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Northern Publishing. Copyright 2005. ISBN: 0-9741684-3-2. Softcover. 248 pages. 5.5" x 8.5" x .50". 54 B&W pictures. 51 Diagrams. (From the back cover): Contains diagrams and detailed explanations of 49 stalks in the 49th State by Tony Russ on actual hunts for Dall sheep. Learn to blind stalk from above, stalk from below, maneuver to get above sheep, approach horizontally, PLUS get within bow range of Dall sheep.
Since taking his first Dall sheep in 1978, Tony Russ successfully hunted sheep with a rifle, a pistol, and six times with archery gear - in addition to guiding dozens of clients on successful sheep hunts. Sheep Hunting in Alaska, which he wrote in 1994, is the undisputed bible for sheep hunters. With this new title, he shows and tells hunters how to stalk within range of Dall sheep without any hunting weapon.
Sheep Stalking in Alaska will teach you to analyze: - Topography
- Sheep Activity
- Thermal Activity
- The Odds of Success
"Tony Russ has produced another classic! Where Sheep Hunting in Alaska is a comprehensive volume, very capably covering every aspect of sheep hunting from equipment to trophy care, Sheep Stalking in Alaska focuses on helping the hunter fine-tune one of the most important skills in his (or her) repertoire. The accounts and analyses of actual hunts are absolutely invaluable. This book is destined to find a place in every serious sheep hunter's library!
...I have come to expect excellent work from you, but I was even more taken with this book than I thought I would be. I anticipated reading a straight "how-to" book, but this was so much more engaging! Rather than just telling me how to stalk sheep, you took me into the hunt to show me how to stalk sheep. The analysis of both failures and successes was refreshingly honest. Very Impressive!" -Dave Battle
"The reason I enjoy your writing, and specifically this title, was that I felt like I had the opportunity of sharing a "fireside: chat with an accomplished hunter who has decades of knowledge and experience - hunter who enjoys telling stories where the focus and intent is - not the trophy 40" ram or the spectacular 800-yard shot - but rather the "how's" and "why's". A real learning experience from a true Hunting Authority. - Aaron Whitt
"...the accuracy of the information you shared was apparent. ...the underlying thoughts and principles involved in each stalk will help my education as a hunter. I especially liked your attention to consideration of safety issues prior to a stalk which I, unfortunately, have had to learn the hard way. As a devoted sheep hunter, I read everything I can get my hands on about sheep hunting...and I am sure that it will me this sheep season." - Peter Cannava Table of Contents Acknowledgements
Foreword
1 Stalking Basics
2 Stalking from Above
First Ram
Missed
King of the Mountain
Bigger..And Wiser
Twelve Rings
The Crack Sheep
Take Your Pick
Bedded on Top
Marksmanship Counts
3 When You Don't Get Above Sheep
The Sheep Roll
One Shot
Watch Their Eyes
Meet Them Halfway
The Dwarf
Sheep Guide?
4 Stalking from Below
They Are Not Deer
He Always Misses
Distant Diners
Let's Trade
Busted
5 Nontypical Stalks
More Visible From Below
Her First Ram
When In Doubt...Leave
Two Shiny Sheep
Ram Shuffle
Barely Full Curl at 40
Double Take
6 Bowhunting Stalks
Be Patient
Shoot for the Horizontal Distance
Traditional Archer
On the Far Side - A Classic Bowhunter's Dilemma
A Common Bowhunter's Mistake
Wait, Wait, Wait...Run
Thermals
A Second Chance
Just Being There Gives You a Chance
Climb High
Blend with the Herd
Learn From Your Mistakes
Whitesuits - The Good and the Bad
Safe From (Most) Predators
"Guide: Means Leader
Hold It
No Sights
Convince Them All
Don't Shoot
One Careless Mistake
Second Chances
First Bowhunt
7 Conclusions
Appendix
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