Port Protection Alaska

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mary and Curly head out on a duck hunt that tests their limits. Sam hunts for a Sitka black-tailed deer with one of his oldest hunting partners.

In order to survive the menacing winter months, residents scramble to gather any remaining necessities.

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Sam Carlson is Port Protection’s Mr. Fix It. Sam has not only built a life in the bush, but has thrived in engineering ways to save power, catch and store fish for the long winters, and most importantly. help the other residents in the area.

Gary Muehlberger is Port Protections resident Sourdough. English

Mary Miller left the city life to become a Port Protection native. Away from her children, Mary takes the Alaskan wild head on.

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

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

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.

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

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

A massive tree blocks the waterway and Matt Carlson makes a plan to deal with it. Curly Leach bags his bear, and newcomer Veronica Arrants learns some halibut techniques from David Squibb

Sam helps Breanna and Jason set up a shooting range. Carl and Morgan build a foundation for their sawmill. Dave and Curley take a road trip to the car graveyard and river nearby, while Matt and Veronica attend to the phone system.

Sam and David pull out the gill net for the season. Oliver upgrades his fresh water system to be more independent. Carl improves his garden. Mary, Kristina and Breanna give Veronica some tree felling lessons.

With some help from David Squibb, Curly finally replaces the death trap decking right outside his front door. Sam Carlson builds a rocket stove.

Sam and Troy embark on a treasure dive. Mary starts her hunting. Curly sets a big bait for a big fish and Oliver builds up his firewood supply.

Spring in Port Protection brings new obstacles and opportunities.

Two generations come together to build a life-changing tool to help ensure the future of Port Protection.

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

With Squibbs help, Troy works on his new home, while Sam resurrects an old stove as a house warming gift. Curly heads off fishing, after giving Junior a luxury seat on the boat. Breanna and Oliver go duck hunting.

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As the community of Port Protection springs forward, Squibb and Troy join forces to repair a sinking float that could cause a massive oil spill.

Novice Veronica Arrants risks life and limb to repair the town phone line.

Veronica faces a great fear, as Sam and Squibb put a web to water.

Tim Curly Leech finally fixes a ticking time bomb on his property.