Living off grid in Alaska part of the way we harvest food is through fishing and crabbing.

[@tWoforgamenot1]

i miss you guys looking again.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thanks for tuning in to the live stream Roger.

[@tWoforgamenot1]

@@AnAlaskaHomestead was cool but i still like to see more ;) hug

[@tWoforgamenot1]

@@AnAlaskaHomestead i need more videos hug :)

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

@@tWoforgamenot1 yes, more😂👍

[@tWoforgamenot1]

@@AnAlaskaHomestead 1H COOL HUG

[@CBsGreenhouseandGarden]

Fresh fish and crab. Just does not get any better than that! Cooler was to small for anymore fish was priceless! Stay safe my friends!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Ha I maybe could have put a smaller one in there but another big one just wouldn’t go. Hope you feeling well. You and Rene are in our prayers.

[@tWoforgamenot1]

back ty :)

[@charlotteanddavestorey6553]

That was some fish you caught there ,beautiful spot to do some fishing 👍

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thank you guys. The fish are in so it’s time to fill the freezer.

[@istanjim6195]

Listening to that dog was the best part of catching that large fish!

[@charlenekociuba7396]

You've brought back fond memories, fishing in Montauk. I may not know your fish but I know a good fight with a blue. It took ten minutes I recall to get that fighter in. And we weren't trying for that and it was hooked on a small porgy hook( porgies are money fish for the commercial fishermen). They flip and flop but there is plenty of bling coming in several at a time. I would love to go out your way, try it your way. I miss the "life". When Cap't Greg passed, he rocked Long Island, a sad time. Many felt it happen and it was written about in the East Hampton Star. I miss him too, best ever. Thanks for cheering me up tonight, it was grand.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Glad we could bring back some fond memories.

[@charlenekociuba7396]

@@AnAlaskaHomestead Yes you did. You know the grey of the ocean, the saltiness and the distance from shore, all fresh in memory. Yet it was in 1989 we lost him. My sons are grown but I don't know if they remember any of it, but I do. So thanks again for triggering that deep respect for such a brilliant fisherman. He was well respected.

[@morethantheeyesees]

I love how your dog is on guard all the time! Love the videos! I’m from Ketchikan And we had a homestead 9 miles from there on the South end of Gravina Island by black sand beach

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Yes Gunner was the best dog. Sure do miss him. That’s awesome you guys had a homestead👍

[@SeanInAlaska]

Nice! You have that whole "catching" thing down! I am still stuck on the fishing stage lol....talk about fresh! Yum!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

First salmon of the year and landing a 31” king was a nice bonus.👍 Had to take my time on that last cut didn’t want to get any bones 😂 Yeah they are definitely here so we will be headed back tomorrow. Good luck this year to you.

[@CabinDweller]

Saaaaaaaame Sean! Let’s go visit and they can show us how it’s done! 😅😅

[@joharmon2148]

Great fishing going on. I guess a much bigger cooler will be brought along the next trip. The crabs looked so good too. Made my mouth water for some good crab!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Yeah I really didn’t plan on the coho being in right now. Oops. 😂

[@dfoltz268]

"Hes a spry one! Axe to the face repeatedly" LOL And this is the reason I NEVER show how much energy i have! You had me laughing cleaning those crabs! Nice catch and im sure its amazing to eat! Thanks for another great video!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

😂thanks for watching.

[@Txbountyman72]

another great video Brian hope you and the family are all doing great

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thank you. We are all doing good. Hope all is good with you.

[@mickemike2148]

That opening scene with the orcas was awesome!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Yeah that was crazy. That big boy was showing his dominance to the boat out there.

[@mickemike2148]

@@AnAlaskaHomestead I will watch that again right now.

[@joecucch8261]

Nice catch, I hope you have a nice smoker close by.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

We know people who do👍

[@justinjustinjustin10]

Fresh seafood. Nice

[@ashleyanderson2859]

Thanks for bringing us along, really appreciate your efforts and dedication.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thank you Ashley.

[@joybickerstaff194]

Hello Brian/Diana!! This is the 1st I’ve seen y’all’s video, I scrolled through comments to find y’all’s names. I enjoyed it! And I must say, it seemed as though the pup was more excited about the fish than y’all, that was cute. Thank u

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Hi Joy glad you found us. Ha the that was the puppy’s (Raven) first long boat ride. She did great, especially since it was the first time for her to see fish coming out of the ocean.

[@offgridhomesteadingmcgarve1494]

You two have a great week..!!👊

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thanks Ron, you too

[@billwilson1916]

Great video Brian!! Thanks!!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thank you Bill.

