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Texas Parks & Wildlife on PBS and Cable
Airing Now and Coming Soon
October 25–November 1, 2009
Program 1801 — Repeats April 25–May 2, 2010
Featured Segments
- The International Pursuit — The once-maligned carp is emerging as a sought-after sport fish, and anglers are coming to Texas from around the world just to catch them. Tag along as we hit the Texas carp hotspots, Lady Bird Lake in Austin, and Lake Fork near Dallas. Yes, the same Lake Fork that’s known for monster bass is now famous for its monster carp as well.
- Bonham State Park — Bonham State Park is small by Texas standards, but that’s what people like about it. It’s a great place to swim, hike, fish, and meet the neighbors.
- Outdoor Info: Hunter Education Classes — Hunter Education Instructors are training thousands of hunters, young and old, to be safe and responsible participants in the shooting sports. You can become part of the Hunter Ed team and here’s how.
- Birding Basics — Birding has become big in Texas, with the numbers of Texas birders topping 2 million. The Lone Star state has more documented birds than any other state, and some rare beauties that you’ll find no where else in North America. So what does it take to get into this hobby? We’ll take a look at some of the basic gear you’ll need, fill you in on where to go, and highlight a way to bring the birds to you.
- Postcard From Texas — Take a trip along the Neches River in East Texas.
November 1–8, 2009
Program 1802 — Feeds November 1, 2009 — Repeats May 2–9, 2010
Featured Segments
- Texas Eagles, On the Move — The Bald Eagle is now off the endangered species list, and more Eagles are calling Texas home. We visit a couple of Eagle nests, and learn that these birds now have a new challenge on the horizon.
- Kickapoo Cavern State Park — Bats, birds and caverns are what you’ll find at this secluded state park. Located north of Del Rio, you can experience the flight of the Mexican freetail bat, have a guided cavern tour to see the largest column formation in Texas, and possibly see the endangered Golden-Cheeked Warbler while exploring the park.
- Outdoor Info: Shooters Ear & Eye Protection — Shooting sports provide great recreation but remember these simple precautions to protect your precious sight and hearing.
- Hunting Dogs 101 — Dogs may be ‘man’s best friend’ but is certainly a bird hunter’s most essential ally. We see how many different breeds accomplish various tasks to help hunters find their quarry and insure that little is wasted in the field.
- Postcard From Texas — Get to the bottom of things at Palo Duro Canyon State Park.
November 8–15, 2009
Program 1803 — Feeds November 8, 2009 — Repeats May 9–16, 2010
Featured Segments
- Final Port of Call — The ship was christened the Queens and was built to invade Japan during WWII. Then she became one of the world’s first air conditioned cruise liners. Then Texas A&M University acquired her and she became the training vessel the Aggie Clipper. Now she rests on the ocean floor off the Texas coast as an artificial reef and as a scuba divers adventure destination.
- Outdoor Info: How to Become a Scuba Diver — Have you ever wanted to know what’s involved in getting your scuba license? It’s not that difficult.
- An Ocean Oasis — When the Aggie Clipper sunk off the Texas coast in 2007, Texas Parks & Wildlife hoped they would be creating a new home for lots of sea life. What they didn’t know was just how fast the sea life would take to this artificial reef. And more than the ecology of Texas is benefiting from this sunken ship, the economy in South Texas is being helped as well.
- Postcard From Texas — Enjoy the marine life onboard the sunken Texas Clipper.
November 15–22, 2009
Program 1804 — Feeds November 15, 2009 — Repeats May 16–23, 2010
Featured Segments
- Policing Pollution — Texas Game Wardens do much more than just enforce the game laws. Take a behind-the-scenes look at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Wardens who keep our water clean and air clear by pursuing those who violate environmental laws.
- Estero Llano Grande State Park — The geographic center of the World Birding Center network is Estero Llano Grande State Park. What was once farmland is now a 176-acre refuge for a spectacular array of South Texas wildlife. The mix of thorn forest and man made wetlands make it a popular destination for birds and birders.
