Last Alaskans, The (Discovery 2015)

In 1980, the U.S. government banned new human occupation in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, a protected area, home to thousands of native animals and pristine terrain spanning roughly the size of South Carolina. Currently, only a handful of families spread across seven permitted cabins are allowed to remain in the refuge. Within less than 100 years, all remaining permits will reach expiration, and there will be no human presence left.

From Discovery Channel’s press release, November 2018… This season, they face obstacles brought on by the unforgiving environment, including rising predator competition and the aftermath of forest fires, as well as the deeply personal challenges of trying to raise small children in this world and even battling life-threatening illnesses. These families and trappers will be challenged like never before as they look to continue the unique life they’ve built in the refuge. THE LAST ALASKANS premieres Sunday, November 25 at 10pm ET/PT on Discovery Channel.

production details
USA | Discovery – Half Yard Productions | x42 minutes | Broadcast from 25 May 2015

Abby Greensfelder as Executive Producer
Joe Schneier as Executive Producer (Discovery)
John Jones as Executive Producer
Michael Gara as Executive Producer (Discovery)
Sean Gallagher as Executive Producer

cast
Heimo and Edna Korth

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