Fernab des Gesetzes

PORT PROTECTION, ALASKA- Hans Porter pulls a heavy line while fishing for halibut. (Photo Credit: National Geographic Channels/ Jesse Phinney)

PORT PROTECTION, ALASKA- Tim "Curly" Leach skiffs from island to island in search for fresh signs of land otters in Port Protection, AK. (Photo Credit: National Geographic Channels/Joshua "J.J." Krehbiel)

Gary Muelberger cautiously making his way to shore to set up a couple of martin traps.

Es gibt sie noch, die echten Abenteurer! Im Mittelpunkt von FERNAB DES GESETZES steht eine Gruppe von Menschen, die der modernen Gesellschaft den Rücken gekehrt und sich stattdessen für ein Leben jenseits der Zivilisation entschieden haben.

Calder Mountain, Alaska

David Squibb & Kristina Jackson are out on their skiff jigging for fish on the waters outside Point Baker. (National Geographic/Isaac Fisher)

Gary Muelberger on his skiff that is covered with recent snow fall.

PORT PROTECTION, ALASKA- Gary drives his boat around Port Protection, AK. (Photo Credit: National Geographic Channels/Joshua "J.J." Krehbiel)PORT PROTECTION, ALASKA- Gary drives his boat around Port Protection, AK. (Photo Credit: National Geographic Channels/Joshua "J.J." Krehbiel)

Gary Muelberger heading out to set martin traps around the surrounding islands of Port Protection and making sure the weather isn't going to hinder his progress.

Stuart Andrews cutting up some fallen trees for wood.

PORT PROTECTION, ALASKA- Gary Muehlberger's dog Trapper plays in the snow on their way to trap marten. (Photo Credit: National Geographic Channels/Joshua "J.J." Krehbiel)

PORT PROTECTION, AK, USA: The forests are rich with resources for residents of Port Protection, AK. (Photo Credit: National Geographic Channels/ Corey Cooper )PORT PROTECTION, AK, USA: The forests are rich with resources for residents of Port Protection, AK. (Photo Credit: National Geographic Channels/ Corey Cooper )

PORT PROTECTION, ALASKA- Sam Carlson and his son, Matt, skiff to their hunting location.

PORT PROTECTION, ALASKA- Gary preps to go foraging for clams. (Photo Credit: National Geographic Channels/Joshua "J.J." Krehbiel)PORT PROTECTION, ALASKA- Gary preps to go foraging for clams. (Photo Credit: National Geographic Channels/Joshua "J.J." Krehbiel)

Gary Muelberger cutting through the thin ice layers along the coast with his skiff.

David Squibb adjusts a drill at his home in Port Protection. (National Geographic/Justin Fischer)

PORT PROTECTION, AK, USA: Timothy "Curly" Leach reviews the damage on his truck's flatbed in Port Protection, AK.

Sam Carlson cutting and gathering wood before winter hits and it becomes more of a challenge to keep warm.

PORT PROTECTION, ALASKA- Sam Carlson transports his new water tank home in Port Protection, AK. (Photo Credit: National Geographic Channels/ Ben Houdek)