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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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