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For as long as anyone can remember people have been cutting and drying fish on the Yukon River and multitudes of other rivers everywhere. While still common in Alaska the large scale practice of it is becoming a thing of the past elsewhere. Drying fish is necessary to reduce the weight for traveling and preservation in warmer weather. The weight of food needed to feed dogs makes up most of the load when a trapper heads out on the trail for multiple nights. Whole frozen fish is not an option so it must be dried. I have cut an average 1000 fish each year since 1973. Everyone cuts it different but results are pretty much the same. The much prized King salmon are used for people food only, but species such as Chum and Coho salmon and many whitefish types are used for both dog and people food.
Also "Carry On: Stan Zuray's Journey from Boston Greaser to Alaskan Homesteader" is now available on Amazon in paperback, eBook, and audiobook. Amazon reviews always appreciated. www.amazon.com...
Anyone interested in a signed copy has two options:
- Go to: www.thestanpro... and buy a pre signed book (the simplest)
- Buy a book on Amazon and follow these instructions. (Many have done this and it has worked well. Done hundreds and no mail failures yet).
1. Get two 12.5 x 9.5" priority mail flat rate envelopes at post office.
2. Self-address and put postage on one envelope.
3. Address other one to: Stan Zuray, Box 77172, Tanana, Alaska, 99777 and put book and other envelope in it (folded) and signing instructions if any and I'll sign and return.
Please send no money - my privilege to sign but an Amazon review would be appreciated. Flat rate both ways will cost you under $15.