{"product_id":"river-rafting-tips-tactics-alaska-wilderness-hunts","title":"River Rafting Tips \u0026 Tactics — For Alaska Wilderness Hunts","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cg-ak-product\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#17211d;color:#fff;border-left:5px solid #F86F00;padding:18px 20px;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;\"\u003e17-PAGE DIGITAL FIELD GUIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color:#fff;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eThe river is part of the hunt.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eA 17-page field guide to raft setup, rigging, loaded-raft control, reading water, common hazards, crew duties and practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLicense:\u003c\/strong\u003e Licensed to the purchaser for personal, noncommercial use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eAn Alaska river is not simply the route between drop-off and pickup. Cold water, changing channels, hidden obstructions, rental-equipment gaps and a loaded hunting raft can change how the boat responds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThis Tips \u0026amp; Tactics guide goes deeper into the river portion of an Alaska wilderness hunt. It is a recommended companion to the Alaska Self-Guided Raft\/Boat Hunt Master Gear List, but it is not required to use the Master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eInside the complete guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAlaska river realities and essential terminology\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRaft assembly, frames, lines and rigging\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRental inventory and pre-launch checks\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRepair kits, leaks, patches and valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBody position, oar setup and four basic movements\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePassenger responsibilities and communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eReading current, bends, eddies and channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFerrying, pivoting, landing and shoreline tactics\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMeat loads, cargo security and overloading\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSweepers, strainers, broadside collisions and other hazards\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePractice drills, float plans and person-overboard response\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCrew commands and a final launch checklist\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eMaster Gear List vs. Tips \u0026amp; Tactics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Master\u003c\/strong\u003e organizes the hunt, equipment, weight, packing locations and responsibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips \u0026amp; Tactics\u003c\/strong\u003e goes deeper into preparing for and handling the river portion of the hunt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eReview before purchasing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe free six-page sample shows the publication's real layout and selected material. 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