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2011 HUNTER
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I was introduced to the services of Mike Litzen in
2004. He hosted me to an exceptional Alaska Hunting Adventure. His
hunting area, camps, and Guides were all top notch. More
importantly, Mike took personal interest in me having an
opportunity to be successful. This resulted in acquiring the
trophy I dreamed of and memories that will last a lifetime. So it
was with no hesitation that I returned this year (2011) and
brought my eldest son Nick with me..... Not surprisingly we both
experienced hunts of a lifetime. We enjoyed the same great service
and attention to detail that makes this type of hunting both
successful and rewarding. For Dall Sheep, Moose, Grizzly Bear,
Caribou and Wolf, in the Alaskan Interior, I highly recommend
Litzen Guide Serive. I won't wait another seven years to return.
Dr. R.W. Taylor
St. Joseph, Missouri
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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)
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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 |

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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
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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
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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 |
I can't say enough about my experience with Litzen Guide
Service. As a non-hunter on a mission to get some great wildlife photos, I
succeeded in getting some great wildlife photos of grizzlies, wolverines,
a variety of birds, and of course, Dall Sheep! My buddy Paul Matthys was
also successful in hunting a very nice ram this year as well. I have to
admit with a considerably smaller fee than a hunter, I was originally
concerned that I would be given a back seat on this trip, and I am very
happy that wasn't the case at all. This was an adventure of a lifetime two
years in a row, and both you and our guide Brad did an excellent job of
accommodating, leading, and getting us great results. I've enclosed
several hundred pictures and some videos, which will give you something to
do this Winter! Thanks again for the outstanding experience, I hope we
cross paths again someday.
Jeremy Mahowald a.k.a. "Grizz"
Kindred, North Dakota 701-261-1975
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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 54th
Bear that I saw on the 8th 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 |

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This was my second hunt with Mike Litzen
Guide Service. Once again Mike and his staff did everything possible
to make my hunt a success and a trip of a lifetime. Mike goes
out of his way to make sure everyone achieves their life long dreams.
I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to have Ben Timmons as my
guide again. He pushed me out of my comfort zone and I was able to
take a beautiful dall sheep. Mike Litzen runs a first class guide
service and I have no problem recommending Mike to anyone. Feel free
to call me at 707-272-1930. I've gotten a brown bear with Mike and now
a dall sheep and when it's time to book my moose hunt, Mike will be
the guy I'm calling.
Ken Farris Lakeport, CA. (707) 272-1930 |
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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
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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 |
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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
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My sheep
hunt was a qualified success, even though I did
not get a ram. The hunt and your operation were beyond my
expectations. The logistics were great, the country was spectacular,
and your team is excellent. I appreciate the dedication and concern
for making my trip a success.
The true measure of any outdoor experience is the memories and how do
you really feel after time has passed. For me, I experienced a great
hunt, with some great people, and really that's all that matters, I
fact I am planning on coming back in 2012.
Would I like to have shot a ram, you bet, this hunt is proof that you
don't have to kill game to have a great hunt. Talk to you soon about
2012....
Ced Damby, Granite Bay, CA. (916) 730-3999 |
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me, I spent countless hours researching outfitters, guides ect. I
would say Litzen Guide Service is probably one of the most organized
and seasoned outfitter, that promises little but produce over, all
expectations. I experienced a successful combo hunt with my
professional guide Brad. Then I spent a couple days hunting with my
Dad and his friends moose hunting. When my Dads group came in with big
'ol smiles on their faces they said, "well what do you think?"
How many trips you been on that they're smiling when they come in and
smiling when they leave. Mike and his extreme guides are the real
deal. Thx mike and your hard working team of
guys.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Dear Mike,
The attention to detail and genuine concern for a great Alaskan
experience and harvest of game really exemplified in you and the
guide I was paired with. Your guide taught me so much about
hunting in general that I feel that it was more like an elective
class than a guided hunt. I can’t thank you and your staff enough
for such a wonderful time and I would recommend Litzen guide
service to anyone wanting a hunt of a life time (optional: ; the 3
years it took to save for this opportunity was worth every penny).
The first evening of scouting was more than I had anticipated; we
glassed over 70 sheep and had located several legal rams and 1
grizzly. I’m not sure if the guy up stairs blessed us with these
sheep or the man who did the preseason scouting (maybe both).
Needless to say, after a restless night of sleep up the mountain
we went, 5 hours later we were back in camp with meat hung.
Believe me I know how fortunate I was to have such a great hunt,
thanks again Mike for a hunt of a life time.
Drew Zimmerman, WA (253) 222-11652010 Sheep Hunter
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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
8th 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
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Mike Litzen has surrounded
himself with some great hardworking guides and also some good hunting
areas. I was fortunate enough to have Brad Patterson as my guide and
after many days of rain, wind, fog, snow, and more rain never once did
he ever become discouraged.
We had a few rams move out on us early in the hunt and then lost a few
more days due to weather; But we kept at it! We did see plenty of
sheep and made several stalks, but had a difficult time finding a true
shooter ram.
On the 13th day of my 10 day hunt we woke up and decided to go for
broke on a legal ram Brad had spotted the day before up in the snow
and fog. After spending all day trying to relocate him with no luck,
I'll be honest and tell you my spirit was starting to break. We
stopped mid-afternoon for a rest and while sitting there reflecting on
our days passed; Brad looked at me and said “We still have Hope." 30
minutes later he had him in the spotting scope and the stalk was on!!
Thanks Mike for the extra days in Sheep Country it definitely helped
top off a great Alaskan Experience that I won't ever forget!!
Mark Pope-Sheep Hunt 2010
Manchester, MI
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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
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with Litzen Guide service for Dall sheep in 2010. After a slow
start, I ended up taking a great world class ram thanks to the hard
work and dedication of my guide Jason Reinalda. Michael Litzen has top
notch equipment and a great hunting area.
Thanks,
Richard
Martin, Lancaster,WI (608) 778-1603
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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.
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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
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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
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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 |
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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"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)

