Sheep Hunting in Alaska: The Dall Sheep Hunters Guide [Paperback]

Tony Russ (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1994

The Reference book for Dall sheep hunters. Every stage of hunting is covered within these pages--from conditioning, to hunting strategies, to selecting a taxidermist. Caloric content of backpacking foods and field-judging the three styles of sheep horns are examples of the specific topics presented. Experienced sheep hunters as well as novices will benefit tremendously from this comprehensive guide.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Between the covers lies as much sound information as you will ever find in a sheep hunting book. -- Wild Sheep, Fall, 1994

About the Author

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 the current World Record Pope & Young Dall sheep. The author also works as a guide, spending up to six weeks each fall hunting sheep. He also spends many additional weeks each year exploring sheep country and photographing sheep. His fascination with sheep is equaled by his knowledge of their habits.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Pacific Pipeline (August 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963986902
• ISBN-13: 978-0963986900
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #307,281 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Dall Sheep Hunting, December 25, 1999

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Luther Cutts (Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sheep Hunting in Alaska: The Dall Sheep Hunters Guide (Paperback)

Having hunted all kinds of sheep throughout Alberta, British Columbia and the NWT, I found Tony Russ's book to be both refreshing and comprehensive. He has done an outstanding job of describing every salient aspect of hunting these magnificient animals. His style of writing is warm and genuine, and his ability of describing the things that apparently happen to every sheep hunter is superb.

If you have ever hunted these amazing sheep, or even thought about it, I would urge you to read this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sheep Hunting in Alaska: The Dall Sheep Hunters Guide, March 9, 2003

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Clyde A. Bullion (Anchorage, Alaska) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sheep Hunting in Alaska: The Dall Sheep Hunters Guide (Paperback)

Never having hunted before I moved to Alaska, I sought information from guides and shooters on whom to read for the best information on hunting Alaska. Everyone I spoke to agreed: read Tony Russ first, last, always. From how to dress ("cotton kills"), to what to carry, he covers it in an easily readable style. Having read his books before each hunt helped refine my techniques, and helped me to secure my prey on every one of my hunts. This book should be required reading of every hunter on his or her way to Alaska.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Sheep Hunting in Alaska (2nd Edition, January 17, 2003

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George A. McCoy (Girdwood, Ak United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sheep Hunting in Alaska (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

A great manual for anyone who plans to hunt dall sheep. many tricks that I am sure most quides don't use. Clear and well written it is enteraining as well as informative. I wish I had read it years ago. Tricks on using camoflage to sneak up on sheep. I am an experienced sheep hunter and I learned more from this book than I expected.