Upland Hunting in Alaska

The Bird Hunter's Guide

by Jim McCann

Softcover. Northern Publishing. Copyright 2005. ISBN: 0-9741684-2-4. Dimensions 5.5" x 8.5" x .75". 310 pages. 137 B&W photos.

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(From the back cover of the book)  "Finally, hunters have the definitive book on upland bird hunting in Alaska. Learn the secrets to finding and hunting the grouse and ptarmigan of Alaska. Go along with Jim McCann as he hunts his team of dogs for ruffed grouse, sharptails, or one of the other species of upland birds in Alaska.

Jim McCann was hooked on bird hunting the day he shot his first ruffed grouse at the age of 12, not far from his home in upstate New York. As a young man he found himself living in Fairbanks, Alaska, the hub of Alaska's bird hunting. He is an award-winning photographer; has written articles for Point Dog Journal, Retriever Journal, and Upland Almanac; and is the former Senior Editor to Alaska Outdoors magazine."

Taken from inside the book cover: "What readers say about Upland Hunting in Alaska"

"...the first and only book exclusively dedicated to the fantastic and virtually unlimited opportunities for upland bird hunters in the special state. Providing both valuable hunting advice and colorful narratives of many personal experiences, Upland Hunting in Alaska helps the reader prepare for an Alaska bird hunt, experience it vicariously, or both. ... the book provides a thorough overview of the special opportunities and challenges of bird hunting in the Last Frontier." - Peter Jacobsen, Fairbanks, Alaska

"I thoroughly enjoyed it...Jim McCann has captured the essence of bird hunting in this fine book. I have chased ruffed grouse and other upland birds for over 50 years, always behind orange and white stub-tailed Brittanys. I have the same feelings Jim expressed toward the chase, the smells and the look and feel of fall. Mr. McMann has captured it all." - Nick Steen, retired ADF&G Biologist

"Jim McCann's knowledge of upland hunting is unquestioned...affords readers the opportunity to see why time spent in the Alaska outdoors with trusty companions should truly be cherished. Through his magnificent hunting stories and his detailed instruction cultivated from years in the field, McCann seemingly makes me a better shot already." - Casey Ressler, Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman, Outdoors Writer and Features Editor

"Most Alaskan hunters spend the majority of their time and energy chasing moose, bears and sheep. Jim McCann shows that hunting in Alaska is about more than just big game. He shares a good mix of how-to-information, bird facts, and hunting tales that should interest new and seasoned bird hunters alike. - Terry Hegge, upland hunter

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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements
Foreword

Part I - The Beginnings
1 - A Grouse is Born
2 - Drummer in the Woods
3 - The Hill
4 - Alaska the Way it Used to Be
5 - Spruce Grouse Deserve Respect
6 - Gunning Sharptails
7 - When Snowballs Fly

Part II - the Education of an Upland Hunter
8 - Rousting Winter Grouse
9 - Grouse Facts
10- Fresh Snow
11 - Rusty - Pointing Specialist
12 - The Day the Earth Shook
13 - Hunting in Bear Country
14 - Tips for Dogless Hunters
15 - Bird of Wilderness
16 - Ptarmigan Facts
17 - Final Favor
18 - Gearing Up
19 - Follow up Every Shot
20 - Odds and Ends

Part III - The Joy of Upland Hunting
21 - Winter Solstice Ptarmigan
22 - One Jackpot Day
23 - Nike - One Fleet-Footed Bird
24 - Buddy - Meat Dog!
25 - Rudy - Hope for the Future
26 - Preserving Fantails
27 - Ol' Slippery
28 - In the Shadow of Denali
29 - The Future

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