Alaska Hunting Testimonials - Litzen Guide Service

LITZEN GUIDE SERVICE
TESTIMONIALS & REFERENCES

Mike,

I just wanted to take a minute to thank you again for the brown bear hunt this spring. It was the most relaxing and exciting hunt I've ever been on. It's the first hunt I've ever been on where I actually gained weight (ha)! The Patricia Ann was a slam dunk. There's nothing like eating great food, staying dry & and spotting over ten bears a day from the boat. You and your guides made the "whole experience" a hunt of a lifetime! I really mean that - Good people=Good fun.

I'm incredibly privileged that God granted me a chance to hunt the biggest bears in the world. My bear measured 10' 1" & his skull was 27 & 7/16 - Not bad for 3 days of hunting!

I hope to see you in the near future on a dall sheep hunt - you know, the one from the boat!

Thanks again, Peter Bouma - 2010 Brown Bear Hunt.
Chino, CA. (951) 712-7776

My 2010 Alaskan Brown Bear Hunt was the most awesome adventure I have ever been on. Living on the Alaskan Peninsula for eleven days was just so overwhelming, from the whales to the eagles to the bears. We saw bears everyday. From cubs that just came out of their dens to the smoker bear I ended up getting. Mike Litzen runs a first class guide service that I would refer to anyone that wants to get an Alaskan Brown Bear. I was lucky enough to have Ben Thimons as a guide who not only was an extraordinary guide, but a lot of fun to hunt with.

I've been on guided hunts before and I've never written a testimonial for anyone. I really believe Litzen Guide Service is the best. That's why I'm booking a 2011 Moose Hunt with Mike.

If anyone has any questions about Mike's guide service, feel free to give me a call at (707)272-1930.

Ken Ferris - 2010 Brown Bear Hunt.

I do appreciate everything you and your guides did to help me achieve one of my life long dreams. The hunt exceeded my expectations and that was before I shot my bear. It is nice to know there are still those out there that do what they say they are going to do, and really care about the "Whole" experience for their customers. Feel free to give anyone who has any doubts about hunting with you my name and number. I will be happy to tell them what my concerns and fears were when booking this hunt, and how you and your guides made it one of the best decisions I have ever made.

Thanks again for everything,

Rick Verbsky - 2010 Brown Bear Hunt
Black Creek WI (920) 450-7731

Mike,

Thanks for the quality hunt. Everything about the hunt was exactly what you said it would be. Don was a great guide and everybody else was very helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this hunt to anyone who would ask. This was an adventure that I will never forget and my 9 1/2 foot bear will look great in my office!

Rick Owens - 2010 Brown Bear Hunt
Bakersfield, CA. (661) 337-0002

My thanks to Mike Litzen and Jason Reinalda (my guide) for an incredible Alaskan Brown Bear hunt, May 2010. After Mike dropped us off on Saturday, prior to the season opener on Monday, we enjoyed a weekend of warm dry weather and spent most of the time on the beach adjacent to camp, reading and whale watching. By Monday morning the weather changed dramatically and stayed in that wet, windy state for most of the next 10 days of the hunt. Every day I saw numerous bears and eventually harvested my boar late in the hunt. Mike was great in communicating about gear preparation, travel plans and overall hunt information prior to the hunt. Jason and I worked well together in pursuit of my bear. He was well versed and extremely committed to my success. Overall, the experience with Litzen Guide Service was incredible. I hesitate to call it the 'Hunt of a Lifetime' since I plan to be back someday.

Sincerely,

Perry Ashby - 2010 Brown Bear Hunt
Missoula Montana (406) 531-5900

Mr. Litzen,

I would like to thank you for the trip of my lifetime. I had a wonderful time on my Brown Bear hunt. This was my first big game adventure and I could not have asked for a better result. If I had to pick one word to describe my trip it would be “AWESOME.” It was unbelievable seeing and stalking the bears. I never would have imagined that this trip would have been so exciting. I loved being on the boat, catching the fish, throwing the hook and seeing all the whales and eagles. I will remember and cherish this trip and my bear for as long as I live. I cannot wait to come back and visit you for another hunt. Alaska is a fascinating place and I could not have asked for a better guide to have experienced it with. Thank you for allowing me to come on this trip. I look forward to seeing you again.