[@wendywobbles1]

Oh wow Brian, those Orca looked a bit pissed orrff with the boat lol Great video guys

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

I think they know boats aren’t alive but he was definitely show his dominance.

[@nursemettsmsn]

Wow is that orcas checking out the boat

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Yeah it was. Pretty cool.

[@Marys1001]

❤️ Your videos great fishing 🐠🦀🐟😃

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thanks Mary

[@vmorganbogart]

Nice salmon & crab. Food fit for a king.......and queen! You mean you have to get out of the big boat’s way. If you were a sailboat, he would have to yield to you. 😂 I was on an aircraft carrier & it had to yield to sailboats, as we were going in & out of harbor. We got to go out on a day cruise & watch the planes take off, land & do touch & goes. It was awesome! I hope y’all catch lots & lots of salmon, crabs, halibut & whatever else you can catch. Do you ever cut out the halibut ears? They are ivory & people make jewelry out of them. My mom said she brought some back from Alaska, but we haven’t found them since she passed away. I wish we could find them. I would love to make some earrings. Y’all stay safe & healthy. Blessings, Love & Hugs from Vicki in Ft. Worth, Texas 🇺🇸👍❤️🥰🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

I never thought about huge ships having to maneuver around sailboats. I would think warships had the right away. Crazy😝 I’d never heard that before. Next time we go for halibut I’ll check it out. That’s pretty cool. Try to stay cool down there in TX.

[@steve-xo5bc]

SAIL boats have the right of way cause they cant get out of the way very fast! IF THEY ARE UNDER SAIL!

[@patriciaherman6499]

One of my favorites to watch, fishing & crabbing yum. As I've said before, not a fan of salmon, but am of crab, non the less, fun to watch. Blessings to all.😊🇱🇷

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

If cooked right salmon can be tasty. I like the rub my wife puts on it. Delicious.

[@offgridhomesteadingmcgarve1494]

That looked fun...😊

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

That bad thing is there’s not a lot of fishing going on in April 😫

[@PatNetherlander]

Another great fishin’ ‘n’ crabbin’ trip. My theory is that because you harvest your own food mainly through fishing, crabbing, hunting and growing your own veggies, you’re more in touch with nature and appreciate it more. Good to show the rest of the community who’re not able to do that for their own, where the food actually is coming from. That it has eyes, it wriggles, you have to kill it and the process it also. I like it from catch till nomnomnom!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

That is true, we have become so detached from where our food comes from.

[@terryburns8917]

Look like a nice day fishing. Poor Gunner, he wants to get into the attic so bad he can’t stand it.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

We had a good time. 😂Gunner loves fishing as much as we do. He likes it sushi style.

[@EISAlaska]

Cool video! Can't wait for some fresh salmon this summer.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Just a few more months and we will be knee deep in cohos and Kings. I went cast netting for sockeye last year at a place called Sweetheart creek. Im really looking forward for this years trip.

[@pacificbushcraftandfirecra6358]

Outstanding B! That is some fresh grub you pulled in right there! I am sure it was all delicious! Gotta love legal male Dungeness! Yummmm! You gonna slay the next time... better make room in the freezer! Cheers!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

We are taking my father-in-law out today. I hope at 80 I can still be reeling in the fish.

[@olberarosa2346]

WOW AWESOME FINDS AWESOME VIDEO

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thanks

[@russellwatters5891]

Seafood fest, like at Red Lobster, only way way better!! Always great to sea what you guys are catching. I have to admit though, that's the first time I've seen crabs cleaned that way.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Just got back from another trip and brought the big cooler. I think we threw four back and kept 6 coho. 😋 You mean with an ax or just spilt in half?

[@russellwatters5891]

@@AnAlaskaHomestead with an axe.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

@@russellwatters5891 rocks work too but they don’t have a nice edge 😝

[@russellwatters5891]

@@AnAlaskaHomestead But think of the nice minced crab meat when you're done smashing them.. 😋

[@actionnowoutdooradventures7937]

On netting, it is a whole lot more effective if the angler moves forward and the netter at the back of the boat. sweet life.

[@Marys1001]

How is the puppy doing😊

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Puppy is doing great. Trying to put everything in her mouth but other than that she’s great.

[@noralebron4265]

Hi. I live in Puerto Rico and I love your show.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thanks Nora

[@magsdondon]

Nice “cutting board” 😉. Looks delicious. Living the life!!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Cleaning station is on the todo list.

