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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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.
Drawn to Alaska
- Randy Brown, growing up in Santa Fe, felt drawn to a life in the Alaskan wilderness.
- After a brief stint at university, he worked on a dairy farm, saving to move to the bush.
Apprenticeship and Moose Fat
- Randy Brown apprenticed with Mike Potts, learning bushcraft skills.
- They rendered up to 12 gallons of moose fat for cooking and preserving meat.