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Dear Mike Litzen and crew:

I had only been hunting for a year when Matt, my boyfriend, asked me to go moose hunting with him in Alaska.  My first response was "Yes! Of course!"  As I began reading multiple books about moose hunting, hunting in the wild, and survival, I found myself getting a bit more nervous as our flight into Alaska approached.  Matt and I landed at base camp and I felt more at ease as I meet each member of the Litzen crew.  Your expertise, confidence, organization and enthusiasm made my first moose hunting adventure that more enjoyable.  Being out in the Alaskan bush is one experience I will never forget and I would do it again in a heartbeat!!  Thank you so much!  
AshleyWiant, MO.
 

Michael:

I wanted to say thank you so much for the incredible moose hunting expedition. As I mentioned to you before we went, I felt this was going to be a once in a lifetime opportunity and it truly was! Ashley and I couldn't have asked for a more competent and trustworthy guide. You and your staff are top notch and I've already recommended your services to many of my friends. Keep up the great work and hope we keep in touch for future hunting endeavors.

Matt Struttmann, Columbia, MO.   (573) 999-4719

Truly a super hunt for Dall rams in August, 2011. Mike Litzen and his guides run one of the best outfitter businesses I have seen. Extremely organized, safety conscious and detail oriented to the last item. Mike’s area encompasses remote ranges that few other hunters can safely access due to the logistics. Just getting to the spike camp is half the fun and an adventure in itself. Mike and my guide Brad Patterson are not only professional hunters, but conservationists as well. They go above and beyond to ensure you get the best trophy animal while choosing to shoot rams 8+ years of age, making sure the area has a good supply of future trophies. A good supply of sheep in the unspoiled beauty of the Alaskan range.

Brad was phenomenal to say the least. We were stuck in the tent for two days waiting for the clouds to lift and winds to shift so we could get into the basins and spot. Patience and flexibility is a virtue as you are at the weathers mercy. We sat on the top of a ridge for over two hours waiting for the fog to lift, not knowing that 3 rams were a little over 300 yards down the other side of the slope. However when the opportunity presented we capitalized. Brad’s persistence, knowledge of the country, sheep behavior and ability to field judge rams is amazing. Mike and Brad once again thanks for a great hunt!!!!

Rusty Shelton, Hyde Park, UT (C) 435-770-5030

An absolute awesome hunt. The only thing I would like to have had was more time to visit with Mike Litzen, But he is so busy making sure his hunters get to where they need and when they need to be there as well as all the other details such as licenses, Tags, trophy care and then flying who knows where for most of the daylight hrs. Making sure that his guides and hunters have everything they need. Then there are the guides who also are TOP NOTCH and make every effort to see that their hunter has a memorable and successful hunt. My guide Jason Reinalda did an awesome job of spotting this trophy Moose and making the successful stock on it. The Adrenalin rush you get when an animal such as this hits the ground just cannot be put into words, it’s something every hunter has to experience for themselves. THANKS MIKE    THANKS JASON

Norm - Middle Point Ohio   419-968-2328    

My 2011 hunt with litzen guide service was way more than I had expected. This was my first ever guided hunt and will not be my last. My next Alaska hunt will definitely be booked with litzen guide service. I cannot thank Mike and my guide Bob enough. Mike runs a top notch business and his guides all work very hard to produce a successful hunt and hunting experience. I was very fortunate to have harvested a beautiful grizzly bear, a wolf, and an awesome caribou. I hunt a lot and realize any trophy does not come easy, so to harvest three animals, that is what I mean by fortunate. My first trip to Alaska, and first guided hunt, was an experience that I will never forget. I met some people that I will cherish as friends forever and seen the most beautiful country I have ever seen. Memories that last a lifetime because of a good top notch guide business. If you are planning a hunt in Alaska, I would recommend Litzen Guide Service without a hesitation. It will be the hunt you have been dreaming of, and in my case it was much more. Thanks again Mike, and thanks for pairing me with an awesome guide, Bob.

