1 00:00:04,471 --> 00:00:07,206 [dramatic music] 2 00:00:07,408 --> 00:00:14,013 ♪ ♪ 3 00:00:14,548 --> 00:00:16,014 - This is home. 4 00:00:16,083 --> 00:00:17,750 It's going to be a combination of a log cabin, 5 00:00:17,952 --> 00:00:20,485 A mine shaft, and a giant basket. 6 00:00:20,554 --> 00:00:23,555 Whew, it'll wear you out. 7 00:00:23,623 --> 00:00:24,623 - Got the wood real good. 8 00:00:24,691 --> 00:00:27,159 3 inches higher, I'd be having grouse for dinner. 9 00:00:27,228 --> 00:00:30,362 - Hopefully, the dock makes a difference with the fish. 10 00:00:30,431 --> 00:00:33,499 Got one, got one. 11 00:00:33,701 --> 00:00:34,766 Another one, [bleep] yeah. 12 00:00:34,835 --> 00:00:37,302 I think I'm getting the hang of this. 13 00:00:37,370 --> 00:00:39,504 ♪ ♪ 14 00:00:39,573 --> 00:00:40,906 - Eating grouse tonight. 15 00:00:40,975 --> 00:00:42,307 This makes me feel like I can be out here 16 00:00:42,510 --> 00:00:43,775 For a long time. 17 00:00:43,844 --> 00:00:46,645 - It's absolutely freezing out here, 18 00:00:46,714 --> 00:00:49,314 And I've got to swim 100 yards. 19 00:00:49,382 --> 00:00:50,983 Gotcha. 20 00:00:52,452 --> 00:00:55,253 Oh, my goodness. 21 00:00:55,322 --> 00:00:57,322 [sighs] 22 00:00:57,390 --> 00:00:59,390 [retching] 23 00:00:59,460 --> 00:01:00,592 - Mother [bleep]. 24 00:01:00,661 --> 00:01:02,060 I'm officially tapping out. 25 00:01:02,129 --> 00:01:05,530 You get punished out here when you get careless 26 00:01:05,599 --> 00:01:08,200 And you make mistakes. 27 00:01:08,402 --> 00:01:15,540 ♪ ♪ 28 00:01:16,209 --> 00:01:18,877 - I can't wait to have this place try and break me. 29 00:01:19,079 --> 00:01:20,746 Narrator: For the first time on "alone," 30 00:01:20,948 --> 00:01:22,481 Ten participants fight to survive 31 00:01:22,683 --> 00:01:23,816 In the hunting ground 32 00:01:24,018 --> 00:01:26,685 Of the world's largest land predator... 33 00:01:26,753 --> 00:01:28,420 - Oh, my god. Where'd he go? 34 00:01:28,488 --> 00:01:29,421 - Those are bear. 35 00:01:29,623 --> 00:01:31,557 I heard a big animal. 36 00:01:31,759 --> 00:01:33,559 - Hey, bear. Oh, no, [bleep]. 37 00:01:33,761 --> 00:01:36,561 Sometimes you eat the bear. 38 00:01:36,630 --> 00:01:38,964 Sometimes the bear eats you. 39 00:01:39,032 --> 00:01:40,832 Narrator: Battling merciless conditions... 40 00:01:40,901 --> 00:01:43,034 - This is some hardcore bushwhacking. 41 00:01:43,103 --> 00:01:46,705 - Why does it have to be such a struggle every night? 42 00:01:46,774 --> 00:01:48,907 - I hit it, I hit it, I hit it. 43 00:01:49,109 --> 00:01:50,309 - I feel more alive every day I'm out here. 44 00:01:50,377 --> 00:01:51,643 - [sighs] 45 00:01:51,711 --> 00:01:53,178 - Here comes the rain again. 46 00:01:53,247 --> 00:01:55,780 - Labrador, you're not gonna make it easy for us, are you? 47 00:01:55,850 --> 00:01:58,050 Narrator: In complete isolation... 48 00:01:58,118 --> 00:02:00,385 - The most dangerous thing out here is myself. 49 00:02:00,454 --> 00:02:01,720 - Look at that! 50 00:02:01,922 --> 00:02:03,455 - The cold ground is just pulling 51 00:02:03,657 --> 00:02:05,591 All the warmth from me. 52 00:02:05,793 --> 00:02:06,458 - How many days can this go on? 53 00:02:06,527 --> 00:02:08,860 - I'm very, very hungry. 54 00:02:08,929 --> 00:02:09,728 - I feel like I'm hitting a wall. 55 00:02:09,930 --> 00:02:12,197 Narrator: Last one standing wins. 56 00:02:12,266 --> 00:02:14,265 - It's only gonna get harder the longer you stay out here. 57 00:02:14,334 --> 00:02:22,007 ♪ ♪ 58 00:02:47,634 --> 00:02:50,002 - Amazing beaver skull. 59 00:02:58,311 --> 00:03:00,512 Mmm. 60 00:03:00,581 --> 00:03:03,448 What an amazing animal. 61 00:03:03,517 --> 00:03:04,983 Look at those teeth. 62 00:03:10,257 --> 00:03:14,393 Unfortunately, there's no real easy way to remove this meat. 63 00:03:14,461 --> 00:03:15,994 [soft music] 64 00:03:16,062 --> 00:03:20,932 Catching a beaver is a game changer to me. 65 00:03:21,001 --> 00:03:26,205 Going to attempt somehow to access the brain. 66 00:03:26,407 --> 00:03:27,739 ♪ ♪ 67 00:03:27,808 --> 00:03:30,742 I'm getting skinnier every day. 68 00:03:30,811 --> 00:03:32,611 I can feel it. I can see it. 69 00:03:32,813 --> 00:03:34,479 Now I've got a source of fat. 70 00:03:34,548 --> 00:03:36,481 I've got protein. 71 00:03:36,684 --> 00:03:37,482 I've got organ meats. 72 00:03:37,550 --> 00:03:38,817 I've got vitamins. 73 00:03:38,885 --> 00:03:40,552 I've got minerals. I've got hide. 74 00:03:40,620 --> 00:03:43,221 I've got bone marrow. 75 00:03:43,290 --> 00:03:44,889 ♪ ♪ 76 00:03:44,958 --> 00:03:48,293 Oh, there's another hidden chunk of brain. 77 00:03:48,361 --> 00:03:50,161 ♪ ♪ 78 00:03:50,231 --> 00:03:51,829 Mmm. 79 00:03:51,898 --> 00:03:54,032 I don't believe in wasting anything, 80 00:03:54,101 --> 00:03:55,567 Things that I would imagine most people wouldn't 81 00:03:55,769 --> 00:03:56,835 Really consider to be food. 82 00:03:56,903 --> 00:03:59,504 Get every bit of sustenance possible 83 00:03:59,573 --> 00:04:01,640 From this amazing animal. 84 00:04:01,708 --> 00:04:05,243 There it is, beaver eyeball. 85 00:04:05,312 --> 00:04:07,012 ♪ ♪ 86 00:04:08,515 --> 00:04:10,983 Quite a hard crunch. 87 00:04:11,451 --> 00:04:13,986 Quite chewy. 88 00:04:14,521 --> 00:04:15,920 Not a lot of flavor. 89 00:04:15,990 --> 00:04:19,791 Beaver flavor, but nothing off-putting at all. 90 00:04:19,860 --> 00:04:23,328 All right, we got to get back to work. 91 00:04:23,530 --> 00:04:25,863 [tense music] 92 00:04:25,932 --> 00:04:29,401 Meat preservation is priority numero uno 93 00:04:29,469 --> 00:04:31,936 At the moment. 94 00:04:32,006 --> 00:04:34,606 My thoughts have just been fixated on getting 95 00:04:34,675 --> 00:04:38,810 This safer and more preserved. 96 00:04:38,879 --> 00:04:43,614 It takes time if you're doing it solo. 97 00:04:43,684 --> 00:04:44,683 This place does seem to have 98 00:04:44,885 --> 00:04:48,686 A real tremendous freeze-thaw cycle. 99 00:04:48,755 --> 00:04:50,956 It's not ideal for preservation. 100 00:04:51,158 --> 00:04:55,961 In these conditions, there's a number of risks, 101 00:04:56,029 --> 00:04:58,363 Bacteria growth in temperatures like this 102 00:04:58,432 --> 00:04:59,630 And the rain. 103 00:04:59,700 --> 00:05:00,498 We've had some bouts of rain 104 00:05:00,567 --> 00:05:03,034 Since I've harvested it. 105 00:05:03,103 --> 00:05:07,572 Moisture is horrendous for meat preservation. 106 00:05:07,641 --> 00:05:11,042 You're racing the spoilage. 107 00:05:11,111 --> 00:05:14,779 The sooner I can get it chunked up into small pieces 108 00:05:14,848 --> 00:05:17,983 That smoke out real easy, the better. 109 00:05:18,051 --> 00:05:20,452 We can just get it really, really good and dry, 110 00:05:20,654 --> 00:05:24,456 It'll last a long time. 111 00:05:24,658 --> 00:05:25,923 The meat on the bones-- 112 00:05:25,992 --> 00:05:28,993 There's a lot of fat and connective tissue-- 113 00:05:29,062 --> 00:05:32,864 Really doesn't lend itself to smoking super well. 114 00:05:32,933 --> 00:05:37,802 So we're just gonna boil it and eat it. 115 00:05:37,871 --> 00:05:41,272 We'll keep it cool as long as we can. 116 00:05:41,341 --> 00:05:43,341 ♪ ♪ 117 00:05:43,410 --> 00:05:45,276 [bird calling] 118 00:05:45,345 --> 00:05:50,015 ♪ ♪ 119 00:05:52,352 --> 00:05:53,752 Uh-huh. 120 00:05:53,820 --> 00:05:56,354 We got a whisky jack up above us. 121 00:05:56,423 --> 00:05:58,290 That's not good. 122 00:05:58,358 --> 00:05:59,825 ♪ ♪ 123 00:06:00,027 --> 00:06:01,893 There's a tremendous amount of birds, 124 00:06:01,962 --> 00:06:04,563 Tremendous amount of rodents around here, 125 00:06:04,631 --> 00:06:06,698 And they watch me work. 126 00:06:06,766 --> 00:06:07,899 They know there's meat around. 127 00:06:07,968 --> 00:06:10,302 And they can bring in larger predators. 128 00:06:10,370 --> 00:06:11,970 ♪ ♪ 129 00:06:12,172 --> 00:06:17,509 It's going to be a full-time job keeping this secure. 130 00:06:17,577 --> 00:06:19,043 Keep that bow close. 131 00:06:19,112 --> 00:06:22,314 Never know what may be attracted to all that scent. 132 00:06:22,382 --> 00:06:24,782 ♪ ♪ 133 00:06:24,851 --> 00:06:29,054 Oh, so thankful to get this started. 134 00:06:29,256 --> 00:06:32,858 And, you know, if we can get, like, a first batch going, 135 00:06:32,926 --> 00:06:35,794 I don't mind doing it in a few batches. 136 00:06:35,862 --> 00:06:37,929 This right here is a passion of mine. 137 00:06:37,997 --> 00:06:42,934 I love procuring and preserving my own meat. 138 00:06:43,136 --> 00:06:48,272 It just feels like the natural way to do things. 139 00:06:48,341 --> 00:06:50,141 ♪ ♪ 140 00:06:50,210 --> 00:06:53,211 It'll need hours, and hours, and hours of low, low heat. 141 00:06:53,413 --> 00:06:55,880 ♪ ♪ 142 00:06:55,949 --> 00:06:58,149 Try to get a real big bed of coals. 143 00:06:58,218 --> 00:07:01,820 Just create a big base all the way across the bottom. 