Testimonials

Dear Brad, Enclosed with this letter is your Leica range-finder, which somehow made it out with me in your Super Cub. I’ve also enclosed a CD containing photos of our hunt, one or two of which are pretty special. Thanks again for putting together an exciting, hard-charging bear hunt. I didn’t come to Cold Bay with the expectation of stalking big bears for miles, of hiking mountain terrain in waders, or of needing that range-finder to make shots over 300 yards – but that’s just what happened. That we successfully stalked an old battle-scarred bruiser of a ten-foot bear is something I will always remember. And from here on I’ll always judge the steepness of our Tahoe ski slopes by how they measure up to the avalanche chute we climbed to get that bear. That you managed all that within days of taking an eleven-foot boar from the same spike-camp that you and I hunted out of is a real tribute to your ability to get your clients on the big, mature animals. It’s clear to me, Brad, that you have three things that make for a great Brown Bear hunt: a wordclass hunting area with bears larger than mine, a strong work ethic, and a fantastic ability to spot game,…

I know I am not alone when I say that hunting Alaskan Brown Bear has been a life-long dream. So when Brad Saalsaa of Alaska Wilderness Charters and Guiding contacted me about a 2008 brown bear hunt, I was all ears. Brad explained that he had a rare opening due to a cancellation by one of his clients who was having medical complications and would have to reschedule. And as we discussed the dates, flights and all of the particulars, I suddenly realized that my lifelong dream was finally about to begin. This being my first Alaskan Brown Bear hunt, I really did not know what to expect. I was comforted however, knowing that I had hunted and fished with Brad before, and he had not only met but exceeded all my expectations. In 2005 I had killed a seven foot black bear with a skull that measured 20 8/16”. I booked a fishing trip for the summer of 2007 and landed a 200 pound halibut that is, to this day, still feeding my family.  Going home empty-handed never seems to be an option, and Brad drove this point home during our conversation about the upcoming hunt. “Bill, be prepared…

Thank you for a great hunt, words can not do justice to the awesome country and your professionalism.  Being in the business myself, your attention to detail was greatly appreciated. Thanks!"

"Brad, Each and every time that I have come to Alaska Wilderness Charters and Guiding for a hunting or fishing trip you have always found a way to surpass all of my expectations. Whether a person is planning their first trip to Alaska or has been there before they cannot possibly have a better Alaskan experience then with you and your professional staff.  I am truly proud to recommend Alaska Wilderness Charters and Guiding to all my Friends. "