A Complete Guide to Float Hunting Alaska

by Larry Bartlett

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

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(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
Intensive data on wildlife behavior, habitat selection, food habits, and much more
Over 20 detailed maps of nearly all Game Management Units in Alaska.
Find the river you want to hunt right now!
Steps for proper field care of your meat and trophies
Techniques for low-impact backcountry travel

Click on the images for an enlarged view of representative pages from inside this book.  

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

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