144 00:07:01,889 --> 00:07:04,222 That'll help dehydrate everything out. 145 00:07:04,290 --> 00:07:07,292 It's a different setup than I've ever attempted before. 146 00:07:07,360 --> 00:07:08,627 ♪ ♪ 147 00:07:08,695 --> 00:07:11,095 There's so many unknowns, 148 00:07:11,164 --> 00:07:15,099 So many variables about this whole smoking process. 149 00:07:15,168 --> 00:07:17,903 Gonna to be some trial and hopefully not too much error 150 00:07:18,105 --> 00:07:21,772 Because I sure don't want to waste any of this. 151 00:07:21,842 --> 00:07:24,009 Hopefully, everything's all right. 152 00:07:27,380 --> 00:07:34,986 ♪ ♪ 153 00:07:43,129 --> 00:07:45,997 - I'd like to make my sweetheart some earrings. 154 00:07:48,802 --> 00:07:51,002 We're just making it up, folks. 155 00:07:55,808 --> 00:07:57,676 Some snare wire, grouse feather, 156 00:07:57,878 --> 00:08:01,012 Rabbit bone earrings for my baby. 157 00:08:02,683 --> 00:08:04,816 That is the basic idea. 158 00:08:04,884 --> 00:08:06,684 It's just something to let her know 159 00:08:06,753 --> 00:08:08,419 I've been thinking of her out here. 160 00:08:08,489 --> 00:08:10,354 She's gonna love it. 161 00:08:10,423 --> 00:08:12,557 [soft music] 162 00:08:12,625 --> 00:08:15,627 Gonna make another one. 163 00:08:15,695 --> 00:08:17,562 But first, we better boogie. 164 00:08:17,631 --> 00:08:19,831 We have to go check traps. 165 00:08:20,033 --> 00:08:22,434 Wouldn't it be nice if we had another rabbit 166 00:08:22,502 --> 00:08:24,302 Up in the snares? 167 00:08:24,370 --> 00:08:25,971 ♪ ♪ 168 00:08:26,173 --> 00:08:28,707 Man, if one of our ten items could be a sweetheart, 169 00:08:28,775 --> 00:08:30,775 My baby would kick ass at this. 170 00:08:30,844 --> 00:08:32,911 She'd be helping me with all this 171 00:08:33,113 --> 00:08:35,513 And making food, cooking squirrel up for me, 172 00:08:35,582 --> 00:08:38,382 Making squirrel tacos. 173 00:08:38,451 --> 00:08:39,317 Guarantee it. 174 00:08:39,519 --> 00:08:41,186 She's a keeper. 175 00:08:41,388 --> 00:08:43,321 ♪ ♪ 176 00:08:43,390 --> 00:08:44,789 Here we go. 177 00:08:44,858 --> 00:08:47,192 This is the part I've got to take easy. 178 00:08:47,394 --> 00:08:50,996 ♪ ♪ 179 00:08:54,868 --> 00:08:57,469 I can see it's still untriggered, 180 00:08:57,671 --> 00:09:00,405 And the loop is intact. 181 00:09:00,607 --> 00:09:02,273 Oh, that's a shame. 182 00:09:02,342 --> 00:09:04,008 ♪ ♪ 183 00:09:04,077 --> 00:09:06,811 I'm eating absolutely everything I can find, 184 00:09:07,014 --> 00:09:08,813 But I can feel that I'm losing weight. 185 00:09:08,882 --> 00:09:11,549 I can feel that my muscle is going. 186 00:09:11,618 --> 00:09:12,984 I can feel the fatigue. 187 00:09:13,553 --> 00:09:16,354 There is snare two, 188 00:09:16,422 --> 00:09:18,290 Untriggered. 189 00:09:18,492 --> 00:09:21,626 Son of a gun. 190 00:09:21,695 --> 00:09:23,895 The game is less available, 191 00:09:24,097 --> 00:09:26,565 And I'm not gonna win a starving contest. 192 00:09:26,767 --> 00:09:27,966 If I'm gonna stay out here, 193 00:09:28,034 --> 00:09:31,369 I need to constantly be bringing food in. 194 00:09:31,438 --> 00:09:35,306 Last snare... 195 00:09:35,375 --> 00:09:37,308 Untriggered. 196 00:09:37,377 --> 00:09:38,443 ♪ ♪ 197 00:09:38,645 --> 00:09:43,314 Ah, man, a real letdown. 198 00:09:43,383 --> 00:09:45,916 ♪ ♪ 199 00:09:45,986 --> 00:09:47,786 I'm getting thinner and getting weaker, 200 00:09:47,988 --> 00:09:50,188 And I know something's got to change. 201 00:09:50,390 --> 00:09:53,858 ♪ ♪ 202 00:09:53,926 --> 00:09:57,261 Look at all these beaver runs in here. 203 00:09:57,330 --> 00:09:58,596 ♪ ♪ 204 00:09:58,665 --> 00:10:00,665 That's the dam right there. 205 00:10:00,733 --> 00:10:02,600 I know the beaver lives there. 206 00:10:02,669 --> 00:10:04,735 I see his sign all the time. 207 00:10:04,804 --> 00:10:07,138 Getting a beaver would be huge. 208 00:10:07,207 --> 00:10:10,408 That could provide me with four or five days of food, 209 00:10:10,476 --> 00:10:11,809 Maybe more. 210 00:10:11,878 --> 00:10:12,544 And I really need that windfall. 211 00:10:12,612 --> 00:10:14,546 I need to get ahead. 212 00:10:14,614 --> 00:10:15,880 I have not seen them. 213 00:10:15,948 --> 00:10:18,549 I assume they're active mostly at night. 214 00:10:18,619 --> 00:10:20,986 I'm gonna have to come back. 215 00:10:21,488 --> 00:10:25,223 [tense music] 216 00:10:25,292 --> 00:10:31,997 ♪ ♪ 217 00:10:37,036 --> 00:10:40,571 - I hear the mice now next to the fireplace. 218 00:10:40,641 --> 00:10:42,773 They're smelling the smoke. 219 00:10:42,842 --> 00:10:45,577 These mice, they really don't care 220 00:10:45,779 --> 00:10:47,111 That there's a bunch of smoke. 221 00:10:47,180 --> 00:10:49,581 They make a big commotion when I start a fire every time, 222 00:10:49,783 --> 00:10:51,716 And I start fires twice a day, 223 00:10:51,918 --> 00:10:55,119 And they still don't move out, so... 224 00:10:55,188 --> 00:10:57,722 Since I know the mice are kind of, like, in the front, 225 00:10:57,924 --> 00:11:01,059 I'm probably gonna set up paiutes 226 00:11:01,261 --> 00:11:04,729 So that when they come out to see what the world is like, 227 00:11:04,798 --> 00:11:07,398 They'll find little bits of goodness, 228 00:11:07,467 --> 00:11:09,400 And then squish. 229 00:11:09,469 --> 00:11:11,936 [soft music] 230 00:11:12,005 --> 00:11:14,939 I am putting a pause on fishing right now. 231 00:11:15,142 --> 00:11:18,542 The water levels here are just so much lower 232 00:11:18,611 --> 00:11:20,878 Than when I got here. 233 00:11:20,947 --> 00:11:22,480 So it's probably not the deepest pocket 234 00:11:22,549 --> 00:11:24,215 For fish to hide in. 235 00:11:24,284 --> 00:11:25,750 [grunts] 236 00:11:25,952 --> 00:11:27,685 Sometimes, you just need to let nature 237 00:11:27,754 --> 00:11:29,487 Tell you what the best route is, 238 00:11:29,689 --> 00:11:31,756 What the easiest route is. 239 00:11:31,825 --> 00:11:37,094 Right now, we're hunting small game. 240 00:11:37,163 --> 00:11:39,764 The mice, every time I would hear them, I'd just growl, 241 00:11:39,966 --> 00:11:42,900 And they would quiet up and stop moving. 242 00:11:42,969 --> 00:11:49,007 So it must be, like, maybe one or two of them. 243 00:11:50,910 --> 00:11:54,779 I got my y stick, and then a little toggle 244 00:11:54,847 --> 00:11:58,316 Over here that supports the rock. 245 00:11:58,518 --> 00:12:00,318 So let's try you. 246 00:12:00,520 --> 00:12:02,053 [tense music] 247 00:12:02,255 --> 00:12:05,790 The mice, they're looking for a winter home as well. 248 00:12:05,992 --> 00:12:09,794 But I set a bunch of traps for them, 249 00:12:09,996 --> 00:12:13,598 So they can supplement my diet here. 250 00:12:13,667 --> 00:12:15,667 On the outside of the trigger, 251 00:12:15,869 --> 00:12:19,070 I'll tie some acorns to bait it. 252 00:12:19,138 --> 00:12:24,409 Improvise, adapt, overcome, that's the infantry way. 253 00:12:24,477 --> 00:12:26,411 [wings flapping] 254 00:12:26,479 --> 00:12:28,012 I heard that. 255 00:12:30,484 --> 00:12:32,283 Let's take a look. 256 00:12:32,351 --> 00:12:34,619 ♪ ♪ 257 00:12:34,821 --> 00:12:39,557 I'm like 90% sure that's a grouse. 258 00:12:39,759 --> 00:12:42,293 I saw a big flapping up there. 259 00:12:42,361 --> 00:12:43,828 ♪ ♪ 260 00:12:43,897 --> 00:12:45,363 I feel like this is a flight pattern 261 00:12:45,432 --> 00:12:47,031 For the grouse. 262 00:12:47,234 --> 00:12:48,899 They come from maybe somewhere up in the mountains, 263 00:12:48,968 --> 00:12:52,303 Come down to get grit from the beach. 264 00:12:52,371 --> 00:12:57,241 And my shelter just so happens to be on their flight pattern. 265 00:12:57,310 --> 00:12:59,644 ♪ ♪ 266 00:12:59,712 --> 00:13:02,313 Do I risk it, little birdie? 267 00:13:02,381 --> 00:13:08,987 ♪ ♪ 268 00:13:10,323 --> 00:13:12,323 [bleep] 269 00:13:12,392 --> 00:13:14,993 Flew that way. 270 00:13:16,396 --> 00:13:17,461 All right, bird. 271 00:13:17,530 --> 00:13:20,264 Please, I need you. 272 00:13:20,333 --> 00:13:22,267 ♪ ♪ 273 00:13:22,469 --> 00:13:24,268 There it is. 274 00:13:24,337 --> 00:13:32,010 ♪ ♪ 275 00:13:34,347 --> 00:13:36,747 [bleep] 276 00:13:36,817 --> 00:13:39,550 That arrow sounded like it went far. 277 00:13:39,619 --> 00:13:42,753 It flew towards the shelter, 278 00:13:42,823 --> 00:13:45,623 So hopefully, I can run into it again. 279 00:13:45,692 --> 00:13:47,992 The arrow's worth a lot to me. 280 00:13:50,297 --> 00:13:52,763 ♪ ♪ 281 00:13:52,833 --> 00:13:55,700 I shot a few arrows, and one of them 282 00:13:55,768 --> 00:13:57,769 Landed in a tree near my shelter, 283 00:13:57,971 --> 00:14:00,638 So I'm gonna see if I can retrieve that. 284 00:14:00,707 --> 00:14:03,574 Let's get the lightest sapling, 285 00:14:03,643 --> 00:14:04,909 See if we can launch it up, 286 00:14:04,978 --> 00:14:08,246 Get that arrow, so I don't have to climb it. 287 00:14:08,315 --> 00:14:10,381 ♪ ♪ 288 00:14:10,449 --> 00:14:12,250 There it is. 289 00:14:12,319 --> 00:14:13,384 All right. 