ISBN 0-9666035-0-8. 2002. Second edition! Many B&W photos and illustrations. Dimensions: 6.00 x 8.75 x 1.75 inches.

From the back cover) Experience the excitement of Float Hunting Alaska! A complete Guide To Float Hunting Alaska is a powerful collection of field data backed up by 20 years of hunting experience. This book is a well-organized, extensive reference overflowing with impressive hunting techniques and insights to wildlife behavior which are essential to your success as a float hunter. Experienced hunters agree that a journal of this magnitude is well over-due and novice hunters find it an indispensable guide to the art of hunting along Alaska rivers. Within this book are chapters addressing: How to become a Float Hunter How to choose the right watercraft

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1  Reflections on the Hunt
   Monarch of the North ~ Angry "Sheep Gods" ~ The          
   Offering ~ A Sheep Hunter's Tribulations ~ A Hunter is
   Born
Chapter 2  Important Facts
   Interior ~ North Slope ~ Northwest Alaska ~ Southern
   Alaska ~ Choosing Your Watercraft ~ Properly Stowing  
   Gear, Meat, and Antlers ~ Maps ~ GPS ~ Natural River
   Hazards ~ River Classification ~ River Skills ~ Setting up
   a Riverside    Camp ~ Estimating Your Float Times ~
   Controlling Your River Speed
Chapter 3  Choosing to Float Hunt
Chapter 4  Plan Your Hunt
   When and Where To Hunt ~ Physical and Mental
   Preparation ~Alaska Lands ~ Food and Water ~ Clothing and Shelter ~Weapons and Ammunition ~ Inspect Your Hunting Party~ Get Your Gear Afield ~ Hunting Licenses and Tags ~Transportation ~ Common Aircraft: What they can and can't do ~ Valuable Resources
Chapter 5  Gear Preparation
   Clothing ~ Footgear ~ Socks ~ Gloves ~ Hat ~ Life
   Jackets (PFD) ~ Sleeping Bag ~ Sleeping Pad ~ Tent ~
   Food ~ Float Hunting Necessities
Chapter 6  Wildlife Behavior
   CARIBOU ~ MOOSE ~ DALL SHEEP ~ BLACK BEAR ~
   BROWN/GRIZZLY BEAR
Chapter 7  Float Hunting Techniques
   General Considerations
   Float Hunting Bear and Sheep
   Float Hunting Moose 
      Early-Season ~ Mid-to-Late-Season
Alternative Methods for Attracting Bull Moose
   Float Hunting via Motorized Boat
   Float Hunting Caribou:
   Early Season ~ Late-Season
   Final Considerations
Chapter 8  Northern Alaska
   Choosing A River to Float ~ Finding Your Species ~ Air
   Charter Services ~ River Transporters ~ Postal Services 
Chapter 9  Western Alaska
   Choosing a River to Float ~ Finding
   your Species ~ Air Charter Services
   ~ River Transporters ~ Postal
   Services
Chapter 10 Interior Alaska
   Choosing a River to Float ~ Finding
   your Species ~ Air Charter Services
   ~ River Transporters ~ Postal
   Services
Chapter 11 Southern Alaska
   Choosing a River to Float ~ Finding
   your Species ~ Air Charter Services ~
   River Transporters ~ Postal Services
Chapter 12 Field Care of Your Trophy
   Field Dressing Equipment ~ Getting Your Trophy Home ~ Alternative Methods for Meat Preservation ~ Back At Camp
Chapter 13 Final Thoughts
   Plan Ahead and Prepare ~ Know the Area ~ Select Your
   Routes Carefully ~ Avoid Fragile Areas ~ Select Durable
   Ground ~ Pack Out What You Pack In ~ Minimize Use
   and Impact ~ Survive ~ Plan On Getting Wet ~ Know the
   Regulations ~ Hire a Professional ~ Safety
References
Index
About the Author