Meet Our Guides
| Dean Tlougan | Kevin Steever |
| Rob Stucker | Steve "Smitty" Smith |
| Scott Threinen | Adam Rametta |
| Dan Swanson |
Chris Schneider |
| Travis Block | Jon DeWitz |
| Jim Mattson | Mark Bowman |
| JeffSatre |
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.
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
joing Premier Flight's team of guides. With a true passion and knowledge
for hunting Canadian Geese, you will find Smitty to be just as enertaining
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 Millelacs. 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 and three runner up finishes at the World Championship. 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"
Travis Block
Travis
Block, Faribault, MN. I have been hunting since I was a little kid.
I squeezed the trigger of my first 12 gauge at 6 years old. I owe
all that I know about hunting and shooting to my grandfather, Earl
Voss, the owner of Caribou Gun Club. I have been hunting waterfowl
for 12 years.
Now days I hunt mainly Canadian Geese. I have been guiding for Premier Flight since 1997. In the off season I enjoy ice fishing and sporting clays. I also can usually be found down at the local park practicing my calling or trying to help someone else learn how.
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, Im 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.
Jon DeWitz
Hi,
I am Jon DeWitz. I am 37 years old and have been an avid sportsman
for as long as I can remember. As with many people, my Dad introduced
me to hunting. When I was 5 or 6, I can remember him carrying me on
his shoulders to his favorite spot for Duck Opener.
My wife, Tami, would say that I like to hunt, which is true: deer, turkey, coyote, geese, ducks, crows and rabbits, I enjoy them all. I'm happiest when I'm outdoors, and not only enjoy hunting, but also fishing, boating, four-wheeling and video taping wild life. Fortunately, my wife and two sons, Bo 16 and Chaz 11, enjoy the outdoor sporting life too. And of course, our two Labs, Cody a 10 year old yellow and Bear a 3 year old black come along for the fun whenever they can and frequent hunting companions.
I've been guiding professionally for 7 years. I've had extensive experience in the Southeastern Minnesota area. As you can tell I love hunting and I want to share my expertise with you to make your hunting adventurer with Premier Flight your most memorable.
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.
Adam Rametta
Adam
has been guiding for for the last 6 years. Being a prodigy of Tim
Grounds from southern Illinois, made Adam one of the top guides in
the country. He's been everywhere from Canada to Mexico on his guiding
stints. We're pleased to have him as a member of our staff. Adam resides
in the Twin Cities with his wife. He looks forward to meeting 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!"