290 00:14:13,586 --> 00:14:15,252 Let's test our aim. 291 00:14:15,321 --> 00:14:21,259 ♪ ♪ 292 00:14:21,461 --> 00:14:23,794 I missed it. 293 00:14:23,863 --> 00:14:26,331 Not gonna be able to get it like that. 294 00:14:26,533 --> 00:14:29,467 Climbing it is. 295 00:14:29,536 --> 00:14:31,869 It's about 20 feet up. 296 00:14:31,938 --> 00:14:35,272 Just gonna have to be very, very careful. 297 00:14:35,341 --> 00:14:37,341 ♪ ♪ 298 00:14:37,410 --> 00:14:39,210 One, two, three. 299 00:14:39,279 --> 00:14:41,278 [grunts] 300 00:14:41,347 --> 00:14:44,482 ♪ ♪ 301 00:14:44,684 --> 00:14:47,218 It's not gonna be easy. 302 00:14:47,287 --> 00:14:53,224 ♪ ♪ 303 00:14:53,293 --> 00:14:54,358 [sighs] 304 00:14:54,427 --> 00:14:56,294 Need that arrow. 305 00:14:56,362 --> 00:15:04,002 ♪ ♪ 306 00:15:06,306 --> 00:15:07,838 Breathe. 307 00:15:07,907 --> 00:15:09,707 You don't realize you're out here alone 308 00:15:09,776 --> 00:15:14,244 Until you get up a good 15 feet. 309 00:15:14,314 --> 00:15:15,246 Breathe. 310 00:15:15,315 --> 00:15:17,648 ♪ ♪ 311 00:15:17,717 --> 00:15:20,785 Might not be the smartest idea. 312 00:15:20,987 --> 00:15:24,322 This is like an injury waiting to happen. 313 00:15:24,391 --> 00:15:26,324 Slow and steady. 314 00:15:26,393 --> 00:15:29,193 Almost there. 315 00:15:29,396 --> 00:15:36,000 ♪ ♪ 316 00:15:36,402 --> 00:15:37,201 [bleep] 317 00:15:37,404 --> 00:15:39,003 [grunts] 318 00:15:42,475 --> 00:15:45,209 [dramatic music] 319 00:15:45,412 --> 00:15:49,013 ♪ ♪ 320 00:15:52,352 --> 00:15:53,418 [grunts] 321 00:15:53,486 --> 00:15:55,987 That was close. 322 00:15:57,623 --> 00:15:59,424 I slipped a little bit. 323 00:15:59,492 --> 00:16:01,292 It's right there. 324 00:16:01,360 --> 00:16:04,228 I got it. 325 00:16:04,297 --> 00:16:11,002 ♪ ♪ 326 00:16:12,439 --> 00:16:14,238 That wasn't easy. 327 00:16:14,307 --> 00:16:17,775 ♪ ♪ 328 00:16:17,844 --> 00:16:21,512 Shouldn't take any more tree shots. 329 00:16:21,581 --> 00:16:23,314 Just too high of a risk. 330 00:16:23,382 --> 00:16:30,989 ♪ ♪ 331 00:16:31,658 --> 00:16:34,659 This is a crazy challenge. 332 00:16:34,727 --> 00:16:36,861 Every day is getting harder, 333 00:16:37,063 --> 00:16:39,530 But I don't think I would trade anything. 334 00:16:39,599 --> 00:16:41,532 I want to push myself. 335 00:16:41,601 --> 00:16:42,466 I want to test myself. 336 00:16:43,269 --> 00:16:47,271 I was thinking about if I would feel alone out here, you know? 337 00:16:47,340 --> 00:16:49,674 ♪ ♪ 338 00:16:49,876 --> 00:16:52,343 I've felt more alone in my life. 339 00:16:52,545 --> 00:16:54,212 I was homeless. 340 00:16:54,414 --> 00:16:55,613 ♪ ♪ 341 00:16:55,682 --> 00:16:57,948 I was living out of my van. 342 00:16:58,017 --> 00:17:00,752 And it was such a stressful time in my life. 343 00:17:00,954 --> 00:17:03,287 It was my last year of medical school. 344 00:17:03,490 --> 00:17:04,354 And deep down, 345 00:17:04,424 --> 00:17:06,557 I was just... 346 00:17:06,626 --> 00:17:09,760 Incredibly unhappy and sad. 347 00:17:09,829 --> 00:17:12,830 Financially, in my relationships, 348 00:17:12,898 --> 00:17:16,701 Emotionally, I just hit rock bottom. 349 00:17:16,769 --> 00:17:19,103 Being in six figures of debt, 350 00:17:19,171 --> 00:17:22,840 You know, I could have asked for money and all that, 351 00:17:22,908 --> 00:17:26,844 But I never asked my parents for help. 352 00:17:26,913 --> 00:17:29,714 My mom's basically a single working parent. 353 00:17:29,916 --> 00:17:31,782 And I know the stress of things 354 00:17:31,851 --> 00:17:32,784 Wouldn't be good for her health. 355 00:17:32,986 --> 00:17:35,720 I didn't want her to worry about me, 356 00:17:35,922 --> 00:17:38,789 So I decided to do it by myself. 357 00:17:38,858 --> 00:17:41,526 But to go through something like that, 358 00:17:41,594 --> 00:17:43,794 And to put on a smile, 359 00:17:43,863 --> 00:17:46,864 And to portray that everything's okay, 360 00:17:46,932 --> 00:17:50,801 I don't think I could feel more alone 361 00:17:50,870 --> 00:17:53,938 Than when I did in those few months. 362 00:17:54,006 --> 00:17:56,807 So being out here, I don't think I'll be-- 363 00:17:56,876 --> 00:18:00,812 I don't think I'll feel that alone. 364 00:18:01,014 --> 00:18:04,548 And I feel like I can make it out here. 365 00:18:04,617 --> 00:18:07,418 But no more tree shots. 366 00:18:07,486 --> 00:18:11,289 [dramatic music] 367 00:18:11,357 --> 00:18:17,995 ♪ ♪ 368 00:18:29,375 --> 00:18:32,777 - So... 369 00:18:32,845 --> 00:18:35,313 I'm getting ready to chase beavers. 370 00:18:35,381 --> 00:18:36,647 ♪ ♪ 371 00:18:36,716 --> 00:18:38,849 Right on the edge of my site, 372 00:18:38,918 --> 00:18:40,918 There's clearly an active beaver dam. 373 00:18:40,987 --> 00:18:43,120 I want to get down there to the water's edge 374 00:18:43,189 --> 00:18:46,457 And just see if there's at least any daylight activity 375 00:18:46,659 --> 00:18:49,059 Where I've been fishing. 376 00:18:49,129 --> 00:18:51,729 I haven't been down there this early in the morning yet. 377 00:18:51,798 --> 00:18:54,865 My plan is to leave the house here 378 00:18:54,934 --> 00:18:59,137 When I can just about barely see to walk. 379 00:18:59,739 --> 00:19:00,938 By the time I get down there, 380 00:19:01,006 --> 00:19:02,807 It should be sort of gray enough light 381 00:19:02,875 --> 00:19:05,609 That I could shoot if I had to. 382 00:19:05,678 --> 00:19:07,277 All right. Let's get moving. 383 00:19:07,346 --> 00:19:09,013 ♪ ♪ 384 00:19:09,215 --> 00:19:11,415 We're swinging for the fences, trying new things. 385 00:19:11,484 --> 00:19:12,817 Fingers crossed. 386 00:19:12,885 --> 00:19:14,752 Somehow, we got to get some food. 387 00:19:14,954 --> 00:19:17,822 Energy-wise, I need some proteins. 388 00:19:18,024 --> 00:19:20,958 Because of my frame, my lack of weight, 389 00:19:21,027 --> 00:19:24,295 If the food runs out, it'll be downhill fast. 390 00:19:24,363 --> 00:19:26,364 ♪ ♪ 391 00:19:26,566 --> 00:19:28,299 It's pretty black. 392 00:19:28,367 --> 00:19:29,500 ♪ ♪ 393 00:19:29,569 --> 00:19:31,435 The river is out there. 394 00:19:31,638 --> 00:19:34,438 I'm in a little cove. 395 00:19:34,507 --> 00:19:37,642 But around the bend, 396 00:19:37,710 --> 00:19:39,910 The water comes out like so. 397 00:19:39,979 --> 00:19:42,580 It hooks around, and just around the corner 398 00:19:42,649 --> 00:19:45,183 Is where the beaver dam is. 399 00:19:45,385 --> 00:19:48,385 ♪ ♪ 400 00:19:48,454 --> 00:19:49,853 This is who I am. 401 00:19:49,922 --> 00:19:52,390 This is why I'm on the show, is to hunt. 402 00:19:52,592 --> 00:19:53,991 I just love a stalk. 403 00:19:55,928 --> 00:19:58,996 You get busted more than you don't. 404 00:20:01,067 --> 00:20:05,002 But that's what makes it so awesome when it happens. 405 00:20:07,006 --> 00:20:10,007 You're trying to do a really difficult thing. 406 00:20:11,076 --> 00:20:15,012 That challenge is what makes it so exciting. 407 00:20:24,290 --> 00:20:25,956 ♪ ♪ 408 00:20:26,025 --> 00:20:28,492 My background is actually in conservation 409 00:20:28,561 --> 00:20:29,994 And watching animals. 410 00:20:36,836 --> 00:20:39,036 And that's made me a better hunter. 411 00:20:39,105 --> 00:20:41,572 I hunted for years without ever dropping the string 412 00:20:41,640 --> 00:20:43,774 Or pulling the trigger. 413 00:20:43,976 --> 00:20:45,910 I have a fascination and an interest 414 00:20:46,112 --> 00:20:49,112 In the game that extends beyond the harvest, 415 00:20:49,181 --> 00:20:51,114 You know, their habitat, how they fit into the group. 416 00:20:51,183 --> 00:20:53,917 I want to know what they do out of season, you know, 417 00:20:53,986 --> 00:20:55,987 And that helps me harvest them in season. 418 00:21:04,063 --> 00:21:05,396 The second you drop the string of your bow, 419 00:21:05,598 --> 00:21:06,930 The hunt is over. 420 00:21:07,000 --> 00:21:09,066 If you wait, if you let a few animals walk, 421 00:21:09,134 --> 00:21:11,468 You get to watch, and you get to observe them, 422 00:21:11,537 --> 00:21:12,603 And you learn more. 423 00:21:12,805 --> 00:21:16,007 And oftentimes, you get a better opportunity later. 424 00:21:21,347 --> 00:21:23,014 ♪ ♪ 425 00:21:27,287 --> 00:21:34,992 ♪ ♪ 426 00:21:42,235 --> 00:21:44,301 Wow. 427 00:21:44,370 --> 00:21:46,303 Holy smokes. 428 00:21:46,372 --> 00:21:54,011 ♪ ♪ 429 00:22:06,459 --> 00:22:09,193 [dramatic music] 430 00:22:09,395 --> 00:22:11,996 ♪ ♪ 431 00:22:19,405 --> 00:22:21,405 I stuck it. 432 00:22:21,474 --> 00:22:24,274 I know I stuck it. 433 00:22:24,343 --> 00:22:30,548 ♪ ♪ 434 00:22:30,750 --> 00:22:35,285 Come on. Come up somewhere. 435 00:22:35,355 --> 00:22:37,354 Come on now. 436 00:22:37,423 --> 00:22:38,222 Where are you? 437 00:22:38,291 --> 00:22:39,690 Pop up. 438 00:22:39,759 --> 00:22:41,491 You got to bleed out, I know it. 439 00:22:41,560 --> 00:22:43,294 I got a pass through. 440 00:22:43,362 --> 00:22:50,234 ♪ ♪ 441 00:22:50,303 --> 00:22:52,303 [sighs] 442 00:22:52,505 --> 00:22:54,772 See any bubbles? 