Port Protection

As winter approaches in Port Protection, residents must be prepared or face consequences. Open deer season provides Gary Muehlberger with an opportunity to stockpile meat. Stuart Andrews and Dave Squibb fish for halibut to fill their freezers. Mary Miller faces her fears to harvest firewood for the winter. In the wake of Jethro's passing, Curly Leech trains a new dog for life in Southeast Alaska.

For the residents of Port Protection, danger lurks around every corner. Mary Miller journeys into the forest to hunt deer, but wolves may threaten her safety. Sam Carlson uses his wisdom to enrich his garden's soil. Curly Leach contends with grueling conditions to secure firewood. Gary Muehlberger takes to Southeast Alaska's violent seas to fill his freezer with fish for the winter.

A symbiotic relationship with Mother Nature is vital to survival in remote Alaska. Gary Muehlberger works to fall a massive tree to restock his firewood. Mary Miller contends with an unexpected guest while harvesting needed protein on the seas. Sam Carlson and Dave Squibb design a new device that will help the ecosystem. And Curly Leach and his new puppy head out on the dog's first goose hunt.

Port Protection's residents must do everything they can to brace themselves for the brutal winter. Stuart Andrews must harvest a forest giant to ensure his warmth. Sam Carlson and Dave Squibb make waste management a priority. Gary Muehlberger hunts waterfowl with a family heirloom. And Mary Miller makes a final attempt at adding variety to her diet before winter prevents the harvest.

Port Protection's residents must complete vital tasks before winter, with the help of family or friends. Sam Carlson and his son Matt venture to remote, dangerous terrain in hopes of harvesting deer. Gary Muehlberger enlists his friend, Curly Leach, to make vital repairs to his home before the snow flies. Dave Squibb and his partner, Kristina, work to install solar panels for energy independence.

Residents of Port Protection must adapt to the whims of winter if they are to survive. Gary Muehlberger takes to the forest to acquire valuable marten furs. Curly Leach battles violent seas while fishing for halibut. Meanwhile, Mary Miller must ensure the safety of the island's walking trails. Sam Carlson and Dave Squibb install trail cameras to gain insight on the behavior of the region's wolves.

As winter looms, Port Protection's residents prepare for Mother Nature's wrath. Matt Carlson and Kaylee Burke head out to harvest food and materials with their daughter Shipley but encounter unexpected dangers. Sam Carlson must protect his homestead from menacing trees before they cause severe damage while Gary Muehlberger harvests vegetables in the forest and garden before the freeze sets in.

Winter has arrived, forcing Port Protection's residents into the deadly elements to secure resources necessary for survival. Curly Leach must brave the seas to find firewood. Matt Carlson and Kaylee Burke must secure water for their camp and Gary Muehlberger sets out to replenish his clam supply in threatening conditions.

In the middle of winter, Port Protection's residents must fight for survival using old techniques and tenacity. Sam Carlson takes vital steps to make his food reserves last and Curly Leach must ready his fishing vessel for the coming fishing season. Dave Squibb tackles problematic trees hampering his solar panels' productivity while Gary Muehlberger stumbles upon a deadly scenario while trapping for fur.

Port Protection's residents must ensure their safety at all costs. Volunteer firefighters Sam Carlson, Dave Squibb and Stuart Andrews must carry out an emergency fire drill. Curly Leach teaches Mary Miller the art of trapping. Gary Muehlberger makes vital repairs to his fishing boat. Matt Carlson and Kaylee Burk take their daughter on a scouting mission for key resources.