Fall season in the Arctic means final preparation is in full swing for the long winter months ahead. In Eagle, Andy and Kate race to get their fish wheel turning before the chum salmon run hits.
With winter around the corner, Alaskans prepare themselves for the onslaught. In Chandalar, Glenn must haul a felled moose over land and water to get it back to the safety of his camp.
Alaskans are preparing for the winter months. In Eagle, Andy hunts for elusive moose, as he and Kate need to replenish their red meat supply for the coming winter. In Kavik, Sue seals up camp and heads to Fairbanks for a foot procedure.
In Fairbanks, Sue travels 150 miles on an icy road to investigate a tip that squatters are on her property in central Alaska, and in Chandalar, Glenn chases after a pack of wolves in hopes of harvesting leftover caribou meat.
In Noorvik, Chip builds a freight sled for winter travel. A blizzard strands Sue in Fairbanks and she must brave a notoriously dangerous road to get home to Kavik.
With a hundred days of no sunlight ahead, Glenn must secure more wood for heat. Andy and Kate rescue a lone bear cub that has wandered into their camp. The Hailstones gather a vital resource for themselves as well as their neighbors.
With dark winter in full swing, Alaskans face new challenges in sub-zero temperatures. Andy maintains the snow-covered trails and takes care of the dogs on his own. Erik takes his wife hunting for animal hides to supplement their income.
In Noorvik, the Hailstones stash emergency supplies along their hunting and trapping routes. In Kavik, Sue's contact with the outside world hangs in the balance. In Wiseman, Erik takes a fall while gathering firewood.
As winter comes to an end, Alaskans struggle to overcome new obstacles. Sue clears her runway. Andy stalks a lethal predator. The Hailstone's hunt takes a turn for the worse.
A crafty predator rattles the Hailstone's strategy. Glenn races against the wild to protect his food stock. The Salitans hunt for big game in winter's twilight. Sue's escape from Kavik leads to a grave mistake.
Sue deals with the aftermath of her accident. Chip and Agnes wrap up their hunting season. Glenn builds a meat drying rack. Erik and Martha go on a fishing trip.