i have a new blog site: http://boyaq.tumblr.com.
i find it easier to post pics, stories, and other stuff. i'll check up on this site and maybe post a few things, but i like the ease of this new tumblr account. check it out. i have some cool new pics on there.
one more thing: happy thanksgiving!
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Monday, September 1, 2008
how to harpoon a beluga
how to harpoon a beluga....from a guy that harpooned just one in his lifetime. haha! it sounds kind of funny because it comes from a guy that lacks experience in harpooning beluga, but it does incorporate adequate experience in harpooning in general and the use of basic physics.
last summer, i had the privilege of beluga hunting and harpooning my first, and hopefully not last, beluga whale. the whale was maybe a 16 footer and was harpooned approximately 4 miles in front of kotzebue. i went out with joey and his dad. i was the harpooner, joey was the shooter, and his dad drove the boat.
let's start with the harpoon; it should be a heavier harpoon and have a buoy the size of a fishing buoy. the harpoon i used was heavy, and it was made of steal, much like an ice pick. the rope was regular sized rope that you'd find on a boat's anchor line. the buoy was the size of a fishing bouy. the bigger the bouy, the more drag you have for the beluga. think of the harpoon line and the buoy like a ball and chain. the bigger the ball, the slower the going.
the water; ross has talked about harpooning beluga and he's talked about the depth being at around 8 feet. if a beluga swims in 8 foot of water, you can see the wake in its path. any deeper and you won't see a wake. 8 feet is the optimal depth of water for beluga hunting. if you find your beluga, make sure you lead him toward shallow water.
the line; make sure the line is well placed and prepared for a quick unravel. this means hand-feeding the line into place and handling the rope with care. when i harpooned my beluga, i looked down at the line and found the rope around my foot! i took the line in my hand, pressed it against the side of the boat, and scrambled to get my foot out. this was scary and i will make damn sure it doesn't happen again. secure your line.
harpooning position; you should be in front of the boat, stand with harpoon in hand, and make sure the line is secure. harpoon target should be center mass. make sure you aim in center of the beluga. when i harpooned my beluga, i asked where i should harpoon it. since everyone was a rookie beluga hunter, i didn't get a reply. so, i aimed center mass. my first strike was a miss. i quickly pulled up the harpoon, made sure the point was good, and harpooned a second time. this time i hit him in the middle of the back, an inch from his spine. your strike should be placed in the center.
if you're successful, the beluga should be harpooned center mass and the line should be unraveling freely without any obstruction. after i harpooned my beluga, (and after freeing my foot from the line) i ran and got my rifle. we followed the buoy for about a minute before it surfaced. joey and i shot our beluga when it came up.
these are the basic rules to harpooning a beluga. make sure you have a trusty and adequate harpoon, lead the beluga toward shallow water (8 feet or less), keep your line secure, and have good position for harpooning. if you follow these rules, you might see some success. good luck!
last summer, i had the privilege of beluga hunting and harpooning my first, and hopefully not last, beluga whale. the whale was maybe a 16 footer and was harpooned approximately 4 miles in front of kotzebue. i went out with joey and his dad. i was the harpooner, joey was the shooter, and his dad drove the boat.
let's start with the harpoon; it should be a heavier harpoon and have a buoy the size of a fishing buoy. the harpoon i used was heavy, and it was made of steal, much like an ice pick. the rope was regular sized rope that you'd find on a boat's anchor line. the buoy was the size of a fishing bouy. the bigger the bouy, the more drag you have for the beluga. think of the harpoon line and the buoy like a ball and chain. the bigger the ball, the slower the going.
the water; ross has talked about harpooning beluga and he's talked about the depth being at around 8 feet. if a beluga swims in 8 foot of water, you can see the wake in its path. any deeper and you won't see a wake. 8 feet is the optimal depth of water for beluga hunting. if you find your beluga, make sure you lead him toward shallow water.
the line; make sure the line is well placed and prepared for a quick unravel. this means hand-feeding the line into place and handling the rope with care. when i harpooned my beluga, i looked down at the line and found the rope around my foot! i took the line in my hand, pressed it against the side of the boat, and scrambled to get my foot out. this was scary and i will make damn sure it doesn't happen again. secure your line.
