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The Best Episodes of The Hunt

Every episode of The Hunt ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Hunt!

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Twice a year, on the rugged island of Kodiak, Alaska, a select group of hunters head into the wilderness for the ultimate test against the elements and the largest land predator on Earth–the Kodiak brown

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Hunt Season 1 Episode 1 - Predator or Prey?
    4.4/10(7 votes)

    #1 - Predator or Prey?

    S1:E1

    The long-standing tradition of the Fall Hunt begins on Kodiak Island where we meet Alaskan resident Hillarie Putnam as she takes on Kodiak for the first time with the help of her father and armed with a single shot muzzleloader. Meanwhile, veteran hunting guide Mike Horstman helps local cattle rancher Chris Flickenger track a bear that has killed one of his horses and is threatening his cows. Third generation hunting guide, Sam Rohrer and his hunter Dave have a nine-foot bear in their sights when they hear gunshots come out of nowhere–forcing them to take cover until this new adversary reveals himself.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Hunt Season 1 Episode 2 - Night Stalker
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #2 - Night Stalker

    S1:E2

    Guide Frank Sanders leads two of his closest friends on a hunt in honor of his best friend who recently died in an ATV accident. Armed with just bows and arrows the men battle the harsh Kodiak weather and find themselves in a standoff with a massive bear. Hillarie Putnam finds herself facing Kodiak alone. During her first night solo a bear circles her threatening her life. As time runs out on Sam and Dave's hunt, they decide to pursue a large bear in an area where there may be another hunter. Any direction they move could put them in the line of fire.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Hunt Season 1 Episode 3 - One Shot
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - One Shot

    S1:E3

    After surviving her first night on Kodiak alone and armed with just a single shot muzzleloader, Hillarie Putnam engages in a game of cat and mouse with the bear that has been stalking her. Surrounded by bears, Frank Sanders and his crew face a series of close calls and near misses that could spell the end of their hunt. Native American Hunting Guide Mike Carlson and his hunter hit the jackpot and find a beached whale carcass–with enormous bear tracks all around. Their hunt takes them through sacred native lands and they soon discover that they may have led them into a trap.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Hunt Season 1 Episode 4 - Close Encounters
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - Close Encounters

    S1:E4

    Buckey Winkley, the oldest living bear guide in Alaska embarks on a dangerous hunt that may ultimately send him into retirement. Bear Guide, Jeff "Grizzly" Welch leads his hunter after a ravenous bear in an effort to save the lives of two innocent orphaned cubs. An injured and weather beaten Frank Sanders refuses to abandon the hunt and pushes his hunters on with their quest.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Hunt Season 1 Episode 5 - Ambushed
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - Ambushed

    S1:E5

    Hal and Michelle begin their hunt; after a brutal storm, Buckey and Steve resume their hunt; John is put in a dangerous position between a mother bear and her cub.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Hunt Season 1 Episode 6 - Death Charge
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Death Charge

    S1:E6

    Hal and Michelle Barber face a charging bear; Eric Fischer pushes his hunter, Marty Loring, to his limits; Mike Horstman begins his second hunt of the season.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Hunt Season 1 Episode 7 - In the Crosshairs
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - In the Crosshairs

    S1:E7

    Marty Loring loses his guide while searching for a bear he wounded; Mike Horstman embarks on his last hunt for the season and spots the biggest bear he's ever seen; rancher Chris Flickenger sets out to find the bear killing his livestock.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Hunt Season 1 Episode 8 - Blood on the Trail
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    #8 - Blood on the Trail

    S1:E8

    Mike Carlson leads Ben and Tom on a search for a nuisance bear; Chris Flickenger searches for a cow-killing bear.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Predator or Prey?" is the best rated episode of "The Hunt". It scored 4.4/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/8/2014. This episode scored 4.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Night Stalker".