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stickbender:

     The Eskimo's would use the rear ankle section of moose hide to make boots.  Utilizing the natural bend, and not having to slice, or add a piece to make the heel, and could be waterproofed.  I don't know how they tanned it, or if they just wore it in.  If they can tan a Walrus hide, then I would think a moose ankle would be no problem! ;)

                                                                              Wayne

JackCrafty:
Eskimos never cease to amaze me. :)



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stickbender:

     That definitely looks like " Mullet " country!  He just loves all that white cold stuff.  I bet he can't wait to get back up to Canada again eh? ;D ;D  He had real nice comments about it when he got back. ;)  Dang, going after a Polar Bear with a primitive bow and arrow, takes quite a set of .....well, anyway, it's a brave man that goes out after one, with that kinda set up.  Unless he had no choice.  And you are not going to outrun any bear, especially in a couple feet of snow.  You're just going to die tired.  I would want a very fast snow mobile already running and pointing away from that critter! :D  But it does " point " out the small point theory, though.  Just feel a whole lot safer with a .416 rigby, .458, 45-70, .375 h&h mag. or 300. winchester mag, or 30-06 , or 12 gauge slug!  But yeah, you can't help but to admire the Eskimo, and his ingenuity, and ability to survive that kinda terrain, and conditions.  But I have to ask myself, Why?  But then, after looking at the wonderful mess the Cheechacko's have made down in the lower 48, I have to admit, I can see their point.  But boy, taking a Polar Bear with primitive weapons, is some kinda amazing.  But it has been done for thousands of years, so it is not too surprising, just still awesome. 8)

                                                                                                  Wayne

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