The Last Alaskans

Home Again

The families prepare their cabins as summer fades and trapping season approaches. Heimo works to build a new cabin. The Seldens look to fill their larder with moose meat, while the Lewis family attempts to reach an old homestead.

Only The Strong

The countdown to winter continues as Heimo breaks ground on a new cabin. Bob and his daughter embark on a river journey to the cabin where she was raised. The Lewises resurrect their very first cabin in the bush.

Survival Mode

The families search for food in preparation for the long winter ahead. Heimo pursues caribou meat, while Tyler and Ashley score big game. Bob and his daughter reminisce on the past as they arrive at their cabin home.

Alone

Fall continues in the bush as wilderness solitude sets in for the families. Battling loneliness, Bob Harte welcomes a visitor to his cabin. The Seldens bask in the glory of a major triumph, and Ray Lewis begins his hunt for meat.

Winter's Edge

The race begins to secure food and shelter before the snow falls and the rivers freeze. Heimo’s family hunts for caribou, but a bear could stop them in their tracks. Tyler and Ashley work to pull in a winter’s supply of salmon.

On Thin Ice

The Seldens embark on a four-day trapping loop that could lead them through dangerous conditions. Heimo must compete with a pack of wolves to secure a moose for winter. The Lewis cabin is rehabbed.

Dark Winter

The families navigate the brutal Arctic weather in the dead of winter. Heimo still needs a moose, while the Seldens embark on the next part of their trapline journey. A young man begins his life on the refuge.

Fire and Ice

The sun returns to the refuge, signaling winter will soon come to a close. An unwelcome intruder threatens the Seldens' success. Heimo and Edna say a final goodbye to their oldest cabin, while Charlie builds his very first cabin.

Behind the Journey

Previously unseen footage reveals a behind the scenes look at the crew and the families' struggles. The Lewis clan tries to get their boat upriver, while Heimo hunts caribou to feed his entire family. Bob and Talicia expect a much-needed package.

Behind the Hunt (APL)

The Lewis, Selden and Korth families, along with the crew, draw back the curtain on life in the wilderness, telling stories of everyday life and the excitement of the hunt.

A Year In The Wild

A year in the life of four families choosing to live in remote seclusion as they overcome harsh Arctic conditions, frustrating setbacks and aggressive wildlife to survive in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

The Last Alaskans: Holiday Memories

The last residents of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge reflect on past holidays spent in their unique surroundings. Heimo and Edna find a Christmas tree and the Lewis family shares a unique holiday activity. Bob cooks up a traditional Alaskan meal.

Winter's Dawn

As the Arctic Circle's short summer nears its end, the villagers begin their preparations for another winter on the trapline.

A Taste of Freedom

As the families settle in to their fall routines in preparation for winter's trapping season, several visitors make their way out to the cabins. Heimo and Edna roll out the red carpet for their youngest daughter and new grandson.

Legacy in Danger

The families are finally back home on the refuge. Heimo and his youngest daughter hunt for caribou. The Seldens have helpful visitors and an exciting announcement. Bob arrives back at his cabin.

Bear Intruder

As the seasons turn, the families are gearing up for trapping season. Heimo's newest cabin may have already fallen victim to a marauding bear. Tyler and Ashley are building a new home for their growing family.

Killer Instinct

With winter fast approaching, the families set out to hunt moose. Heimo and Edna team up together. Tyler draws on gut instinct to stalk an elusive bull. Charlie soon discovers why the area is called "Starvation Country."

Spirit of the Hunter

With winter just weeks away, the families are desperate to stock their cabins. The Seldens team up to haul home Tyler's recent moose kill. Heimo and Charlie both worry they might not have meat for the winter months.

Pray for Snow

Low snowfall is limiting options for the residents of the refuge, as they find their snow machines and dogsleds are useless in the dry conditions. Charlie and Heimo work their traplines.

Race Against the Sun

As winter tightens its grip, the days grow shorter for the residents of the refuge and there is less daylight for checking traps. Edna takes matters into her own hands when wolves invade the traplines.

The Great Unknown

Winter loosens its grip and the residents of the refuge celebrate the sun's reappearance on the horizon. The families prepare for big changes.

Hit the Ground Hunting

Under pressure to get a big kill before winter takes hold, Heimo stalks his best hunting grounds and Tyler tracks caribou. Meanwhile, Charlie inspects his traplines, but damage from summer wildfires puts his season in jeopardy.

The Price of Freedom

Charlie scrambles to get his first big kill and rebuild his traplines before winter. Heimo's daughter arrives, but they find the cabin to be uninhabitable. Meanwhile, Bob struggles with his health and misses the woods.

Two Kills

Tracking a caribou herd, Heimo's daughter and her husband are out to prove they can make it in the refuge. Tyler and Ashley hope to make life with a new baby easier by installing a well and running water in their cabin.

No Regrets

The loss of Bob is felt across the refuge, and Heimo boats to Bob's cabin to gather possessions for his family. Charlie recovers his father's shotgun from a hidden survival cache, and Edna prepares her favorite meal, caribou head.

The Hunter Is Hunted

Moose season opens and as Charlie looks for a kill, he realizes he's being stalked by a grizzly bear. Then Heimo and his daughter head out on the river to hunt, while Tyler assesses fire damage on his traplines from the air.

Winter's Wrath

As winter closes in, Tyler desperately hunts for a moose to feed his family, while Heimo races to get his boat off the water before the river freezes. Bob's daughter and ex-wife return to his cabin to honor his memory.

Hard Choices

Desperate to get a moose for winter, Heimo pushes into the Arctic as temperatures plummet. Charlie and Tyler look to start their trapping seasons but must overcome devastating fire damage on their traplines.

Never Gets Easier

With no meat for winter, Heimo's hunt for moose continues, as his daughter discovers a wolf pack hunting on her trapline. Tyler stays home to help Ashley with the baby, and they make the most of a recent moose kill.

Biting Back

Heimo tests his trapping skills on both land and water to outsmart his favorite catch, the beaver, as his son-in-law sets out to track marten. Tyler's plan to run his sled dog team is threatened when the pack turns on each other.

Laying Down Their Legacy

Scrambling to finish trapping season, Heimo discovers the best catch, a wolf. Charlie walks a legend's footsteps as he works the traplines Bob left to him. Tyler prepares the family's hunting cabin for the next season.