Drama | Nature
Station:
History (US)
Status:
Ended
Start:
2013-11-10
Rating:
6/10 from 2 users
In the middle of the Pacific Ocean, rests the island paradise of Hawaii. But hidden behind its beauty, is a lost land with thousands of acres of untamed jungle, home to wild beasts and the men who hunt them. For two months each year, when the rains stop, longtime hunting clans who live off the land fight for wild game. Survival depends on allegiance to family, and power belongs to those who can control the most hunting trails.In American Jungle, we witness the triumphs of families that have chosen to live off a land they love and revere. Just like their ancient ancestors, these hunters choose to use knives and spears to take down their prey, which includes feral bulls, wild boar, goats and rams. Each clan takes a unique path through the jungle. As the animals desperately search for water during the dry season, the hunting families are forced to follow their prey and cross trails fought over for generations. In a land where traditions run deep and ancient spirits rule the mountains, a new challenge takes hold for these two months. The will to survive takes hold as these clans battle nature and each other to become king of the American Jungle.
TV Show Ended.
S1E6 - Fish or Famine
As the severe drought ravages the island animals become scarce forcing clans to begin utilizing age-old survival tactics to find food.
Air Date: 22 Dec 2013 22:00 (CDT)
S1E7 - Lost
After being separated from their families, two members of the feuding Rosa and Correa clans have a chance encounter. The Outsiders trek up the mountain to hunt wild sheep. The Blood Clan suffers the wrath of an angry sow on their quest to catch the ghost boar. Meanwhile, the Cowboy Clan ropes a boar, but their dog suffers a serious injury.
Air Date: 29 Dec 2013 22:00 (CDT)
S1E8 - A King Is Crowned
With the Big Island suffering the worst drought in decades, the clans head north to the Waipio Valley where the animals are more plentiful. Also known as the "Valley of the Kings" because of its royal history, this sacred land is respected and protected by all the hunting clans. The Outsiders try to establish themselves by hunting the Valley of the Kings, but they take a big risk entering the sacred valley as relative newcomers. Scotty and the Spear clan, on the other hand, have been hunting in the valley for generations, but run into more aggravation as one of their two kills mysteriously goes missing. Forever at odds, The Correas and the Rosas meet once again in the jungle. Violence ensues and Pa is injured as a result.
Air Date: 06 Jan 2014 07:00 (CDT)