Dry Dog Food Cutting at Rampart Rapids - Stan Zuray

Stan Zuray
Stan Zuray
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Published 2014-04-15
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/dp/1521098891

Anyone interested in a signed copy has two options:
- Go to: www.thestanproject.com/merchandise 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.
All Comments (21)
  • @Outdoorswithmike
    Awesome truck the old trucks are built to last and another fun video to watch πŸ‘πŸ½
  • @antonhuman8446
    Quite revealing for someone in the Southern hemisphere. Thanks.
  • @vegazalldae625
    I admire how hardworking you are πŸ‘πŸΎπŸ‘πŸΎπŸ‘πŸΎ
  • @kestonlal9794
    Stan you are a Soldier of the wild you are blessed talented in everything you do blessing king 🀴
  • @krhe2775
    Nice way of life you have there. Seems very peaceful
  • @rafaellopez2765
    Great video and thanks for sharing with us how is the tough life in Tanana. My respect to you and all of you. Regards from Caracas, Venezuela.
  • @Nattyrute
    No intro straight to it! Thats what i like.
  • @griffm5
    thanks for sharing your life
  • @johnsurginor
    Respect Stan,just love the wilderness and the way you have to respect and work with the environment you live in.
  • @mattlindley6899
    Thanks for putting this stuff on YouTube Stan. I really enjoy Yukon Men, because it is not so hyped and dramatized like a lot of other "reality" shows. Thank you for sharing some of your life. God bless.
  • @marioerntogarcia5117
    Much respect to you SIRπŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘It shows the appreciation you have for your dogs whom take you on your hunting or any chores you have to do.thank you for the education None of us haveπŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘
  • @kabalieaswaran3775
    Stan , it's amazing watching the Alaskan scenario around you when you were slicing the bone less fish like a 🍞. Lonely and lucky.
  • @mandykal
    Thanks for sharing!!! I can hear you haven't lost that Boston accent despite you have been in Alaska for decades. Great show (Yucon..)
  • @Radeno33
    Absolutely understood that dogs must to eat especially in the winter. I want to say only that in my country each fish which u cutting for drying cost lots of money. Yes, they are very expensive. Beautifull piece of fish and they are delicious taste. I love it. Dogs are very lucky πŸ˜‰ I know they are necesary for living on Yukon river, Alaska. U are real Yukon men. Many greetings from Europe, Slovakia πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡°
  • @rickanderson7557
    Your a pro, man that's a lot of fish, the dogs work hard for it too. Good job Stan. Thx.
  • @davidjamison3917
    It’s always good to check in on you Stan. I talked to Mike a couple weeks ago. Cotton