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A Day of Seal Hunting With the Locals in Greenland
November 15, 2025 · 17 min · 75K views · Greenland
Woman in red suit stands on boat Kukka in Greenland
What this video covers
Juho and Sohvi Kangasluoma, sailing a Garcia Nouanni 43 in Greenland, join local residents Viljam and Ninni for a seal hunt near Sisimiut.1:36 The hunt utilizes a .223 caliber rifle, a standard firearm for the region, to secure food in an area where store-bought groceries are expensive and limited.3:05 The crew processes the seal, selling the skin to a local processor for approximately 475 DKK, while retaining the meat, liver, kidneys, and heart for consumption.6:14 Back on the boat, the crew prepares the seal meat by marinating it with chili flakes and soy sauce before cooking it with noodles.11:16 The meat is described as tender and distinct in texture from other proteins.13:15 The experience highlights the integration of traditional Inuit hunting practices into modern local culture, where seal meat remains a primary food source for both humans and sled dogs.5:34
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