Port Protection Alaska - Episode Guide

Resourcefulness is key to survival in Port Protection and for 56-year resident Sam that means making the most of what he's got. He sets out to extend the wear of his boots using mink oil — but first he must find and trap the minks. Gary heads to the shore to forage for sustenance, but extreme tides come only twice a month, so he must act quickly in order to find his dinner. Meanwhile, couple Hans and Timbi are determined to turn their property into a working farm, but recent injuries create a setback and they must rely on others in the community for help.

Winter's end is approaching and the change of season brings new opportunities while closing the door on others. Sam has heard from other fishermen that halibut have been caught nearby. After months of living off of frozen food, he's eager to catch some of the savory fish. Meanwhile trapping season is coming to a close and that means Gary is losing one of his main sources of income. He sets out for one last trapping trip in an effort to get enough fur to help meet his expenses for the year. Curly gets word that a massive tree is threatening a local house, and Mary sets out on the inexhaustible hunt for firewood.

The residents of Port Protection deal with the forces of nature, yet again. Curly decides to support the community and take on pesky beavers. Sam finds it's time to start his garden and encounters bad soil so he has to search the surrounding area for the necessary ingredients to sweeten it up. Rough weather and high winds complicate Timbi's situation when she suspects she has a life-threatening blood clot and can't leave the island. Meanwhile, Gary sets out to do some king salmon fishing and encounters another competitor, which jeopardizes his attempts to catch a fish.

Spring has come to Port Protection and with it a host of chores and opportunities. Mary Miller takes advantage of bear season and heads into the nearby woods to hunt her first black bear. Gary Muehlberger sets out to trap a beaver in the hopes of teaching Port Protection's newest resident, Amanda Makar, how to skin and treat it for its fur. And Hans and Timbi Porter overcome their recent surgeries and hike up a nearby mountain for firewood to an astonishing patch of land known as "the blow down."

The spring season progresses and the residents of Port Protection encounter tasks and challenges. When Curly tries to be a good neighbor by helping his friend Jiggy with a rotten tree that threatens to fall on his house, he finds his experience and determination tested. Mary passes the torch of knowledge to Amanda, teaching her the finer points of how to hunt and track game, to provide her with the tools to survive on her own. Sam readies the fire patrol boat, staging a fire drill with other community members, which involves setting a real fire.

Spring has arrived, and in Port Protection that means there is work to be done despite erratic bursts of rain, sleet and snow. Hans and Timbi set out to put up a greenhouse in order to grow fresh vegetables and herbs for the year, but they'll have to make it with supplies they can piece together on the island. Sam scours the burned-out wreckage of Jack's old warehouse for materials to build a portable hunting stove. Mary must travel to town through brutal weather to acquire supplies she needs for the spring hunting season. And Curly takes Amanda out for a grueling lesson in dropping trees and collecting much-needed firewood.

Timothy "Curly" Leech and Amanda Makar set out to catch halibut with some borrowed equipment. Gary Muehlberger decides to test his mettle — and age — by returning to some old hunting grounds to catch a "hooter" and see if he's still "got it." Resident inventor and all-around DIY'er Sam Carlson tries to cobble together a vertical access wind turbine out of junk and scrap metal from an old shipyard. And Hans Porter sets out to test the pH levels of the town's water supply, only to discover a dead-standing tree threatening the town's pipeline.

Timothy "Curly" Leech and Amanda Makar set out to catch halibut with some borrowed equipment. Gary Muehlberger decides to test his mettle — and age — by returning to some old hunting grounds to catch a "hooter" and see if he's still "got it." Resident inventor and all-around DIY'er Sam Carlson tries to cobble together a vertical access wind turbine out of junk and scrap metal from an old shipyard. And Hans Porter sets out to test the pH levels of the town's water supply, only to discover a dead-standing tree threatening the town's pipeline.

Spring has arrived and the residents of Port Protection complete essential builds and chores. Hans and Timbi take a giant step in realizing their dream of owning a working farm, by constructing a large duck pen. Sam forges staples, a small but critical tool, before heading out on his skiff to harvest firewood from the beaches surrounding Port Protection. Across the island, Mary reaches a remote mountain lake in order to catch freshwater trout, but a late spring squall has put the trip in jeopardy. Using milled wood from local trees, Curly attempts to breathe new life into his old truck by building a new flatbed, one that will provide the community with more firewood during the long, cold winter ahead.

Gary makes a supply run to Wrangell, Alaska, and is asked by Hans and Timbi to bring back some very precious cargo — ducks — that the whole community is counting on. Meanwhile, Hans and Timbi call on their neighbors, Mary and Amanda, to help them finish the duck barn in time for the Gary's return. Curly, needing meat for the summer, sets out on a solo bear hunt. Sam and his friend Stuart try to solve the mystery of the town's water shortage.

