In some Alaska villages, hunting and fishing season starts with a 'throwing party' June 11, 2024 5:30 AM ET. Heard on Weekend Edition Saturday. By . Emily Schwing ...

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In some Alaska villages, hunting and fishing season starts with a 'throwing party' By Emily Schwing Published June 11, 2024 at 5:30 AM EDT ...

The season for subsistence hunting and fishing kicks off in the springtime, with the arrival of migratory birds and returning fish runs, and that’s cause for celebration.