Meet Our Guides
| Dean Tlougan | Kevin Steever |
| Rob Stucker | Steve "Smitty" Smith |
| Scott Threinen | Chris Schneider |
| Dan Swanson |
Mark Bowman |
| Jim Mattson | Kyle Holbrook |
| Jeff Satre | Brian Anderson |
Dean Tlougan
I
have been an avid hunter since I was a teenager. Goose hunting became
a passion of mine early on. I got an opportunity to guide for the first
guide service that opened in Rochester in 1982, at the prime age of 19.
I guided for 5 years for that service. Being out every day of the hunting
season taught me quickly how to kill geese in any situation.
In 1996 I took over the Rochester Goose Hunting from Mark Leitzen and have been on my own ever since. I also enjoy turkey, deer and pheasant hunting very much with any free time that I get.
As owner of premier flight I've tried to incorporate a fun learning experience for our clients and create the best opportunity to harvest geese on a daily basis. I take every hunt personal and want to show people the best hunting experience possible.
Kevin Steever and Hunter's Justice
I
have been an avid waterfowler since the first day I was able to hunt.
I got my first opportunity to experience guiding while living in South
Dakota on the Missouri River. After moving to the Rochester area I was
introduced to Premier Flight Guide Service in 1999 and have been guiding
ever since. In 2000 Hunter's Justice, my black lab, was put to work at
my side never missing a day afield. I love the challenges that waterfowling
gives the outdoorsman as hunts and bird activity changes day to day making
it a sport where no two days are the same. I spend 50+ days a year in
the field making sure your hunts are safe, enjoyable and productive. At
Premier Flight we will always put you in the best possible position to
harvest birds during your hunt.
In my spare time I love to fish, hunt pheasants, and bow hunt. It is our important to pass along hunting traditions and continue to formulate our future. Young men and women hunters are a must and are always welcome here at Premier Flight Guide Service. I look forward to seeing you in the fall. Thanks Dad for making time to take me hunting and fishing.
Rob Stucker
I
have been waterfowl guiding for 18 years. After getting an early start
in waterfowling at the age of 8, I now find myself in the relentless fall
pursuit of the Canadian Goose. I have guided in Arkansas, Illinois and
Minnesota. In the off season I am carpenter. Hope to see you soon this
fall in Rochester.
Steve "Smitty" Smith
Steve
"Smitty" Smith has been guiding for 18 years. He is the previous
owner of Folding Feathers Guide Service in Rochester before joining Premier
Flight's team of guides. With a true passion and knowledge for hunting
Canadian Geese, you will find Smitty to be just as entertaining with his
many stories of shots missed and the ones that just should have never
gotten away. Huey is my black labrador of 12 years who is always happy
to see the birds fallin'. In the off season you can find him guiding the
Blue Goose launch on Lake Mille Lacs Hope to see you this fall in the
blinds.
Scott Threinen
Scott
grew up hunting around the goose rich area of rochester, he started guiding
at the age of 15 and nine years later still enjoys taking people out hunting.
Besides spending more then 120 days in the field hunting from Canada to
Tennessee each year, Scott is also an accomplished goose caller and is
evolved in contest around the country.
He holds 19 major calling championships including the 3 Minnesota state titles, the World Team Championship three runner up finishes at the World Championship, and the 2008 World Live Goose Calling title. In Scott's words, "I believe Premier Flight is by far the most dedicated group of hunters I've seen, from safety, field location, and professionalism you won't find a better outfitter around"
Chris Schneider
Rochester
area native - I've been guiding professionally for more than 10 years,
and I've been hunting geese in the Rochester area since I was 14. With
over 20 years of experience, you can be assured that I will do everything
possible to make your hunt memorable and safe. Premier Flight has more
premium locations than any guide service in the Rochester area, which
gives us the flexibility to move around to get you under the birds. That
flexibility, combined with constant scouting and networking, are the key
ingredients for a successful hunt. Whether you are a seasoned veteran
or a beginner, I invite you to give us a try. We have something for everyone,
including group & weekday discounts, unguided hunts, seasonal memberships,
and a very friendly staff.
When I'm not guiding, freelancing a field, (or working my real job), I like to fish for walleye, crappies, and salmon. Other hobbies include hard water angling, chasing waterfowl in North Dakota and Northern Minnesota, upland bird hunting, custom rod building, dog training, and performing and recording with my (R & R) band.
Jim Mattson
I
have over 30 years waterfowl hunting experience, and have been guiding
goose hunters in the Rochester area since 1993. I enjoy fishing, hunting
and camping with my family in my spare time.
Premier Flight is the Best in this area, no other guide service has better
fields and quality guides than us. We strive to make each hunt a memorable
one for you, let us do the work so you can sit back and enjoy the hunt.
I would be glad to give a few goose calling tips as well, I'm a two time Minnesota goose calling champion, two time Grand National goose calling champion, IWA North American goose calling champion and the Minnesota Regional goose calling champion. Please stop down to hunt with us this season you will be glad you did.
Dan Swanson
I've
been working with Premier Flight for 5 years. I love hunting, training
Short Hairs and trap shooting. I'm married with one child and 2 German
Short Hairs. I'm looking forward to seeing you this fall.
Mark Bowman
I
have been an avid hunter since the age of 12. Starting in September all
the way to the end of December waterfowl season you will find me out pursing
waterfowl. I also enjoy deer hunting, turkey hunting and fishing whenever
I have spare time. We here at Premier Flight look forward to seeing you
this fall and making your hunting experience with us a memorable one for
you and for all of us. See you in the field!!
Jeff Satre
Jeff
Satre - aka Bass, or Jeff "The Tractor Beam" Satre. I have been
hunting geese for over 20 years. But it wasn't until I joined the Premier
Flight team that I found my true calling... flaggin' giant Canada geese!
I'm a three time City Wide Flagging Champion, and have been known to flag
'em in from miles away. Geese knowingly leave the refuge when catching
sight of the tantalizing maneuvers I create with my Flagman. I have even
been known to pull committed geese away from rival decoy spreads, leaving
other guide services dumbfounded and asking themselves, "what went
wrong".... what went wrong is "The Tractor Beam" was within
a country mile of them! Like the boys like to say, "Da Tractor Beam
is in da hole!"
Kyle Holbrook
I'm
Kyle Holbrook, I have been an avid hunter all my life. I've hunted ducks
and geese from Canada to Southern Illinois. I started hunting with premier
flight at the age of 12. Dean and all the other guides were so nice to
me and always made sure that i got shooting and was having a good time.
They always took time to show me how to set decoys and really work the
geese, every year since has been a blast. I live three hours north of
Rochester in Brainerd, but I usually work every weekend for Dean. I enjoy
bow hunting, training hunting dogs, and chasing tail. Those of you who
have hunted with me know that I am all about the thrill of the hunt. I
look forward to seeing you this fall. From my experience Premier Flight
is a safe and fun way to take a kid hunting.
Brian "STRECH" Anderson
I am an avid waterfowl hunter, but my forte is hunting Canada geese. I hunt all over the state of Minnesota and have hunted Canada. I have been with Premier Flight for three years and have loved every minute of it. I enjoy teaching others about waterfowl hunting so come on out and hunt with us. Hope to see you in the field.
