Black Bears, Birding Enthusiasts & Mission Tejas | Texas Parks & Wildlife Series (Full Episode)

Episode 13, Season 39 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. Sheila Hargis says birding and the birding community transformed her life by channeling her enthusiasm for ornithology onto others. Hunters have provided over 10 million servings of venison to Texans in need. Mission Tejas State Park is a natural escape into deep-rooted Texas history, located at the north end of the Davy Crockett National Forest. A Passion for Birds - 1:20 How does someone go from shy introvert to a highly respected field-guide? Sheila Hargis says birding and the birding community transformed her life by channeling her enthusiasm for ornithology onto others. Hunters Feeding the Hungry - 5:06 Texas deer hunters who fill up their freezer during deer season, but still have a few tags and are looking for a way to share their harvest might consider making a trip to southwest San Antonio. The San Antonio Food Bank is working with Hunters for the Hungry to help get protein-rich venison to Texans in need. Mission Tejas State Park - 8:39 Near the northern end of the Davy Crockett National Forest, quiet Mission Tejas once sat at a crossroads of early Texas history. Visit two of the park’s historic features: Mission San Francisco de los Tejas and the Rice Family Log Home. Chris Abernathy: Parks and Wildlife People - 12:20 Texas is losing one square mile of land to development every single day…more than any other state in the nation. That’s why Chris Abernathy’s job at Texas Parks and Wildlife is so important. He educates and engages private landowners to find ways to conserve their property and preserve it for future generations. Black Bears: A Texas Wildlife Story - 17:02 In this special excerpt from the film Deep in the Heart, spend some time with a family of black bears in Big Bend country. South Llano River: Postcard From Texas - 23:45 The South Llano River is a great place to swim, or just relax. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 A Passion for Birds - 1:20 Hunters Feeding the Hungry - 5:06 Mission Tejas State Park - 8:39 Chris Abernathy - 12:20 Black Bears - 17:02 South Llano River - 23:45 Stories from this episode:    • A Passion for Birds, Shelia Hargis      • Hunters Feeding the Hungry      • Mission Tejas State Park      • Chris Abernathy - Conservation      • South Llano River - Postcard From Texas   Episode 13, Season 39, Program 3213 Air Dates: December 31, 2023 - January 6, 2024 & June 30 - July 6, 2024 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/t... Join us on Facebook:   / texasparksandwildlife   Join us on Instagram:   / texasparkswildlife   #texasstateparks #stateparks #statepark #outdooradventure #texasoutdoors #outdoors #texas #nature #documentary #fullepisode