- Take Me Fishing — Get some tips from the experts on the right tackle and supplies for a successful fishing trip.
- Volunteer Vacation — Believe it or not, there are people out there who actually spend their vacation time working in Texas State Parks. You’ll get to know some of these volunteers who 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.
- Postcard From Texas — Early morning at Buescher State Park.
Featured Segments
- The International Pursuit — The once-maligned carp is emerging as a sought-after sport fish, and anglers are coming to Texas from around the world just to catch them. Tag along as we hit the Texas carp hotspots, Lady Bird Lake in Austin, and Lake Fork near Dallas. Yes, the same Lake Fork that’s known for monster bass is now famous for its monster carp as well.
- Bonham State Park — Bonham State Park is small by Texas standards, but that’s what people like about it. It’s a great place to swim, hike, fish, and meet the neighbors.
- Outdoor Info: Hunter Education Classes — Hunter Education Instructors are training thousands of hunters, young and old, to be safe and responsible participants in the shooting sports. You can become part of the Hunter Ed team and here’s how.
- Birding Basics — Birding has become big in Texas, with the numbers of Texas birders topping 2 million. The Lone Star state has more documented birds than any other state, and some rare beauties that you’ll find no where else in North America. So what does it take to get into this hobby? We’ll take a look at some of the basic gear you’ll need, fill you in on where to go, and highlight a way to bring the birds to you.
- Postcard From Texas — Take a trip along the Neches River in East Texas.
Stations and Air Times
Times and dates are subject to change, especially during PBS membership drives.
- Amarillo, KACV-TV, Channel 2, Sunday, 12:30 p.m.
- Austin, KLRU-TV, Channel 18, Sunday, 10 a.m.; Thursday 5:30 a.m.
- Bryan-College Station, KAMU-TV, Channel 15, Sunday, 5 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.
- Corpus Christi, KEDT-TV, Channel 16, Sunday, 12 p.m.
- Dallas-Fort Worth, KERA-TV, Channel 13, November–April, Sunday, 6:30 p.m. Also serving Abilene, Denton, Longview, Marshall, San Angelo, Texarkana, Tyler, Wichita Falls and Sherman.
- El Paso, KCOS-TV, Channel 13, Saturday, 4:30 p.m.
- Harlingen, KMBH-TV, Channel 60, Sunday, 5 p.m. Also serving McAllen, Mission and Brownsville.
- Houston, KUHT-TV, Channel 8, Saturday, 3 p.m. Also serving Beaumont, Port Arthur, Galveston, Texas City and Victoria.
- Killeen, KNCT-TV, Channel 46, Sunday, 5 p.m. Also serving Temple.
- Lubbock, KTXT-TV, Channel 5, Saturday, 10 a.m.
- Odessa-Midland, KPBT-TV, Channel 36, Saturday, 4:30 p.m.
- San Antonio and Laredo, KLRN-TV, Channel 9, Sunday, 1 p.m.
- Waco, KWBU-TV, Channel 34, Sunday, 2:30 p.m.
- Portales, New Mexico, KENW-TV, Channel 3, Sunday, 2:30 p.m.
Cable
Texas Parks & Wildlife can also be seen on a variety of government, educational and access cable channels in the following communities: Abilene, Allen, Atlanta, Baytown, Boerne, Cedar Park, Collin County Community College, Coppell, Dallas, Deer Park, Del Mar College, Denton, Euless, Flower Mound, Fort Worth, Frisco, Garland, Houston, Irving, Keller, Killeen, Lubbock, Lufkin, McKinney, North Richland Hills, Plano, Round Rock, Rogers State University, Seabrook, Temple, Texarkana College, The Colony, Trophy Club, Tyler, Victoria, Waco and Wichita Falls. Check your local listings for days and times.
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