443 00:22:54,840 --> 00:22:56,907 I just don't know where I hit it. 444 00:22:56,976 --> 00:22:59,777 The reaction was like I hit it pretty good, 445 00:22:59,979 --> 00:23:02,313 The way it swirled around in the water. 446 00:23:02,515 --> 00:23:03,647 It dove under. 447 00:23:03,716 --> 00:23:06,316 I'm sure it went for the dam. 448 00:23:06,385 --> 00:23:08,185 Ah, [bleep]. 449 00:23:08,387 --> 00:23:11,055 ♪ ♪ 450 00:23:11,123 --> 00:23:13,457 I would normally never shoot at a beaver in the water 451 00:23:13,526 --> 00:23:15,926 With a bow in the dam. 452 00:23:15,995 --> 00:23:17,327 I was hoping it was gonna come up on the shore 453 00:23:17,397 --> 00:23:18,996 Here and feed. 454 00:23:23,335 --> 00:23:24,668 ♪ ♪ 455 00:23:24,737 --> 00:23:28,205 I'll stay up here where I can see. 456 00:23:28,407 --> 00:23:30,474 ♪ ♪ 457 00:23:30,676 --> 00:23:33,210 Ah, man. I know I hit it. 458 00:23:33,278 --> 00:23:37,014 If I if I didn't hit it well, it's gonna just tear me up. 459 00:23:38,017 --> 00:23:41,818 I would never take that shot back home. 460 00:23:41,887 --> 00:23:44,822 I mean, this is just trying to survive. 461 00:23:44,890 --> 00:23:48,993 You know, that's not an ethical shot. 462 00:23:50,029 --> 00:23:53,030 But I was pretty desperate for some food. 463 00:23:54,233 --> 00:23:58,035 There's a sinking feeling and a lump in your throat 464 00:23:58,104 --> 00:24:00,170 When you shoot something, and you can't find it, 465 00:24:00,239 --> 00:24:03,774 And you think about it suffering and going to waste. 466 00:24:03,843 --> 00:24:07,244 And it's just not a good feeling. 467 00:24:07,313 --> 00:24:08,712 ♪ ♪ 468 00:24:08,781 --> 00:24:10,380 I took it 'cause I need the food. 469 00:24:10,449 --> 00:24:12,116 It was a chance. 470 00:24:12,318 --> 00:24:17,721 I'm just hoping either that it's okay or it comes up here. 471 00:24:17,924 --> 00:24:20,391 The thought of it dying in that dam, 472 00:24:20,593 --> 00:24:22,259 It's heartbreaking. 473 00:24:22,328 --> 00:24:24,061 ♪ ♪ 474 00:24:24,130 --> 00:24:28,065 But with the way their fur is and being in the water, 475 00:24:28,134 --> 00:24:31,935 By the time the arrow floated back over to the shore, 476 00:24:32,004 --> 00:24:34,538 There wasn't any sign of blood or hair on it. 477 00:24:34,740 --> 00:24:36,806 I really think I stuck it, 478 00:24:36,876 --> 00:24:39,210 But I guess I could have missed. 479 00:24:39,412 --> 00:24:41,478 [sighs] 480 00:24:41,547 --> 00:24:43,080 I just don't know. 481 00:24:43,282 --> 00:24:46,350 Have I just ruined my chances of getting this beaver 482 00:24:46,419 --> 00:24:47,417 In the future? 483 00:24:47,487 --> 00:24:50,153 Have I ruined my chances of getting this resource 484 00:24:50,222 --> 00:24:54,091 That means so much to me, this five-plus days of food? 485 00:24:54,159 --> 00:24:58,962 I'm gonna let this whole area cool down for a while 486 00:24:59,031 --> 00:25:03,567 And come back in a couple of days and try again. 487 00:25:03,636 --> 00:25:06,837 I'm just hoping it survives. 488 00:25:07,039 --> 00:25:10,007 The not knowing is the thing that kills you. 489 00:25:10,376 --> 00:25:18,015 ♪ ♪ 490 00:25:25,858 --> 00:25:30,260 - Here we are at the cache smokehouse. 491 00:25:30,329 --> 00:25:33,597 We're just pulling the meat off the racks for the first time. 492 00:25:33,665 --> 00:25:35,732 I'm hoping it's preserved. 493 00:25:35,801 --> 00:25:39,003 Let's see what we're working with. 494 00:25:39,872 --> 00:25:43,007 Really got to make the most of this. 495 00:25:44,410 --> 00:25:47,011 Oh, my word. 496 00:25:48,614 --> 00:25:51,014 Oh, it's so beautiful. 497 00:25:51,083 --> 00:25:55,986 Oh, my goodness the smell, so sweet and aromatic. 498 00:25:57,422 --> 00:26:00,290 Oh, my word. 499 00:26:00,359 --> 00:26:03,426 ♪ ♪ 500 00:26:03,495 --> 00:26:05,629 Just pure elation. 501 00:26:05,697 --> 00:26:07,230 I mean, this is such a gift. 502 00:26:07,300 --> 00:26:10,234 ♪ ♪ 503 00:26:10,436 --> 00:26:12,769 [chuckles] 504 00:26:12,838 --> 00:26:17,374 Real rudimentary, rough rack system, 505 00:26:17,443 --> 00:26:18,976 But it held up. 506 00:26:19,044 --> 00:26:22,112 It held the meat over the heat and the smoke. 507 00:26:22,181 --> 00:26:25,715 And just look at that beautiful coloration of that meat, 508 00:26:25,784 --> 00:26:28,585 Really jerky-like, leather-like, 509 00:26:28,654 --> 00:26:31,188 So nice and thoroughly dried. 510 00:26:31,390 --> 00:26:33,857 ♪ ♪ 511 00:26:34,060 --> 00:26:36,593 I've been so nervous about ruining the meat, 512 00:26:36,662 --> 00:26:40,798 So nervous about it spoiling. 513 00:26:41,000 --> 00:26:44,267 In this state, it'll last so much longer. 514 00:26:44,336 --> 00:26:46,136 ♪ ♪ 515 00:26:46,338 --> 00:26:49,472 So just super thankful to have something that'll carry us on, 516 00:26:49,541 --> 00:26:51,075 Past the bone meat, 517 00:26:51,277 --> 00:26:56,747 The meat that's still currently on the bone structures, 518 00:26:56,815 --> 00:26:58,615 'cause that'll be the next thing 519 00:26:58,684 --> 00:27:00,951 We turn our attentions to. 520 00:27:01,153 --> 00:27:06,223 We're getting past the time when it's gonna be good. 521 00:27:06,292 --> 00:27:07,958 ♪ ♪ 522 00:27:08,026 --> 00:27:10,427 Hopefully, we can have the majority of the meat 523 00:27:10,629 --> 00:27:12,629 Over the coming days. 524 00:27:12,698 --> 00:27:14,231 We need every little scrap. 525 00:27:14,300 --> 00:27:20,837 ♪ ♪ 526 00:27:20,906 --> 00:27:23,907 Here we go to the burns beaver kitchen. 527 00:27:24,110 --> 00:27:27,378 I'm gonna go ahead and start dropping this in. 528 00:27:27,580 --> 00:27:30,014 It is time to eat. 529 00:27:31,583 --> 00:27:33,984 Take a look in there. 530 00:27:37,589 --> 00:27:41,325 Beautiful beaver bacon. 531 00:27:41,393 --> 00:27:43,994 All right. 532 00:27:46,799 --> 00:27:50,000 We just got to try one of these. 533 00:27:52,271 --> 00:27:54,337 Oh. 534 00:27:54,406 --> 00:27:56,807 Oh, my word. 535 00:27:56,875 --> 00:27:59,009 Everything you could ever hope for. 536 00:28:00,279 --> 00:28:02,679 Oh! 537 00:28:02,748 --> 00:28:07,283 Crispy and chewy and fatty, smoky. 538 00:28:08,087 --> 00:28:12,756 And that is just so totally what you need out here. 539 00:28:12,958 --> 00:28:14,958 I'm gonna try to render enough fat up, 540 00:28:15,027 --> 00:28:18,829 Which with all this stuff, I expect will happen, 541 00:28:18,897 --> 00:28:21,765 That I can actually sip on the fat. 542 00:28:21,834 --> 00:28:25,235 We're gonna drink rendered fat today. 543 00:28:25,304 --> 00:28:26,970 ♪ ♪ 544 00:28:27,038 --> 00:28:30,640 Just trying to stay out here longer, you know? 545 00:28:30,709 --> 00:28:32,976 I sure miss all my loved ones. 546 00:28:33,044 --> 00:28:36,780 Thinking of my family, my friends, my mother. 547 00:28:36,849 --> 00:28:38,315 Sure love and appreciate that woman. 548 00:28:38,384 --> 00:28:41,050 My goodness. 549 00:28:41,120 --> 00:28:43,854 She probably thinks this is one wild thing to pursue, 550 00:28:44,056 --> 00:28:47,390 But she's into that if you're going to do it, 551 00:28:47,460 --> 00:28:50,127 Do it all the way. 552 00:28:50,329 --> 00:28:54,998 Growing up in west virginia, we didn't have a whole lot. 553 00:28:55,067 --> 00:28:58,802 So many people there live in quiet desperation. 554 00:28:59,004 --> 00:29:00,938 And I just wanted to hunt and fish, 555 00:29:01,140 --> 00:29:04,274 And expand my knowledge in ways that I couldn't. 556 00:29:04,343 --> 00:29:06,076 ♪ ♪ 557 00:29:06,145 --> 00:29:08,812 My mother's always been an incredible supporter of me, 558 00:29:08,881 --> 00:29:11,614 And she taught me to chase things 559 00:29:11,683 --> 00:29:15,018 Beyond what I could dream. 560 00:29:15,086 --> 00:29:16,953 I love her and really appreciate the support. 561 00:29:17,022 --> 00:29:20,223 And I'm thinking of her in this beautiful place. 562 00:29:20,292 --> 00:29:21,959 ♪ ♪ 563 00:29:22,027 --> 00:29:27,297 Beautiful pot of water with beaver fat in it. 564 00:29:27,365 --> 00:29:31,001 ♪ ♪ 565 00:29:32,704 --> 00:29:34,705 Ah, it's so rich and fatty. 566 00:29:34,907 --> 00:29:37,574 You can just feel it on your lips, 567 00:29:37,642 --> 00:29:39,443 Feel it on your tongue. 568 00:29:39,511 --> 00:29:40,844 You can see it. 569 00:29:40,913 --> 00:29:43,247 See all those bubbles and all that oil? 570 00:29:43,449 --> 00:29:46,717 That is... 571 00:29:46,919 --> 00:29:48,785 Absolute perfect fuel for out here. 572 00:29:48,854 --> 00:29:50,921 If I wasn't out here, I wouldn't want 573 00:29:50,990 --> 00:29:54,724 To, you know, just be eating fat, but out here, 574 00:29:54,793 --> 00:29:55,526 It's exactly what the body needs, 575 00:29:55,728 --> 00:29:58,195 And I'm so thankful for it. 576 00:29:58,397 --> 00:29:59,997 [blowing] 577 00:30:00,065 --> 00:30:02,532 That fat should really-- if we can keep it secure, 578 00:30:02,601 --> 00:30:04,201 Should keep us alive. 