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Post by miztiki on Sept 16, 2006 15:52:13 GMT -5
I just found this board and wanted to introduce myself real quick. I hope to move to Alaska next year, or the following year if I absolutely have to wait. In the meantime I'm doing my research and I'll be reading through all of the past posts here. I recognize a few of you from other forums, so howdy!
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Post by Washkeeton on Sept 16, 2006 23:25:58 GMT -5
No you can't, there is no way. ;D
Welcome. You will have a lot of good reading and a lot of experience here from folks actually living the life style your thinking about. It has been kinda quiet here for the last few weeks but I figure it has to do with the season. Every one is getting ready for winter.
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Post by miztiki on Sept 17, 2006 4:43:34 GMT -5
I've been reading this forum for hours now. It's a shame there's so little activity.
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Post by tananajoe on Sept 17, 2006 13:27:13 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum. One reason there is so little activity is the time of year. Moose season just closed in most places Friday. A lot of people like us depend on a moose for our winter's meat. The season is still open until the 25 on our side of the river plus most of us living in the bush are in crunch time right now, still working the construction season, trying to cut wood and put away a moose in between and maybe a couple caribou. The termination dust has shown itself already and there is much much to do before the first snow comes to stay, much much to do. Not a chance of cabin fever around here this winter. To much to do. I am only taking a little breather here on this Sunday morning for bible study and communion. I am sure there will be much more activity whent the dark hours of winter settle in. Welcome and please be patient. In the mean time make a list of any questions that we could help you with for your move.
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Post by miztiki on Sept 17, 2006 22:07:49 GMT -5
Thanks for the welcome Joe! I was talking to my dad recently and he had heard that caribou have little nutritional value. Is there any truth to that?
Don't work too hard. I'll be here reading old threads for a long time, so no hurry!
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Post by tananajoe on Sept 18, 2006 0:21:32 GMT -5
There are currently over 3 million caribou in North America, from the Western Arctic herd in Alaska to the George River herd in Labrador. Caribou provides one of the most important food sources for Inuit in Canada and has been a major part of Inuit diet and culture for many generations. Like the arctic char, the caribou is consumed in every Inuit community across Canada. Most parts of the caribou are eaten, providing Inuit with the rich source of nutrients needed to maintain their health. Caribou meat and liver are rich in protein and iron and the liver and stomach contents are an important source of Vitamin A. Caribou blood is another excellent source of iron. The fat of the caribou is a tremendous source of energy, while the lining of the stomach is eaten as a special treat. Caribou meat is eaten raw, frozen, aged, cooked or dried. The heads are eaten sometimes in soups, and the bones provide tasty and nutritious marrow. Not only is the caribou an exceptional food source but it also provides clothing and tools necessary for survival. The hide of the caribou is an excellent material for clothing; it acts as a thermal insulator not allowing cold or moisture to penetrate through, providing the warmest winter clothing and sleeping mats, still in use today. Other uses of the caribou include using the dorsal tendons found along the spine and back legs to produce ivalu (sinew) for thread and cordage. Bones and antlers provide necessary tools like needle cases, and scrapers while traditionally the velvet on the antlers was used by men to tie back their hair. Caribou continue to have many uses and remains essential to Inuit for both food and material use. www.itk.ca/environment/wildlife-caribou.php
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Post by Washkeeton on Sept 18, 2006 0:28:58 GMT -5
Joe thanks for that info. I understand that carabou have very little fat there by making their meat very hard to cook and very dry. I was told that they are one of the leanest meats around. I havent killed one yet so I cant say anything from experience yet. But I have had co workers carabou sausage. Any info would be welcome here.
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Post by miztiki on Sept 18, 2006 14:18:38 GMT -5
Thanks for the info on that Joe. I'd tell my dad but he enjoys being right, whether he's right or not. You know how that goes. What did you think of that sausage, Wash? I'm guessing it was a summer sausage?
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Post by Washkeeton on Sept 19, 2006 21:38:55 GMT -5
I dont know if they call it summer sausage or not. It is the stuff that the meat packing places make up. They are the sausage sticks. A couple of my co workers came in with them and shares some around. MMMMMMM MMMMMMM Good.
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Post by smwon on Sept 24, 2006 20:41:49 GMT -5
I've been reading this forum for hours now. It's a shame there's so little activity. Yes... I love to come in here, but when there's nothing new to read... well, you know. That's really just an excuse... I've been 'busy' ;D.
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