Shawn Simmes, Sunburst, MT
(406) 937-2200

Michael Litzen, Thank you to you and your guides for another amazing Dall sheep hunt in the Western Alaska Range! Your level of commitment to me and Jeremy (photographer a.k.a. Grizz) was unprecedented. You are very well organized; your guides are seasoned, very experienced and passionate about what they do. Along with honesty and great service your hunting area supports a healthy number of animals including legal Dall rams. To all potential hunters reading this post, you should strongly consider Litzen Guide service for your hunt of a lifetime. My simple advice would be to show up in extremely good shape and listen to your guide...especially when your patience is wearing thin! Last but not least I would like to compliment my guide, Brad Patterson. He showed his true experience and grit during my Dall sheep hunt with him. I am not sure who got more excited before, during and after the stalk on my sheep, me or Brad! Thanks again it was a blast. P.S. I guess the mint smell Grizz kept mentioning was Labrador Tea, so it wasn't Brad after all, Ha Ha!

Paul Matthys -  North Dakota  (701) 238-0817

This was my second hunt and will not be my last hunt with Litzen Guide Service. I hunted Moose in 2008 and Brown Bear in the fall of 2011. I have hunted in Argentina, Canada and Africa with different Guide Services. None of those compare to the effort that is put in to making sure the client has the “Hunt of a Lifetime”. The areas that Litzen has are second to none. The abundance of wildlife is incredible along with the views. I shot the 54^th Bear that I saw on the 8^th day of my hunt. You would be hard pressed to find anyone in the hunting industry that will be as Honest and Upfront with was is to be expected from start to finish then Litzen. Thanks, 

Mark Kawolsky Glasford, IL. (309) 208-2032

I wanted to let you know I had great time brown bear hunting with you and your crew. I would like to thank you again for the great guides and the service that they provided, and the way you run your business, keep up the great work. Thanks for making my 2011 Bear Hunt a Huge Success.

Billy Rugh,

Punxsutawney, PA

(814) 592-5456

I would like to thank you and my guide Jason for the effort you guys put forth on my 2011 Sheep hunt.  Your willingness to change plans as needed and the offer for the extra hunting days was much appreciated.  Even though I did not end up taking a sheep I came home with some great pictures and fond memories of chasing that old dark horned ram.  I look forward to our moose/grizzly hunt in 2012 and hopefully the opportunity to hunt sheep with you guys again sometime in the future.

Sincerely,

Ryan Coffey San Antoni TX (210) 232-1552

When I decided to go on a Dall sheep hunt I did my homework and chose to book my hunt with Litzen Guide Service. Mike was always very professional, upfront, and honest about his guide service, the hunt area, the animals, and his expertise. More importantly though, Mike’s work doesn’t end on the phone, he works hard in the field to ensure you have a great hunt. When I arrived in the hunt camp Mike had already located the sheep, had a game plan in place, paired me with a great guide and got us both out into a spike camp. My guide Ron was first class and his hunting instincts cannot be overstated. Mike and Ron’s experience and hard work gave me the opportunity to take a great ram on the first day of the season! I left home hoping this hunt could live up to my expectations and somehow they were exceeded. If you are considering hunting in Alaska you need to talk to Mike and book your hunt with Litzen Guide Service.

Chris Dahl - Blair Wisconsin      608-317-1296

SHAWN TAYLOR 1-765-499-0570

Michael,

Just wanted to say thanks, it was a trip of a lifetime. It was well organized and everyone that I met was top notch. My guide, Bob Dykeman did an excellent job and was great to be around. I would recommend your guide service to anyone. 

