The MeatEater Podcast Ep. 641: 15 Years of Living Off the Land in Alaska
Dec 23, 2024
Join fisheries biologist Randy Brown, who spent 15 years living off the land in Alaska, as he shares wild tales from the wilderness. He delves into the balance of raising a family while surviving on a strict meat diet and the culinary uses of moose fat. Randy discusses ethical hunting dilemmas and the decline of Bob White quail populations. With humorous anecdotes, he reflects on the challenges of bush living, portraying the rugged beauty and complexities of Alaska's wildlife and human interactions.
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Handling Hunter Harassment
- Respond respectfully, acknowledging the neighbor's feelings.
- State your intention to hunt legally on your property.
Early Introduction to Meat
- Randy Brown gave his children softened moose ribs to chew on.
- This happened when they were young enough to still be carried in backpacks.
Lead Ammunition and Consumption
- Cut away meat around the wound channel when using lead ammunition.
- Don't worry excessively, lead levels in hunters are not significantly elevated.