Hunting Hard: In Alaska! Prepare Yourself To Hunt "The Last Frontier" [Paperback]

Marc Taylor (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 28, 2003

A necessary reference guide for any hunter planning a big game hunt in the Great State of Alaska. These pages are packed with practical information and tips that only experience can convey.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Hunting Hard - Alaska Adventures (February 28, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 097266680X
• ISBN-13: 978-0972666800
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #778,241 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic new, down to earth writing style and information, August 5, 2005

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John L. Heron (Chugiak, Alaska) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hunting Hard: In Alaska! Prepare Yourself To Hunt "The Last Frontier" (Paperback)

I gave up reading all hunting magazines and books many years ago because of all the "my outdoors" style of writing which provided more ego than info. Have been to Alaska several times in the past working/fishing and after moving here 3 years ago and spending all my free time building a log home, I have had very little time to hunt. My wife knows I do not read many outdoors books because most of them pretty much say alot about the writers ego and little else.

She bought me a copy of this book for our recent anniversary and in less than a month it looks like its been read many, many times. (in fact when I met Marc here in Anchorage it was in my day pack- he insisted on signing a fresh, new copy which he gave to me!) Marc has a style of writing that does not tell you he knows everything, he simply tells you what he has experienced during Alaska hunts and what clothing and gear have worked well for him and what have'nt. I am currently in the process of testing some of the clothing and equipment that he recommends and so far, I have to say, he is right on the money. At 45 years old and raised on cotton hunting gear...well lets just say, those days are over. I tried out some new micro fleece shirts and pants on a hot and steep hike the other day in the rain and I was perfectly warm (though sweating up a storm) and even the mosquitos didn't seem to know what to make of it. If you live in or are visiting Alaska, you must try to stop in and see him down off the Old Seward Highway near Diamond Blvd. Then see if you can leave the store (Wiggy's Alaska) without buying at least a few of the tested and true products he offers there. You won't make it if you truly like to hunt hard.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS BOOK IS A MUST !, July 10, 2003

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Steve Sorensen (Russell, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hunting Hard: In Alaska! Prepare Yourself To Hunt "The Last Frontier" (Paperback)

You're planning a trip to Alaska to hunt one of the "big 5" and you run into a guy who's willing to be your personal hunting advisor. Whether you're after caribou, moose, Dall sheep, mountain goat or brown bear, this guy knows his stuff. He can tell you what to expect and will help you plan for every contingency. He's Marc Taylor, and through his book he can be your Alaska hunting consultant. A former Marine Corps sniper instructor, this author has put the teacher side of him into this book as well as the hunter side. From experience, he knows exactly what it takes to plan and execute a successful hunt, and as a teacher he guides you in planning it as well as anyone can.

You may have seen several books on hunting Alaska, but Hunt Hard...In Alaska might be the one most worth reading. Why? Because the author is totally honest about the challenge in hunting Alaska - it is hard, and fulfilling. The extensive planning, the variety of conditions the hunter needs to be ready for, the distances he needs to be prepared to go, and the inherent dangers of hunting in truly remote areas are not taken lightly. But they're the reasons Alaska beckons many from the lower 48 to make the 49th state the place where they achieve their dreams. Although it takes all the sheer physical effort some hunters can muster, above all Taylor's guidebook makes the challenge achievable.

By that standard, this is a first rate "how-to" book, but that description sells it short. It's also a "why-to" book. In the opening chapters that describe some of Taylor's own hunts, the reader quickly recognizes what hard hunting is - and why it's so fulfilling. Taylor is philosophical and spiritual about his hunting, exhibiting a respect for the land and its animals that you find in the best hunting books. But he's practical, too. His attention to detail is exceptional, worth more than the modest price of this book, with countless valuable tips tucked into the pages. Taylor is willing, able, and thoughtful enough to share what many writers simply don't.

I can vouch for his accuracy, his thoroughness, and his wisdom. While reading the book, I thought about my own successful moose adventure and wondered if he'd really cover everything. He did.

Short chapters that are well organized, a handy appendix, and a thorough index make Hunting Hard... In Alaska a valuable reference. In fact, as your first step to a successful hunt in Alaska, this book is a must - and you'll return to it again and again for advice and inspiration. It won't disappoint you. If you're heading to Alaska for the dream hunt of a lifetime, self-guided or with a guide, or if you're making a repeat trip to "the great land," it will tell you what every hunter needs to know to turn the dream into reality.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great information!, August 7, 2006

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Daniel Waschow "Danwuz" (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hunting Hard: In Alaska! Prepare Yourself To Hunt "The Last Frontier" (Paperback)

By far this is the best resource I have found for information on hunting in Alaska. It gives very detailed information on what types of equipment to bring, how to meet your carry weight limitations and even how to pack for the airlines. All this info is supplemented by great stories and detailed experiences. I highly recommend this book for anyone looking to hunt in Alaska.