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ISBN10: 0963986929, ISBN13: 9780963986924, [publisher: Northern Pub.] Softcover Book is in NEW condition. [Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1999]
Northern Publishing, Date: 1999-12-31. Paperback. Very Good. 8x5x0. Signed by Editor. Some slight edgewear; else in Very Good+ condition. This is a history of the early days of Alaska's big game hunting as well as the beginning of bush plane use. Jack Wilson began guiding and flying bush planes in the Territorial days when the great game herds were still being assessed. Then he guided throughout the heyday and eventual downturn of the trophy sheep hunting in the Wrangell Mountains, all the while operating his air charter business and becoming on of Alaska's premier bush pilots. These stories--including that of the World Record Dall sheep taken by Harry L. Swank, Jr.-- are written with Jack's remarkable background in his honest, classic style. The book relates progress in Alaska, from mineral exploration to outlaw guides, along with a smattering of hunting advice and humor. It is required reading for those wishing to know and understand the rich history of Alaska. Signed by the Editor, Tony Russ, on copyright page; and with a personal letter from Tony to some friends laid in. Tony Russ is a 45-year native Alaskan who was hooked on sheep hunting after taking his first Dall ram in 1978. Since then he has taken several with a rifle, one with a pistol, and five with a bow--including a World Record Pope & Young Dall sheep. The author also worked as a guide, spending up to six weeks each fall hunting sheep. He also spends many additional weeks each year exploring s ...
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Northern Publishing 1999-12-31 Illustrated. Unabridged. Paperback Very Good Size: 8x5x0; Some slight edgewear; else in Very Good+ condition. This is a history of the early days of Alaska's big game hunting as well as the beginning of bush plane use. Jack Wilson began guiding and flying bush planes in the Territorial days when the great game herds were still being assessed. Then he guided throughout the heyday and eventual downturn of the trophy sheep hunting in the Wrangell Mountains, all the while operating his air charter business and becoming on of Alaska's premier bush pilots. These stories--including that of the World Record Dall sheep taken by Harry L. Swank, Jr. --are written with Jack's remarkable background in his honest, classic style. The book relates progress in Alaska, from mineral exploration to outlaw guides, along with a smattering of hunting advice and humor. It is required reading for those wishing to know and understand the rich history of Alaska. Signed by the Editor, Tony Russ, on copyright page; and with a personal letter from Tony to some friends laid in. Tony Russ is a 45-year native Alaskan who was hooked on sheep hunting after taking his first Dall ram in 1978. Since then he has taken several with a rifle, one with a pistol, and five with a bow--including a World Record Pope & Young Dall sheep. The author also worked as a guide, spending up to six weeks each fall hunting sheep. He also spends many additional weeks each year exploring sheep country ...
ISBN10: 0963986929, ISBN13: 9780963986924, [publisher: Northern Publishing] Softcover Some slight edgewear; else in Very Good+ condition. This is a history of the early days of Alaska's big game hunting as well as the beginning of bush plane use. Jack Wilson began guiding and flying bush planes in the Territorial days when the great game herds were still being assessed. Then he guided throughout the heyday and eventual downturn of the trophy sheep hunting in the Wrangell Mountains, all the while operating his air charter business and becoming on of Alaska's premier bush pilots. These stories--including that of the World Record Dall sheep taken by Harry L. Swank, Jr.-- are written with Jack's remarkable background in his honest, classic style. The book relates progress in Alaska, from mineral exploration to outlaw guides, along with a smattering of hunting advice and humor. It is required reading for those wishing to know and understand the rich history of Alaska. Signed by the Editor, Tony Russ, on copyright page; and with a personal letter from Tony to some friends laid in. Tony Russ is a 45-year native Alaskan who was hooked on sheep hunting after taking his first Dall ram in 1978. Since then he has taken several with a rifle, one with a pistol, and five with a bow--including a World Record Pope & Young Dall sheep. The author also worked as a guide, spending up to six weeks each fall hunting sheep. He also spends many additional weeks each year ex ...
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