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ISBN 978-0-9741684-5-6 368 pages softbound. Copyright 2006. Here's how to plan affordable, successful, safe hunts you do yourself. Dennis Confer's book is full of practical information on how to take Alaska moose and caribou. It ought to be, given the many years he has hunted and outfitted in Alaska and elsewhere in the world. It is liberally illustrated with pictures of successful moose and caribou hunters from all over the state. (From the back cover:) Why not do it yourself? Hunts as low as $1,100 total cost; fly-in hunts total cost as low as $2,900 for moose or $2,300 for caribou. Here is everything you need to know to plan a successful, memorable, safe, economical trophy moose or caribou hunt in Alaska. This book gives you the experience of 800 happy hunters and the best of 30 years' research, finance, statistics and organizational experience. YOU CAN DO IT! WHO SAYS SO? Gary, PA: "If you ever dreamed of an Alaskan hunt, but thought you could never afford one, this book will become your Bible." He did it twice. Dale, WA: "Just follow the instructions Dennis gives, wait for the moose you want, I never saw so many moose, moose everywhere." Three hunts, 100%, one 69 5/8". John, CA: "Dennis does a great job organizing: everything was just like he said it would be!" Bob Thompson, MI: "Dennis, all the instructions you gave us are still applicable, don't ever change one word: we've all shot huge bulls now (on our own) following your advice." Buck Bowman, MI: "In two days, I shot a moose, a caribou and a black bear all within 200 yards of camp and caught grayling and sheefish right in front of our tent; it doesn't get any better." Tony Russ - Author (AK): "The best hunting book I have ever read - invaluable reading for all Alaska hunter." David Petzal (Field and Stream): "Great Book! It's one of the best organized, most thorough, sensible, and entertaining how-to books I've seen in years....a writer who makes advice pleasurable to follow...Great stuff!" Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 - Planning & Organizing Your Hunt
Chapter 2 - Selecting Your Hunting Area
Chapter 3 - Costs and Economizing
Chapter 4 - Travel and Transport
Chapter 5 - Hunting Techniques and Tips
Chapter 6 - Trophy Judgment
Chapter 7 - Meat and Trophy Handling
Chapter 8 - Camp Equipment and Setup, and Rafts
Chapter 9 - Guns, Ammo and Optics
Chapter 10 - Food and Clothing
Chapter 11 - Packing and Shipping
Chapter 12 - Laws and Regulations
Chapter 13 - Bears, Safety and Stories
Chapter 14 - Memories - Hunting Stories
Chapter 15 - Telepathy
Chapter 16 - About the Author
Appendix (includes list of illustrations and tables)
Index
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