2008
• The first Theodore Roosevelt Legacy Award presented by the Boone and Crockett Club.

2006
• Conservation Organization of the Year from the Kentucky Wildlife Federation Foundation.

2005
• Conservation Partner of the Year jointly from the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management.
• U.S. Forest Service Centennial Award for outstanding contributions in volunteer leadership and resource stewardship.

2002
• Conservation Organization of the Year from the Arkansas Wildlife Federation.

2000
• Conservation Award from Nebraska's Upper Niobrara-White Natural Resources District for outstanding service in wildlife habitat, education and outdoor recreation connected with the Bordeaux Creek acquisition.
• Conservationist of the Year from the Tennessee Conservation League.

1999
• Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee Grizzly Bear Silvertip Award in recognition of a decade of outstanding conservation leadership for the recovery of the Yellowstone grizzly bear population through habitat acquisitions and conservation education efforts.
• International Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies Golden Eagle Award in recognition of outstanding contributions on behalf of "Teaming With Wildlife."

1997
• National Forest Foundation Partners in Conservation Award for support of wildlife improvement projects on our nation's forests.
• Renewable Natural Resources Foundation Outstanding Achievement Award to Bruneau River Elk Management Advisory Committee as an outstanding project of a renewable natural resources discipline, with emphasis on interdisciplinary aspects.

1996
• U.S. Department of Interior - Bureau of Land Management "Health of the Land" Award for outstanding contribution to enhancing and preserving the health of the nation's public lands.
• The Wildlife Society Group Achievement Award for outstanding contributions to conservation of wildlife resources.

1994
• U.S. Forest Service "Taking Wing" Award for the Colorado Elk Project Showcase, Leadership category.
• Wilderness Traditions "Tip of the Hat" Award for outstanding effort to conserve and enhance wildlife habitat.
• Arizona Game & Fish Commission Conservation Organization of the Year for helping the agency accomplish its conservation goals.

1993
• U.S. Forest Service Honorary Plaque for being an outstanding partner in habitat protection and improvement on our national forests.
• The Wildlife Society, Utah Chapter Conservation Achievement award for significant contributions to wildlife conservation in the state of Utah.

1991
• United Nations Environment Programme recognition for work in improving more than 600,000 acres of wildlife habitat.
• Greater Yellowstone Coalition Stewardship Award for contribution to the enhancement and preservation of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem through the Northern Yellowstone Elk Herd Project.
• Chevron Conservation Award for excellence in environmental achievement and for being a role model in wildlife conservation - Nonprofit Organization/ Public Agency category.

1990
• Inland Northwest Wildlife Council Arrasmith Conservation Award for the RMEF's leadership in the field of wildlife conservation.

1989
• The Wildlife Society, New Mexico Chapter Conservation Organization of the Year Award for contributions to wildlife conservation.

1988
• U.S. Forest Service, Intermountain Region, Challenge Cost Share Award in recognition of outstanding contributions to improve elk resources in the Intermountain Region of the U.S. Forest Service for the benefit of the people of the United States.
• U.S. Forest Service "Public Service Recognition" Award for habitat enhancement and land projects.

1987
• "Take Pride in America" National Certificate of Merit for meritorious stewardship of America's natural and cultural resources.
• Montana Governor's Citation, "Take Pride in America" State Award