The Browns set up their unique home site comprised of a small log shack for the boys, and an outhouse and shower for the girls. But the boys skills appear rusty. They must prove to Billy that they still have what it takes to make it in the bush.

As the family begins looking for food in the woods, they quickly realize that there's stiff competition - bears. With supplies running low, Birdy steps up and goes hunting on the bears' turf to provide for the clan.

The Browns start building their home on their remote land in Alaska. They have to float the foundation pilings to their land and suffer a setback when a big storm hits. Oldest brother Matt creates a new home for himself.