Jake Callaham, age 13,
May 2010 Brown Bear Hunt.

I hunted Spring Brown Bear with Litzen Guide Service in 2010. The hunt was booked as a 9 day boat hunt out of Sand Point on the Alaska Peninsula. I was unsuccessful on the boat hunt but Mike Litzen then moved me to a land camp where I was successful on day 15 0f a 16 day hunt.

All things considered, this was a great hunt. Mike Litzen pays attention to every detail of your hunt from the day you book it. Every guide involved in this hunt was dedicated to each client having a safe, enjoyable, and successful hunt. What I liked most about hunting with Mike Litzen was the honest, up front word I got when things didn't go quite as planned. This was a hunter's hunt, and Mike and Ben Thimons(land camp guide) went out of their way to ensure I had the opportunity to be successful on this hunt. I will hunt again with Mike Litzen.

Ray Mahalick - 2010 Brown Bear Hunt.
Edgewood, New Mexico (505) 980-4297

Mike, I had a great time on my hunt. Best hunt of my life. George was a wonderful guide and helped me get a beautiful bull moose. We saw six shooter bulls the
first morning. Had a chance at a grizzly too. I will be back for a sheep hunt and a grizzly hunt before too long. Thanks again for a great hunting experience.

Sincerely,

Charles Brodrick - 2009

What a great hunt! All parties spotted 6-12 bears daily. Food was very good and the accommodations were very comfortable. Thank you Mike for a true Alaskan brown bear hunt!

Mike Mitchell, CO 2009

When I select an outfitter there are three things I look for: An area that has an abundance of game as well as an area that produces trophy animals. An outfitter that has strong knowledge of the area and a history of producing results. An outfitter that will go to great lengths to help me get my game. Mike excels at all three. I have hunted three times with Mike, for bear and sheep. Every time I saw lots of game and when weather or other aspects of the hunt challenged me, Mike went the extra mile to help me be successful. Many outfitters just drop you off and hope for the best. Mike takes his job seriously and will do everything possible to help you out. Even if that means some extra fly time or days in the field. Not many outfitters like him out there. I shot a great sheep on my last hunt and it was because Mike went the extra mile for you. If you hunt Alaska, you better consider Litzen!

Marty Miller, WI 2009

Overall I must say this was the best hunt I have ever had. The trophy taken just sweetened the deal. You have a top notch outfit and you are an excellent host. Your guides are the best I have ever seen. Not taking anything away from any of them, I felt like Brad and Ben are your best and I appreciated the opportunity to hunt with either of them. It was a real pleasure to hunt with Ben. He was by far the best, most knowledgeable and hard working guide I have ever had or been around. He was a better judge of game than anyone I have hunted with. That was a real treat since I didn't feel the pressure was on me. If I held him back he never let on, but he pushed me and encouraged me enough to keep going and do my best. I hope I met his expectations. He certainly met my expectations of a guide and then some.

Jack Janicke, Jr., TX 2009

Mike Litzen runs a first class outfit. He and his team of guides work very hard to put their hunters on game. Litzen's preseason scouting really pays off, every hunter in our group got a nice ram, most in just a few days of hunting. The overall Alaska experience was awesome. I would highly recommend Litzen's service to any hunter who was serious about Dall sheep hunting. Mike was very honest about the type of hunt I would have, there were no unpleasant surprises.

Randy Creighton, NM 2009

My bear hunting trip to Alaska was an adventure not just a hunt. As all of my hunting trips with Litzen guide services have been, the boat was comfortable and the food was fantastic, it sure beats sleeping on the ground and eating mountain house. My guide was very knowledgeable of both the game and the Alaskan landscape. It was an experience I will always remember. Oh yea I got a GREAT BEAR.