[@andrewwilczynski2056]

This is awesome … You should be proud on living off the grid! Great job!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thank you

[@lewandlo]

Tip of the week... Don`t forget to scrape off the meat left on the backbone. You would be amazed to find out how much meat is left after you fillet. Cheers from Ontario.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

I like to leave a little on the fish and throw the carcass in the crab pots.

[@davidmueller980]

Orcas were fishing too!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Ha they sure were.

[@AlmostHomestead]

Another great outing. Made me smile to see you holding up that whopper. Peace!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thanks Jay. You guys take care.

[@redwood9741]

And that is what .. We Alaskans call.. " Adventure Grocery Shopping " Job Well Done !! MMMM... Next pulling 500 foot of line for spot shrimp..oh and fishing 1000 plus feet for some some butter fish ( sable fish / black cod ) a real taste treat !..kind of the cheese cake of the deep for richness ...

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Ha yes sir. I bought an electric reel for deep fishing. Just need to put some line on it now. Good luck to you.

[@offgridhomesteadingmcgarve1494]

I need more fish to eat..

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Me too😂

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

You need to build a fish/game cleaning station…. And take a bigger cooler when going fishing…. Great video!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

I really do. I need to keep an eye out on Craigslist for a used sink.

[@tWoforgamenot1]

cool

[@milcotto4153]

You must run them for awhile until they get tired. Or you could loose many of them.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

I run em until they get to the boat. 👍

[@TheUserid82]

With more of the place getting setup for an easier time a smoker would be a good thing to look into but remember to look at issues other have with them so a way to slide what you are smoking out of the chamber for removing/filling or for when it is time to add a glaze or rub to them to avoid needing to work in the smoke. As you have mostly pine trees you may need to look into hardwood pellets if they have them in town as the smoke source but it is easy to look up how to make a pellet smoke generator so you get a cold smoke for the process. You don't even need to do much for a smoker as a simple roofing tin box with some rough posts for supports would work and simple square stock tube that can slide inside a slightly larger section can be used for a pull out shelf with a stop to hold it up when loaded down with fish/meat to smoke.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

It’s on the list. Craig and Millie, our neighbors have been kind enough to smoke our fish for us when we needed it.

[@joannak4640]

Looks like great eatin 😋 I was wondering if at the end of harvesting season you might be able to show us what you are stocked up with for winter. Do you go hunting on a regular basis? I would love to see more about all of your food harvesting ❤️ I think you watch Simple Living Alaska...have you seen any of their videos on how they clean their Salmon? I think it's so smart the way they utilize so much of the fish 👍 Especially the way they scrape the carcass and make salmon patties P.S Notice I went back to my name 😂😂😂

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Welcome back Joanna😂 Name changes always trips me up and avatar changes are even worse. I’ll try to remember to show a end of season freezer shot. We’ve got a tone of more fishing to do. We are going cast fishing for sockeye next week. That should be fun. I’m still debating on going moose hunting. We may just go for deer this year. I do watch SLA. Great couple.

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

@@AnAlaskaHomestead deer is all but a sure thing…. Moose costs a lot of time and effort for a “maybe if we get lucky.” IMHO

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

@@Rick_Sanchez_C137_ that’s the dilemma. I have a friend who goes up the Yukon and always gets a moose.

[@theoneandonlyowl3764]

@@AnAlaskaHomestead So much meat though, if you snag a moose or a few caribou. I love the way you guys live up in the far north. From someone that lives in the Southern hemisphere, where kangaroo is the only native wild meat... (and not good), but reef fishing is premium and wonderful when one's able to get out for it. Living inland these days really sucks. Great video and thanks for sharing your life.

[@dowopdodge832]

That's The way to check out the equipment. Hmm. Not sure that's working well. Better try it again & again & again.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Ha we are headed back out today with my father-in-law. Wish us luck.

[@pokemmoesports5651]

How does getting a parcel at shelter island work or is it legal to just show up and homestead there?

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

No you’d have to pay for a parcel. Do a internet search for cabins on shelter and see if you get any hits. I know of one cabin for sale. I think it’s completely finished. Send me an email if your interested.

[@northernninjarunner5506]

Can you freeze the salmon and crab for winter?

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

We do

[@SouthrenShrek]

I Have to Ask... Why do you wash all the salt water fish in fresh water... We wash in salt water to keep the taste ... ( New Zealand )... Cheers John..

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Convenience. I don’t have a wash down on my boat and it’s easy to just use the garden hose.

