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Hey y'all, this project was produced for Alaska Backcountry Hunters & Anglers in regards to WSA 16-01.
We've been trying to get our website updated to include this project with video embeds. But we know the next round of closures is coming any day now.
So, we're invting you to watch this 2.5 hour project if you're interested in hunting caribou on federal lands in Alaska's Brooks Range.
Here's a link to our Vimeo channel:
Starts with this WSA 16-03 public meeting
WSA16-03 Public Meeting on Vimeo
Intro video to project
Intro Narration on Vimeo
The Hunt for Caribou Part 1:
Hunt for Caribou Part 1 on Vimeo
The Hunt for Caribou Part 2:
Hunt for caribou Part 2 on Vimeo
Salvage Caribou
Salvage Caribou on Vimeo
Preserve and Transport Caribou Part 1:
https://vimeo.com/201361472
Preserve and Transport Caribou Part 2:
https://vimeo.com/201363776
If you guys have any questions about each episode, let me know.
This site is the first one to receive this invitation. Watch the project and pass it on to social media channels where appropriate, please.
Larry
Here's text that explains each episode:
WSA 16-01 This Wildlife Special Action was approved by the Federal Subsistence Board (FSB) on April 18, 2016, which closed Federal public lands to caribou hunting to all non-local hunters for at least one year. The Board cited “sufficient evidence” indicating that the closure was necessary to allow for the subsistence priority AND for the conservation of a healthy caribou population. The only evidence they or anyone has offered is local opinion, not science-based reasoning for the closure.
Natives claim non-local hunters and airplane traffic are causing the herd to disperse, stall and avoid traditional byways during the early migratory period. Locals used the Regional Advisory Committees as the strength to motivate the FSB to action. The FSB also bypassed the state’s game management plan for this herd, which reported that the herd has not yet reached the population threshold that warrants restricting non-local hunters. We agree with the Alaska Department of Fish & Game on this, and our goal is to collect the facts from the field and present our position as backcountry hunters. Along the way, we’ll demonstrate how to effectively and responsibly hunt this region for caribou, despite the closures.
Episode 1: Public meeting footage obtained in July, 2016 concerning WSA 16-03 and its relation to WSA 16-01. Sounds confusing I admit, just trust us enough to check it out. This video gives an overview of the state’s position and public/native opinion. Sets the stage for the project, so while it’s not a sexy video, it’s worth the time investment as an orientation to the issues.
Episode 2: Intro to the Problems
Introduction of the facts surrounding WSA 16-01. This segment was filmed at the Fairbanks Public Library, sorry for the reverb. It’ll get better in episode 2.
Episode 3: The Hunt for Caribou (Part 1 of 2)
This segment follows Larry from his arrival to Kotzebue, AK through to late morning of day 4. You’ll witness how caribou behave around non-local hunters and airplanes, and you’ll also become acquainted with the role of ambient temperature in our environment. As a bonus, you’ll get to see what an ancient fire ring looks like, as well as how to build one like it in the arctic.
Episode 4: The Hunt for Caribou (Part 2 of 2)
This segment covers the events from midday of day 4 through day 6 on the search for caribou and dodging weather and climate. The drama builds as weather improves and caribou show up. We’re closer to the harvest but not yet there. Climate change and caribou behavior are important lessons in this segment. Oh, and Larry locates an ancient hunting community site and shares the experiences along the way.
Episode 5: Salvage a Western Arctic Herd Caribou
The title says it all, and this segment covers the events that took place at the kill site on Day 7. Bartlett demonstrates how to render a caribou from hoof to game bags, and then delivers some interesting facts about the current health of these caribou. If you want to brush up on your salvage skills or what you think you know, check out this video. You won’t be disappointed.
Episode 6: Preserve and Transport a Western Arctic Caribou (Part 1 of 2)
This segment covers the action from Day 7 to Day 9. Learn the hands-on skills required to effectively preserve game meat in a challenging arctic environment. Every non-local hunter should watch this video for the wealth of knowledge presented.
Episode 7: Preserve and Transport a Western Arctic Caribou (Part of 2 of 2)
This segment follows Day 9 to the end of the road for meat care strategies, which means the final push from the field to the commercial exit strategy back in Kotzebue, then back to Fairbanks with the game meat. This is strong content, and the conclusion discusses our position as non-local hunters who want our rights to hunt caribou in GMU 23 restored.
