I too have a desire, & a dream to kill a big brownie. I brought home a book from the Anchorage Wal-Mart when I was there fishing last Sept. It is "Track of the Kodiak" by Marvin H. Clark, Jr. it is really a good book. I saw several others at Wal-Mart, but didn't want to get carried away. I looked on the Wal-Mart site when I got back, & I believe that you can order the books through your local Wal-Mart, via the titles listed at the Anchorage Wal-Mart.
I've walked in the wilderness of Alaska, & have seen the tracks where a big Griz passed by. It is really an eye opener to know your in "his" territory.[shock] When I found the tracks I was in a large river valley, & my rifle was in the 6 wheel drive coot about a mile away coming up from the rear. When I showed the tracks to my dad he was angered with me for getting so far ahead without having my weapon with me. I learned the easy way that day!