Hard Truths of Conservation

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Experiencing fearsome animals up close like leopards, bison, cheetahs and more; Dan Cabela learns how these creatures play such vital roles on the planet and how important it is to keep them protected.
An American Icon
S4 E1

The indigenous Alutiiq community of Old Harbor, AK, takes ownership of their food security by building a new bison herd on the island of Sitkalidak, thereby maintaining their traditional subsistence way of life.

One Hundred Lions
S4 E2

In the heart of Mozambique's Zambezi Delta, a team of conservationists has overseen one of the largest range expansions of African lions in modern times; following the reintroduction of 24 lions in 2018, the population has grown to over 100 today.

Another World
S4 E3

Host Dan Cabela examines how the regulated hunting of ibex in the remote mountains of Türkiye has helped protect large areas for wildlife and fund local conservation initiatives.

A European Tradition
S4 E4

Dan Cabela travels to Spain and France to learn more about chamois, a goat-antelope species steeped in history.

Elephant in the Room
S4 E6

Elephant populations in many protected African reserves are expanding, but what happens to them when a reserve reaches its capacity? Visiting Zimbabwe, Namibia and Angola, Dan Cabela investigates the future of elephant conservation.

The Aussie Way
S4 E7

The introduction of non-native species into Australia has had a large impact on native species; ongoing management throughout the country is a daily task; Dan Cabela meets some of the people taking on this challenge.

Big Horn Dilemma
S4 E9

Bighorn sheep are one of North America's most spectacular animals, but their future conservation requires large-scale, hands-on efforts. Dan Cabela joins a multi-agency translocation service in Texas that's in the thick of it.

Secrets of Africa
S4 E10

In Namibia, Dan Cabela visits conservationist Robin Hurt to see how private land ownership and hunting have restored the landscape to a thriving wildlife area.

Argentina's Lost Deer
S4 E11

Dan Cabela travels across Argentina to see how scientists and hunters are working together to protect the country's most iconic species.

A Wilder Harvest
S4 E12

How important is the wild harvest to communities in North America? Dan Cabela travels from Kansas to Newfoundland in search of the answer, meeting communities who rely on the yearly cycle.

King of the Mountain
S3 E11

Although threatened in their native range, mountain-dwelling tahr thrive in New Zealand; Dan Cabela investigates the challenges of managing a non-native species and balancing ecosystem protection with the economic benefit of hunters harvesting tahr.

Scotland's Hunting Tradition
S2 E6

Embarking on a journey through Scotland's hunting traditions, exploring bird shoots, grouse moors, and red stag hunts while discovering the evolving role of hunting in conservation.

Great Britain's Deer
S2 E7

Navigating the complex issues of deer management, Dan Cabela travels between Scotland and England to learn how land managers balance conservation with wild food harvesting.

Bear Necessities
S1 E11

Black 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.