harpooning position; you should be in front of the boat, stand with harpoon in hand, and make sure the line is secure. harpoon target should be center mass. make sure you aim in center of the beluga. when i harpooned my beluga, i asked where i should harpoon it. since everyone was a rookie beluga hunter, i didn't get a reply. so, i aimed center mass. my first strike was a miss. i quickly pulled up the harpoon, made sure the point was good, and harpooned a second time. this time i hit him in the middle of the back, an inch from his spine. your strike should be placed in the center.
if you're successful, the beluga should be harpooned center mass and the line should be unraveling freely without any obstruction. after i harpooned my beluga, (and after freeing my foot from the line) i ran and got my rifle. we followed the buoy for about a minute before it surfaced. joey and i shot our beluga when it came up.
these are the basic rules to harpooning a beluga. make sure you have a trusty and adequate harpoon, lead the beluga toward shallow water (8 feet or less), keep your line secure, and have good position for harpooning. if you follow these rules, you might see some success. good luck!
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
vote yes on 4!
i voted today at the northwest arctic borough. i voted on the democratic ticket and marked yes and no on a few questions.
here are a few of my predictions:
--measure 4 will not pass (thanks to sarah palin and her 'personal' message)
--ted stevens will win, as will don young (let's face it, alaska is still a very much a republican and very white state)
we'll see how the election goes and who wins and what passes/doesn't pass. who and what did i vote for? i was hoping to vote for ted, but i could only vote on the democratic ticket. out of all the democrats, i voted for mark begich and ethan berkowitz. i also voted for donny olson and mr. joule, only because they were the only candidates. i was talking to a guy at work today and he said i should've wrote in mickey mouse instead of donny. he called mr. olson a "crooked bastard." i think that's pretty funny, if you ask me. remember, that's what HE said! haha! i voted for ethan because ms. benson's platform was too weak. she didn't bring up enough issues to make her sound like a good candidate. i also voted 'no' on the gaming commission question, as well as the same day airborne hunt. i voted 'yes' on the public funding and on the clean water initiative. vote yes on 4!
that's how i voted. i asked a lady at work today how she voted, and she said her voting is not something she talks about. how boring.
anyways, i voted today!
here are a few of my predictions:
--measure 4 will not pass (thanks to sarah palin and her 'personal' message)
--ted stevens will win, as will don young (let's face it, alaska is still a very much a republican and very white state)
we'll see how the election goes and who wins and what passes/doesn't pass. who and what did i vote for? i was hoping to vote for ted, but i could only vote on the democratic ticket. out of all the democrats, i voted for mark begich and ethan berkowitz. i also voted for donny olson and mr. joule, only because they were the only candidates. i was talking to a guy at work today and he said i should've wrote in mickey mouse instead of donny. he called mr. olson a "crooked bastard." i think that's pretty funny, if you ask me. remember, that's what HE said! haha! i voted for ethan because ms. benson's platform was too weak. she didn't bring up enough issues to make her sound like a good candidate. i also voted 'no' on the gaming commission question, as well as the same day airborne hunt. i voted 'yes' on the public funding and on the clean water initiative. vote yes on 4!
that's how i voted. i asked a lady at work today how she voted, and she said her voting is not something she talks about. how boring.
anyways, i voted today!
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Monday, August 11, 2008
monkey girl
this little eskimo girl's name is clara dawn. she's 7 years old and will be starting the 2nd grade this fall. she's such a sweetheart! clara dawn was born august 3rd, 2001. she's into polly pockets (sp?), baby dolls, and little furry pets.
here, clara dawn poses with two owl pieces that i carved. the top piece belongs to her mom and the bottom piece belongs to this lady in washington. i need to send the piece to the lady in washington soon.
they are both carved from walrus ivory. the top piece has baleen in-lays and the bottom piece has plastic beads for the eyes. they both have leather string. pretty cool, ay? this little eskimo girl is a great model. don't ya think?
here, clara dawn poses with two owl pieces that i carved. the top piece belongs to her mom and the bottom piece belongs to this lady in washington. i need to send the piece to the lady in washington soon.
they are both carved from walrus ivory. the top piece has baleen in-lays and the bottom piece has plastic beads for the eyes. they both have leather string. pretty cool, ay? this little eskimo girl is a great model. don't ya think?
Sunday, August 10, 2008
q & a
1. What are your initials?
jwc. or jmfc?
