A Week of Processing Moose Meat as a Family | Fall in Alaska 2022

We got a moose! Spend the week with us as we process the moose meat as a family. Thanks for the support, we are so grateful!
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[@AZJH8374]

I'm sooo happy Hunter got his 1st moose!! How exciting!!❤❤❤❤😊😊

[@beckyryan407]

It's wonderful to see you processing the moose. Congratulations to your son on his first kill.

[@HomeandHearthHomestead]

The respect, care, integrity and love you put into the animal that's been harvested, well, is just amazing! We should all strive to harmonize, love and respect where our food comes from. Your channel, your voice, your vision is something I know I want to achieve.

[@feathercloud]

I’m glad Hunter got a Moose.

[@ki33ys]

I'm over here thinking 🤔 I've never even had moose. The prices of meat, it's awesome you all come together and do this.

[@francelanoue1292]

Wow it's a big job thank you for sharing now when you talk about hunting and fishing we understand better what you have to do to take care of everything ! But it was so beautiful to see everyone helping and working hard 💜 💕 Beautiful family 👪 loving and caring! ❤❤

[@cherylturgeon6237]

My nephew in Maine got a moose 22 yrs ago and offered the head to use to mount in our log home over our fireplace. We paid a taxidermist and it came out beautiful! I call him Jack because he shot it in Jackman Maine. We live in NH. I also had a few moose steaks and after we hung the moose over the fireplace I cooked them up . They were delicious!👍🏻 congrats to Hunter and thank you for another fantastic video.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

What a fun memory! We have never made a mount from one, just the antlers. Thanks for watching!

[@antoinettemarie-stautertri4010]

Go Hunter! Way to go! Awesome moose!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you so much!

[@kaydublin5164]

I enjoyed this video so much, so interesting, kudos to you and Mark for raising such responsible young men. Have a wonderful week.😊

[@sheiladannelly6115]

This was awesome! My family processed our deer meat together. My dad and brother cut it up and my mom trimmed it. It was my job to wrap and mark it. We didn’t have the equipment to make sausage, so that meat went to the processor along with hog meat. This was all 60 years ago! I’m glad to see that some family traditions continue.

[@junekerschner6336]

Hi again. I have been watching Marks show, and one after another, they get there bear, deer, carabo( great show) and now moose. After watching all of them, I should not have even questioned if they would get a moose. No Custco meat for you. So happy for you. I know the feeling of hearing a hunt went well, and I had venison in the freezer. Great jpb Hunter.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

It's never a guarantee, sometimes you just don't see any moose! But thankfully after several weeks of trying, they did! Thank you so much for watching!!

[@candimclane6739]

Yay Hunter! What a wonderful trip. I've been watching the vlogs,just not commenting. Congratulations again! Hugs from Missouri to you all 🤗🦌

[@bettyruth9142]

Wow!! Didn’t realize you got that much meat from a moose. Hunter had a great hunt for his 1st moose. He will treasure the antlers his whole life!! Y’all are an amazing and fun family!! 😀😀😀😀😀😀🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@susanmorningstar1989]

Congratulations Hunter!!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thanks!! He did a great job!

[@bridgetgreene2457]

Great job Hunter and Mark !! It’s a job packaging fresh meat !! My Dad was a big game hunter when I was a child in Illinois! He did the processing himself for many years .. and it was a gathering of family to process his hunts. Our family’s would all get together and process the killing of Hogs, chickens, fish when they caught a load ... and we had a huge garden we canned and froze stuff out of ! A lot of memories made , even though I was a child I still remember it .. we would have to crank the grinder for hog meat . Everett was so proud he was the Cranker .. It’s a lot of work , but rewarding when your meal is ready ! Thank You for this Lauren .. it’s very interesting to watch ! Blessings to you all !

[@patgrant3741]

Go Hunter!!! That is so cool how you all work together as a family for your nourishment. Your boys are going to be a prize to the ladies when they are older.