579 00:30:04,403 --> 00:30:07,004 ♪ ♪ 580 00:30:11,476 --> 00:30:14,211 [dramatic music] 581 00:30:14,413 --> 00:30:17,014 ♪ ♪ 582 00:30:23,823 --> 00:30:26,556 - ♪ the big river glitters brightly ♪ 583 00:30:26,625 --> 00:30:29,827 ♪ in the morning sun ♪ 584 00:30:30,029 --> 00:30:32,562 ♪ and I know that there are fish in it ♪ 585 00:30:32,631 --> 00:30:34,998 ♪ living by the ton ♪ 586 00:30:36,835 --> 00:30:39,436 ♪ but despite my best efforts ♪ 587 00:30:39,638 --> 00:30:43,006 ♪ I catch nary one ♪ 588 00:30:43,909 --> 00:30:46,777 ♪ if only we could use fishnets ♪ 589 00:30:46,979 --> 00:30:49,012 ♪ I'd catch the salmon as they run ♪ 590 00:30:51,917 --> 00:30:55,986 ♪ oh, I'm here living on a big river ♪ 591 00:30:57,323 --> 00:30:58,989 [chuckles] 592 00:31:03,529 --> 00:31:06,262 [tense music] 593 00:31:06,331 --> 00:31:08,932 ♪ ♪ 594 00:31:09,134 --> 00:31:14,137 Well, today, I'll keep working on hodge podge. 595 00:31:14,206 --> 00:31:18,274 I really need the sidewalls up before I can move in. 596 00:31:18,343 --> 00:31:19,610 ♪ ♪ 597 00:31:19,812 --> 00:31:23,480 Lots of punkwood down below here. 598 00:31:23,682 --> 00:31:24,815 I have stakes lined up, 599 00:31:25,017 --> 00:31:26,883 And those will keep the walls in place. 600 00:31:26,952 --> 00:31:31,955 And then I'll start piling stuff on top. 601 00:31:32,023 --> 00:31:35,558 All right, so let's get these three placed. 602 00:31:35,628 --> 00:31:37,694 It's nice to have the logs 603 00:31:37,763 --> 00:31:39,963 That are a little more together 604 00:31:40,032 --> 00:31:43,433 'cause they hold together between the stakes 605 00:31:43,501 --> 00:31:45,302 For the walls. 606 00:31:45,370 --> 00:31:47,037 ♪ ♪ 607 00:31:47,106 --> 00:31:49,639 I've spent a lot more time working on hodge podge 608 00:31:49,708 --> 00:31:51,841 Than I probably should have. 609 00:31:51,911 --> 00:31:53,710 I tend to be the type of person that, 610 00:31:53,779 --> 00:31:55,845 Once something's in front of me, 611 00:31:55,915 --> 00:31:58,582 Like, I just get totally focused on it 612 00:31:58,784 --> 00:32:00,784 And totally enmeshed in it. 613 00:32:00,853 --> 00:32:03,320 That's what I think is happening. 614 00:32:03,388 --> 00:32:05,923 Thank you. 615 00:32:06,125 --> 00:32:07,790 Mostly, I think I want to finish the shelter, 616 00:32:07,859 --> 00:32:09,792 Then I can really focus on food. 617 00:32:09,861 --> 00:32:11,728 I'd like to focus on some fishing 618 00:32:11,797 --> 00:32:13,997 And see if I can get some fish, 619 00:32:14,066 --> 00:32:17,266 And also, checking snares and setting snares. 620 00:32:17,336 --> 00:32:19,202 ♪ ♪ 621 00:32:19,271 --> 00:32:21,338 Sorry. 622 00:32:21,407 --> 00:32:24,274 Almost there. 623 00:32:24,343 --> 00:32:26,743 All right. 624 00:32:26,945 --> 00:32:29,012 I consider the south wall to be done. 625 00:32:30,416 --> 00:32:37,988 ♪ ♪ 626 00:32:45,097 --> 00:32:47,297 I wanted to show you what I'm eating right now. 627 00:32:47,499 --> 00:32:49,366 And it's gold. 628 00:32:49,435 --> 00:32:52,101 It's jell-o fish. 629 00:32:52,170 --> 00:32:55,439 Now it's just mostly fish heads because I've been trying 630 00:32:55,641 --> 00:32:57,974 To eat the bodies first. 631 00:32:58,043 --> 00:33:00,243 The oil in that soup, it turned into a gelatin, 632 00:33:00,312 --> 00:33:02,579 I guess. 633 00:33:02,647 --> 00:33:04,848 I need these nutrients. 634 00:33:04,917 --> 00:33:06,583 I haven't had much nutrients in a while, 635 00:33:06,652 --> 00:33:10,520 And my body's feeling better, 636 00:33:10,589 --> 00:33:12,856 But I need to get more. 637 00:33:12,925 --> 00:33:16,993 So today, I need to focus on fishing. 638 00:33:17,062 --> 00:33:20,797 My motto is a little bit of, like, don't screw up. 639 00:33:20,866 --> 00:33:23,800 As long as I don't screw up, I think 640 00:33:23,868 --> 00:33:26,269 I can last quite a while out here. 641 00:33:26,338 --> 00:33:32,876 ♪ ♪ 642 00:33:32,944 --> 00:33:35,212 Okay, I'm going to fish a little bit. 643 00:33:35,414 --> 00:33:38,815 ♪ ♪ 644 00:33:38,884 --> 00:33:43,619 Oh, wow. There's a big crack in my rod. 645 00:33:43,688 --> 00:33:46,222 I need to fix this right away. 646 00:33:46,291 --> 00:33:48,758 Not good. 647 00:33:48,827 --> 00:33:53,430 So I need to put some cordage in there 648 00:33:53,499 --> 00:33:54,965 To keep it together. 649 00:33:55,167 --> 00:34:00,971 It's gonna be a frankenstein rod after all of this. 650 00:34:01,173 --> 00:34:03,707 I am someone that's really, really passionate 651 00:34:03,775 --> 00:34:05,575 About being in the wilderness 652 00:34:05,643 --> 00:34:08,778 And living off the land. 653 00:34:08,847 --> 00:34:10,580 I was born in a big, big city-- 654 00:34:10,782 --> 00:34:12,916 4 million people in mexico. 655 00:34:12,984 --> 00:34:15,786 But fortunately, my parents had a house 656 00:34:15,988 --> 00:34:18,721 That was really close to the forest. 657 00:34:18,790 --> 00:34:21,992 And it was a lot of fun for me, 658 00:34:22,060 --> 00:34:24,861 Being a kid and just doing things outside. 659 00:34:24,930 --> 00:34:28,532 I'm getting this wet again because it makes 660 00:34:28,600 --> 00:34:31,400 For a tighter splice. 661 00:34:31,470 --> 00:34:32,536 I would go hunt. 662 00:34:32,604 --> 00:34:34,337 I would go and trap. 663 00:34:34,540 --> 00:34:37,073 And I loved it. 664 00:34:37,142 --> 00:34:39,675 My mom would give me a radio and just be like, 665 00:34:39,744 --> 00:34:40,877 "okay, I have the other radio. 666 00:34:40,946 --> 00:34:43,279 Yeah, just go and do your own thing." 667 00:34:43,348 --> 00:34:44,814 ♪ ♪ 668 00:34:44,883 --> 00:34:47,818 So I tied all that inner cord around, 669 00:34:48,020 --> 00:34:53,223 So now it will keep this from splicing again. 670 00:34:53,292 --> 00:34:55,958 ♪ ♪ 671 00:34:56,027 --> 00:34:59,830 My survival philosophy is all about nature, 672 00:35:00,032 --> 00:35:02,432 Just doing things when it makes sense, 673 00:35:02,501 --> 00:35:04,033 When it's easier. 674 00:35:04,103 --> 00:35:06,436 It's all about listening, and observing nature, 675 00:35:06,505 --> 00:35:08,037 And understanding, 676 00:35:08,107 --> 00:35:11,241 And then using that to do things the smart way. 677 00:35:11,310 --> 00:35:13,910 ♪ ♪ 678 00:35:13,978 --> 00:35:17,247 Okay, I'm just gonna do five more casts. 679 00:35:17,316 --> 00:35:21,184 ♪ ♪ 680 00:35:21,386 --> 00:35:22,785 Or ten. 681 00:35:22,854 --> 00:35:24,587 What really drew me to survival 682 00:35:24,656 --> 00:35:27,924 Was just hearing the stories 683 00:35:27,993 --> 00:35:31,595 Of these amazing feats that humans could do 684 00:35:31,797 --> 00:35:33,730 On their survival situations, 685 00:35:33,932 --> 00:35:35,599 Just hearing about these stories 686 00:35:35,801 --> 00:35:36,866 Of people crushing any limits 687 00:35:36,935 --> 00:35:40,803 That experts thought were the limits. 688 00:35:40,872 --> 00:35:43,807 They would do the unimaginable. 689 00:35:43,875 --> 00:35:45,475 And that was so powerful to me. 690 00:35:45,677 --> 00:35:48,878 That is what drew me in. 691 00:35:48,947 --> 00:35:52,015 Right now, the fish aren't biting very well. 692 00:35:53,618 --> 00:35:55,986 Maybe I could go hunting. 693 00:35:57,355 --> 00:36:02,492 ♪ ♪ 694 00:36:02,560 --> 00:36:05,962 Okay, so suddenly, 695 00:36:06,030 --> 00:36:09,366 The really, really cool weasel just totally-- 696 00:36:09,568 --> 00:36:12,235 Oh, here they are. 697 00:36:12,304 --> 00:36:13,502 ♪ ♪ 698 00:36:13,572 --> 00:36:16,239 It moves lightning fast. 699 00:36:16,308 --> 00:36:17,506 ♪ ♪ 700 00:36:17,576 --> 00:36:20,643 It stopped for a second. 701 00:36:20,712 --> 00:36:23,512 But I really wanted to show you 702 00:36:23,582 --> 00:36:25,381 Because it's so neat. 703 00:36:25,450 --> 00:36:27,250 Come on, weasel. 704 00:36:27,319 --> 00:36:28,251 ♪ ♪ 705 00:36:28,320 --> 00:36:29,385 All right. 706 00:36:29,454 --> 00:36:32,189 Let's keep going. 707 00:36:32,391 --> 00:36:38,995 ♪ ♪ 708 00:36:41,933 --> 00:36:44,534 I think I heard something by my shelter. 709 00:36:44,603 --> 00:36:47,270 I'm gonna go check it out. 710 00:36:47,339 --> 00:36:54,343 ♪ ♪ 711 00:36:54,412 --> 00:36:56,213 There it is. 712 00:36:56,415 --> 00:36:58,481 ♪ ♪ 713 00:36:58,550 --> 00:37:00,283 You see that grouse? 714 00:37:00,351 --> 00:37:02,686 ♪ ♪ 715 00:37:02,754 --> 00:37:04,287 It's right now too high for me. 716 00:37:04,355 --> 00:37:11,995 ♪ ♪ 717 00:37:12,363 --> 00:37:14,297 Okay. 718 00:37:14,366 --> 00:37:16,299 Let's do it. 719 00:37:16,367 --> 00:37:23,006 ♪ ♪ 720 00:37:39,457 --> 00:37:40,991 Where are you? 721 00:37:42,327 --> 00:37:45,261 [bleep] 722 00:37:45,330 --> 00:37:47,197 I lost it. 723 00:37:47,399 --> 00:37:52,201 ♪ ♪ 724 00:37:52,271 --> 00:37:53,403 Oh, wow. 725 00:37:53,471 --> 00:37:55,205 Look at this. 726 00:37:55,407 --> 00:37:57,674 ♪ ♪ 727 00:37:57,743 --> 00:38:01,211 This is a wounded grouse for sure. 728 00:38:01,413 --> 00:38:04,014 ♪ ♪ 729 00:38:07,485 --> 00:38:10,219 [dramatic music] 730 00:38:10,289 --> 00:38:13,990 ♪ ♪ 731 00:38:25,170 --> 00:38:30,506 I don't know where he flew, but that's a good wound. 