Profiles of some of the men who choose to live off the grid in the unspoiled wilderness, where dangers like mudslides, falling trees and bears are all part of everyday life.
Written by Sophie and last updated on Feb 08, 2023.
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Mike climbs Kodiak Island's highest peaks to take down a mountain goat, then repels down sheer cliffs to bring home his harvest. Martha and Elli use their tracked vehicle to scout new hunting grounds.
The episode was rated 7,43 from 46 votes.
In Idaho, Kidd and Harry Youren navigate the raging rapids of the Snake River to deliver a scow boat to its new owner. In Montana, Tom Oar teaches 9-year-old Hank McAfee all about trapping. Jake Herak unleashes his young pups on the Mountain Lions of the Tobacco Roots but takes a nasty fall high in the backcountry. Eustace Conway uses all his backwoods skills to build the ultimate firepit for Turtle Island.
The episode was rated 7,49 from 43 votes.
In Montana, Tom Oar and Sean McAfee race to preserve a valuable buffalo hide, while Nancy makes a pair of custom moccasins. In Alaska, Martha and Elli Tansy transform a secondhand truck into an off-road beast for hunting season. Mike Horstman battles the tides to tow his wrecked boat to a protected cove. In Wyoming, Josh Kirk rounds up a group of escaped bull bison, and administers lifesaving medicine to a sick member of the herd. In North Carolina, Eustace Conway trades high end lumber for guns, and builds a new shooting range for Turtle Island to train the next generation of hunters.
The episode was rated 7,63 from 46 votes.
Kidd and Harry Youren use explosives to battle a deep freeze to protect their cattle's drinking supply; Jake Herak's young pups learn a big lesson in lion hunting; Josh Kirk takes aim at a pack of coyotes messing with his bison.
The episode was rated 7,68 from 31 votes.
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The episode was rated 7,74 from 34 votes.
In the Season Premiere, Montana's Tom and Nancy Oar prepare for the long winter ahead. Jake Herak battles dense fog and mountain terrain on foot in pursuit of elk. In Wyoming, Josh Kirk attempts to move a 150-year-old log cabin to the heart of his bison ranch, but the hazardous journey threatens to topple the historic structure. And in Alaska, Martha and Elli Tansy each harvest a caribou, sending them on an all-night off-road mission to extract their kills.
The episode was rated 7,78 from 74 votes.
In Idaho, Kidd and Harry Youren hunt a black bear that tore up their camp, but the chase leads them into a dangerous confrontation. In Alaska, Martha and Elli Tansy finally have a bull moose in their sights, and bring it down.
The episode was rated 7,79 from 62 votes.
Tom receives a diagnosis for his heart condition; Jake hunts coyotes at night; Eustace rebuilds the road to Turtle Island; Mike hunts goats; Josh and Bonnie each harvest a deer; Kidd and Harry build a heavy-duty scow boat from scratch.
The episode was rated 7,86 from 56 votes.
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The episode was rated 7,96 from 47 votes.
Jake and the pups make a grisly discovery in new territory; Josh rebuilds an antique windmill to power his outpost cabin; Kidd and Harry brave raging rapids to retrieve a capsized canoe; Martha and Elli clear the road of fallen trees.
The episode was rated 8,00 from 51 votes.
Tom Oar reunites with Sean McAfee to set his winter trap line, but miles of grueling terrain put the veteran trapper's endurance to the test; in Alaska, Martha and Elli Tansy embark on an off-road expedition to new hunting grounds.
The episode was rated 8,03 from 71 votes.
Tom Oar struggles with heart problems but refuses to give up his way of life; Jake Herak and Anika Ward have added five new puppies to their pack; Martha and Elli Tansy pack hundreds of pounds of meat; Mike Horstman hunts fox for their fur.
The episode was rated 8,12 from 52 votes.
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The episode was rated 8,39 from 38 votes.
