The Last Alaskans (2015)
In 1980, the U.S. government banned new human occupation in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, a protected area, home to thousands of native animals and pristine terrain spanning roughly the size of South Carolina. Currently, only a handful of families spread across seven permitted cabins are allowed to remain in the refuge. Within less than 100 years, all remaining permits will reach expiration, and there will be no human presence left.
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Episode 1 - Winter's Dawn
Release Date: 2017-03-22As the Arctic Circle's short summer nears its end, The Last Alaskans begin their preparations for another winter on the trapline.
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Episode 2 - A Taste of Freedom
Release Date: 2017-03-29As The Last Alaskans 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 Krinn and new grandson, Colby.
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Episode 3 - Legacy in Danger
Release Date: 2017-04-05The Last Alaskans are finally home - some for the winter, others for a much shorter stay. Heimo and his youngest daughter Krin hunt for caribou. The Seldens have helpful visitors and an exciting announcement. Bob arrives back at his cabin.
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Episode 4 - Bear Intruder
Release Date: 2017-04-12As the seasons turn, the Last Alaskans are gearing up for trapping season. Heimo's newest cabin may have already fallen victim to a marauding bear. Tyler and Ashley are in full swing building a new home for their growing family.
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Episode 5 - Killer Instinct
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Episode 6 - Spirit of the Hunter
Release Date: 2017-04-26With winter just weeks away, The Last Alaskans are desperate to fill their smokehouses. The Selden’s all pitch in to haul home Tyler’s recent moose kill. Heimo and Charlie both worry they might not have meat for the winter months ahead.
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Episode 7 - Pray for Snow
Release Date: 2017-05-03Winter in the Arctic Refuge usually means go time for The Last Alaskans but this year low snowfall is slowing them down - snow machines and dogsleds are useless in these trail conditions.
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Episode 8 - Race Against the Sun
Release Date: 2017-05-10As winter tightens its grip, the days grow shorter for The Last Alaskans and that means less daylight for checking traps. Heimo and Edna's fur count is way down and when wolves invade their traplines, Edna takes matters into her own hands.
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Episode 9 - The Great Unknown
Release Date: 2017-05-17Winter loosens its grip on the frozen north and The Last Alaskans celebrate the sun’s reappearance on the horizon. In the Season 3 finale, big changes are on the horizon.