The Last Alaskans

The Last Alaskans

2015
The Last Alaskans
The Last Alaskans

The Last Alaskans

8.6 | TV-14 | en | Documentary

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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EP10  Laying Down Their Legacy
Jan. 27,2019
Laying Down Their Legacy

Scrambling to finish trapping season, Heimo discovers the best catch so far: a wolf. Charlie walks a legend's footsteps as he works the traplines Bob left to him. Tyler takes on the challenge of getting their hunting cabin ready for next season.

EP9  Biting Back
Jan. 20,2019
Biting Back

Heimo tests his trapping skills on both land and water to outsmart one of his favorite catches, beaver. Scott puts lessons learned to the test as he tracks marten. Tyler's plan to run his sled dog team is threatened when the pack turns on each other.

EP8  Never Gets Easier
Jan. 13,2019
Never Gets Easier

With no meat for winter, Heimo's desperate to run his trapline, but has no choice but to hunt for moose. Krin makes a devastating discovery - a wolf pack hunting on her trapline. Tyler and Ashley work together to make the most of a recent moose kill.

EP7  Hard Choices
Jan. 06,2019
Hard Choices

With temperatures plummeting, Heimo pushes into the arctic, desperate to get a moose for winter. Charlie and Tyler look to start their trapping seasons but must overcome devastating fire damage on their traplines.

EP6  Winter's Wrath
Dec. 30,2018
Winter's Wrath

As winter closes in, Tyler is on a desperate hunt to get a moose that can feed his family. With the river freezing over, Heimo and Scott race to get his boat off the water. Bob's daughter and ex-wife return to his cabin to honor his memory.

EP5  The Hunter Is Hunted
Dec. 23,2018
The Hunter Is Hunted

As moose season opens, the hunt is on to get meat for the winter.

EP4  No Regrets
Dec. 16,2018
No Regrets

The loss of Bob Harte is felt across the Refuge. Heimo boats to Bob's cabin to bring Bob's possessions to his family. Charlie recovers his father's shotgun from a hidden cache and hunts small game. Edna prepares her favorite meal, caribou head.

EP3  Two Kills
Dec. 09,2018
Two Kills

Tracking a caribou herd, Heimo's daughter Krin and her husband Scott are out to prove they can make it in the refuge. Tyler and Ashley look to make a major improvement running water in their cabin.

EP2  The Price of Freedom
Dec. 02,2018
The Price of Freedom

Charlie scrambles to secure his first big kill and rebuild his traplines. Heimo's daughter Krin and family arrive in the refuge but are tested immediately when their cabin is uninhabitable. Bob struggles with his health.

EP1  Hit the Ground Running
Nov. 25,2018
Hit the Ground Running

Heimo stalks his best hunting grounds and Tyler tracks caribou as the pressure is on to get a big kill before the harsh Alaskan winter takes hold. Charlie inspects his traplines but damage from summer wildfires puts his season in jeopardy.

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8.6 | TV-14 | en | Documentary , Reality | More Info
Released: 2015-05-25 | Released Producted By: Half Yard Productions , Country: United States of America Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website: https://go.discovery.com/tv-shows/the-last-alaskans
Synopsis

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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Cast

Heimo Korth

Director

Emily Baustien

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archeryinsurance Absolutely admire these families living and surviving in Alaska. During the time of the year where there is no daylight what do you do? I live in a in typical small town USA. During bow season for deer my wife is kind enough to let me take the 38' 5th wheel with 5,000 watt generator and live in the middle of the Manistee National Forest in Michigan for two weeks then in an RV campground with electricity, water and cable for the other two. It is something I look forward to but by the end look forward to returning to civilization. How do you maintain your enthusiasm and positive outlook?
Muffel Buffel See Part Two in Season 1 so you realize it's fake. Problem with an outboard motor that does not want to start .... the problem depends on the rocks .... rocks in what? The engine? At the propeller (one starts without having a gear in). This is so unusually bad for creating drama. That's not how it works. Sad. That was the last I saw of this series. Fake !!It gets better, much better with what's fake.S1E1. A bear has broken into a cabin. Why? To look for food? If this had reflected the reality, of course, the one who had the cottage did NOT leave food behind. So how does the bear break in? He hits the door of the cottage. How can a bear know what a door is? You see how fake this is. Well he breaks a door (how? banging? what?..its a solid door). If you do not think this is so stupid, then listen to this: then the bear apparently comes in three times, three times. Every time he does so he destroys a glass window (way????) Hahaha. My sweet lord Who the hell believe in this? How the hell corked, does this production company believe we are?
scottm-79997 I like this series but some of the information about living in Alaska is missing. I visit Alaska frequently, with a son and two grandchildren there, plus I have worked for two Alaskan Native-owned companies and have been in some remote sites and villages where tourists do not visit. Even though these featured families at permitted sites have a subsistence lifestyle (as do many remote villagers) for food and even lodging, they need some income for all their personal clothing gear, firearms, ammunition, traps, canoes, boats, snow machines, dog sleds, store-bought camp essentials (pots, containers, spices, construction supplies, rope, and so forth). I do not think that selling furs from a trap line and the annual Alaska Fund payout are enough to cover all these expenses, not to mention the health care costs when someone is hurt or sick and has to go to the hospital in Fairbanks or the aircraft visit resupply expense. I do not think they are allowed to pan for gold with these permits, so how do they cover their expenses beyond the subsistence food and lodging?
michaelgguy The cinematographer should be getting some awards for this. Very beautiful to look at. I found the light to be bright when I'd expect more darkness. Everything felt clean and unspoilt which is what I'd expect in a wilderness. The music adds to drawing you in, then you think about how hostile this environment is. The people are fascinating and the producers seem to have them very comfortable in front of camera. I think this is quite a feat given that these people are very isolated and don't interact with others very much. Congratulations to all involved.