732 00:38:30,575 --> 00:38:33,309 That grouse can't go far. 733 00:38:33,378 --> 00:38:35,378 ♪ ♪ 734 00:38:35,447 --> 00:38:37,313 Where are you? 735 00:38:37,382 --> 00:38:39,449 ♪ ♪ 736 00:38:39,518 --> 00:38:41,250 I don't see anything. 737 00:38:41,319 --> 00:38:43,586 ♪ ♪ 738 00:38:43,655 --> 00:38:45,254 I have no idea where it flew. 739 00:38:45,323 --> 00:38:47,390 ♪ ♪ 740 00:38:47,592 --> 00:38:48,925 Ay-yi-yi, ay-yi-yi. 741 00:38:48,993 --> 00:38:52,195 It was a perfect [bleep] shot right there. 742 00:38:52,397 --> 00:38:55,798 ♪ ♪ 743 00:38:55,867 --> 00:38:59,936 I tried to nock an arrow, and I shot. 744 00:39:00,138 --> 00:39:03,740 I could have killed it if I was smarter about it. 745 00:39:03,808 --> 00:39:05,608 It was a mistake, and it happened, 746 00:39:05,676 --> 00:39:08,811 And I wounded that grouse. 747 00:39:08,880 --> 00:39:12,815 The whole arrow was covered in blood. 748 00:39:12,884 --> 00:39:16,753 It's my first mortally wounded grouse 749 00:39:16,955 --> 00:39:21,691 That I don't recover on this adventure, 750 00:39:21,893 --> 00:39:25,428 And I don't feel very good about it. 751 00:39:25,497 --> 00:39:27,830 But it's survival. 752 00:39:27,899 --> 00:39:30,633 With survival, you just have to move on. 753 00:39:30,836 --> 00:39:34,304 Learn from the mistake, move on. 754 00:39:34,372 --> 00:39:38,007 ♪ ♪ 755 00:39:39,311 --> 00:39:45,982 ♪ ♪ 756 00:39:54,593 --> 00:39:56,325 - Got it. [sighs] 757 00:39:56,395 --> 00:39:59,329 Thank you, lord. 758 00:39:59,531 --> 00:40:00,997 Beautiful bird. 759 00:40:03,468 --> 00:40:06,535 [wings flapping] 760 00:40:06,604 --> 00:40:08,270 Heard a grouse behind me. 761 00:40:08,339 --> 00:40:16,012 ♪ ♪ 762 00:40:20,285 --> 00:40:22,218 Yep, yep. 763 00:40:22,287 --> 00:40:24,220 Holy cow! 764 00:40:24,289 --> 00:40:26,956 ♪ ♪ 765 00:40:27,025 --> 00:40:30,626 I can't believe how much grouse is in my area. 766 00:40:30,695 --> 00:40:35,298 All I have to do is be patient. 767 00:40:35,367 --> 00:40:36,966 Here you go. 768 00:40:37,035 --> 00:40:41,370 And this one's bigger, bigger than the last one. 769 00:40:41,439 --> 00:40:43,439 Look at that. 770 00:40:43,508 --> 00:40:47,010 Two grouse, one day. 771 00:40:50,649 --> 00:40:53,249 That's frickin' crazy. 772 00:40:53,318 --> 00:40:56,719 ♪ ♪ 773 00:40:56,922 --> 00:40:58,988 I love my shelter location, man. 774 00:40:59,591 --> 00:41:02,192 Feeds me, shelters me. 775 00:41:02,394 --> 00:41:03,326 ♪ ♪ 776 00:41:03,394 --> 00:41:07,864 Every time I get a grouse, I find the wishbone. 777 00:41:07,933 --> 00:41:10,800 And when I break it, I wish for more food. 778 00:41:10,869 --> 00:41:13,403 And it must be lucky or something, 779 00:41:13,605 --> 00:41:14,204 But it's working. 780 00:41:14,406 --> 00:41:17,473 ♪ ♪ 781 00:41:17,542 --> 00:41:19,275 I see another one. 782 00:41:19,344 --> 00:41:26,348 ♪ ♪ 783 00:41:26,417 --> 00:41:28,284 [arrow thuds] 784 00:41:28,352 --> 00:41:30,286 Got it. 785 00:41:30,354 --> 00:41:33,356 ♪ ♪ 786 00:41:33,425 --> 00:41:35,224 What is up today? 787 00:41:35,293 --> 00:41:36,892 ♪ ♪ 788 00:41:36,961 --> 00:41:39,362 I guess I definitely need that smoker, huh? 789 00:41:39,431 --> 00:41:42,298 It's a good size. 790 00:41:42,366 --> 00:41:44,433 ♪ ♪ 791 00:41:44,503 --> 00:41:46,703 That's three grouse, 792 00:41:46,771 --> 00:41:49,238 Three weeks of food right here. 793 00:41:49,307 --> 00:41:50,573 ♪ ♪ 794 00:41:50,641 --> 00:41:53,443 Yesterday, I got nothing. 795 00:41:53,645 --> 00:41:56,446 And today, game changer. 796 00:41:56,514 --> 00:41:58,848 Big game changer. 797 00:41:58,916 --> 00:42:01,451 There's plenty of opportunities here. 798 00:42:01,653 --> 00:42:03,186 Just got to be patient. 799 00:42:03,388 --> 00:42:09,993 ♪ ♪ 800 00:42:13,531 --> 00:42:15,999 Labrador, thank you. 801 00:42:22,540 --> 00:42:25,008 Thank you, grouse. 802 00:42:26,010 --> 00:42:27,677 I feel like I can make it out here. 803 00:42:27,745 --> 00:42:29,879 I'm very positive right now. 804 00:42:30,081 --> 00:42:32,949 I feel like I'm supported by the world. 805 00:42:33,151 --> 00:42:34,617 My family supports me even though they don't 806 00:42:34,686 --> 00:42:37,020 Understand why I'm doing this. 807 00:42:37,088 --> 00:42:38,487 My girlfriend supports me even though she's 808 00:42:38,557 --> 00:42:39,755 Gonna miss me like heck. 809 00:42:39,824 --> 00:42:43,826 Okay. That's one beautiful breast. 810 00:42:43,895 --> 00:42:45,695 There are just so many friends of mine 811 00:42:45,764 --> 00:42:47,830 Who are involved in this process. 812 00:42:47,898 --> 00:42:49,565 So I do feel a component of home. 813 00:42:49,634 --> 00:42:51,968 I do feel so supported. 814 00:42:52,036 --> 00:42:55,772 I feel like I'm supported by the world. 815 00:42:55,974 --> 00:42:58,775 I feel like I can make it out here. 816 00:42:58,843 --> 00:43:01,010 I think we're all set to go home. 817 00:43:05,516 --> 00:43:08,184 [dramatic music] 818 00:43:08,386 --> 00:43:11,988 ♪ ♪ 819 00:43:29,474 --> 00:43:31,207 - Good morning. 820 00:43:31,276 --> 00:43:33,942 Well, 821 00:43:34,012 --> 00:43:37,880 I came out this morning, I'm brushing my teeth, 822 00:43:37,948 --> 00:43:43,419 And we got snow on the north-facing side 823 00:43:43,488 --> 00:43:45,554 Of that ridgeline. 824 00:43:45,623 --> 00:43:48,625 So we got snow last night, 825 00:43:48,827 --> 00:43:51,761 So it's a good time [chuckles] 826 00:43:51,829 --> 00:43:54,230 To be getting hodge podge finished. 827 00:43:54,432 --> 00:43:55,231 [chuckles] 828 00:43:55,300 --> 00:44:02,905 ♪ ♪ 829 00:44:03,108 --> 00:44:04,707 I'm just gonna show you what I've been doing. 830 00:44:04,776 --> 00:44:10,513 So this is the overall fire pit. 831 00:44:10,715 --> 00:44:12,715 I've got rocks in the back 832 00:44:12,784 --> 00:44:15,851 And punkwood covered with rocks. 833 00:44:15,920 --> 00:44:17,520 I've got a few more rocks to throw in there 834 00:44:17,589 --> 00:44:20,857 Right now over the bottom. 835 00:44:20,925 --> 00:44:24,860 And then this is the air vent I made. 836 00:44:24,929 --> 00:44:29,932 And you can see light down at the bottom. 837 00:44:30,001 --> 00:44:33,002 So that's where the air comes in for my fire. 838 00:44:33,070 --> 00:44:37,006 I think we are looking pretty darn golden. 839 00:44:38,743 --> 00:44:39,608 I feel winter in the air. 840 00:44:39,677 --> 00:44:42,544 Like, I feel snow coming. 841 00:44:42,613 --> 00:44:44,013 That's a bit concerning. 842 00:44:44,215 --> 00:44:46,882 It means I really want to get that roof finished. 843 00:44:46,951 --> 00:44:50,153 And then I should be able to move in. 844 00:44:50,355 --> 00:44:52,221 Cool. 845 00:44:52,290 --> 00:44:56,492 ♪ ♪ 846 00:44:56,561 --> 00:44:58,227 Gonna go get some moss. 847 00:44:58,296 --> 00:45:00,229 ♪ ♪ 848 00:45:00,297 --> 00:45:03,632 Coming in, I was the heaviest I've ever been in my life. 849 00:45:03,701 --> 00:45:06,969 I was like 172, 173 pounds. 850 00:45:07,038 --> 00:45:10,773 Good to get down to me size again. [chuckles] 851 00:45:10,842 --> 00:45:12,841 I'm feeling good that I'm thinner, 852 00:45:12,910 --> 00:45:14,977 But at the same time, I'm hungry. 853 00:45:15,046 --> 00:45:17,313 And I know I'm losing weight pretty quick. 854 00:45:17,381 --> 00:45:18,581 ♪ ♪ 855 00:45:18,783 --> 00:45:21,851 Putting more sod on the roof. 856 00:45:21,920 --> 00:45:24,654 I still feel strong, but I spent a lot 857 00:45:24,722 --> 00:45:25,988 Of weight making my shelter. 858 00:45:26,056 --> 00:45:27,990 That's something that's concerning me a lot. 859 00:45:28,058 --> 00:45:30,859 My hope is that once I get the lodge done, 860 00:45:30,928 --> 00:45:33,529 Then I can start to put a lot more energy 861 00:45:33,598 --> 00:45:36,666 Into getting more food. 862 00:45:36,734 --> 00:45:40,470 On our side, and we stand up. 863 00:45:40,672 --> 00:45:41,804 This is a calorie game, 864 00:45:41,873 --> 00:45:44,807 And if I don't start bringing in calories at some point, 865 00:45:44,875 --> 00:45:47,143 I'm not gonna stay in the game. 866 00:45:47,345 --> 00:45:49,478 Yay! 867 00:45:49,547 --> 00:45:51,013 My work here is done. 868 00:45:52,617 --> 00:45:55,818 So moving day is tomorrow. 869 00:45:55,887 --> 00:45:59,622 ♪ hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah ♪ 870 00:45:59,690 --> 00:46:03,993 ♪ hallelujah, hallelujah ♪ 871 00:46:05,296 --> 00:46:12,001 ♪ ♪ 872 00:46:27,518 --> 00:46:29,785 - I love it here. 873 00:46:29,854 --> 00:46:33,122 So thankful to be here looking out. 874 00:46:33,190 --> 00:46:35,791 I mean, every time I'm here, it's completely different. 875 00:46:35,860 --> 00:46:37,660 It's the clearest view of the mountain 876 00:46:37,729 --> 00:46:41,397 We've had in three or four days. 877 00:46:41,465 --> 00:46:42,731 [soft music] 878 00:46:42,801 --> 00:46:44,800 Haven't spent much time down here 879 00:46:44,869 --> 00:46:48,270 'cause I've been processing the beaver. 