Mountain Monarchs owner Dave Leonard has over 40 years of guide experience. Dave came to Alaska in 1974 at the age of 17 to work as a packer/wrangler in the Wrangell Mountains. It only took one season to plant the "Alaskan Bug" deep in Dave's blood. After returning to Georgia to finish out his senior year of high school, he returned to Alaska and as they say, the rest is history. After acquiring his Assistant Guides license in 1976, his Registered Guides License in 1981, he continued to work for many legendary Alaskan Outfitters throughout all corners of the State. Finally in 1985 Dave started Mountain Monarchs of Alaska with his wife Suzanne and they are still running it with enthusiasm and energy to this day. Dave acquired his commercial pilots license in 1982 and since has accrued over 14,000 hours flying in the Alaskan Bush, mostly all in a Piper Super Cub. Dave does the large majority of the flying and is as safe and talented a pilot as they come. He knows the Alaska wilderness, Alaska game, and the remote terrain where you will be hunting. Each of our guides have been handpicked by Dave to guarantee you a once in a life-time, high quality hunting experience. Dave has also handpicked the areas we hunt after having hunted in almost every corner of mainland Alaska and determining which regions offer our clients the best chance for a true Alaskan experience. We are proud of our areas and the quality of experience and game they provide.
Dave first guided in the Western Brooks Range in 1982 and began hunting in our current area in 1992.
On the Alaskan Peninsula, Dave first guided there in 1982 and Mountain Monarchs has been operating in our current areas since 2004.
At Mountain Monarchs, safety is our top priority. We ensure that all decsions are made with your well-being in mind, because a successful trip is one where everyone returns home healthy and in one piece. A truly great trip goes beyond that - it's about leaving with unforgettable memories and experiences of the wild beauty of Alaska. An exceptional trip combines both these goals, and for many, that includes a successful hunt with a trophy animal or two.
Our second priority is stewardship. We are deeply committed to managing the lands and wildlife we work with, ensuring that our activities today support healthy, sustainable hunting for future generations.
We offer wilderness fair chase hunts conducted in some of the world's most remote and game rich areas. While we pride ourselves on our high success rates, we do not guarantee any specific harvest. What we do guarantee is that we will provide the safest, most ethical, and legally responsible hunting experience possible, putting you in the best position to succeed on your once in a lifetime adventure.
Our good friend Michael Timmerman in 2018 with his 9'10 B&C Bear
We hunt Spring and Fall Brown Bear as well as trophy Barren Ground Caribou in the Cold Bay area of Alaska, which includes our 2 concessions in the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge as well as the adjacent State Land. This remote wilderness area has diverse wildlife that includes wolf, fox, caribou, moose, and many species of waterfowl and fish. There may be time and opportunity for fishing and other game hunting. Please review our Spring Brown Bear, Caribou, and Fall Brown Bear pages for more information.
We conduct Dall Sheep, Arctic Grizzly, Moose, and Black Bear hunt in the Central Brooks Range, based out of Bettles. This is an extremely remote and untouched part of Alaska that offers exceptional hunting opportunities.
Our trophy Dall Sheep hunts are second to none, and we have very limited openings for them. This is a very physically demanding hunt. We recommend that hunters arrive in top physical condition to give you the best chance at success.
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