Joseph John Monchelli — Licensed Colorado Outfitter

Services offered

Specializing in trespass fee hunts, Joe Monchelli’s operation offers hunters exclusive access to a variety of private properties ranging from 1,000 to 6,000 acres, effectively eliminating the overcrowding often found on public lands. These ranches are managed specifically for wildlife habitat, providing a low-pressure environment for Elk, Mule Deer, and Pronghorn Antelope. Because the properties are located within 4-point or better game management units, hunters have a significantly higher chance of encountering mature, trophy-class bulls. The outfitter categorizes its properties into “High Country” and “Moderate” ranches to accommodate different physical abilities and terrain preferences. High Country ranches reach elevations of 9,000 feet and feature classic “wilderness” terrain—dark timber, aspen glades, and alpine meadows—while Moderate ranches top out at 8,000 feet with rolling oak brush and sage, providing high success rates with less strenuous hiking. A key benefit of hunting with Rocky Mountain Ranches is their vehicle access policy; while interior travel is restricted to keep elk calm, hunters are permitted to use trucks or ATVs on main ranch roads for game recovery, makin

Description as published by the outfitter in the Colorado Outfitters Association member directory.