Hard Truths of Conservation

Dan Cabela sets out on a high impact, international journey of discovery within the world of conservation, and the hard truths of life among the planet's wildlife. Experiencing some of the world's most fearsome animals up close, leopards, bison, cheetahs, and more. Dan seeks to learn more about the role that hunting, and the utilization of wildlife can play as a modern-day conservation tool.

Dan Cabela dives into the heart of one of the world's largest game reserves - the Selous. He explores the synergy between hunting and conservation that is preserving this wild paradise.

Join Dan Cabela in New Zealand's breathtaking landscapes as he hunts non-native species, delving into the crucial role of controlled harvesting and the complexities of managing introduced wildlife.

Explore Pakistan's wilderness with Dan Cabela as he treks the rugged mountains, in search of ibex and urial, and learns about the community conservation model that has protected these species.

Discover the pressing threat of Chronic Wasting Disease in North American whitetail deer and the fierce debate around the strategies aimed at its management.

Embark 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.

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.

Heading to one of the great wilderness areas of North America, Dan Cabela is in search of Stone Sheep in British Columbia. Joining scientists, they embark on an ambitious conservation project to help conserve this incredible species.

Join Dan Cabela as he travels across Argentina to see how scientists and hunters are working together. From region-wide bird surveys to the incredible conservation work being done on the critically endangered Humel deer, this beautiful country has no shortage of fascinating stories.

Dan Cabela is on a mission to better understand how wild-harvested protein contributes economically and culturally to society in North America. Join him as he learns more about the Wild Harvest Initiative and sets out to harvest his own food for the freezer.

Travelling to Vancouver Island, Dan Cabela meets with tribal leader Chief Cootes to learn more about how the careful management of black bears offers economic benefits while maintaining cultural importance to his community.

For thousands of years, the Nunavut people of northern Canada have subsisted off the land and sea. Dan Cabela heads into the icy cold north to immerse himself and learn from one of the last true hunting cultures.