. Discover how government agencies and private industry set aside their differences for the good of the bay.
Texas Clipper Artificial Reef - Texas Parks and Wildlife [Official]
[cc] Texas Parks and Wildlife sank a 7000-ton ship 17 nautical miles off the coast of South Padre Island to create an artificial reef on the barren sandy bottom of the Gulf of Mexico. It has become a haven for marine life, anglers and divers. For more information on the artificial reef program, visit http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/landwater/water/habitats/artificial_reef/overview.phtml
A Tale of 2 Pros: Fishing the Bass Classic - Texas Parks and Wildlife [Official]
A behind-the-scenes look at what it's like to compete in the Toyota Texas Bass Classic. Follow two anglers--an established pro and a newbie--as they battle it out in the 2007 Bass Classic. For information on the upcoming tournament, visit www.ToyotaTexasBassClassic.com
Prescription to Burn - Texas Parks and Wildlife [Official]
Applying fire methodically to enhance or control a particular habitat is known as a prescribed burn. Learn how fire has affected the landscape through the ages and resources available to landowners today. For more information, visit http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/landwater/land/technical_guidance/burn/
Alligators, Monarch of the Marsh - Texas Parks and Wildlife [Official]
Monarch of the Marsh On the endangered species list just 30 years ago, the American Alligator has made a remarkable comeback. But today, as its range expands, more and more people are coming into contact with this monarch of the marsh. This story airs on the Texas Parks & Wildlife television series the week of February 5-11, 2012, and repeats August 5-11, 2012 on the Texas PBS stations. www.tpwd.state.tx.us/tv
Passing Down the Legacy of Hunting - Texas Parks and Wildlife (Official)
Those camo-clad kids spotted around the state represent the future of hunting and conservation in Texas. But the cost of hunting has increased dramatically as access to land has become limited. We'll profile a group of volunteers addressing this decline in hunting opportunities, as they search for innovative ways to introduce young people to this sport. To learn more about youth hunting opportunities in Texas, visit http://texasyouthhunting.com/ or http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/hunt/youth_hunting/. This segment can be seen on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Television Series on PBS. See what's on our program this week: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/tv/. For a list of stations and air times: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml.
State Park Volunteer Vacation - Texas Parks and Wildlife [Official]
Volunteers come from all across the country to put in a week's worth of hard labor building trails at Longhorn Cavern State Park...just because they want to. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/involved/volunteer/spdest/
What Texas Game Wardens Do - Texas Parks and Wildlife [Official]
[cc] Ride along with some Texas game wardens by air, land and water as they work to protect Texas' natural resources. For more on Texas game wardens, visit http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/warden/
Memories of the CCC- Texas Parks and Wildlife [Official]
The Civilian Conservation Corps provided jobs for over 3 million young men during the Great Depression and helped establish the foundation of our nation's park system. 70 years after the creation of the CCC, Conservation Corps veterans reunite in one of the parks they helped build, sharing stories and rekindling old memories.
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