Hunting Seals, whales and other animals

The Yupik People with whom I live amongst, hunt to survive in a very dangerous environment. They fish Salmon, hunt seal, whale and walrus as well as caribou and moose which provides them food during the year. Without hunting, these people could not live. They use the skins and hides for making clothing as well. They live a simple life and are simply trying to take care of their family members. I have had the opportunity to buy some crafts and meet the people who make them. With heating oil costs at $6.00 a gallon it costs a lot to heat a home in this environment, it is expensive to live. They have a quiet respect for the animals that sustain them.

I had people tell me about the Beluga whales that come up the Yukon River to Emmonak.
the Belugas come upriver feasting on the salmon. They talk of seeing baby Belugas along with adult Belugas. They know the babies because they shoot a little stream of water from their spout. That is during the summer.