We've been trying to get our website updated to include this project with video embeds. But we know the next round of closures is coming any day now.
So, we're invting you to watch this 2.5 hour project if you're interested in hunting caribou on federal lands in Alaska's Brooks Range.
Here's a link to our Vimeo channel:
Starts with this WSA 16-03 public meeting
WSA16-03 Public Meeting on Vimeo
Intro video to project
Intro Narration on Vimeo
The Hunt for Caribou Part 1:
Hunt for Caribou Part 1 on Vimeo
The Hunt for Caribou Part 2:
Hunt for caribou Part 2 on Vimeo
Salvage Caribou
Salvage Caribou on Vimeo
Preserve and Transport Caribou Part 1:
https://vimeo.com/201361472
Preserve and Transport Caribou Part 2:
https://vimeo.com/201363776
If you guys have any questions about each episode, let me know.
This site is the first one to receive this invitation. Watch the project and pass it on to social media channels where appropriate, please.
Larry
Here's text that explains each episode:
WSA 16-01 This Wildlife Special Action was approved by the Federal Subsistence Board (FSB) on April 18, 2016, which closed Federal public lands to caribou hunting to all non-local hunters for at least one year. The Board cited “sufficient evidence” indicating that the closure was necessary to allow for the subsistence priority AND for the conservation of a healthy caribou population. The only evidence they or anyone has offered is local opinion, not science-based reasoning for the closure.
Natives claim non-local hunters and airplane traffic are causing the herd to disperse, stall and avoid traditional byways during the early migratory period. Locals used the Regional Advisory Committees as the strength to motivate the FSB to action. The FSB also bypassed the state’s game management plan for this herd, which reported that the herd has not yet reached the population threshold that warrants restricting non-local hunters. We agree with the Alaska Department of Fish & Game on this, and our goal is to collect the facts from the field and present our position as backcountry hunters. Along the way, we’ll demonstrate how to effectively and responsibly hunt this region for caribou, despite the closures.
Episode 1: Public meeting footage obtained in July, 2016 concerning WSA 16-03 and its relation to WSA 16-01. Sounds confusing I admit, just trust us enough to check it out. This video gives an overview of the state’s position and public/native opinion. Sets the stage for the project, so while it’s not a sexy video, it’s worth the time investment as an orientation to the issues.
Episode 2: Intro to the Problems
Introduction of the facts surrounding WSA 16-01. This segment was filmed at the Fairbanks Public Library, sorry for the reverb. It’ll get better in episode 2.
Episode 3: The Hunt for Caribou (Part 1 of 2)
This segment follows Larry from his arrival to Kotzebue, AK through to late morning of day 4. You’ll witness how caribou behave around non-local hunters and airplanes, and you’ll also become acquainted with the role of ambient temperature in our environment. As a bonus, you’ll get to see what an ancient fire ring looks like, as well as how to build one like it in the arctic.
Episode 4: The Hunt for Caribou (Part 2 of 2)
This segment covers the events from midday of day 4 through day 6 on the search for caribou and dodging weather and climate. The drama builds as weather improves and caribou show up. We’re closer to the harvest but not yet there. Climate change and caribou behavior are important lessons in this segment. Oh, and Larry locates an ancient hunting community site and shares the experiences along the way.
Episode 5: Salvage a Western Arctic Herd Caribou
The title says it all, and this segment covers the events that took place at the kill site on Day 7. Bartlett demonstrates how to render a caribou from hoof to game bags, and then delivers some interesting facts about the current health of these caribou. If you want to brush up on your salvage skills or what you think you know, check out this video. You won’t be disappointed.
Episode 6: Preserve and Transport a Western Arctic Caribou (Part 1 of 2)
This segment covers the action from Day 7 to Day 9. Learn the hands-on skills required to effectively preserve game meat in a challenging arctic environment. Every non-local hunter should watch this video for the wealth of knowledge presented.
Episode 7: Preserve and Transport a Western Arctic Caribou (Part of 2 of 2)
This segment follows Day 9 to the end of the road for meat care strategies, which means the final push from the field to the commercial exit strategy back in Kotzebue, then back to Fairbanks with the game meat. This is strong content, and the conclusion discusses our position as non-local hunters who want our rights to hunt caribou in GMU 23 restored.