 Sincerely,

 Terry Taylor Hartford City, IN

(765) 728-2147

What a great combo hunt! I hunted with Guide Ben Thimons for Dall sheep and Moose. The first long day yielded an excellent 37" ram, a hunt I will never forget! On to Moose with the taking of a nice 59" early season Moose on the third day. Mike runs an excellent up front operation, every effort is made to provide a safe and successful hunt. His guides are all experienced no nonsense hard hunters. This was my second great trip with Litzen Guide Service; I hunted brown bear with them in May of 2010. I highly recommend Litzen Guide Service.

Ray Mahalick

Edgewood, NM. (505) 980-4297

Michael Litzen and his staff of professional guides, made my 2011 moose hunt a memorable experience. Myself and my two hunting companions all scored trophy moose. The experience of the Alaskan wilderness accompanied by excellent guides created a memorable experience. The trophy moose was icing on the cake.

Harry Landsberg

Kenton, OH

(419) 674-3595

Dear Mike,

I had no idea what to expect for my first Alaskan wildlife experience, especially hunting for the coastal brown bear.  What I experienced is more than I can put into words.  There is nothing like surviving the Alaskan elements!  What made it even better was the excellent guide service.  My guide, Joel made sure I had a great Alaskan experience and Mike along with his world class guides, Howard and Don, defined what hunting in Alaska was all about. No doubt I was hunting Alaska brown bear first class with Mike Litzen Guide Services.  My first day, within 10 minutes of walking, we were in the direct path of an on coming brown bear less than 10 yards away.  THAT WAS AWESOME!  Seven days and 50 bears later I tagged my first bear ever!  The spot, stock, and hunt was challenging but if it were easy, it wouldn't be Alaska brown bear hunting. 

I learned so much from my guide, no book or article can compare to the wealth of information my guide taught me.  I felt like I was a student of Alaska thanks to my guide from Litzen Guide Service.  I would absolutely recommend this hunt to anybody who is looking for big brown bears and not scared to hunt hard.  I look forward to my next hunt with Mike and eventually another brown bear hunt with a bow.  These guys will get you there. 

Joshua C. Spencer, Esq. - Texas Democrat 
915-422-4024 cell,  915-532-5562 office
 

Dear Mike,

I have hunted from South Africa and in the Arctic; from the Colorado Mountains and Sonoran Desert; there is nothing like the Alaskan hunt after the magnetic coastal brown bear.  Two years before the hunt my brother who's a wildlife biologist did the research for the premier outfitters and after the renowned research, there was nobody better than Mike Litzen.

After months of communication, my son and I arrived at the airport and were met by his first class guides, had a quick lunch and were put on the Patricia Ann which was our floating base camp for the next ten days.  Excitement was high and expectations were equally high.  On our way to anchor for the night, Mike had found a beached wale that had died and sure enough we saw a brown bear feeding on it.  We knew that was going to be Mother Nature’s bait.  

The first night was restless in anticipation to begin our hunt.  First morning, not more than a quarter mile away, we saw our first bear that according to all guides was a shooter (9.5 -10 feet); however, we had mechanical problems with the skiff so the bear meandered into the alders and disappeared.  That was the only problem we had but after diligent work on the skiff there was never another problem. 

First day was spent spotting bears; none were approachable so the day turned to be uneventful.  When the evening came and Josh was coming off shore, 50 yards away I could see his face with a smile from ear to ear.  His first 30 min, from 30 feet away he had his first encounter with a seven foot brown bear.  After that he saw 25 bears some shooters and some only 7.5 feet.  Trying to avoid other bears and navigating through the tundra and the alders the shooter bear (10+ feet) got away, but still he could not contain his excitement. 

On the second day, we went to the eagle’s nest where Mike said it was "walk in the park."  I suggest that it was not a walk in the park.  After 2 hours walking in the tundra and through the alders we got to the perch on eagles nest.  Twenty minutes later out comes a bear and it is the biggest bear Mike said he has ever seen.  Mike thought it was at least 10, close to 11 feet tall and heading our way. 

