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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
Important facts about Alaska hunting
Step-by-step instructions on how to plan and implement your float hunt
Comprehensive listing of air and river charters, post offices, ADF&G biologists, F&G offices, land managers, and other valuable resources guaranteed to expedite and improve your Alaska hunt
Detailed discussion of what clothing and gear the professionals are using
Effective techniques for finding and hunting MOOSE, CARIBOU, DALL SHEEP and BEAR
Data on wildlife behavior, habitat selection, food habits, and much more
Over 20 maps featuring nearly all Game Management Units in Alaska.
Steps for proper field care of your meat and trophies
Techniques for low-impact backcountry travel
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
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