Wesley Crow - 2009

Michael Litzen provided me with a top notch moose hunt in 2009. The quality of the hunt, work ethic of my guide and the overall experience was more thanI imagined on this trip. My guide, Jason, showed dedication and attention to detail that help me bag an awesome moose. This was by far one of my best hunting experiences. I hunted with a group of friends and enjoyed the camaraderie as well as a little competition on getting the largest trophy. As usual one of my best friends, Craig, brought down a 66" trophy and beat out my 64" moose. I guess that means the competition is still on !!! We'll be back! Thank you Michael for a first class experience; also thanks to Billy for setting up this great trip.

Kirk Rentz from Boerne TX 2009

Great experience with Mike Litzen on a sheep hunt this past August, 2009. I had my doubts about sheep hunting after spine surgery two months prior to my hunt date. But after talking to Mike about my situation he recommended using a Packer to carry any load we may have. A big THANK YOU Mike for making my hunt an enjoyable experience. Both Ron Heidemann (Guide) and Abe Henderson (Packer) took care of me like a brother. Ron knew very well how to hunt sheep. Once a legal Dall was spotted he took his time in the stalk to make absolutely sure I had a good shot. After the sheep was down Abe was a blessing carrying hide, horns and meat out. I think they could have carried me out if necessary. Great job guys. Thanks again. I’ll be back.

David Catari, NY 2009

I am pleased and complimented that Mike Litzen asked if I would write a letter referencing the recent bear (October 2009) hunt I had with him. It had always been a dream to hunt the mighty coastal Brown Bear.
I booked with Mike Litzen Outfitters and had a hunt of a lifetime. I hunted the huge bear in his native Pacific coastal tundra home; no man's country - very unforgiving and unfriendly place. This is no place for the weak at heart! This is a man's hunt.
Mike is personally and professionally committed to doing everything (within the law) to help you get a bear ie: move you from one area to another etc. He is personable, accommodating and sensitive to your personal needs and requests. He is first and foremost safety conscious. His guides have satellite phones so that they are in constant contact with one another and in the event of an emergency he has the back-up assistance of Coast Guard - boats and helicopters.
His equipment is good to excellent. He is an excellent pilot with an excellent plane and tents. He has quality accommodating guides that know the habits and nature of the bear you are hunting. They are hard working, doing everything they can to help you get your bear. They will hunt you as hard as you want to go. They are knowledgeable and hard working men with a lot of grit - no quit in any of them. They all stress safety.
Remember when you're hunting out of tent camp you are not going to a church picnic. You can bet your last dollar the Pacific winds will blow! It will be wet and maybe cold.
Mike has an excellent area to hunt and there will be bear wherever he hunts you! Generally speaking your chances are good to excellent that you will get a shot at a bear.
I am a young 72 year old who had the time of his life, 15 nights and 14 days of unforgettable memories. My guide, George, became my new friend and did everything but pull a big bear out of a hat for me to shoot. We saw 9 different bear, two shooters and had bears on the beach in front of our camp area every night.
I was not fortunate enough to get in shooting distance of either of the two big bears I saw, but what a hunt! I was even extended several days because we experienced a five day storm with 23 to 28 foot waves, 50 knot wind and rain like you were in a shower. What an experience!
I am forever indebted to Mike Litzen for the exciting brown bear hunt I had the opportunity to experience. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions. I would be happy to share my bear hunt experience with you.

Richard Yenchesky, MI 2009

The years of anticipation for my first sheep hunt was a feeling I will never forget & once in Mike Litzen’s Camp, the feeling turned to excitement! And let me tell you, it’s nice to see base camp with well organized necessities, provisions, and a spit shined Super Cub which fell just short of perfection for lack of “ArmorAll” on the tires.

August of 2009 was there before I knew it and I was sitting in Mike’s camp. Off to the hills I went and you would not believe it: Two days of scouting and a pattern seemed to be developing, as on day one of hunting I found myself staring down the gun barrel at a beautiful Ram. My guide Ron took me on stealthy stock & calculated every move these particular sheep made. Literally all I had to do was keep up, and shoot straight. There he was, 200 yards 45 degrees below us. Ron was able to size him up & once he was confident the ram was legal (which didn’t take him long), he told me to hold at 100 to compensate for the angle and let one fly. I did, in fact, I let two fly! This MT elk hunter was ready to let #3 & #4 fly as the sheep was still standing. Two was all it took. We made quick work of the cape and butchering, I think taking pictures took longer! I’m still sore from the ear-to-ear grin I adorned that day. I can’t wait to go back!

