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Feral Burmese Pythons
Season 1 , Episode 3The Burmese pythons in the Florida Everglades have completely altered the ecosystem by eliminating over 99% of the native mammal population. Dustry "Wildman" Crum has it his mission to eradicate this species. -
Feral Squirrels
Season 2 , Episode 2Yia gets an offer to join Ryan "Backwoods" Dodd and his mentor, Barry Carter, on a squirrel hunt. -
Feral Copi
Season 2 , Episode 1Clint Carter and Dave Buchanan devise an ingenious way to rebrand carp. -
Feral Bullfrog
Season 3 , Episode 2In Anahuac, Texas, Yia learns frog gigging from Christopher Moulton at Oyster Bayou; they brave storms and snakes to catch frogs for lunch in this American pastime. -
Feral Okie Hogs
Season 3 , Episode 3Chef Jonathon Stranger invites Yia to Oklahoma to tackle a new problem in the Sooner state; wild hog numbers are rising in central Oklahoma as they push north from Texas, an issue the Circle M Lodge knows all too well. -
Feral Canada Goose
Season 2 , Episode 7The Canada goose was once a federally endangered species, but through years of protection, the population has exploded. Unfortunately, they are now doing millions of dollars a year in damages to farms and city parks. -
Feral Deer
Season 2 , Episode 8When the deer herd exploded on Sean Vaughn's family farm two years ago, predatory wolves soon followed. To curb the issue, Sean has invited friends and family, and now Yia, to come out and harvest does. -
Feral Alligator Gar
Season 3 , Episode 1Blake Moulton invites Yia down to the Alligator Capital of Texas-not to hunt gators but to fish for the six to nine-foot monsters known as Alligator Gar. -
Feral Feral Hogs
Season 1 , Episode 2Yia travels to the Florida/Alabama border to join Jennifer Bearden and Zack Franks, who are doing their part to help control the feral hog population. -
Feral Lionfish
Season 1 , Episode 1Yia heads to the “World's Luckiest Fishing Villages.” in Destin, florida to fish an invasive species, the lionfish. -
Feral Paddlefish
Season 3 , Episode 4Known as the spoonbill within the local community and hailed as the paddlefish nationally, Yia gets the opportunity to fish for this ancient, heavily regulated species. -
Feral Catfish Noodling
Season 3 , Episode 5One of the most exciting ways to reel in a catfish is through noodling; in the great State of Oklahoma, it goes by the name of hand grabbing, and Yia is in for an unforgettable adventure. -
Feral Prairie Dog
Season 3 , Episode 6The largest of the ground squirrel family, the prairie dog was once a viable food source for the Pueblo people in New Mexico; diving into how they fell out of favor in the 1960s when they were confirmed to carry the bubonic plague. -
Feral Jack Rabbit
Season 3 , Episode 7Standing at an impressive height of nearly three feet, the Jack Rabbits inhabiting the lands of Taos Pueblo have long served as a valuable protein source for its people during times when larger game was scarce. -
Feral Pike
Season 3 , Episode 8Unaware of Lake Minnetonka's pike abundance, Yia learns from guide Gregg Schroeder that excess pike stunt their growth. Removing smaller pike is the best solution. -
Feral Pheasant
Season 2 , Episode 5Ten minutes from where Yia grew up sits Woods and Meadows hunt club, where Rocky Biegel and Jim Borsky spend their time chasing pheasants with their dogs in Warren, Wisconsin. -
Feral Ducks
Season 2 , Episode 4Duck hunters universally agree: diver ducks are not worth shooting because they allegedly taste fishy. -
Feral Lake Trout
Season 2 , Episode 3Yia takes a trip to Yellowstone with Western River Anglers for lake Trout. -
Feral Beaver
Season 2 , Episode 6Described as a keystone species, beavers heavily influence their environment. But when the population moves into the wrong properties, it's up 2 Wisconsin state trapping educator Jim Binder 2 help landowners remove these destructive pests. -
Feral Axis Deer
Season 1 , Episode 8Yia travels to Texas to hunt Axis deer. Native to India, the Axis deer were introduced in Texas in 1932, now these deer are competing with native white-tail deer for resources. -
Feral Chinese Mystery Snails
Season 1 , Episode 7The Chinese Mystery Snail is a food source utilized for its high protein and low-fat content. Yia travels to Clear Lake to meet up with Wisconsin Fisheries Specialist Titus Seilheimer. -
Feral Common Carp
Season 1 , Episode 6Common carp are one of the most widely introduced species of fish in the world. Bow fisherman and fishing guide Curt Cich show how to hunt these species commonly referred to as "trash fish". -
Feral Rusty Crayfish
Season 1 , Episode 5Rusty crayfish, an invasive species, have been pushing out native crayfish off Leech Lake for decades. Fishing guide Phil Bauerly sees the destruction daily. -
Feral Green Iguanas
Season 1 , Episode 4Green iguanas: these pets-gone-feral have exploded in both size and population, causing damage in Florida. Urban hunter Michael Onega is removing as many iguanas as possible.