Mike,
 
Chris spoiled me!  Great guy, you're lucky to have him on your staff.   Hopefully he enjoyed my company as much as I did his.
I posted a quick note on hunting-washington  under the Elk section  (4 hour Rosie).   Didn't know I could advertise you guys... but got a private message letting me know I could .... so I mentioned Upfront Outfitters. 
 
I understand that what happened was fairly unusual, Killing out the first morning of the first day, and at the same time recognize that your scouting and preparation for my hunt made it all happen.
I do need to get in better shape for carrying out the quarters though.  
 
Feel free to use me as a reference.... and look forward to talking to you again.
 
John

I hunted New Mexico elk 3rd season in Sept. 2011.  The rut was some two weeks behind making it more challenging than years past as the bulls were not yet in full rut.  Mike is not kidding you when he says he and his guides will work harder than any other outfitter out there to get you on bulls.  The scouting and time put in prior to your arrival will most definitely be apparent to you as it was to me.  I was very impressed by every aspect of his operation.  My guide worked as hard as one could ask to get on bulls every day and that we did.  There was constant action and I took a very nice 5x5 on the last day.  I will absolutely be hunting with Mike again.  He is an outstanding guide and outfitter.  Having been on several hunts in the past with other outfitters I would have to rate Mike's operation as high as possible.  Do not pass up the opportunity to hunt with him.  Mike went out of the way for every single hunter in camp to have the most enjoyable experience as possible.  I know I speak for everyone in camp when I say Mike is truly a standup guy.  Thanks again for a fantastic week of hunting.
 
Matt Golba- Highland, Michigan