I can’t say enough good things about Mike Litzen’s Camp, guides, equipment, and his pure devotion to get tags filled. I was recommend to Mike by a great friend of mine who is an Alaskan Resident and hunter & for that recommendation I owe him as the hunt proved to be way above my expectations!

One Happy Hunter
Donnie Olsson - Bozeman MT. 2009
Please have anyone call me anytime!! 406-570-8859

"Mike was very up front about what to expect from the area, risks of weather, quantity and quality of game, and also his staff and services. Everything was top notch. I could not have imagined a more enjoyable hunt."

Lynn Johnson - Hannaford, ND
(Took these 4 trophies on a 14 day hunt in 2008)

"After an incredible moose hunt in 2007 with Michael Litzen, the quest for a dall sheep began. With many months of physical conditioning behind me, I arrived in Alaska for the hunt. Even though I had trained hard, I was in no shape to endure the challenges facing me in the Alaskan Wilderness. Upon deplaning, my guide Ben Timmons should have told me "big boy get back on the plane you are not ready to sheep hunt." Instead, Ben and Mike Litzen went to great lengths to accommodate me with this mentally and physically exhausting hunt and most importantly their expert knowledge of this rugged wilderness guided me to my goal of taking a big dall sheep.

On the seventh day of a magical hunt, a fourteen year old dall sheep was spotted. After a twelve hour uphill stalk with Ben's words of encouragement, I was successful in taking this incredible sheep, 38.5 " X 14".

For the third consecutive year, my friends and I have booked our 2009 hunt with Litzen Guide Service..."

Billy Canavan, Comfort, TX.

"I was looking for three things on my Dall sheep hunt - a true backpack experience, an area with a good number of legal rams, and great logistics.

Mike truly exceeded my expectations. The area held good numbers of mature rams, the equipment was top notch, and the guide was experienced and knowledgeable. More importantly I felt very safe flying with Mike at all times. I took a beautiful 37" by 14" ram to top off a great hunt. You can’t ask for more! I would highly recommend hunting with Litzen Guide Service to anyone."

Brendan Burns , Livingston, MT.

This was an awesome 2008 trip. Outstanding start to finish, lots of bears and wildlife. From the preparation of the hunt to the stalk and the trophy care, the professionalism of my experienced guide, met all of my expectations.

Michael and his staff were there to assist with every detail. A successful Alaskan bear hunt has been a dream of a lifetime come true.

Thanks, Mike Promisco - Bozeman, MT.

Mike, I would like to thank you for the wonderful experiences over the years. From the bears to the sheep to the moose hunts… It has always been a truly blessed encounter.

You have a world class operation and outstanding guides. I have hunted all over and have never found an individual that is as concerned for your client’s overall hunting experience. Your dedication to the wildlife and client is what puts you in a class of your own. Thanks for all the memories and the ones to come. Best Wishes,

Sincerely

John Callaham - Broken Bow OK

"Superb, hunt of a lifetime, trophy, professionals. These are just a few words or phrases that will describe Litzen Guide Service. Whether hunting at Michael’s camp in the Alaskan Range or on the Alaskan Peninsula, you are literally in for a hunt of a lifetime.

Michael and his guides not only are professional hunters, but conservationists. They go above and beyond to ensure you get the best quality animal.

I personally have hunted the Alaskan range four times, harvesting Dall Sheep, Moose, Wolves and a Grizzly bear. Then one trip to the Peninsula and harvested a true "bear of a lifetime". I can honestly say they were "hunts of a lifetime".

Not only are the game animals unparalleled but the unspoiled beauty of the true Alaskan bush is unbelievable. On a late season moose hunt I literally watched winter approach and the unbelievable foliage change in a nine day period! Mother Nature and her art work, breathtaking views of Denali and Mt. Foraker.

