Softcover. 215 pages. 6" x 9" x .50" 40 B&W pictures. 1 map. Published by Hunting Hard - Alaska Adventures. March 2003. ISBN 0-9726668-0-X 

(From the back cover of the book.)  Receive practical tips on hunting Alaska -- "The Last Frontier"  --  from a former Marine Scout-Sniper Instructor!

In Hunting Hard ... In Alaska! Marc Taylor guides you through the necessary planning steps, and puts you in a frame of mind that will ensure a high impact hunt for caribou, bear, moose, mountain goat or Dall sheep.

This book will be invaluable in the planning and execution of your Alaska hunt, whether you are a seasoned veteran of "The Great Land" or planning your first trip.

Immerse yourself in the hunting hard doctrine, and forever change the way you approach the hunt!

Table of Contents

Dedication
Foreword
Hunting, from the Northwest to Alaska by Larry Kaniut

Preface
Hunting Alaska Progressively

I.    Stories to get the Hear Pumping
"Mulchatna Mardi Gras"
"The Not-so-Solo Sheep Hunt"
"Weyerhaeuser"   
"The Thirty-Hour Goat"

II.    Steps toward a Successful Hunt
Make a Firm Commitment
Begin to Gather Information:
Internet | Word of Mouth | Advertisements | If All Else Fails ...
Long-range Planning:
Reverse Planning | Specifics on Transportation and Accommodations | Allowable Checked Baggage:
Antlers | Meat | Rifle | Backpack | About Those Accommodations

III.   Gearing Up
Gearing Up for Success:
Clothing for Comfort and Utility | Footwear for Comfort and Utility | Undergarments | Sleeping Bag | Headgear and Gloves | Raingear | Shelter | Pack and Frame | Rifle | Dall Sheep (175 - 250 lbs) | Mountain Goat (150  - 300 lbs) | Caribou (250 - 450 lbs) | Black Bear (250 - 550) | Moose (900 -  1,600 lbs) | Grizzly or Brown Bear (450 - 1,400 lbs) | Bison (1,000 - 2,000  lbs) | Archery Equipment | Optics:
Riflescope | Binoculars | Spotting Scope
GPS (Global Positioning System)
Preparation: 
Physical:
Walking | Backpacking
Doing Your Homework
Finalizing the Plans:
Last-minute Checklist
Packing for Your Trip:
For the Hunt | Camping and Shelter | Clothing Needs | Hunting Accessories | Field-Dressing Gear | Miscellaneous Equipment | Toiletries  and Sanitary Items | Food | Clean Change of Clothes | Rifle Case | Backpack | Second Checked Bag | Carry-on Bag
Upon Arrival

IV.   Actions in the Hunting Area
Access to Alaska
Setting Up Shelter
Begin Making Your Luck
Maintaining a Positive Mental Attitude
Pushing the Limits:
Pushing the Limits ... of Endurance | Pushing the Limits ... of Safety: Hypothermia | Frostbite
Prevention of Hypothermia and Frostbite | Pushing the Limits ... in
 Moving  Water | Pushing the Limits ... in Steep Terrain
Getting What You Came For ...
The Shot:
Tips to Ensure That the Shot Hits Its Intended Mark
Tips on Field Care of Your Trophy:
The Cause of Spoilage | Situation 1 | Situation 2 | Situation 3 | Helpful Tips to Aid in Processing | Transporting Your Meat and Trophy to  the Departure Point | Storage at the Departure Point:
Meat Pole | Meat Rack
Care of the Cape:
Cooling | Drying
Care of the Antlers or Horns

V.    Departure
Depart Alaska with Reverence and Integrity
The Passing of Our Heritage
The Follow-up Shot

VI.    Appendix and Index