Story & Photos by Larry Bartlett This article originally appeared in the Spring 2019 issue of Hunt Alaska magazine. Papaw was a man of very few words, but when he spoke it was true and razor sharp. I have a memory of him standing up from his garden and pointing over my shoulder at his […]
Calorie Counts
by Larry Bartlett Backcountry Health Study pinpoints caloric demands on arduous river hunts Dating back about 40k years ago, hunters were actually survivalists. They developed projectiles and knives from stones, bones, ivory, and antlers. With these tools, they sought out river drainages and targeted herds of migrating prey. In contrast to many hunting experiences in […]
Float Hunters’ Most Common Mistakes
by Larry Bartlett Waders: hippers vs. chest-high Dry bag selection Floating more and hunting less Check your ego at the counter (think water character not antlers) Bring more money! I’ve been planning do-it-yourself float hunts in Alaska for 20 years, and the lessons from hundreds of clients has revealed a list of strategic errors made […]
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