[@robertlemoine3500]

Another great episode , Thankyou for sharing,like subscribe and comment to keep this awesome program coming.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thank you Robert. I hope you like fishing videos because it’s that time of the year😂

[@robertlemoine3500]

@@AnAlaskaHomestead They are great Brian , I enjoy watching the food harvesting ,hunting and fishing.Keep up the good work .I look forward to your episodes .Thankyou for sharing you adventures.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

👍 I’m headed to sweetheart creek to do some cast fishing. Never fished like this so it should be interesting.

[@robertlemoine3500]

@@AnAlaskaHomestead Good luck Brian,any plans for canning and long term food storage?

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

@@robertlemoine3500 canning

[@kingdaddy4200]

I’m like what is he doing with the crabs and an ax……… holy shit!!!! Damn

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

😂I need to build a fish cleaning station. That would help out a lot.

[@CabinDweller]

Wow nice! What time is dinner? 😅😅

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Ha 6 pm👍

[@DaveKentLive]

As you filet a fish when you get to the tail fold the filet over then grab the skin while pushing down on the knife and wiggle the skin back and forth while pulling the skin and this will cleanly remove the skin from the fish.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

I’m always a little rusty on the first filet of the season.

[@DaveKentLive]

@@AnAlaskaHomestead Me too. I filet lots of fish every year. I thought I'd help.Great channel you have.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

@@DaveKentLive thanks for the tip👍

[@johndeleonardo9133]

You should do a video breaking down the actual cost to live out there and how someone supports theirself and family with this way of living in Alaska. Seems like everywhere I watch its a constant prep to make the property better and get ready for each season. Never seeing anyone going to work to provide a income. Only asking because it's my dream and want to k ow how I can afford it. You seem like you got it going on.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

That’s not a bad idea for a video and to be honest I have it easy because I retired from the army. I get a monthly pay check and I know most people don’t have that luxury. There is a big upfront cost at first.

[@johndeleonardo9133]

@@AnAlaskaHomestead I totally understand but they are must haves. Like a saw mill a boat a couple 4 wheelers a couple snowmobiles, a tractor to help you drag things carry things and pick up the logs for logging plus everything else. After you buy it all you then build it all. Lol

[@sharynneburton5538]

I have recently started watching your videos and l have a couple of questions. Why is Diana called Diana when her name is Lulu? When you come back from main land, why don't you drop items of in front of your cabin and then take boat around to where you keep it? In regard to the comment you had about being off grid, l always thought off grid was like in the old days. You only have open fire for heating, cook over fire, use lamps for lighting, no modern appliances but maybe that's to the extreme. I love watching the Woodstove Wednesdays. Look forward to watch all the videos and ant new ones. Regards Sharynne Burton Australia.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Great questions. My wife’s name is Diana but here nickname is Lulu. The reason we don’t unload in front of the island is because of large boulders under the water. We don’t want to hit any by accident. We get the “your not off grid” comments a lot. There is a misconception of what of grid means or there are several different definition of it. The dictionary basically says it’s when one is not connected to the city power grid. Since we don’t have power, water or sewage from a city we call it off grid. Another off grid meaning is when someone doesn’t want to be found, “I’m going off grid for awhile”. Hope that clears up a few things. Thanks for the comment.

[@mikeelsner504]

Tho Dwamatic.

[@raad9857]

👍👏👏👏💐

[@steve-xo5bc]

Use a spoon and scrape the bones!

[@rufusrickard2084]

How do you live off grid and can afford a boat, registration for the boat, fishing lincense

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

We don’t live “primal” we live off grid. Meaning we don’t have any utilities provided to us by a town. We crest our own electricity (solar),water (rain catchment) and sewage (outhouse). I have money so I can afford a boat and registration and the fishing licenses is free for disabled veterans. Hope that clarifies everything.

[@samuelmelendez5273]

I want to buy land in your area I retired next year

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

That’s awesome, congratulations.

[@jmy7622]

I never ate a crab , I don't like them , those beady eyes looking at you , that mouth . They look like space aliens. Gulf of mexico I;d go fishing , get a nibble set the hook and reel something small in and it'd be a crab ,they hang on my shrimp and let go right when you're ready to pull them ashore they would let go at the last possible second .... bummer.I love fishing coho and kings tough , we have them here in the great lakes but they're much smaller, always wanted to get up there to fish , just too long of drive. great video !

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Ha yeah that would be one long drive. Hope you did good fishing this year.

[@GravInducedSleepTrac]

YOUR NET PERSON NEEDS MORE TRAINING! :)

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Netting while filming takes talent.

[@williamstratton7492]

Should have left her at home

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Who? your mom?

[@andremarais2706]

You live in a beautiful place. Your ADHD is just too much though.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Yes, yes it is.