Ep 12. Waste Not, Want Not

In the season 6 finale of Mountain Men, titled "Waste Not, Want Not," the men must work harder than ever to prepare for the harsh winter ahead. The episode opens with a glimpse into how Morgan Beasley spends his downtime. He relaxes by hunting for small game like squirrels and rabbits and then uses the meat to make a delicious meal. Later on, he's back to work, as he's hired to clear a path through the ice for a local fishing boat.

Meanwhile, in Montana, Tom Oar and his son Chad must track down a bear that's been causing problems for local ranchers. Tom is an experienced hunter, but the bear proves to be elusive, forcing them to adapt their tactics and wait patiently for it to emerge from its hiding place. There's a lot on the line, as bears can cause significant damage to livestock and homes.

Further south in Colorado, Jason Hawk must figure out how to dispose of a massive pile of scrap metal on his property. The project is daunting, as the pile is so large that it's attracting unwanted attention from scavengers. Jason devises a plan to melt down the metal and repurpose it, but it's a time-consuming process that will test his patience and ingenuity.

Finally, in the wilds of Alaska, Marty Meierotto is dealing with his own set of challenges. He's been working to expand his trapline, but his success has brought him more wolves than he's ever encountered before. Wolves are a natural threat to his trapline, as they can steal his bait and kill his catches. Marty must keep a close eye on his traps and be ready to move them at a moment's notice to avoid the wolves.

As the episode draws to a close, each of the mountain men faces a new set of obstacles that threaten their way of life. The season 6 finale of Mountain Men is a testament to the resilience, resourcefulness, and determination of these remarkable individuals who have chosen to live off the land in some of the most unforgiving wilderness areas in the world.