About Us

About Us

My name is Paul Ritchey, and I, along with my wife Starla, are owners of Beaver Creek Outfitting. I have been a guide for most of my life, working around the state with different outfitters, so I know what is out there.

My passion is hunting, since I have been a pup, toting along behind my dad in the mountains of Montana, enjoying every minute of it. I feel I have what it takes to provide hunters with the right hunting area and the right equipment to make the hunt safe. I have the ability to provide the best opportunity for a hunter to be successful taking a trophy game animal, in an enjoyable environment.

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I also like the Lost Fork area because I am able to provide a quality hunt for folks who aren't in the prime of their life anymore. It is a fact that folks who can afford this type of hunt are generally retired and aren't interested in scaling Mt. Everest or breaking roughstock horses. Although, if you like a challenge in rugged country we can accommodate!

Another area that, in my opinion, gets overlooked in a lot of outfits is the quality of guides that are hired. I'm committed to hiring the best possible guides I can get. Being a guide myself for years, I know what it takes to be successful. I look for the same qualities in the guides I hire.

Although Clayton, the previous owner, has sold the business, his love for outfitting remains. He is willing to help out during the hunting season and be in camp when needed. He loves to share his experiences, telling hunting stories from years past. Truly a colorful individual who is a pleasure to have with us.

We hope that you seriously consider Beaver Creek Outfitting to provide your next guided hunt in magnificent Montana!

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Jim Williams 2018 buck
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In my over 60 years of quite successful bow hunting all over North America I can honestly say I have never had a more organized, knowledgeable and hard working outfitter than than Paul and his crew, and I've had some good ones. Grandpa Chuck, you get a special mention for the great breakfasts, lunches and dinners you made including a different fresh baked pie every day.

Don Tranchita

Fantastic camp, great horses, knowledgeable hosts. Paul's operation is family run with three generations in camp. We loved that. And for a remote wall tent camp there were many creature comforts not expected. Go 7-days on most backcountry elk hunts and you'll have a newfound appreciation for grandpa's cooking and Beaver Creek's heated shower tent. 

Jeff Tolle

I hunted with Beaver Creek Outfitters the second week in November. I had never been on a guided hunt before and I must say it was everything I expected and more. The livestock was excellent. The food was better than home. I saw game (elk and mule deer) every day I was there. I hope to go back and I would recommend booking a hunt with Paul. You'll get your money's worth.

Truman Wilkin

The week I spent with you far exceeded any expectations I had. To shoot a 6x5 elk on the first day in the camp was a foretaste of the week to follow, and shooting a nice mule deer Thursday topped off the week. By my count in the journal I kept, I saw over 300 head of elk during the week, and over 100 mule deer.

Bill Purswell

I hunted the last week of November and we saw game everyday. I took a 6x5 Elk and a 4x4 Mule Deer on the third full day of the hunt. The animals were taken within a two hour period. For a first hunt this was one hell of a start. I only hope its not my last. I would highly recommend this hunt.

Frank E. Kosloski

Everyone went out of their way to make sure we enjoyed our hunt and had all the supplies necessary to be comfortable and successful on our hunt. Especially was I impressed with the amount of game seen on this hunt. The deer I shot was the largest I've ever killed. He will definitely wind up on a wall in my study for others to see.

Jimmy W. Holloway