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Most asked questions to me. (with the real answers)

  • blwhiteside19
  • Apr 11
  • 2 min read
A majestic Alaska bison grazes peacefully in the scenic landscape of the Alaska Wildlife Conservation, surrounded by lush greenery and distant forested hills.
A majestic Alaska bison grazes peacefully in the scenic landscape of the Alaska Wildlife Conservation, surrounded by lush greenery and distant forested hills.

Living here has gotten me some weird questions that I want to address to give you the honest answers. But ask me in person, and I'll give you what every person gives you: the sarcastic answer that leaves you not wanting to come here.


"Do you have a pet moose?"

  • No, they are wandering everywhere, so we claim to have them... but it is more like they are frequent wildlife on my property.

  • We eat moose like it was a cow, but they also trap us in outhouses (personal experience), cause traffic to stop, or cause car accidents.


"Do you live in an igloo?"

  • No, I live in a cabin or house. Igloos are our seasonal emergency shelters. We use igloos as a survival or fun little fort. They were used in the winter with holes at the top so the fire smoke would come out. They are a great way to keep the cold fully out.

  • I can't say I know what the villagers do, but most live in normal cabin-like housing. But I do know that they have modernized just like the rest of us.


"Do you have a sled dog team you ride to work? (Moose, polar bear, etc.)"

  • Also, we have cars, buses, ATVs (4-wheelers), boats, semi-trucks etc. Be warned though, some people up here like to have their mufflers off.


"What in the world is a Sea Wolf?"

  • I don't know either, but I do know that it is the mascot of our university in Anchorage, Alaska, and when you go to a UAF vs. UAA game, a common chant from people cheering for UAF is "What's a Sea Wolf?"


"Have you ever had Muk-Tuk?"

  • I actually have, not the best thing.

  • When I was in school, making Alaskan Native dishes was part of us learning about our native culture, and food is the best teacher. We made our versions based on research, food, fish wheels, and other various things that are still used today for collecting food.

  • It is a delicacy that our native culture has brought to us, and even some of them don't like it (at least the ones I've talked to).

  • I also know a way to make it but........I've been told not to give it away.


if I get more questions there will be a part two. if you have questions write them in the comments and I'll try my best to answer them.

 
 
 

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