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A special event that documents the lives of some of the most isolated people in America, the last of their kind, as they struggle and thrive in Alaska's untouched wilderness located hundreds of miles from roads, and civilization.
As the summer fades, the last Alaskans begin their countdown to trapping season. Heimo works to ready a campsite, while Tyler and Ashley hope to stock up on moose meat.
The countdown to winter continues as Heimo breaks ground on the new cabin, while Bob and his daughter embark on a river journey to the cabin where she was raised.
Preparations for winter continue and focus centres on finding food. Heimo seeks out caribou meat, while Tyler and Ashley score big game.
Autumn continues in the bush as the Last Alaskans settle into wilderness solitude. Battling loneliness, Bob Harte welcomes a visitor to his cabin.
The race begins to secure food and shelter before the snow arrives. Heimo's family hunts for caribou, but will a hungry bear stop them in their tracks?
The Seldens embark on a 4-day trapping loop that could lead them through dangerous conditions. Heimo must compete with a pack of wolves to secure a moose for winter.
It's the dead of winter and the Last Alaskans move through the icy Arctic. Heimo still needs a moose, while the Seldens embark on the next part of their journey.
Heimo and Edna say a final goodbye to their oldest cabin, while Charlie meticulously builds his very first and reflects on his future in the bush.
The production crew goes behind the scenes, with unseen footage from the series. With harsh autumnal weather, the Lewises struggle to get their boat up river.
The Seldens, the Lewis family, Heimo, Edna, and the production team reveal what everyday life is like in the Arctic wilderness, before and after the thrill of the hunt.
The Arctic summer is ending, and Heimo goes hunting for caribou. Ashley bids farewell to Tyler and Dustin as they embark on a river journey to hit the trapline.
As fall approaches, visitors arrive. Heimo and Edna welcome youngest daughter, Krinn, and new baby grandson, Colby. Bob finds an unwanted guest at his cabin.
As winter approaches Heimo and his daughter Krinn hunt for caribou. Ashley and Tyler reunite and continue building the new cabin before the cold weather sets in.
The Alaskans prepare for trapping season. Heimo's newest cabin may have fallen victim to a marauding bear. Meanwhile, Tyler and Ashley step up their house build.
With winter fast approaching, it's time to hunt moose. Tyler stalks an elusive bull and Charlie discovers why the area is called "Starvation Country.
The Alaskans are desperate to fill their smokehouses before winter. The Seldens help haul home Tyler's moose kill. Heimo and Charlie worry about a lack of meat.
Winter in the Arctic Refuge usually means time for action. But this year, low snowfall slows them down - snow machines and dogsleds are useless in these conditions.
As winter tightens its grip, the days shorten - with less daylight for checking traps. Heimo and Edna's fur count is down, and wolves invade their traplines.
Winter eases in the frozen north and the Alaskans celebrate the sun's return. Edna has a birthday surprise and the Seldens hear something life-changing.
Big changes lie ahead. Heimo and Edna get a surprise from Krin, Tyler and Ashley get a taste of their future life and Charlie's sister prepares to leave for town.
The families prepare for the trapping season. Charlie assesses the damage caused by summer's wildfires. Heimo and Edna struggle to find game birds for dinner.
Winter is one month away so it's prep time. Charlie's fire-damaged trap line means a tough season ahead, so he preps hard and hunts for his winter meat.
Tyler and Ashley hope to get some modern amenities by installing a well in their cabin for easy access to water. Heimo takes Krin and Scott caribou hunting.
After four decades of adventure, trapper and woodsman Bob Harte has passed away. Heimo boats down to Bob's homestead to collect mementos for Bob's family.
With winter fast approaching, it's moose hunting season for the families. Krin is determined to kill a moose, after trying unsuccessfully for 17 years.
Tyler and Dustin build a smokehouse and go hunting for moose meat to fill it with. Nancy and Talisha make a pilgrimage to Bob's cabin to scatter his ashes.
The long winter has arrived and trapping season has begun. Charlie is offered a lifeline by an old friend after the summer fire destroyed his trapline.
Tyler takes a break from his line to help at home and spend time with Sydney. Krin heads out to check her traps and finds more than she was looking for.
It's almost the end of trapping season, but the work is not done. Heimo is trapping for beaver, while Scott is using his new skills to try and snare marten.
Grateful for the chance Bob gave him, Charlie is working hard on Bob's old lines. The Seldens and Nelsons are packing up to leave after a successful season.