880 00:46:48,339 --> 00:46:50,206 ♪ ♪ 881 00:46:50,274 --> 00:46:52,809 Sure would like to make this part of our daily routine, 882 00:46:53,011 --> 00:46:57,213 Just sit, and be quiet, and appreciate. 883 00:46:57,415 --> 00:46:59,615 ♪ ♪ 884 00:46:59,817 --> 00:47:00,482 Every day is such a privilege. 885 00:47:00,552 --> 00:47:02,618 Every day is such a gift. 886 00:47:02,686 --> 00:47:04,753 And I appreciate it so much. 887 00:47:04,823 --> 00:47:07,556 There's so much to be thankful for. 888 00:47:07,625 --> 00:47:09,625 Sure can't forget to smile. 889 00:47:09,694 --> 00:47:12,995 Don't forget to smile, please. 890 00:47:13,431 --> 00:47:18,234 ♪ ♪ 891 00:47:18,303 --> 00:47:22,504 Eating the beaver has changed everything in a positive way. 892 00:47:22,574 --> 00:47:24,773 I feel so much stronger, 893 00:47:24,843 --> 00:47:27,509 So much better cognitive memory, 894 00:47:27,578 --> 00:47:28,911 So much more energy. 895 00:47:28,980 --> 00:47:32,248 I feel warmer and just generally better. 896 00:47:32,317 --> 00:47:34,917 ♪ ♪ 897 00:47:34,986 --> 00:47:37,786 But it's not an indefinite amount of food. 898 00:47:37,855 --> 00:47:40,055 I still need to keep harvesting. 899 00:47:40,124 --> 00:47:43,659 I still need to keep hunting, foraging, fishing. 900 00:47:43,728 --> 00:47:44,994 But it's a new lease on life. 901 00:47:45,196 --> 00:47:50,466 It gives me another day to learn about this place, 902 00:47:50,668 --> 00:47:52,467 To learn about myself. 903 00:47:52,536 --> 00:47:53,268 It's a real gift. 904 00:47:53,337 --> 00:47:55,003 ♪ ♪ 905 00:47:55,072 --> 00:47:58,140 Today, I'd like to explore just a little bit. 906 00:47:58,208 --> 00:48:02,077 But we've got something super important to do first. 907 00:48:02,146 --> 00:48:06,215 And we're gonna try to find a real pretty spot. 908 00:48:06,417 --> 00:48:08,017 ♪ ♪ 909 00:48:08,085 --> 00:48:11,554 Out here, for me, the attitude of gratitude 910 00:48:11,756 --> 00:48:14,824 Is paramount for happiness. 911 00:48:14,892 --> 00:48:17,893 My mother is such an inspiration, 912 00:48:17,962 --> 00:48:21,097 And she's so great at appreciating things. 913 00:48:21,165 --> 00:48:26,302 I watched that growing up, and that inspired me. 914 00:48:26,370 --> 00:48:27,436 ♪ ♪ 915 00:48:27,638 --> 00:48:32,575 I'd just love to show her just a tiny, little example 916 00:48:32,643 --> 00:48:35,244 Of what she means to me. 917 00:48:35,313 --> 00:48:37,980 ♪ ♪ 918 00:48:38,049 --> 00:48:41,517 The reason I paused here is because I want to do 919 00:48:41,586 --> 00:48:43,919 A dedication to my mother. 920 00:48:43,988 --> 00:48:47,656 I love her so much, and I'm so proud of her, 921 00:48:47,725 --> 00:48:48,658 And I'm so proud to know her, 922 00:48:48,860 --> 00:48:50,993 So proud to be associated with her, 923 00:48:51,061 --> 00:48:52,861 To call her my mother, for her to call me son. 924 00:48:52,931 --> 00:48:56,866 But she's got this saying, this exclamation, 925 00:48:56,934 --> 00:48:59,535 And I don't know where it comes from. 926 00:48:59,603 --> 00:49:02,270 She says, "golly ned!" 927 00:49:02,340 --> 00:49:03,739 ♪ ♪ 928 00:49:03,941 --> 00:49:07,009 Well, she used to say it quite often. 929 00:49:07,078 --> 00:49:10,613 And I would tell her, a gully is a ravine, often, 930 00:49:10,681 --> 00:49:12,348 A little valley or ravine. 931 00:49:12,417 --> 00:49:13,816 Well, we're in 932 00:49:13,885 --> 00:49:17,886 A truly stunningly beautiful ravine here. 933 00:49:17,955 --> 00:49:20,889 She really likes streams, and so do I. 934 00:49:20,959 --> 00:49:23,759 We share that. It makes me think of her. 935 00:49:23,961 --> 00:49:26,495 I'd like to dedicate this little spot 936 00:49:26,564 --> 00:49:29,298 And call it "golly ned." 937 00:49:29,366 --> 00:49:30,099 ♪ ♪ 938 00:49:30,168 --> 00:49:32,501 Well, mother, this is thinking of you, 939 00:49:32,569 --> 00:49:33,903 And I sure love you, 940 00:49:34,105 --> 00:49:38,907 And I sure am sorry about all the wild stories 941 00:49:38,977 --> 00:49:42,578 You might hear and the stress that may cause, 942 00:49:42,780 --> 00:49:45,447 But I do the best that I can. 943 00:49:45,516 --> 00:49:46,782 And you inspire me, 944 00:49:46,850 --> 00:49:47,783 And I love you, and I miss you, 945 00:49:47,852 --> 00:49:50,252 And I hope you're having a great day. 946 00:49:50,320 --> 00:49:53,255 And... 947 00:49:53,324 --> 00:49:58,394 ♪ ♪ 948 00:49:58,462 --> 00:50:00,196 I sure love you. 949 00:50:00,398 --> 00:50:03,465 ♪ ♪ 950 00:50:03,534 --> 00:50:07,336 So I hope you enjoy it 951 00:50:07,405 --> 00:50:09,271 As much as I do. 952 00:50:09,340 --> 00:50:17,013 ♪ ♪ 953 00:50:25,823 --> 00:50:27,823 Thank you, mother, for everything. 954 00:50:27,892 --> 00:50:31,226 I'm living my dream thanks to you. 955 00:50:31,295 --> 00:50:33,996 ♪ ♪ 956 00:50:38,502 --> 00:50:41,236 [dramatic music] 957 00:50:41,305 --> 00:50:44,006 ♪ ♪ 958 00:51:07,398 --> 00:51:09,531 - All right. 959 00:51:09,600 --> 00:51:14,336 Just a little bit of blood 960 00:51:14,405 --> 00:51:16,005 On the inside. 961 00:51:17,675 --> 00:51:21,810 No big bleeding in the gums. 962 00:51:21,879 --> 00:51:23,746 Today's a big day 'cause we're gonna 963 00:51:23,948 --> 00:51:26,348 Make that second shelter by the beach. 964 00:51:26,416 --> 00:51:27,750 Beach day. 965 00:51:27,952 --> 00:51:30,553 It's not raining, so excited about that. 966 00:51:30,755 --> 00:51:32,621 We're going to the shoreline. 967 00:51:32,690 --> 00:51:33,756 I'm gonna down the biggest tree 968 00:51:33,958 --> 00:51:36,492 That I've downed since I've gotten here, 969 00:51:36,561 --> 00:51:38,827 About, uh, thigh thick. 970 00:51:38,896 --> 00:51:40,229 And then we're going to make a lean-to. 971 00:51:40,298 --> 00:51:42,831 ♪ ♪ 972 00:51:42,900 --> 00:51:44,099 I don't want to be smoking my meat 973 00:51:44,168 --> 00:51:48,904 And attracting the wrong type of animals to my site. 974 00:51:48,973 --> 00:51:51,440 Man, I feel that ring right through my hand 975 00:51:51,508 --> 00:51:53,776 When I do that. 976 00:51:53,978 --> 00:51:56,645 So I think I'm gonna go to the beach, 977 00:51:56,713 --> 00:51:58,847 Build a secondary shelter 978 00:51:58,916 --> 00:51:59,982 That can also double as a smokehouse. 979 00:52:02,452 --> 00:52:04,186 There you go. 980 00:52:04,388 --> 00:52:07,856 ♪ ♪ 981 00:52:07,925 --> 00:52:09,792 That way, if I need to smoke anything, 982 00:52:09,994 --> 00:52:14,196 It's well away from my primary shelter. 983 00:52:14,398 --> 00:52:15,530 ♪ ♪ 984 00:52:15,599 --> 00:52:17,265 Let's dig a little bit. 985 00:52:17,334 --> 00:52:21,670 ♪ ♪ 986 00:52:21,872 --> 00:52:23,872 And hey, if it attracts a bear, 987 00:52:23,941 --> 00:52:26,008 This is the right place to kill it. 988 00:52:28,012 --> 00:52:32,014 A little roof, so I can enter there and cook. 989 00:52:33,417 --> 00:52:36,285 Now I'm done. 990 00:52:36,353 --> 00:52:42,291 ♪ ♪ 991 00:52:42,359 --> 00:52:43,492 See that? 992 00:52:43,560 --> 00:52:48,297 Roasting the goods. 993 00:52:48,365 --> 00:52:49,564 ♪ ♪ 994 00:52:49,633 --> 00:52:54,303 Now I am very comfortable. 995 00:52:54,371 --> 00:52:55,437 ♪ ♪ 996 00:52:55,506 --> 00:53:00,642 I don't see any fat dropping or dripping from the skin, 997 00:53:00,711 --> 00:53:02,311 So that makes me really happy. 998 00:53:02,379 --> 00:53:05,914 ♪ ♪ 999 00:53:05,983 --> 00:53:10,385 Today, I have dinner of scraps, and skin, 1000 00:53:10,454 --> 00:53:13,455 And two hearts. 1001 00:53:13,658 --> 00:53:16,992 Two hearts and a liver. 1002 00:53:18,663 --> 00:53:20,996 I'm pretty happy with that. 1003 00:53:22,333 --> 00:53:29,004 ♪ ♪ 1004 00:53:42,819 --> 00:53:45,988 - It's moving day. Whoo-hoo! 1005 00:53:47,024 --> 00:53:49,958 After a few days of having a fire in there, 1006 00:53:50,027 --> 00:53:52,560 And drying things out, and warming things up, 1007 00:53:52,630 --> 00:53:55,297 It's gonna be pretty nice. 1008 00:53:55,365 --> 00:53:58,367 ♪ ♪ 1009 00:53:58,436 --> 00:53:59,435 Today, full day. 1010 00:53:59,503 --> 00:54:01,636 Check snares. 1011 00:54:01,705 --> 00:54:03,439 I didn't get any squirrels. 1012 00:54:03,507 --> 00:54:04,506 And I'm hungry. 1013 00:54:04,575 --> 00:54:05,974 Of course I'm hungry. 1014 00:54:06,043 --> 00:54:08,911 How sweet would it be to catch a fish tonight 1015 00:54:08,979 --> 00:54:11,246 And be able to celebrate in hodge podge? 1016 00:54:11,315 --> 00:54:15,050 Come on. 1017 00:54:15,118 --> 00:54:18,988 It's crazy thinking it's already been a month. 1018 00:54:19,190 --> 00:54:23,725 Time really gets distorted doing stuff like this. 1019 00:54:23,794 --> 00:54:25,527 I have been thinking about home 1020 00:54:25,596 --> 00:54:27,996 And my boyfriend, blake. 