Its driftwood logging season, and there's a brief window to pull firewood out of local rivers. James relies on his young son to help make ends meet. Stan gets caught in a powerful storm and Charlie battles a deadly black bear.

Salmon is a precious food source, and the people of Tanana only have a few days to stock up for the winter. Stan Zuray and Pat Moore race to get fish wheels in the water to feed their dog teams, while Charlie sets nets to catch fish for his family.

The villagers of Tanana have just 18 hours to get a year's worth of king salmon. Joey and Bob find themselves in the midst of a dangerous hunt. Courtney takes it upon herself to help feed her family, and vicious grizzlies are stealing food.