Sam and Chuck head to Lac du Flambeau in Wisconsin, where they head out onto the dark, frozen lakes to learn how to fish giant muskellunge. This fish is particularly special to the Ojibwe, who have traditional ways of hunting it. Nation Untamed follows the journey of Sam Karney, a Métis man, as he seeks to reclaim his heritage through adventures that connect him back to the land. With the help of his father, Chuck, he pursues Indigenous traditions and modern stewardship while unearthing his lost heritage. His adventures will lead him to understand Indigenous peoples across Turtle Island and beyond, giving him firsthand experiences that tie into his heritage.