"The white sand beaches and emerald green waters of Destin, Florida are the setting for the \"World's Luckiest Fishing Villages.\" Beneath the water's surface, it's a different story...one of the most formidable species, the lionfish, has been wreaking havoc on the local ecosystem for decades. The ecological advantage of the lionfish is its venomous spikes, used to corner prey and protect itself from predators, and giving it an advantage over native fish. Luckily, local conservationists and fishing captains discovered years ago that lionfish are as tasty as they are dangerous. Yia joins local biologist Alex Fogg as he works to mitigate the lionfish's damage by harvesting them one buttery, flaky bite at a time."

"The feral hog is one of the most formidable species on the planet. Possessing a unique combination of high reproductive capacity, size, and adaptability, the feral hog absolutely decimates entire ecosystems. With pork chops on his mind, Yia travels to the Florida\/Alabama border to join Jennifer Bearden and Zack Franks who are doing their part to help control the rampant feral hog population menacing Florida."

"If you asked experts what the most prevalent predator species in the United States is, without hesitation, the answer would be the Burmese pythons in the Florida Everglades. Growing up to 26-feet long and weighing as much as 200 pounds, the Burmese python has completely altered the ecosystem of the Everglades by eliminating over 99% of the native mammal population. To save the 'Glades, the hunter has become the hunted as Dusty \"Wildman\" Crum has made it his mission to eradicate this species. Luckily for Yia, python is considered a delicacy in many countries, and Dusty believes these constrictors should be restricted to life on a plate, which helps take a bite out of the problem."

"A once sought-after pet, the green iguanas escaped their terrariums in the 60's and found the Florida eco-system to be a much more hospitable environment to call home. Free to roam the canals, parks, and suburban neighborhoods, these pets-gone-feral have exploded in both size and population, causing hundreds of millions of dollars of damage a year in Florida. Urban hunter Michael Onega is doing his part to clean up the environment by removing as many iguanas as possible, limiting their population spread. The singular goal - to make sure the iguanas never establish a healthy breeding population in the Everglades. Yia joins Michael and his trusty Labrador Scout on Michael's mud boat, as they patrol the canals in Michael's backyard. The only thing better than Scout retrieving the fallen iguanas, are BBQed iguana and iguana tacos cooked up in Michael's backyard."

"In the land of ten thousand lakes, Leech Lake stands out, because it's the third largest lake located entirely within the state of Minnesota. Known as a destination for walleye, pike and muskie fishing, Leech Lake attracts fishermen from all over the Midwest... and that's where the trouble began. Fishermen from the Ohio River Basin brought rusty crawfish up to Leech Lake as bait... and when done fishing, they released them, inadvertently giving the rusty crayfish a new home. Now, the rustys are pushing out the native crayfish, and destroying the weed beds the muskie, pike and walleye depend on. Fishing guide Phil Bauerly sees the destruction daily. To combat the rustys, Phil regularly throws lakeside crayfish boils for family and friends... and Yia just received his invitation to join."

"Common carp are one of the most widely introduced species of fish in the world. However, most people in the U.S. won't eat them, referring to them as a \"trash fish.\" Bowfisherman and fishing guide Curt Cich will tell you otherwise, as these fish are fun to bowhunt, have plenty of fresh meat, and are delicious smoked. These fish are so plentiful, Curt runs a year-round, full-time guiding service targeting only carp."

"In the crystal clear lakes of Northern Wisconsin lurks a peculiar creature... the Chinese Mystery Snail which gets its namesake from female snails giving birth to young, fully developed snails that suddenly and \"mysteriously\" appear. Utilized for its high protein, low fat content in China, the mystery snail is a food source believed to aid in treatment of digestive disease. Eager to explore this feral snail as a food source, Yia travels to Clear Lake to meet up with Wisconsin Fisheries Specialist Titus Seilheimer, who's seen first hand the explosion of these snails at his family's lakefront resort."

"Yia travels to Texas to hunt arguably the tastiest of all deer. Native to India, the Axis deer were introduced in Texas in 1932 as a prized game meat for ranchers. The Texas hill country turned out to be the perfect habitat for Axis deer, who quickly escaped their high fence ranches, establishing a healthy wild breeding population. Now with over 150,000 Axis deer roaming the hill country, these deer are competing with native white tail deer for resources. Local rancher Chris Hughes has a solution- a mobile harvesting trailer where he culls wild Axis deer from overpopulated farms. Chris will show Yia how harvesting this species has become a full-time business and delicious solution."

"Considered a nuisance and trash fish, the Asian carp has overtaken the Illinois River's biomass and now outcompetes native species. Lucky for Yia, fishermen Clint Carter and Dave Buchanan have devised an ingenious way to rebrand this delicious fish by calling it Copi. Copi is now finding its way into restaurants across the country and Yia gets treated to a shore lunch after his day on the water."

"When Yia receives an offer to join Ryan \"Backwoods\" Dodd and his mentor, Barry Carter, on a squirrel hunt, he can't resist. Squirrel is hugely popular in the Hmong community and was a family favorite in the Vang household when Yia was growing up. As squirrel hunting has fallen out of favor with the hunting community, Backwoods, Barry, and Yia are excited to highlight this once-fashionable protein--even if it means they have to share."

