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CIRCULAR 3, FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE 



Table 2. — Measurements of outstanding game trophies taken in Alaska by 

 nonresident It unters — Continued 



Each nonresident or alien hunter of big game is required by the 

 law to be accompanied by a registered guide. These guides are high- 

 class outdoor men. In addition to arranging the huntmg, heading the 

 party in the field, locating the game, and advising on the selection of 

 suitable trophies, they must also be expert in skinning animals and in 

 preparing and curing the trophies under field conditions. At the 

 close of the hunt it usually devolves upon them to pack the skins, 

 capes, and antlers properly and attend to the shipment. 



After deciding in what section he wishes to hunt, the sportsman 

 should get in touch with a registered guide or a guide association 

 serving that district and agree upon rates, length of hunt, trophies 

 desired, and other matters. This should be done well ahead of time 

 so that the guide or guide association may make satisfactory arrange- 

 ments, as many of the hunts require expert preparation. Current 

 lists of registered guides and copies of the Alaska Game Law and the 

 regulations governing open seasons and bag limits for hunting and 

 trapping may be obtained free by wi'iting to the Alaska Game Com- 

 mission, Jimeau, Alaska. 