1021 00:54:28,065 --> 00:54:30,532 Just miss doing things with him, you know? 1022 00:54:30,600 --> 00:54:32,734 It's so cushy up here. 1023 00:54:32,803 --> 00:54:35,670 It's cushy on my bow bed right now. 1024 00:54:35,739 --> 00:54:37,005 And I wonder what he's up to. 1025 00:54:37,074 --> 00:54:40,009 What's life been like while I've been gone? 1026 00:54:41,412 --> 00:54:43,011 All right, tarp. 1027 00:54:43,080 --> 00:54:45,147 Just being able to share with someone at the end 1028 00:54:45,349 --> 00:54:48,817 Of the day is really awesome and one of the best things, 1029 00:54:48,886 --> 00:54:52,354 I think, about being in a relationship. 1030 00:54:52,423 --> 00:54:54,489 I miss him. 1031 00:54:54,558 --> 00:54:56,291 I got a tarp covering! 1032 00:54:56,360 --> 00:54:57,826 Whoo-hoo! 1033 00:54:57,895 --> 00:55:01,229 And now I'm gonna just work on fishing. 1034 00:55:01,299 --> 00:55:08,103 ♪ ♪ 1035 00:55:09,172 --> 00:55:14,042 Give it a go in here and see if I can get something. 1036 00:55:14,111 --> 00:55:16,845 If I were getting more squirrel with the snares, 1037 00:55:16,913 --> 00:55:19,381 That'd be fantastic, but I'm not. 1038 00:55:19,449 --> 00:55:21,449 Sneaky, no? 1039 00:55:21,518 --> 00:55:23,986 Trying to be sneaky. 1040 00:55:24,188 --> 00:55:27,722 If I could still be maintaining some food income 1041 00:55:27,791 --> 00:55:30,859 And catch a couple fish, great. 1042 00:55:30,927 --> 00:55:33,061 But it feels out-balanced right now 1043 00:55:33,130 --> 00:55:35,463 That I'm spending more time working on the lodge 1044 00:55:35,532 --> 00:55:36,865 Than I am on food, 1045 00:55:36,934 --> 00:55:39,401 Or at least successfully getting food. 1046 00:55:39,469 --> 00:55:41,203 I can't cast. 1047 00:55:41,405 --> 00:55:48,010 ♪ ♪ 1048 00:55:54,752 --> 00:55:58,754 Kind of in a pissy mood, man. 1049 00:55:58,822 --> 00:56:00,889 Just really hungry tonight still. 1050 00:56:00,958 --> 00:56:05,294 I wanted to celebrate by having a good meal. 1051 00:56:05,362 --> 00:56:07,829 ♪ ♪ 1052 00:56:07,898 --> 00:56:11,300 But it's the first fire in hodge podge. 1053 00:56:11,368 --> 00:56:15,570 ♪ ♪ 1054 00:56:15,639 --> 00:56:18,240 And that's a special thing. 1055 00:56:18,309 --> 00:56:22,310 ♪ ♪ 1056 00:56:22,379 --> 00:56:24,646 Thank you. 1057 00:56:24,715 --> 00:56:27,248 Not much to eat over a month. 1058 00:56:27,317 --> 00:56:28,317 [laughs] 1059 00:56:28,519 --> 00:56:30,385 So I know I've been using a lot of my own weight 1060 00:56:30,454 --> 00:56:32,454 And energy, 1061 00:56:32,523 --> 00:56:34,856 But I'm surviving. 1062 00:56:34,925 --> 00:56:36,591 I'm probably gonna want to figure out 1063 00:56:36,660 --> 00:56:38,193 Some way to get more food. 1064 00:56:38,395 --> 00:56:41,330 ♪ ♪ 1065 00:56:41,398 --> 00:56:42,531 All right. 1066 00:56:42,600 --> 00:56:45,266 First fire in hodge podge. 1067 00:56:45,335 --> 00:56:47,602 ♪ ♪ 1068 00:56:47,671 --> 00:56:50,005 Hopefully many more to come. 1069 00:56:54,545 --> 00:56:57,278 [dramatic music] 1070 00:56:57,347 --> 00:57:00,983 ♪ ♪ 1071 00:57:11,429 --> 00:57:13,495 - Check this out. 1072 00:57:13,564 --> 00:57:17,432 Do you see that squirrel? 1073 00:57:17,501 --> 00:57:20,635 He's working hard, 1074 00:57:20,704 --> 00:57:23,005 Getting ready for the winter. 1075 00:57:23,507 --> 00:57:25,840 It's coming. 1076 00:57:25,909 --> 00:57:29,511 It's coming whether we want it or not. 1077 00:57:29,579 --> 00:57:32,014 Work away, squirrel. 1078 00:57:33,383 --> 00:57:34,249 Work away. 1079 00:57:34,318 --> 00:57:41,856 ♪ ♪ 1080 00:57:41,925 --> 00:57:44,526 So I'm gonna go on a short hunting trip, 1081 00:57:44,728 --> 00:57:47,196 Just checking for tracks. 1082 00:57:47,398 --> 00:57:52,800 ♪ ♪ 1083 00:57:52,870 --> 00:57:54,536 I'm already used to being separated 1084 00:57:54,605 --> 00:57:56,872 From family and friends. 1085 00:57:56,940 --> 00:57:59,475 All my close friends are in mexico. 1086 00:57:59,677 --> 00:58:01,876 And that's tough, man. 1087 00:58:01,945 --> 00:58:04,812 But I know that right now, I'm here, 1088 00:58:04,882 --> 00:58:08,816 And I'm doing this for a reason. 1089 00:58:08,886 --> 00:58:12,487 I want the money to fulfill my dream 1090 00:58:12,556 --> 00:58:14,222 And my partner's dream. 1091 00:58:14,291 --> 00:58:16,158 ♪ ♪ 1092 00:58:16,360 --> 00:58:17,292 Whoa. 1093 00:58:17,360 --> 00:58:19,227 ♪ ♪ 1094 00:58:19,296 --> 00:58:21,563 Crazy. 1095 00:58:21,631 --> 00:58:24,766 So take a look at that. 1096 00:58:24,834 --> 00:58:29,304 This is the grouse that I had shot. 1097 00:58:29,372 --> 00:58:32,240 ♪ ♪ 1098 00:58:32,309 --> 00:58:37,179 So it must have stayed on top of some tree around here, 1099 00:58:37,247 --> 00:58:41,249 And maybe an animal just got it and left the rest here. 1100 00:58:41,318 --> 00:58:43,185 ♪ ♪ 1101 00:58:43,253 --> 00:58:45,921 I guess that's unfortunate that I injured this grouse, 1102 00:58:46,123 --> 00:58:49,525 But at least I'm gonna get some of that meat. 1103 00:58:49,727 --> 00:58:53,528 Well, I'm glad I found it. 1104 00:58:53,597 --> 00:58:55,263 Very glad I found it. 1105 00:58:55,332 --> 00:58:59,534 ♪ ♪ 1106 00:58:59,603 --> 00:59:01,402 Oh, there's the weasel. 1107 00:59:01,471 --> 00:59:03,272 Can you see it? 1108 00:59:03,474 --> 00:59:05,807 Hey, weasel. 1109 00:59:06,010 --> 00:59:09,011 Hey, weasel. Were you eating that grouse? 1110 00:59:11,482 --> 00:59:12,614 That's mine. 1111 00:59:12,683 --> 00:59:14,282 That's--no! That's mine. 1112 00:59:14,351 --> 00:59:16,284 ♪ ♪ 1113 00:59:16,353 --> 00:59:18,286 That's mine. 1114 00:59:18,355 --> 00:59:24,993 ♪ ♪ 1115 00:59:29,366 --> 00:59:31,500 Oh, wow. 1116 00:59:31,568 --> 00:59:33,001 I shot that weasel. 1117 00:59:34,505 --> 00:59:37,005 It was a good shot. 1118 00:59:38,375 --> 00:59:39,908 Poor weasel. 1119 00:59:39,977 --> 00:59:43,378 I didn't know I was actually gonna hit you. 1120 00:59:43,447 --> 00:59:46,248 You're so fast. 1121 00:59:46,450 --> 00:59:47,249 I'm sorry. 1122 00:59:47,317 --> 00:59:49,184 Oh, man. 1123 00:59:49,386 --> 00:59:50,452 Ay-yi-yi. 1124 00:59:50,520 --> 00:59:53,722 I'm sorry, weasel. 1125 00:59:53,924 --> 00:59:55,590 I'm gonna try to do a very good job 1126 00:59:55,659 --> 00:59:57,859 Of keeping your fur intact. 1127 00:59:58,062 --> 01:00:02,263 And I'm gonna gift it, if I can, to my partner. 1128 01:00:02,332 --> 01:00:09,004 ♪ ♪ 1129 01:00:10,407 --> 01:00:12,273 I screwed up. 1130 01:00:12,342 --> 01:00:13,875 ♪ ♪ 1131 01:00:14,078 --> 01:00:16,878 The morale boost of the weasel versus the food 1132 01:00:16,947 --> 01:00:21,416 That I'm gonna get from it, not worth it. 1133 01:00:21,485 --> 01:00:25,486 Not worth it at all. 1134 01:00:25,555 --> 01:00:27,289 Survival is not easy. 1135 01:00:27,357 --> 01:00:30,759 ♪ ♪ 1136 01:00:30,828 --> 01:00:32,761 It's time that I talk to other people 1137 01:00:32,830 --> 01:00:36,364 About this stuff other than my partner. 1138 01:00:36,433 --> 01:00:40,368 I'm so thankful 1139 01:00:40,437 --> 01:00:41,970 For jennifer. 1140 01:00:42,038 --> 01:00:47,776 I'm so lucky to have a partner like her. 1141 01:00:47,978 --> 01:00:50,846 My life would be a mess without her. 1142 01:00:51,048 --> 01:00:55,384 She seriously withstands so much of my crap, 1143 01:00:55,586 --> 01:00:58,586 So much of my crap. 1144 01:00:58,655 --> 01:01:01,390 Thinking about my partner. 1145 01:01:01,592 --> 01:01:03,257 I miss her a lot. 1146 01:01:03,326 --> 01:01:06,862 ♪ ♪ 1147 01:01:07,064 --> 01:01:10,198 We've been together for, like, seven years. 1148 01:01:10,400 --> 01:01:12,467 ♪ ♪ 1149 01:01:12,669 --> 01:01:15,336 I know that I should be 1150 01:01:15,406 --> 01:01:16,605 Strong enough 1151 01:01:16,807 --> 01:01:20,475 To be able to live without her, 1152 01:01:20,677 --> 01:01:22,010 But I fear that moment. 1153 01:01:23,614 --> 01:01:24,946 I think if she died, 1154 01:01:25,014 --> 01:01:29,484 It would be incredibly devastating for me. 1155 01:01:29,552 --> 01:01:31,753 It would cripple me. 1156 01:01:31,822 --> 01:01:33,555 I haven't asked her to marry me 1157 01:01:33,757 --> 01:01:36,424 Because I don't have money, 1158 01:01:36,493 --> 01:01:38,092 Which is no excuse. 1159 01:01:38,161 --> 01:01:41,997 Like, so many people have married without having money. 1160 01:01:43,032 --> 01:01:47,102 But I think the fact that I'm scraping by, 1161 01:01:47,171 --> 01:01:52,507 It's quite relevant because it's one of the reasons I... 1162 01:01:52,576 --> 01:01:57,045 I'm going the whole way. 1163 01:01:57,247 --> 01:02:01,249 Because I'm tired of scraping by financially, you know? 1164 01:02:01,318 --> 01:02:03,785 I'm tired. 1165 01:02:03,853 --> 01:02:08,523 I've been tolerating that for years, 1166 01:02:08,592 --> 01:02:10,258 But that's enough for me. 1167 01:02:10,327 --> 01:02:15,130 ♪ ♪ 1168 01:02:15,199 --> 01:02:18,266 - The thing right now is just to finish the damn shelter. 1169 01:02:18,335 --> 01:02:20,935 [bleep] 1170 01:02:21,004 --> 01:02:25,207 I probably should not be doing this, but... 1171 01:02:25,409 --> 01:02:28,343 ♪ ♪ 1172 01:02:28,412 --> 01:02:30,278 Oh, my goodness. 1173 01:02:30,347 --> 01:02:31,346 ♪ ♪ 1174 01:02:31,548 --> 01:02:34,349 What the [bleep]? 1175 01:02:34,417 --> 01:02:36,217 Oh, my god. 1176 01:02:36,286 --> 01:02:39,988 ♪ ♪