For the first time in nearly 30 years, Aklavik, N.W.T., hunters can harvest a bowhead

geologist said:
.50 BMG rifle?
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Nope. Harpoons and harpoon guns (outfitted with deep penetrating explosives).

I was the the Biologist attached to the Fisheries Joint Management Committee (FJMC) when that last hunt was conducted.
It was a very swift and painless kill.

ALL of that animal was utilized.
We had a freezer unit on site (still there and maintained) to help with that.
And a LOT of folks came from many Communities to get in on the bounty.

It was a very well conducted hunt, and the product entirely made use of.

No relation to the Nunavut hunt that followed (pretty much a disaster) nor the Makah hunt which targeted a grey whale (literally translated that whale's name in Inuvialuktun is "the one that makes you $hit").

I am rather pleased they are doing this hunt again, and wish them all the best in their pursuit.

Cheer,
Nog
 
IronNoggin said:
Nope. Harpoons and harpoon guns (outfitted with deep penetrating explosives).

I was the the Biologist attached to the Fisheries Joint Management Committee (FJMC) when that last hunt was conducted.
It was a very swift and painless kill.

ALL of that animal was utilized.
We had a freezer unit on site (still there and maintained) to help with that.
And a LOT of folks came from many Communities to get in on the bounty.

It was a very well conducted hunt, and the product entirely made use of.

No relation to the Nunavut hunt that followed (pretty much a disaster) nor the Makah hunt which targeted a grey whale (literally translated that whale's name in Inuvialuktun is "the one that makes you $hit").

I am rather pleased they are doing this hunt again, and wish them all the best in their pursuit.

Cheer,
Nog
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Safe hunt and may the freezers of the Elders be full.
 
Hmatt said:
Canada has no business telling another country what to do. Half the people in this country don’t even know which bathroom to use.
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We can't confidently say we don't take orders from foreign governments anymore so who cares what we say, it might not be out words.
 
Loosethoughts said:
I wish I could get a taste of this. How do they consume it?
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Muktuk (layer of skin with some fat attached) is eaten raw, boiled & dipped in whale oil, or pickled.
I did not care much for that from the Bowhead although it was good from Belugas.

The meat is cooked as steaks or roasts, and was quite palatable.
Wasn't fishy, had a good flavor and good consistency.
My Lady and I enjoyed that aspect.

Cheers,
Nog
 
Just don't eat the blowhole, as proven by Abbott and Costello, it will still blow water in your face when you try to cut it.
 
We have muktuk in the freezer too. Meat was eaten almost immediately and was very good. Inuit are such an amazing bunch of people who never lost their land. Love their culture and people.
 
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