[@livingatwhittsend685]

That was amazing to watch. Thank you for sharing. I enjoying seeing your videos. Kelcy & Bruce from Australia 😊

[@brilliantbutblue]

Love your user name about sums up my life, Hi from Melbourne 👋

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thanks for watching! We are so grateful!!

[@livingatwhittsend685]

@@brilliantbutblue Hi there. 👋

[@deeburke7320]

I know how you feel. After retiring from the local hospital, I went back to college and got a degree in early childhood and worked at a daycare for 10 years. Loved loved loved the babies and spoiled them rotten. Cried when I left that say all the way home. I still see my babies but they're not babies anymore. Praying for you and sending you love...

[@AgentRains]

I grew up doing this but it was in a dark smelly basement it was not fun. Now as an adult I have not fun memories of it but I can see u guys are doing it so much better!!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

I could see how that would be not so fun. We try to have a good time together! Thank you so much for watching!

[@wendy5443]

Good job Hunter. We just ate a venison roast that was 2 years old. It was wrapped in vacuum seal plastic wrap. It was just like it was done yesturday. You won't be disappoint if you use your your vacuum machine. It's a, lot of work as you know.

[@sandrarollinson4726]

You have such a great life love all your blogs😎

[@MsWDWFAN1]

It takes talent to cut meat into certain cuts and know what cuts are what. I wouldn't know! Congratulations Hunter! Great that the family even little Garret can do this together. The boys will carry on this tradition into adulthood for their future families. God is good to provide. 🙏

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Mark has gotten better over the years at identifying the cuts. His dad is so good at it! I look forward to seeing how these boys grow and develop!

[@tammybabcock4802]

Good morning Lauren and Mark and family and thank you for sharing your beautiful day and congratulations Hunter

[@brilliantbutblue]

Congratulations Hunter on your fantastic effort to provide for your Family, well done to all of you for preparing the meat as a Family this is what memories are made of 🙂

[@Katz1950]

That’s an amazing amount of meat. Never realized how much would come from a moose. Love to see the kids jumping in and learning to process the meat.

[@annettewalter2273]

Well done Hunter. He is going to be so excited to show you. Luna is supervising as usual. Everett I appreciated the explanation about what you were doing with the cleaning up etc. thank you very much. Chef Bennett is such a help. All of the boys are so helpful and willing to get stuck in which is wonderful.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Hello Annette! So glad you enjoyed spending time with each of us. We enjoy working together as a family!

[@tanyastalking8495]

Omg Bennet (if I spelled that right 😊) is so so helpful so sweet. He is going to be just like his daddy I cannot 😊. All the boys are so sweet, and helpful God bless you all!!

[@kimbradley1292]

I love that you care you share. I love that you respect the moose. xx

[@kerrylynnparsons9441]

Moose meat is delicious! My 93 year old dad’s cousin went on the moose hunt every year until he died. He gave me some moose burgers. Yummy!!! And nutritious! 😁❤️

[@zefcha4670]

the little one doesn't lisren too well...maybe next year. but i give you credit for letting him try.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Please remember you are seeing a very small part of hours of footage. I absolutely love that he wants to help with the process and is learning every step of the way!

[@tammylewis5876]

He's just a little boy. He has to learn just like his brothers and father. He will get better with age.

[@beverlygiroux2824]

Congratulations, Hunter! Boy, I can feel the excitement. Back in 1990, I shot a cow, she was 922 lbs, a good size for a cow! It sure filled my freezer. I shot her in middle Maine!! You are feeding your family, and that is so wonderful!!!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

It is a lot of excitement in addition to gratitude. Thank you so much for watching!

[@davidgrant2772]

Congratulations on getting the Moose. That is definitely no easy task. It's also great hearing how the school reacted. That's how every school should react.

[@stanleywilson2844]

That was a great first mouse. To me it's about how good it tastes and look at all the money you saved it's worth the time

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

It’s great! We really are grateful for the meat.

[@cheryldruckenbridt1276]

Congratulations to the mighty hunter Hunter!/you must be so proud! So how many pounds of moose meat did you actually get from the moose?? Fantastic!! Love your vlogs!!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

We estimate around 500lbs of meat!