"In the Yellowstone National Park ecosystem, lake trout are an invasive species destroying the native cutthroat trout population. The highly-prized \"Midwest\" fish is one of Yia's favorites and a trip to Yellowstone with Western River Anglers is an adventure he can't resist. Jay Harris teaches Yia to fly fish, with hopes of landing a shore lunch and removing this tasty but invasive trout."

"Duck hunters universally agree: diver ducks are not worth shooting because they allegedly taste fishy. Yia joins Quinn, Ashton, and Jacob of the Teton Valley Lodge to hunt a pond in Ashton, Idaho to compare and contrast the flavor profiles of puddle ducks and diver ducks."

"Ten minutes from where Yia grew up sits Woods and Meadows hunt club, where Rocky Biegel and Jim Borsky spend their time chasing pheasants with their dogs in Warren, Wisconsin. Yia nervously returns home for the first time in 20 years and discovers he and Jim have something in common, over a bowl of pheasant fried rice and pasta."

"Described as a keystone species, beavers heavily influence their environment. But when the population moves into the wrong properties, it's up to Wisconsin state trapping educator Jim Binder to help landowners remove these destructive pests. Yia joins Jim to remove beavers who are destroying a local landowner's food plots and duck pond."

"The Canada goose was once a federally endangered species, but through years of protection, the population has exploded. Unfortunately, they are now doing millions of dollars a year in damages to farms and city parks. Yia joins Peter Krog and Travis Samp of Pit Properties to enjoy a luxurious goose hunt from a heated blind while snacking on a gourmet breakfast."

"When the deer herd exploded on Sean Vaughn's family farm two years ago, predatory wolves soon followed. To curb the issue, Sean has invited friends and family, and now Yia, to come out and harvest does. By going against traditional trophy hunting, Sean hopes to remove enough of the deer from the property to encourage the wolves to move on, while also preventing the spread of chronic wasting disease. For Yia, this will provide his first chance to take a deer with a bow."

"Blake Moulton invites Yia down to the \"Alligator Capital of Texas\"--not to hunt gators but to fish for the six to nine-foot monsters known as \"Alligator Gar.\" Once considered a trash fish, alligator gar is now considered a sporting fish. It is starting to be recognized for its delicious clean, white filets that yield almost no waste, and its role in the ecosystem. For Yia, the only goal is not to be bitten by the alligator gar or its neighbor-the alligator."

"Frog legs are a delicacy across many European and Asian countries. However, a hidden gem awaits in Anahuac, Texas - the enchanting Oyster Bayou, where frog gigging has evolved into an authentic American pastime. Between thunderstorms and venomous snakes, Yia learns to navigate the Bayou under the tutelage of Christopher Moulton with the singular goal of catching lunch."

"Chef Jonathon Stranger invites Yia to Oklahoma to tackle a new and tasty problem in the Sooner state. Wild hog numbers are rising in central Oklahoma as they push north from Texas-an issue the Circle M Lodge knows all too well. Jonathon takes Yia to Circle M, where they can hunt the troublesome invaders day and night."

"Known as the \"spoonbill\" within the local community and hailed as the \"paddlefish\" nationally, Yia gets the opportunity to fish for this ancient, heavily-regulated species alongside local fishing guide, Lance Lutke. Fishing isn't quite the correct term because the only way to catch this filter feeder is to snag them with a treble hook, using electronic sonar. Yia hopes to be successful enough snagging to feed Lance and the local Mayor their catch."

"Hands down, one of the most exciting ways to reel in a catfish is through noodling. In the great State of Oklahoma, it goes by the name of \"hand grabbing,\" and Yia is in for an unforgettable adventure alongside local noodling world record holder, Nate Williams. Joined by his children and the talented Chef Jonathon Stranger, they all eagerly anticipate Yia catching the noodling bug or, better yet, a catfish that will serve as the centerpiece for a delightful dinner."

"The largest of the ground squirrel family, the prairie dog was once a viable food source for the Pueblo people in New Mexico. However, they fell out of favor in the 1960s when they were confirmed to carry the bubonic plague. Now, the prairie dog population is out of control and destroying the alfalfa feeds used to feed the buffalo. Yia joins Martin, Delbert, Michael, and Joseph as they harvest and try this long-forgotten protein."

"Standing at an impressive height of nearly three feet, the Jack Rabbits inhabiting the lands of Taos Pueblo have long served as a valuable protein source for its people during times when larger game was scarce. Yia loves rabbit but has never tasted jackrabbit. After a quick Taos history lesson with Richard Aspenwind, Yia is invited to hunt with Michael, Isaac, and Andrew, where he quickly learns that finding a rabbit in the sagebrush is no easy task."

"Unaware of Lake Minnetonka's pike abundance, Yia learns from guide Gregg Schroeder that excess pike stunt their growth. Removing smaller pike is the best solution. Intrigued, Yia aims to impress and change Gregg's perspective through his culinary expertise."