Join Master Guide Michael Litzen and his crew and experience hunting the way it was meant to be!"

Cades Pope - Sonora TX

MY EXPERIENCE HUNTING WITH MICHAEL LITZEN

I have hunted with Mike Litzen in September 2002 and September 2007. My first hunt was for moose and caribou and second hunt was for moose and grizzly bear. I have harvested two moose and one caribou. I saw plenty of sign of grizzly bear, but no bear appeared during shooting hours. came close to a pack of wolves but they were hidden in cover of trees across the river.

The hunts are basically spot and stalk type of hunts. Also we would sit on high spot and use calls to draw game into range. The hunts are what I call a true wilderness hunt where camps were a two man tent to a wall type tent. The trips were what I expected them to be where you see Alaskan wilderness and some of the Alaskan animals. Mike and his staff made the trips very enjoyable. The biggest problem I had was getting in the best shape possible for the hunts. The guides kept the hunting at a pace I could handle. I would recommend Mike Litzen (Litzen Guide Service) to anyone who wants to experience an enjoyable Alaskan hunting experience.

Paul Erickson - Langford, South Dakota

2009 REFERENCES

MOOSE	SHEEP	BROWN BEAR
Jack Janicke, TX 210-275-6892	John Dunlap, MT 406-580-8929	Dan Fahey, OH 937-689-2311
Billy Canavan, TX 210-289-6489	Marty Miller, WI 715-262-3279	Wesley Crow, TX 512-734-5858
Craig Leader, TX 210-415-8999	Brian Edinger, WI 920-766-6869	Dick Zimmerman, TX 830-613-5011
Charles Broderick, TX 210-698-8654	David Catari, NY 585-865-4200	Mike Mitchell, CO 970-826-9766
Kirk Rentz, TX 830-755-5453	Randy Creighton, NM 505-292-6805	Dick Yenchesky, MI 906-863-1164
	Donnie Olsson, MT 406-570-8859
	Foy Osburn, TX 830-537-4982 14-day sheep grizzely combo

REFERENCES

MOOSE	SHEEP	BROWN BEAR
Wesley Crow - Texas Work: 512-556-6521 Home: 512-556-0288	John Callaham - Oklahoma Home: 580-584-2113	Jimmy McLean - Texas Home: 512-752-3223
Foy Osborn - Texas Cell: 830-537-4982	Jerry Whisenhunt - Oklahoma Home: 580-584-6000	Dennis Vanderstelt - Idaho Home: 208-922-4649
Billy Canavan - Texas Cell: 210-289-6489	Phil Neeper - Montana 406-452-1212	Cades Pope - Texas Home: 325-387-2181
Mark Nitz - Illinois Home: 309-658-2636	Rob Davidson - Montana Cell: 406-581-7572	Dan Palmer - Iowa Cell: 563-370-6777
Jim Gardner - Illinois Home: 309-692-4828	David Hillstead - Utah Home: 801-491-6285	John Callaham - Oklahoma Home: 508-584-2113
Mark Reeves - Oregon 541-756-1309	Richard Mara - New York Dell: 516-524-7158	Jay Otto - Wyoming, Cell (307) 630-3228
Owen Corwin - Oklahoma Cell: 918-629-4033 Home: 918-352-3544	Conrad Reinhard - Michigan Home: 810-629-9230	Mike Promisco - Montana (406) 585-8670
Curt Griffin - Michigan 810-227-9190	Peter Malecha - Minnesota Home: 952-836-6374	James LeBoeuf - Massachusetts Work: 978-283-0222
	Rober Kincaid - Idaho Work: 208-313-1439	Art Van Klei - BC Canada (604) 793-6270
	Ron Taylor - Missouri Work: 816-364-4774	Brian Edinger - Wisconsin Home: 920-621-1270
	Dick Furman - North Carolina Cell: 704-241-1982
	Lynn Johnson - North Dakota 701-769-2554
	Brendon Burns - Montana Cell (406) 223-3833
	Rob Davidson - Montana Cell (406) 581-7572

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