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Bear Wrangler: Memoirs of an Alaska Pioneer Biologist
Bear Wrangler Memoirs of an Alaska Pioneer Biologist
Author: Will Troyer
Beginning in 1951, Will Troyer embarked on a thirty-year career with the U.S. Department of the Interior that included positions such as fish and game warden and manager of the Kodiak Island brown bear preserve. Troyer?s engaging prose affirms his passionate connection to the natural world, as he describes experiences such as being in the midst ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781602230446
ISBN-10: 1602230447
Publication Date: 2/15/2010
Pages: 256
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Publisher: University of Alaska Press
Book Type: Paperback
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This is my uncle's memoir of his career as a wildlife biologist in Alaska from the 1950s to 1981. If you're especially interested in wildlife conservation and/or Alaska, you'll probably enjoy these stories about his experiences, both humorous and frightening, and his role in conservation efforts. His previous book, Into Brown Bear Country, is of more general interest, with bear facts and plenty of beautiful color photography.

I think he does a excellent job of capturing the essence of his experience without becoming tedious. Besides detailing particularly memorable events, he also picks a few more typical days to give an idea of what his job was like. His career really was amazing and allowed him to see wild places few others have experienced.


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