Books to read while hunting

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Just wanted to get some input on great books to read while stuck in a tent for hours on end or sitting and glassing for days on end.

I’ve heard of a book written about hunting Alaska and back country experiences but I can’t remember the name. Maybes someone knows of this book.

Open to all suggestions

I have 9 days and then it’s headed north!


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Bugger

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I’ve read Alaska’s wolf man, From out of the Yukon, and The rifleman in Alaska. All good options to take you back in time 70-100 years!
 
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The Adventures of the Mountain Men by Stephen Brennan
In the Land of the Red Goat by Bob Henderson
My Life with the Eskimo by Vilhjalmur Stefansson
 

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Not a book, but I have really enjoyed listening to audio books while in a tent and glassing. Just finished 2 Tom Clancy books. "Without remorse" and "Rainbow Six". It is kind of nice to put 1 ear bud in and have a free ear for critters. Can download them to your phone so you can keep it in airplane mode.
 
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The Old Man and the Boy by Robert Ruark is terrific. Meateater did an audio only book “The Longhunters” which is solid. “American Serengeti” by Dan Flores.

Wolf-haters are going to crucify me for it, but “American Wolf” by Nate Blakesley I found fascinating.
 
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Louis L'amour paperbacks are my go-to for hunting trips. They're easy reads and small enough to fit in my pants pocket. If Westerns aren't your cup of tea, here are some Alaska-specific recommendations: Alaska's Wolf Man by Jim Rearden, Coming into the Country by John McPhee, One Man's Wilderness by Dick Proenneke
 

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Alaska’s Wolf Man
Empire of the Summer Moon
Undaunted Courage
Crow Killer
Band of Brothers

I’m also a fan of Jack London books, specifically Smoke Bellew and Burning Daylight.
 

WMR

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The late Ben East published several collections of adventure/survival accounts. I think most are from his work at OL. REALLY good reading. Used copies are cheap on Amazon.

How about downloading a bunch of YouTube episodes of Scary Bear Attacks? Maybe not the best choice for the faint of heart. 😳
 
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