Written by William Flaherty and Malcolm Kempt
An easy-to-follow guide for a successful aglu hunt. An aglu is a seal breathing hole found on the sea ice, and aglu hunting is a time-honoured traditional hunting method used by Inuit for generations. Experienced hunter William Flaherty guides novice hunters through the basic principles of this ancient style of hunting, including:
- How to pack a qamutiq
- How to dress for long hours on the ice
- How to identify and assess agluiit
- How to endure long waits by the aglu
- How to correctly shoot and butcher a seal