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Tony and Amelia's slash-and-burn project gets out of control, Derik's troublesome mules escape the corral, Thorn gets crafty with road kill, Tobias's water source dries up, and Colbert must work through an injury to finish his cabin.

Colbert sets out on a fishing expedition in new canoe, but a sudden storm forces him to cut the trip short. Blacksmith Derik attempts to fix his roof with the help of his mule – but the stubborn animal refuses to cooperate. Woodsman Thorn sets out in the dead of night to hunt bullfrogs, but they prove a lot harder to catch than he imagined. Desert Nomad Tobias discovers that his only water source is disappearing under the burning hot Arizona sun.

Colbert's 20-year-old canoe has sprung its final leak, Tobias makes another desperate attempt at finding protein at his new camp and Thorn must tackle his leaking roof before mold sets in.

Primitive blacksmith Derik must be resourceful in order to get his mules home, woodsman Thorn attempts to trap crayfish, desert nomad Tobias is desperate for protein and homesteaders Tony and Amelia deal with an overabundance of rabbits.

Tony and Amelia race to save their bees, Thorn tries to control a massive bonfire, Colbert finishes a critical step of his new cabin and Tobias builds a shelter to protect him from the harsh desert.

Deep in the swap, frontiersman Colbert tries to escape the plague of mosquitos, woodsman Thorn takes to the forest to stalk an elusive turkey, homesteaders Tony and Amelia try to stop their chickens from destroying their garden, and nomad Tobias races to find food before the sun goes down on the desert.

The primitive Americans all search for sustenance in their respective hideaways. Derik's plan to collect water from a distant spring is shattered when a motorcycle spooks his mule. Tony and Amelia want to try their hand at turkey hunting, so Tony gets a quick riflery lesson from his father-in-law and the couple takes to the forest to catch a meal. Tobias struggles to find water as he continues his 80-mile hike to his new campgrounds, and Colbert prepares to meet up with a friend from before he decided to "re-wild."

In the heat of the Arizona sun, Tobias sets off on a journey through the Arizona Desert with only what he can carry on his back to survive. Down in the swamps of Georgia, Colbert is hot on the scent of an elusive feral hog. Along the waterways of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Thorn arrives in an area known for its beaver hunting. And after several days of breaking in his mule, Derik is finally ready to hit the road, but any sudden noise or change in weather could put their journey — and lives — at risk.

Colbert captures pelts for trading; Thorn builds a fishing vessel; Tony and Amelia make sycamore syrup; Tobias travels to establish a new base camp.

Colbert begins rebuilding his cabin; Thorn works to transform his camp into a forest homestead; Tony and Amelia work on an indoor rocket mass heater for their livestock; Derik is thrown from the saddle attempting to bring his mules back home.

Homecomings and new beginnings cause these pioneers to reflect on how their lives have changed and what's still to come. In North Carolina, Tony and Amelia celebrate an anniversary while admiring the bounty of their garden and the hard work it represents. They get a visit from Thorn, who leaves Briar with them while he goes off to find medicine for his daughter's illness. In Georgia, Colbert's family visits the swamp and helps him start the foundation of his new cabin. And in California, Gabriel finally makes his way home to his fianc, Luna, bringing a fresh catch for both to enjoy.

From a rabbit hutch to a new home, projects abound in the wild. In the swamps of Georgia, Colbert is faced with a serious challenge — transporting the materials for his new home up the river. After he constructs an elaborate pulley system, family members come to help him rebuild. In North Carolina, Thorn creates a primitive water catchment system he and his daughter can use for daily chores. Nearby, Tony and Amelia barter with a friend for some new rabbits. And over in California, Gabriel continues his journey toward the ocean, managing to catch a pack rat on the way.

With summer on its way, the changing landscape and new critters begin to affect daily life in the backwoods and swamps. In the mountains of Appalachia, Tony and Amelia gather the extra wealth their garden has produced for trading. Nearby, Thorn's daughter helps him prepare for a hunt and Thorn dives headfirst into turkey-hunting season. Down in Georgia, Colbert tracks wild hogs through the swamp. In California, Gabriel decides to leave the dry land where he has been living to meet his mentor, Tautacho.

In California, Gabriel's hunt for turkey proves more successful than previous hunts. In North Carolina, Tony and Amelia tend to the bees on their property, trying different methods of catching swarms and getting the bees into hives. Thorn tracks down food he believes a bear took from his camp, then performs a ritual to align his spirit with the bear's in hopes of preventing it from coming back. In Georgia, Colbert puts his nephew to work while continuing to teach him woodsman skills.

Colbert wraps up the trapping season on a high note, catching one last beaver. He also gets a visit from his nephew, who dives into the world of the swamp. In the Blue Ridge, Thorn develops the land around his shelter, which he finishes with the help of his daughter, Briar. Tony and Amelia help their neighbor with a hairy butchering job, and then get some help from a friend to finish their chicken coop. In California, Gabriel processes the last of the goat, drying out the meat for jerky.

The seasons are changing, forcing everyone to think of new ways to adapt to their environment. The situation is especially dire in the Georgia swamps, where Colbert is facing the threat of a major flood that could submerge his fishing cabin. In Appalachia, Thorn is working on a new shelter because heavy rain ravaged his hut. Tony and Amelia gather materials to construct an outdoor stove to prevent their house from overheating. In California, Gabriel's friend brings him some much-needed meat.

Winter has finally lifted in Appalachia, but the rainy weather marking the arrival of spring is proving a nuisance for Tony and Amelia. Thorn is taking advantage of the warmer weather by adding a goat to his camp, which will provide him with protein from its milk. Further south in Georgia, Colbert sets new traps in an attempt to make up for the pelts he lost in the fire. In California, Gabriel's elder Tautaucho helps him hone his hunting technique.

In central California, Gabriel and Justin continue to track wild boar. In dire need of meat, they finally shift their target to less challenging prey. In the Blue Ridge, Tony and Amelia continue to expand their homestead by clearing space for a coop for their newly acquired chicks. Nearby, Thorn decides to start construction on a new shelter for himself and his daughter. In southern Georgia, Colbert is reeling from a tragic discovery ' a discovery that has him spending a night in a hotel.

In the swamps of Georgia, Colbert catches a raccoon in the woods. It seems that the season will end well, but when he returns home with his catch, Colbert is faced with a tragedy with unimaginable consequences. In Appalachia, Tony and Amelia get to work on building a water filter to process their drinking water. Nearby, Thorn finds himself with an eye infection and a fever due to exposure to the harsh winter conditions. In California, Gabriel forges a spear in preparation for a boar hunt.

Everyone is in search of food, but the winter weather is making the hunt difficult for some. In the Blue Ridge Mountains, Thorn struggles to find even a trace of wildlife to turn into a meal. Close by, Tony and Amelia battle the cold, making use of any meat they can get their hands on. Down in a river-swamp in Georgia, Colbert shows his expertise when he catches a large beaver near his home. And across the country, in drought-stricken central California, Gabriel sets his sights on small game.

Homesteaders Tony and Amelia live a rustic existence in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.

Frontiersman Colbert lives a rustic existence in the swamps of Georgia.

Building is in the air as Colbert reconstructs his home destroyed in a fire, Tony and Amelia expand their bee colony and Thorn attempts construction on a boat.

Live Free or Die examines one of America's most remote subcultures, following five individuals living in the country's backwoods and swamps with few of the trappings of modern society. Freed from the constraints of a technology-fueled existence, they are modern-day pioneers who rely only on skill and intuition to harness the natural environment.