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Title: Bowhunting Alaska's Wild Rivers
Post by: sagebrush on June 17, 2010, 01:24:00 AM
I was looking for something to read so I pulled out my copy of Bowhunting Alaska's Wild Rivers the other day. I first read it in the eighties before Jay Massey got sick and was still taking people out. I really wanted to go but somehow never managed it. It is a fun read and makes me want to go to Alaska. Someday I will make it. In the mean time I'm glad for good authors that write books about it. I felt bad when he passed. Gary
Title: Re: Bowhunting Alaska's Wild Rivers
Post by: granpa on June 17, 2010, 08:16:00 AM
Jay Massey was and always will be someone I admire, I read all his books at east once a year.

A
Title: Re: Bowhunting Alaska's Wild Rivers
Post by: trad_bowhunter1965 on June 17, 2010, 08:30:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by granpa:
Jay Massey was and always will be someone I admire

DITTO
Title: Re: Bowhunting Alaska's Wild Rivers
Post by: Orion on June 17, 2010, 10:01:00 AM
Jay was the real deal.  Met him at some of the early trad archery gatherings.  I hunted the Moose John when he was doing the outfitting for it nearly 20 years ago. I'll never forget the hunt or the man.
Title: Re: Bowhunting Alaska's Wild Rivers
Post by: sagebrush on June 17, 2010, 10:34:00 PM
Orion, I envy your hunt. Someday if we ever meet up I would like to hear about it. Gary
Title: Re: Bowhunting Alaska's Wild Rivers
Post by: Jack Guard on June 17, 2010, 11:53:00 PM
I have posted this before but thought it was worth another look.  I have scanned the entire brochure if you guys want to see it.  I always wanted to go on one of his float hunts but never had the money.  I should have taken a loan.

(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb308/GooseBreath/SCN_0009-1.jpg) (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb308/GooseBreath/SCN_0010-1.jpg) (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb308/GooseBreath/SCN_0008-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Bowhunting Alaska's Wild Rivers
Post by: Steve H. on June 18, 2010, 12:14:00 AM
I've bowhunted one or two of Alaska's wild rivers or more...
Title: Re: Bowhunting Alaska's Wild Rivers
Post by: wapiti792 on June 18, 2010, 12:18:00 AM
and lived to tell about it. Griz at 9 yards was it? I would need to change my shorts Steve!

Great momento Jack! Life is too stinkin' short.
Title: Re: Bowhunting Alaska's Wild Rivers
Post by: sagebrush on June 18, 2010, 12:34:00 AM
Thanks Jack, That is pretty cool.

Steve, I've been following your hunts. What an adventure. Gary