2. What is your favorite thing to wear?
under armor gear, black bunny boots, my black jacket, and my cabela's coveralls. and my malaggi (that's a fur hat)
3. Last thing you ate?
bbq'd food from next door
4. Where is your best friend at?
dre's in bethel, recharging
6. Last person you hugged?
saima mama jama johnson?
8. How many U.S states have you been to?
ak, ca, wa, il, and wi. and hi. 6?
9. How many of the U.S states have you lived in?
1-the great state of ak
10. Does anyone you know want to date you?
nope
11. Name something you like physically about yourself.
idk, maybe the fact that i look yup'ik, considering i live in inupiaq country
13. Who is your best friend(s)?
dre, saima? vern? best is too limiting
14. Why are you still up?
its 5:44 in the afternoon and its too early to be sleeping
15. Who/What made you angry today?
not one person. i'm a lover, not a fighter
16. Favorite Food?
dried pike and seal oil! its all about the soul food!
17. Favorite holiday:
Christmas!
18. Do you download music?
i have. the last song i downloaded was by robin thicke
19. Do you care if your socks are dirty?
yup. socks should be changed every single day
21. What are you wearing?
underwear and jeans at the moment
23. Do you love anyone?
yup
24. Do you like George Bush?
nope. the guy is a fuckin terrorist! he's responsible for the death of thousands of american soldiers in his so-called war on terrorism
26. Have you ever gone white-water rafting?
nope
27. Has anyone ten years older than you ever hit on you?
yup
28. How much money ya got in ya wallet?
$20.00?
30. How is the weather right now?
sunny and blue skies in kotzebue!
31. What are you listening to right now?
itunes, johnny cash
32. What is your current favorite song?
lost without u, robin thicke?
33. What was the last movie you watched at the theater?
i honestly don't remember. transformers?
34. Do you wear contacts?
yup. contacts help with my hunter vision
35. Where was the last place you went besides your house?
last night i hung with dan and darce, and had a bon fire in the middle of kotzebue
36. What are you afraid of?
us fish and wildlife officers
37. How many piercings have you had?
none, guys don't get piercings. piercings are for girls
38. How many pets do you have?
none, but i do help take care of a bird, a hamster, and fish in an aquarium
39. What's one thing you've learned today?
i've thought about one's actions and how they define a person. it made me think of my actions and how i'd like to live my life. mos def
40. What does someone usually buy from a drug dealer?
some weed
42. Have you ever fired a gun?
of course! i've shot many guns
43. Are you missing someone currently?
yup. coltrane is too far from his dad
44. Fav. TV shows?
lately, they've been america's most talented and last comic standing
45. Do you have an iPod?
yup, a red one
48. Who would you like to see right now?
my son. and lucy liu? and maggie q? haha!
49. Favorite movie of all time?
its a toss up between broke back mountain and titanic. haha! just kidding. either gladiator or die hard
50. Do you find yourself loved?
yup, most of the time
51. Have you ever been caught doing something you weren't supposed to?
yup, too many times
53. Butter, plain, or salted popcorn?
butter, baby!
54. What Magazines do you read?
gq, discover, and few hunting mags
55. Have you ever ridden in a limo?
nope. i've driven a party bus though!
56. Has anyone you were really close to passed away recently?
yup. my nephew big boy was young! too young
57. What's something that really bugs you?
my messy ass neighbors and dumb ass peeps
61. What's your favorite smell?
a woman. some bitches smell good. seal blubber on my hands and knife smell good too!
62. Favorite baseball team?
nope. i don't watch baseball
63. Favorite cereal?
honey nut cheerios
65. Whats the longest you've went without sleep?
a day and a half. i believe its physically impossible for someone to go past two days without sleep
66. Last time you went bowling?
i don't remember
68. Who was your last test from?
maniilaq association? strep, yo
69. Last time you were at work?
thursday. i took friday off
70. What's the closest orange thing to you?
gold fish food?
jwc. or jmfc?
2. What is your favorite thing to wear?
under armor gear, black bunny boots, my black jacket, and my cabela's coveralls. and my malaggi (that's a fur hat)
3. Last thing you ate?
bbq'd food from next door
4. Where is your best friend at?
dre's in bethel, recharging
6. Last person you hugged?
saima mama jama johnson?
