Liam Hale returns to Bluestone Hamlet, using his mountain patrol experience to help villagers increase income from wild mountain harvests with his three hounds Rex, Shadow and Luna. Jasper Carter grows jealous, ostracizes Liam, who leaves for Oakbrook Hamlet to develop a mushroom business. Without Liam, Bluestone Hamlet faces hazards. Jasper Carter and Victor Long sabotage Liam, suffering consequences. Villagers apologize and seek opportunities. Liam focuses on his planting business.