Former lawman Jim Cole travels to Wyoming with his family to claim a ranch he inherited from his late uncle. Seeking a peaceful new life as a rancher, Cole encounters immediate challenges, including strained relations with rival rancher Cass Dowdy. To protect his land and livelihood, Cole must contend with Dowdy's constant schemes and animosity, all while attempting to settle his family into their new home. The community's peace is further disrupted when a massive, deadly grizzly bear named "Satan" begins to terrorize the area, threatening livestock and lives alike.

Cole's determination to secure the safety and success of his family's new beginning is tested as he takes on the dual threats of the malicious grizzly and Dowdy's underhanded tactics. The situation comes to a head as he prepares to confront the bear, balancing his role as a protector with the need for a strategic and careful approach. In doing so, Cole must draw on his skills and resolve, linked to his former career as a lawman, to ensure his family's future in the wild and unforgiving terrain.