8. How many U.S states have you been to?
ak, ca, wa, il, and wi. and hi. 6?
9. How many of the U.S states have you lived in?
1-the great state of ak
10. Does anyone you know want to date you?
nope
11. Name something you like physically about yourself.
idk, maybe the fact that i look yup'ik, considering i live in inupiaq country
13. Who is your best friend(s)?
dre, saima? vern? best is too limiting
14. Why are you still up?
its 5:44 in the afternoon and its too early to be sleeping
15. Who/What made you angry today?
not one person. i'm a lover, not a fighter
16. Favorite Food?
dried pike and seal oil! its all about the soul food!
17. Favorite holiday:
Christmas!
18. Do you download music?
i have. the last song i downloaded was by robin thicke
19. Do you care if your socks are dirty?
yup. socks should be changed every single day
21. What are you wearing?
underwear and jeans at the moment
23. Do you love anyone?
yup
24. Do you like George Bush?
nope. the guy is a fuckin terrorist! he's responsible for the death of thousands of american soldiers in his so-called war on terrorism
26. Have you ever gone white-water rafting?
nope
27. Has anyone ten years older than you ever hit on you?
yup
28. How much money ya got in ya wallet?
$20.00?
30. How is the weather right now?
sunny and blue skies in kotzebue!
31. What are you listening to right now?
itunes, johnny cash
32. What is your current favorite song?
lost without u, robin thicke?
33. What was the last movie you watched at the theater?
i honestly don't remember. transformers?
34. Do you wear contacts?
yup. contacts help with my hunter vision
35. Where was the last place you went besides your house?
last night i hung with dan and darce, and had a bon fire in the middle of kotzebue
36. What are you afraid of?
us fish and wildlife officers
37. How many piercings have you had?
none, guys don't get piercings. piercings are for girls
38. How many pets do you have?
none, but i do help take care of a bird, a hamster, and fish in an aquarium
39. What's one thing you've learned today?
i've thought about one's actions and how they define a person. it made me think of my actions and how i'd like to live my life. mos def
40. What does someone usually buy from a drug dealer?
some weed
42. Have you ever fired a gun?
of course! i've shot many guns
43. Are you missing someone currently?
yup. coltrane is too far from his dad
44. Fav. TV shows?
lately, they've been america's most talented and last comic standing
45. Do you have an iPod?
yup, a red one
48. Who would you like to see right now?
my son. and lucy liu? and maggie q? haha!
49. Favorite movie of all time?
its a toss up between broke back mountain and titanic. haha! just kidding. either gladiator or die hard
50. Do you find yourself loved?
yup, most of the time
51. Have you ever been caught doing something you weren't supposed to?
yup, too many times
53. Butter, plain, or salted popcorn?
butter, baby!
54. What Magazines do you read?
gq, discover, and few hunting mags
55. Have you ever ridden in a limo?
nope. i've driven a party bus though!
56. Has anyone you were really close to passed away recently?
yup. my nephew big boy was young! too young
57. What's something that really bugs you?
my messy ass neighbors and dumb ass peeps
61. What's your favorite smell?
a woman. some bitches smell good. seal blubber on my hands and knife smell good too!
62. Favorite baseball team?
nope. i don't watch baseball
63. Favorite cereal?
honey nut cheerios
65. Whats the longest you've went without sleep?
a day and a half. i believe its physically impossible for someone to go past two days without sleep
66. Last time you went bowling?
i don't remember
68. Who was your last test from?
maniilaq association? strep, yo
69. Last time you were at work?
thursday. i took friday off
70. What's the closest orange thing to you?
gold fish food?
Friday, August 8, 2008
icon, baby
i saw it! i held it in my hands! its sweet!
i looked at the new thompson/center icon at sportsman's. damn, that's a great looking rifle! its sleek and its baaaaad! i get all excited thinking about that rifle. its kind of weird to get all excited about a rifle. or its not. anyways, that's my next rifle. either that or a cz 527 varmint in a .204. no, it'll be the icon! icon, baby!
i looked at the new thompson/center icon at sportsman's. damn, that's a great looking rifle! its sleek and its baaaaad! i get all excited thinking about that rifle. its kind of weird to get all excited about a rifle. or its not. anyways, that's my next rifle. either that or a cz 527 varmint in a .204. no, it'll be the icon! icon, baby!
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