Yes Phil for sure is in that group of the top few as well. You might be interested in the testimonial letter Phil has posted on the Buffalo Bore Ammunition web site. It relates very well to another strand that may be of some interest to you.

My cousin plans to hunt for either grizzly or brown bear in the fall of 2005 or spring of 2006. As a non resident (plus the fact he has $$$$$) he wants to go with a big name guide and his initial research plus talking with his local (Southern Indiana) hunting buddies has lead him to two outfitters - Revelation Mountain and D&L Outfitters.
Anybody here hunted (big) bears with either of these outfits? Any feedback or other recommendations is greatly appreciated - KMule

kmule;

u have email.

I would reccomend you try to make sure he is useing a licensed master guide. You can find a listing through the Alaskan Professional guides association. Two of the top names that come to mind are Bob Adams and Chris Gaull.

and Phil Shoemaker!