Finally, the definitive book on upland bird hunting in Alaska. Learn the secrets to finding and successfully hunting the grouse and ptarmigan of Alaska. Go along with Jim McCann as he hunts his team of dogs for ruffed grouse, sharptails, or one of the other seven species of upland birds in Alaska. Live the excitement of working with an experienced dog who is into the hunt as much as you are.Jim McCann was hooked on bird hunting the day he shot his first ruffed grouse at the age of 12, not far from his home in upstate New York. As a young man he found himself living in Fairbanks, Alaska, the hub of Alaskas bird hunting paradise. He is an award-winning photographer; has written articles for such outdoor publications as Pointing Dog Journal, Retriever Journal, and Upland Almanac; and is the former Senior Editor to Alaska Outdoors magazine. He also lectures on bird hunting to groups of upland hunters seeking his knowledge.