Wardens go on hot pursuit to catch a hunter who dodged a routine check. Later, drought conditions in Montana shut down hunting and fishing for the season, while a pack of pesky bears make their way into town.

Warden Joe Kimble responds to the call when an illegal buck kill is reported. Meanwhile, tensions rise when warden Rick Smauch handles the heat of a reported fire, and Bryan Gollie goes up against the winter weather.

Warden Chris Crane responds to the call to rescue a kayaker, while anglers are caught fishing in a prohibited area. Meanwhile, suspicions rise when wardens investigate the cause behind multiple mysterious deer deaths in Missoula Valley.