Hard Truths of Conservation
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North American Giants
Aired on Aug 20, 2022Dan Cabela sets out to pursue, capture and aid in the conservation of the tallest land mammal in North America–the Moose.
A Community of Conservationists
Aired on Aug 20, 2022Dan Cabela explores the model for community conservation in the Zambezi Delta of Mozambique, and responsibly harvests a Cape Buffalo bull on their behalf.
Stealthy Predators and Ancient Tribes
Aired on Aug 27, 2022Dan Cabela explores the challenges and research behind living with Africa’s most secretive predator–the Leopard.
Return of an Icon
Aired on Sep 03, 2022Dan Cabela learns about the recovery of an icon–the American Bison–and the role that utilization has played in bringing a species back from the brink.
Restoring an Ecosystem
Aired on Sep 10, 2022Dan Cabela joins the relocation of one of Africa’s most endangered Big Cats to an ecosystem where they have been absent for almost 100 years. Also known as the fastest land mammal–the Cheetah.
Out of Africa
Aired on Sep 17, 2022Dan Cabela explains the domestic trade in exotic wildlife and how some of our planet’s most threatened species are being protected by the practice.
Resurfacing in the Everglades
Aired on Feb 18, 2023Facing extinction in recent history, Dan Cabela investigates the conservation model behind the recovery of alligator populations in the heart of Florida.
Top of the Food Chain
Aired on Feb 25, 2023Dan Cabela joins conservationists in unraveling the complexity of human wildlife conflict and the reality of living with Africa’s apex predator–the Lion. While the Cabela Family Foundation undertakes the largest ever lion translocation.
Sheep on the Mountain
Aired on Mar 04, 2023Hunter’s dollars play a vital role in the conservation efforts of wild sheep populations. Dan Cabela joins a team of researchers to capture and test a population of Bighorn Sheep for disease, as well as pursuing a ram of his own.
Tropical Deer of Mexico
Aired on Mar 11, 2023Dan Cabela travels to Mexico to pursue an elusive species of deer–along the way he learns about the threats to this ecosystem and how the remaining forest is being protected by the efforts of the local hunting concessions.
Bear Necessities
Aired on Mar 18, 2023Black bear conservation requires different approaches across the United States–Dan Cabela explores the reality of what is being done to protect the species in Oklahoma, Arkansas and Maine.
Spanish Icons
Aired on Mar 25, 2023Dan Cabela joins a well-known outfitter in Spain to pursue an iconic species–the ibex. Along the way, he learns about the rich Spanish hunting tradition, the care with which the practice is managed and the conservation minded ethos of the country.