In his youth Angulalik experienced the replacement of traditional Inuit hunting technology with firearms. He was an expert with the bow and arrow, and he sometimes chose to use them well after they were effectively replaced by rifles. Angulalik's skill and consistent production as a hunter was key to his emergence as a leader among the Ahiarmiut. He continued to provide country foods for his family and dependents after he became a trader.

 

Angulalik's ability as a provider enabled him to support two wives. Having more than one spouse was a mark of influence and ability in traditional Inuinnait society, and Angulalik had two wives at a very young age. As a result of running his own successful trading post, he became affluent, with vast resources and a great deal of influence.