Filling the Freezer

Posted July 30th, 2009 by MamaArcher 5 Comments »

There are some great benefits to being an Alaskan resident.  One of them is the subsistence lifestyle.  Residents are able to hunt and fish and are allotted so much per family to support their food needs throughout the year.  Our family went fishing this year for salmon.  When you fish for subsistence, you do so with a dip net verses rod and reel.  Our family had a great time dip netting.  It was a fun experience!  We ended up with 75 salmon.  We are still allotted 50 more but I do not think we are going to make it out again before the season ends.  My deep freezer is almost half full so that is good.  There is nothing like fresh Alaskan salmon, especially if you had a great time as a family catching it.  Here are a few photos……

dip netters at the mouth of the Kasilof River

dip netters at the mouth of the Kasilof River

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Yeah, yeah, I know the waders are way too big!  They are my hubby’s but hey they work!  *grin*

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5 Responses to “Filling the Freezer”
  1. Daisy Says:
    July 30th, 2009 at 5:14 am

    That is so incredibly amazing. I can’t even imagine. I usually passing by the salmon because it’s $7 a pound.

  2. Mindy
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    July 30th, 2009 at 5:37 pm

    Yay!! Yes, we just went dipnetting and came home with 124 fish, half of which we took home (the other half went home with our friends). Two freezers full of amazing salmon!! Ridiculously blessed. We have no money right now but feel very rich.
    .-= Mindy´s last blog ..Homeschool Planning 2009-2010 =-.

  3. Ruby Says:
    July 31st, 2009 at 2:18 am

    Wow! That is great! Salmon is very expensive here so we mainly eat tinned ;0(
    The outfit is very becoming! But hey, isn’t it COLD?!
    .-= Ruby´s last blog ..My Golden Childhood IX =-.

  4. MamaArcher
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    August 2nd, 2009 at 7:35 am

    Yes it is cold. The waders keep you dry, unless you fall and a wave comes over you (THEN IT IS REALLY COLD) yep- that DID happen! Your legs kinda go numb. You adjust to it. The fun and the salmon are worth it.

  5. Dani V. Says:
    August 3rd, 2009 at 12:43 pm

    That’s really cool!
    .-= Dani V.´s last blog ..Knicker Nappies One-Size Diaper Review (IMHO Do not buy) =-.