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"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. |
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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.
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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.
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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 |
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"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
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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
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SHEEP |
BROWN BEAR |
Jack Janicke, TX
210-275-6892 |
Paul Matthys, ND
701-238-0817 |
Dan Fahey, OH
937-689-2311 |
Billy Canavan, TX
210-289-6489 |
John Dunlap, MT
406-580-8929 |
Wesley Crow, TX
512-734-5858 |
Craig Leader, TX
210-415-8999 |
Marty Miller, WI
715-262-3279 |
Dick Zimmerman, TX
830-613-5011 |
Charles Broderick, TX
210-698-8654 |
Brian Edinger, WI
920-766-6869 |
Mike Mitchell, CO
970-826-9766 |
Kirk Rentz, TX
830-755-5453 |
David Catari, NY
585-865-4200 |
Dick Yenchesky, MI
906-863-1164 |
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Randy Creighton, NM
505-292-6805 |
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Donnie Olsson, MT
406-570-8859 |
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Foy Osburn, TX
830-537-4982
14-day sheep grizzely combo |
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BROWN BEAR |
Wesley Crow - Texas
Work: 512-556-6521
Home: 512-556-0288 |
John Callaham -
Oklahoma
Home: 580-584-2113
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Jimmy McLean - Texas
Home: 512-752-3223
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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
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Owen Corwin - Oklahoma
Cell: 918-629-4033
Home: 918-352-3544 |
Conrad Reinhard -
Michigan
Home: 810-629-9230
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Mike Promisco - Montana
(406) 585-8670
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Curt Griffin - Michigan
810-227-9190 |
Peter Malecha -
Minnesota
Home: 952-836-6374 |
James LeBoeuf -
Massachusetts
Work: 978-283-0222 |
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Rober Kincaid - Idaho
Work: 208-313-1439 |
Art Van Klei - BC Canada
(604) 793-6270
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Ron Taylor - Missouri
Work: 816-364-4774 |
Brian Edinger -
Wisconsin
Home: 920-621-1270 |
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Dick Furman - North
Carolina
Cell: 704-241-1982 |
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Lynn Johnson - North
Dakota
701-769-2554 |
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Brendon Burns - Montana
Cell (406) 223-3833
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Rob Davidson - Montana
Cell (406) 581-7572 |
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