[@allanaburton650]

Loved watching this progress Lauren ,thanks for sharing .🌷

[@noreenflaherty4309]

Congratulations on getting your first moose you lived up yo your name . 😁

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Yes! When he was younger he told me we should have named him Fisher because he loved to fish but I told him, one day you are going to like to hunt too. And that day has come!

[@kristadoubek2813]

i grew up in a deer hunting family, so all of this made me think of home!

[@DarleneWhite]

I just love watching your videos! And your family is something special! I love them! ❤️’s and hugs from Virginia!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you so much Darlene! Much love to you!

[@annettejulien6227]

What an interesting video! Very informative. I learned a lot for the first time.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for watching.

[@alanlutz2250]

Congratulations Hunter! Great job

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you so much!

[@mimibvo]

Oh my gosh that looks like a lot of labor intensive work! But, once that job is completed, there must be a feeling of great satisfaction, knowing you’ve got a freezer full of moose meat waiting to be consumed in the next twelve months!

[@shirleymorgan9254]

I’m glad y’all got your moose. I’ve never had moose, but maybe some day I will.I’m excited for Hunter. Thank you for sharing. I would love to see marks channel can you post it for us.

[@vonnalford857]

The Alaska boys channel

[@darlenechandler7734]

Awesome Hunter! Congratulations! Very interesting and informative video. I think you are a wonderful family. I look forward to the next video. It makes me so happy when I see you have put up a new video. Love you guys

[@marizaanvisagie9537]

Congrats Hunter very proud of you!!!😊🤗 Wow thank you for showing how its doen is super amazing We use to do sheep meat like that when I was like 5 years old bring back so many memories. My car was broke for 5 weeks and got my New Suv yesterday so I know what you mean aboud stress this 5 weeks it was hectic. God blessed me with a new car and your family got blessed with a moose Im so so happy for you. Moose meat is alot of meat goodness that will keep me and my daughter along time. God is good always. So glad he blessed us. Thank you for sharing this special time with us. I really think you need to get your own vacuum meat machine goodness that thing is fast and good investment for future you can do fish also. Wishing your family lots of blessings.

[@jenniferrobbins8439]

Enjoyed every moment of this video❤️tried to find a moose emoji but apple 🍎 doesn’t have one lol 😂

[@nylecacaddick8776]

Thank you for sharing cutting up your meat in different categories, it was very interesting....

[@stacyrussell460]

Great job, Hunter!! Not gonna lie, I expected this video to be a bit boring, but I'm happy to say I was wrong. Sure it's hard work, but worth it knowing your family has so much meat ready to go. Again, great job!!

[@sassylisa2918]

It turns out Hunter is appropriately named! Hunter the great hunter😂. I don’t know if this will help with your vacuum sealer decision-making- but I love my vacuum sealer (I don’t have a fancy one like the one you were using) I have one of those under $100 Amazon sealers and it’s worth it’s weight in gold. Not only is it good for meat but it’s great for fruits and vegetables. No freezer burn. Love your stuff Take care

[@luciep09]

Congratulations to Hunter! This is exactly how sustainable living should be done!

[@annettescanlan2085]

Congratulations Hunter, brings back memories of processing my husbands elk at his grandmother's house, I had no idea on how to do it and she was a wealth of information.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

That is exactly how I felt processing with Mark's parents the first few times! Thanks for watching!

[@maryweldon6849]

I'm so happy for hunter....my granddaughter just got her first doe she was beside her self she was scared happy crying laughing (deer fever) lol....we also live on moose meat it is my favorite of all meat...i also love deer elk and bear....aling with fish....my family is as big of hunter's as you all are....we have all been blessed so far this year....it is a big chore when you process your owen meet for sure but i like to i think it's good for children to understand where and how there food comes to them....i raised my girl's in this life style and they raise there children the same way....CONGRATULATIONS HUNTER!!!🥳🦌🐾🐻🐓🦆🦃🐐

[@carolynkilgore3599]

Congratulations Hunter!

