All episodes of Hard Truths of Conservation season 1 are available on YouTube!
Season 1 Episodes
North America Giants
Dan Cabela sets out to pursue, capture and aid in the conservation of the tallest land mammal in North America – the Moose.
Season 1 : Episode 1
The History Channel Premiere - August 20, 2022 9:00am EST
Encore - August 27, 2022 9:30am EST
A Community of Conservationists
Dan Cabela explores the model for community conservation in the Zambezi Delta of Mozambique, and responsibly harvests a Cape Buffalo bull on their behalf.
Season 1 : Episode 2
The History Channel Premiere - August 20, 2022 9:30am EST
Encore - September 10, 2022 9:30am EST
Stealthy Predators and Ancient Tribes
Dan Cabela explores the challenges and research behind living with Africa’s most secretive predator - the Leopard.
Season 1 : Episode 3 The History Channel Premiere- August 27, 2022 9:00am EST Encore - September 3, 2022 9:30am EST
Return of an Icon
Dan Cabela learns about the recovery of an icon and the role that utilization has played in bringing a species back from the brink - the American Bison.
Season 1 : Episode 4 The History Channel Premiere - September 3, 2022 9:00am EST
Encore - September 17, 2022 9:30am EST
Restoring an Ecosystem
Dan 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.
Season 1 : Episode 5
The History Channel
Premiere - September 10, 2022 9:00am EST
Encore - September 24, 2022 9:00am EST
Out of Africa
Dan Cabela explains the domestic trade in exotic wildlife and how some of our planet’s most threatened species are being protected by the practice.
Season 1 : Episode 6 The History Channel Premiere - September 17, 2022 9:00am EST
Encore - September 24, 2022 9:30am EST
Season 1 Part 2 Episodes / Air Dates
Resurfacing in the Everglades
Facing extinction in recent history, Dan investigates the conservation model behind the recovery of this ancient species.
Season 1 : Episode 7
The History Channel Premiere - February 18, 2023 9:00am EST
Immediately followed by a re-airing of Episode 6 at 9:30am EST
Episode 7 Encore - February 25, 9:30am EST
Top of the Food Chain
Dan Cabela joins conservationists in unraveling the complexity of human-wildlife conflict and the reality of living with Africa's apex predator.
Season 1 : Episode 8
The History Channel Premiere - February 25, 2023 9:00am EST
Immediately followed by a re-airing of Episode 7 at 9:30am EST
Episode 8 Encore - March 4, 9:30am EST
Sheep on the Mountain
Dan Cabela joins a team capturing and collaring bighorn sheep to track the success of a population that has been reintroduced.
Season 1 : Episode 9 The History Channel Premiere- March 4, 2023, 9:00am EST
Immediately followed by a re-airing of Episode 8 at 9:30am EST
Episode 9 Encore - March 11, 9:30am EST
Tropical Deer of Mexico
Dan travels to the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico to pursue a few species of deer - along the way he learns how this forest is protected by the hunting concession.
Season 1 : Episode 10 The History Channel Premiere - March 11, 2023 9:00am EST
Immediately followed by a re-airing of Episode 9 at 9:30am EST
Episode 10 Encore - March 18, 9:30am EST
Bear Necessities
Dan participates in a bear hunt in Maine where black bear populations are high and management of the species is required - in addition to exploring the role hunter's dollars play in conserving the species in the State.
Season 1 : Episode 11
The History Channel
Premiere - March 18, 2023 9:00am EST
Immediately followed by a re-airing of Episode 10 at 9:30am EST
Episode 11 Encore - March 25, 9:30am EST
Spainish Icons
Dan joins a well-known outfitter with a long-standing family history in Spain to pursue some iconic species. In the process, he learns about the rich Spanish hunting tradition.
Season 1 : Episode 12 The History Channel Premiere - March 25, 2023 9:00am EST
Immediately followed by a re-airing of Episode 11 at 9:30am EST
