“Are you gentlemen ready for a late night?” The sun sat above the mountains but it wouldn’t be more than … More
Category: Subsistence
Trapping Beaver
When it comes to trapping, there are a few animals that quickly come to mind. One is wolves, which are … More
Preserving Food
The frigid temperatures of winter prevent many from living in the area on a permanent basis, even with all the … More
Chitina
My forearms strained against the pole, I struggled to hold the net against the current. I wore a PFD with … More
Further Thoughts on Trapping
I often hear negative opinions* on trapping whenever the topic is brought up with someone from outside the northern regions … More
Arctic Ground Squirrel
“Sik rik.” The noise is something anyone will encounter who treks through rocky terrain of Northern Alaska. It is the … More
Moose
For those pursuing the subsistence lifestyle, fall is the busiest time of the year. Gardens that were planted in early … More