[@OnaMuir]

I love this process: Prep, hunt, slaughter, process, store and eat. The cowl roast was great! Can' t wait to see the hunt video. Congrats to Hunter and the family. And the horns will be awesome. 😍

[@trudyedwards5825]

So neat that Hunter got his first moose...such a lit of work but looked so gratified.. Especially to have the whole family helping...even little Evert...AWESOME family memories...GOD BLESS ALL

[@nancytrump1912]

Hunter -- wow….I also loved the moose rack, clearly you know what you are doing! (I know you absolutely have no idea who am!!)

[@sandycrabtree4795]

I'm so happy for Hunter I know he wanted one.

[@ayronsmama05]

Such a awesome family chore, knowing y'all is a blessing for us all!!! Lol, "The Italian Stallion" is so cute!

[@estherhostetler1554]

Thank you for sharing your moose experience.

[@ayronsmama05]

Heck YESSS Congratulations Hunter feeding the family young man. You are a true Blessing to your family and you are a Bad Hiney Dude!!! Love and Blessings to y'all!!!

[@laruedouglas1064]

Awesome job. I can pork, chicken and beef. But I I can get deer from someone, I would can some of that. My dad put a sink in his garage, which has a heater. That is where we processed all the meat, plus making sausage. He built himself a awesome smokehouse that would hold a whole hog. I love that vacuum sealer.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

I love that memory of your dad. Thank you so much for watching!

[@marcellahicks3984]

Lauren, I thought it was so charming that you were sewing the bags for Moose in your Turban. It was just a Sweet Momma on the run to get the last details sorted before the Big Day began. I am hooked watching the Processing Vlogs. I bet it is a great relief to see your Meat Supply. And Your Champion Hunters and Gatherers "the Italian Stallion", Mark and your "Master Catcher" Hunter, what a Thanksgiving for All the Family and Friends that will partake in its offering. I love that your whole Family has a role, and it looks like besides the long labor, that you have a great time. I can't wait to see what you will make. Already we have seen a new dish, love it. I was able to go in with my Family on a Cow for the first time. The meat is so fresh. It is such a good feeling to know, it is all there and paid for. No debating what to get in the ever price fluctuating economy. Meat is so full of water at the grocery store lately. It is a blessing to experience what fresh meat tastes like. I just love the Hamm Family. I enjoy everything you let us come along with. I am hungry

[@cathybennion6070]

Thank you for sharing. Great job Hunter.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@Littlecornerofmineblog]

Great job Hunter! Congratulations! My husband got a bull this hunt and we’re back home and freezer is stocked. ❤

[@debrafrey1274]

Woohoo! Congratulations Hunter, I am very happy for all of you! What is Mark’s channel name?

[@deborahjones6066]

Oh my Lawrd!! That's a whole lotta meat!! And a lotta processing and work...I've never seen such a process b4...appreciate you video taping this for those of us who haven't a clue to what goes into such an undertaking...WOW! Found this extremely informative and interesting. Thanks for sharing! =) Congrats on the successful hunt!!

[@belindaroberts3090]

Way to go Hunter! Kuddos to all the boys for their part is helping to process the meat. That's a lot of work. Benett is very focused when he's cooking. Great job guys.

[@karenleemallonee684]

Boy, I'm pooped, and I didn't even do anything...lOl! That was a lot of work, but how heartwarming to see the whole family working together. As the boys get older, let's say 2 plus Mark get a moose, that's a lot of work & meat, how might that work? I would think you would maybe donate it? Anyway, this was so interesting, thank you for sharing this process with us! Great teamwork, Hamm Family!!! 🌼

[@ayronsmama05]

Amen, lol right there with ya girl!!

[@cathylewey5790]

Congratulations Hunter

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thanks Cathy!

[@disneycrazy381]

Great job Hunter! I loved watching how all this is processed. Love watching your family !

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much!!

[@pd26224]

First time watching anything like this .found it fascinating to watch and how all the family get involved .I'm from the uk so nothing like that at all .

[@PattiStowers]

That is so wonderful and so excited for Hunter and for your family to have meat!! God bless!

[@annahoover5296]

Great job Luna and Lauren.

