PBS Show - Paddlefish, Field to Fork & West Texas Steward

Episode 21, Season 39 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. Prehistoric paddlefish return to the waters of Caddo Lake and Big Cypress Bayou, and what they may teach us about the importance of natural water flows is shocking. Follow Noah Rudino, a health and nutrition enthusiast, as he hunts for the first time for his food. Ruthie Russell devotes her life to the conservation of the land she loves.
Progress for Paddlefish - 1:20
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 - 9:19
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 - 14:41
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.
Muzzle Control: Hunting Safety Tip - 22:23
Firearm safety requires you to know where the muzzle is pointed at all times. Follow these basic safety rules for a safe, fun, enjoyable hunting trip.
Morning on the Marsh: Postcard From Texas - 24:28
Wake up with some waterfowl in the marshes of Justin Hurst Wildlife Management Area.
Chapters:
Intro - 0:00
Paddlefish - 1:20
Ruthie Russel - 9:19
Mentored Hunts - 14:41
Muzzle Control Tips - 22:23
Justin Hurst WMA - 24:28
Stories from this episode:
• Progress for Paddlefish
• West Texas Conservatio...
• Learning to Hunt for F...
• Firearm Muzzle Control
Episode 21, Season 39, Program 3221
Air Dates: February 25 - March 2, 2024 & August 25-31, 2024
When to watch on Texas PBS stations: tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/t...
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[@RoadCaptainEntertain]

Being a waterfowler with decades of experience one thing about safety I never hear mentioned is use the proper firearm for the situation.
Myself, my son & nephew once allowed another nephew to join us who had little experience shotgunning for ducks.
We were hunting coastal marshes with lots of mud with clumps of smooth cordgrass everywhere so the footing was not ideal. The new member joining us arrived with an 12 GA. autoloader, once set up we had a flock come in and the new guy tried to make a shot which was close to vertical & when he fired he lost balance and fell over.
His muzzle was all over the place & since he was using an autoloader there was a live round in the chamber & the gun was off safety.
The rest of us all use pump shotguns because if you fall there will be a spent round in the chamber with no chance of an accidental discharge.
Autoloaders may be fine in situations where you are not in slick mud with clumps of cordgrass causing unsure footing.
Since that day we have never taken anyone with us who uses an autoloading shotgun.

[@bagel3703]

How can I get more involved in conservation

[@texasparksandwildlife]

This is a great place to start tpwd.texas.gov/volunteer/

[@aidenog7380]

Will San Benito Texas resaca be stocked with fish

[@texasparksandwildlife]

San Benito Resaca is not currently considered a public waterbody so there are no plans for TPWD to restock it with fish, but some folks are looking into opening up more areas for public fishing nearby.

[@robbieatkinson5282]

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