With winter almost upon them, the residents of Port Protection are busy using the remaining days of good weather and daylight to stock their freezers and complete crucial chores.

For the residents of Port Protection, a transition from fall to winter means not only a change in weather conditions but also a change in priorities. Woodsman Curly helps Hans and Timbi with a novel approach to harvesting firewood.

As winter looms, the residents scramble to finish the critical tasks that will carry them through the long, cold months ahead. Mary and Curly head out on a duck hunt that tests their limits and Sam hunts for a Sitka black-tailed deer.

Sam and Stuart go shrimping, Curly heads out to trap for land otters, Amanda makes essential repairs to her new skiff, and Hans and Timbi construct a smokehouse to get them through the long, dark winter.

In order to survive the menacing winter months, residents scramble to gather any remaining necessities. After a few failed hunts, Gary treks deep into the wilderness in search of a doe.

The dark days of winter have come to Port Protection, but that hasn't stopped its residents from continuing their pursuit of a more sustainable life.

As the unnaturally mild winter comes to a close, the residents tackle repairs and community duties, but must work against nature's changing obstacles. Gary rebuilds his boardwalk and Curly makes a 100-mile journey to the nearest dump.

As winter comes to an end, Port Protection residents confront the tenuousness of an Alaskan lifestyle and continue to combat Mother Nature. Curly helps Jiggy with a collapsed tree that threatens to push his home off a cliff.

The community takes advantage of unseasonably warm winter weather to complete necessary builds and essential chores. As Hans and Timbi call on the community to help build a greenhouse, Sam builds experimental octopus pots and goes fishing.

The residents of Port Protection work together to make improvements in their community.

When equipment breaks down in the remote landscape of the Alaskan wild, sometimes the only way to fix things is to use some backwoods ingenuity.

The Alaskan wild offers game for those in Port Protection willing to make the hunt.

Sam and Stuart build shrimp pots out of discarded materials. Gary uses the extreme tides to chase down clams and invertebrates. Curly aims to catch his first king salmon of the season. Hans and Timbi use the break in weather to store their shelves with more halibut. And Mary Miller finds pleasure in the little things at smaller estuaries.

The community of Port Protection depends on each other to survive like a family.

Trapping is more than an activity in Port Protection - it's a lifestyle.

Gary Muehlberger is Port Protection's resident Sourdough.

In the isolated and rugged village of Port Protection, residents live on their own terms, but staying ahead of Mother Nature's fury is vital.

The independent residents of Port Protection go to great lengths to harvest key resources for their survival in this harsh environment.

Learning to live in a symbiotic relationship with Mother Nature could be the difference between life and death for the residents of Port Protection.

As residents of Port Protection prepare for the impending winter, old tools and new skills prove to be vital in this unforgiving landscape.

In Southeast Alaska, residents of Port Protection must often work together to overcome difficult and dangerous obstacles in the fight for survival.

To survive in Southeast Alaska, residents of Port Protection must adapt to Mother Nature's whims—not only in the forest but also out on the sea.

As winter looms in Port Protection, its residents both young and old must prepare for the harsh days ahead or face dire consequences.

Winter has arrived in Port Protection, and residents struggle to survive the elements.

Port Protection's dwellers use old methods and tenacity to survive the midpoint of winter.

Residents of Port Protection undertake arduous tasks to ensure their winter survival.

With winter looming, the residents of Port Protection must rely on each other to prepare for the harsh months ahead.

Living in Port Protection means constant preparation for the cruel, unforgiving winter.

Living in Port Protection is a never-ending education on the art of survival, and residents must use their own creativity to adapt and thrive.

As winter takes its hold, the independent-minded citizens of Port Protection turn to each other to keep their community thriving.

As the temperatures drop in Port Protection, it is critical that residents continue to survive despite the cruel environment around them.

Following the tragic death of a community pillar, the residents of Port Protection combat their grief by picking up the pieces and moving forward.

Spring in Port Protection brings new obstacles and opportunities.

For residents of Port Protection, problems must be confronted head-on.

At summer's height, Port Protection residents scour both land and sea to stock up on winter protein.

A long winter forever changes the paths of residents.

Carl hunts a deer; Curly and Veronica embrace danger.

Tools aren't always used for what they're intended.

Curly helps battle a group of deadly trees.

In Port Protection, good friends equal survival.

Sam and Squibb attempt to salvage an unwieldy boat mast.

Oliver hits the water with Carl, Matt and a set of pots.

Milestones are only possible with steep challenges.

Squibb tackles a ticking time bomb that threatens a life.

Curly Leach spends some final moments with a dear friend.