[@mabelbessey3434]

I wish we were able to do the same. I grew up in Pennsylvania and deer 🦌 hunting is a holiday. The actually have the first day of hunting season off at school 🏫 and the sales are crazy 🤪 for hunting widows [LOL] Wr did all of our deer 🦌 in our freezer

[@annahoover5296]

Good afternoon Lauren,hope you are having a great day.congradulations,Hunter and Mark on your moose.🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌

[@TheBaseballer557]

Excellent video, I absolutely loved it. Beautiful family, togetherness is a blessing.

[@ivetteguzman5730]

Thank you so much for sharing your time and life I feel part of your family ❤

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you so much Ivette! We are glad to have you here!

[@charlenedobis6965]

Awesome 📰 news good for you Hunter

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you so much!!

[@janie2shoes537]

Great video !! Thanks for sharing.

[@lindarichard5586]

I’m new to your channel. Wondering how the flavour of moose compares to meats I am more accustomed to like beef, pork, chicken, etc.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

It tastes like very lean beef!

[@spurlinmartin8933]

game bags are not needed when it is cold . game bags are to keep the flys off when it is warmer. but great job awesome getting his first moose

[@sandiebrown8291]

This has been amazing it's so much work. I'm proud of you all you work great as a family. I don't get to travel so I really enjoyed this. Congratulations Hunter great catch

[@meredithsalter4693]

What a wonderful post! Fascinating! Hello from Australia 🇦🇺

[@charlamartinez7332]

Thank you so much for sharing. Love watching you an your family.

[@tammyhinkkanen288]

Congratulations on your moose Hunter!!!

[@lindamizerak3406]

Congratulations Hunter watching this process with your family was so interesting to me. My parents went on a tour of Alaska with a bus group many years ago for 2 weeks. I was not with them but it was always my fathers with to return but unfortunately that was not in the cards for him. I so enjoy your family and mom is so informative. Thank you for sharing this experience with the KZbin family and I so look forward to every adventure I share with all of you. Again congratulations.

[@ljrein]

Awesome job Hunter! Way to go family processing the moose! Great memories made!! Laurie/Minnesota

[@donnamacleod2947]

Congratulations Hunter! Way to go! Great to see everyone help with the processing of the moose! What a blessing!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

It really is! Thank you so much!

[@marinamayo7994]

This is so interesting! What a great family project! Thanks so much for sharing this!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

It's a lot of work but feels so good to have it all put away. Thanks for watching!

[@Sunshine-vr9qr]

Yay!! Good job Hunter Thanks for this video. I was wondering compared to beef what does Moose taste like 😊

[@worldtravelgirl22]

My brother would love to hunt w your husband. He’s an avid hunter and wants to hunt in different places ❤😂 he got a bear last year. Good job on moose guys!

[@brendalea1606]

Congrats Hunter! That is a lot of work wow

[@cathybehle-ernst5796]

So glad y'all were blessed with moose meat!

[@kymhyde3461]

My family are from a long line of butchers I tried my hands at it but felt really overwhelmed by it but seeing you doing all this brings back a lot of good memories working in my family's shop when I was younger ❤️

[@wendystuthers8706]

Congratulations Hunter😊😊

[@karinberonius8799]

There's no Swedish Christmas without meatballs. I used to make "Rudolph-balls" with reindeer meat, but that's so hard to come by nowadays (at least where I live) so now I use moose meat. I was lucky enough to find some yesterday. The price has gone up so I payed about $35 for 4,4 lbs. I guess we'll have to look at every meatball in awe before eating it this Christmas.

[@MariaSoares-yd2hf]

Very interesting. A lot of work but great to see how your family worked together. Great job!

[@erinburns5385]

That is awesome you are prepping for the winter season. Way to go Hunter on shooting your first moose!

[@robyn7287]

Loved your excitement. House looks fabulous as usual. Hunter must be over the moon

[@sweetcaroline6724]

Way to go Hunter and thanks for sharing Lauren!

[@angeliqafloden5637]

Congrats Hunter for your first moose ❤

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you! We're proud of him!