It was amazing to watch a moose and two calves as the bear walked by them on his way to his fishing hole.  Ten minutes later, another bear (9.5-10 feet) at the opposite end of the river, so within an hour we had our first dilemma.  On one side, I had a larger bear 400 yards away and smaller bear (9.5-10 feet) that was coming within shooting range.  At about 400 yards, the larger bear goes into the alders and goes to sleep; so we kept a four-hour wait.  Then I could see ptarmigans fly out on high alert, so I knew that bear was coming out and he had two choices, come to us or walk away.  And after what seemed like forever, the bear decided to walk away from us and I could see how huge his rump was.  After factoring the wind direction, we only had an hour of light and two hours to walk back to shore so we decided to come back another day.  We spent the next six days hunting various parts of Mikes hunting lease, everyday encountering bears and everyday enjoying paradise and country that God must play in, Alaska!  It was the third trip back to eagles nest that proved to be the charm.  We were on eagles nest for an hour taking in the scenery when Howard, one of Mike's guides, spotted a bear about a mile and a half coming towards us.  After watching him for two hours in various fishing holes, and discussing whether to go after him or play the odds and wait for him to come closer.  Eventually from 154 yards away my first Alaskan brown bear was on the tundra.  There was so much of this hunt that was unforgettable, watching whales, seals, watching bear fish, climbing mountains, eagles flying and plucking there dinner from the ocean and Josh's excitement with his first bear. 

Eating fresh crab and fishing halibut everyday, one thing is certain, we arrived as clients and we left as friends.  Spending over 100 hours and getting to know Mike as a guide, a hunter, a sportsman, a conservationist, a father, a husband, He made this trip a memory I will treasure till the day I die.  I am proud to call Mike my friend. I look forward to sharing more hunting camps with my hunting buddy. 

Joe Spencer - Texas Democrat
575-589-9706 home,  915-204-0955 cell
 

2010 Sheep Hunter
 

Micheal,

I have dreamed of an Alaska Moose hunt since I was a teenager and it finally came true.  I went on a combination Moose/Grizzly hunt in 2010 with Mike Litzen.  Mike and my guide George made sure that I had a great experience. While, the weather was good for camping, sunny and warm, it was not good for  moose hunting.  But everyone had a positive attitude.  The trip was everything I hoped for and so much more!!!!!!!!  To top off the great adventure I had, on the 8^th morning of a 9 day hunt I was able to get a really nice moose.  I sure hope to do another hunt with Mike Litzen some time in the future.

Klaus Leidenfrost 

Rolla, Missouri.   Cell (573) 465-0040

2010 Moose Hunter

2010 Sheep Hunter

My 2010 Moose/Grizzly hunt with Litzen Guide Service was my first ever guided hunt.  Mike and his guides did a great job.  Brad, my guide for the hunt, is a top-notch hunter and a great guy to spend the hunt with.  Everyone was very professional and did their best to make it an enjoyable hunt.  In that aspect it was an absolute success.

The number of bulls seen was beyond my expectations.  We saw 10 bulls on the first day alone.  I still remember one bull in particular that we saw on three separate days.  He looked like he had two sheets of plywood attached to his head.  The unusually warm and clear weather during the late season made for tough hunting conditions.  Bulls were active for a very short time and reluctant to respond to calling.  Even with these conditions Brad was able to get us in position on two legal bulls.  They just were not what I was looking for.  Mike did everything he could to work with the conditions, including offering to move me to a new area.  While I did not harvest an animal on this hunt I still call it a success.  Mike runs a great operation and I would recommend him to anyone.

Steve Gili, Craig, Colorado     Cell (307) 389-2835

2010 Moose Hunter

Thanks,

 Richard Martin, Lancaster,WI (608) 778-1603

2010 Sheep Hunter

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

Randy Creighton, NM    2009

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)

"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

50715 Maranatha Lane
Kenai, AK   99611

Email: mlitzen@kenai.net

Phone: (907) 776-5868

Fax: (907) 776-8707

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