Growing Up on an Alaskan Homestead

True Alaskan personal stories about life on the last frontier, and growing up on a homestead six miles from the nearest dirt road, where hunting and fishing was not only a sport but an absolute necessity.

©2012, 2013, 2014 Melvin L Adkins (P)2014 Mel Adkins

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Would you listen to Growing Up on an Alaskan Homestead again? Why?

We live off grid so this was relatable. Great stories, great narration

What about Daniel David Shapiro’s performance did you like?

voice and inflection. Drew us in

Too many F-bombs

You can tell your story just as well with fewer swears. I couldn’t listen to this out loud around my kids. It felt a bit prideful about his hunting prowess. Would have liked more information about the rhythms of the year, building a life, and useful advice. Mostly the stories involve dog sleds, snowmobiles, hunting, and beer.

Anyone believe this??

I doubt a 1/4 of these stories are true. Shooting while in mid air.... 1000 yard heart shot.. then goes on to say he shoots 40 bullets at a caribou at 200 yards and misses every time! Its comical but is isn't even funny.