Story Creek Outfitters, LLC, Frankie J. Menegatti

Story Creek Outfitters offers a premier, family-operated hunting experience headquartered near the majestic Spanish Peaks of Southern Colorado. The operation is based on the sprawling 40,000-acre Menegatti Ranch, a working cattle ranch that provides an ideal, low-pressure habitat for a wide variety of big game. Because the ranch is home to such a massive expanse of private land, hunters enjoy exclusive access to prime territory without the interference of public land pressure. The terrain is a classic Southern Colorado mix, featuring rolling hills, cedar ridges, and deep canyons that are home to thriving populations of Elk, Mule Deer, Pronghorn Antelope, Black Bear, Mountain Lion, and Merriam’s Turkey.

The outfitter specializes in custom hunting camps that range from fully guided 1-on-1 expeditions to self-guided drop camps for those who prefer more independence. Their Unit 85 elk hunts are particularly fabled, with a strict management policy that targets bulls with a 5×5 frame or better to ensure the continued health and quality of the herd. For those chasing speed, the ranch’s Unit 133 antelope hunts are among the best in the state; notably, the #1 and #2 all-time scoring archery antelope in Colorado were taken on this property. Accommodations are as traditional as the hunts themselves, with guests staying at the historic ranch headquarter houses, where a hundred-year-old cook stove still warms the house and heats the coffee water. By combining world-class wildlife management with a commitment to preserving “Old West” values, Story Creek Outfitters provides a hunting experience that is frequently “etched into the memory” of those who visit.