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The Best Days - A RMEF Film

"September in the woods with friends and family, the best days of a person's life." - Rory Edwards of onX Maps. Watch as Rory Edwards hunts the peak of the rut in Central Montana. The bulls are hot and the action is constant. But nothing good comes easy.

Go West - A RMEF Film

"Sometimes you just have to jump in your truck, point it West and go." - Brad Treu of Mathews Archery. Follow along with accomplished whitetail hunter Brad Treu as he tests his mettle out West on a September archery elk in New Mexico.

Hunting Is Conservation - Hunting Helped Restore Ailing Wildlife Populations

North America is home to the most robust wildlife populations in the world, but it wasn’t always that way. As a young American nation expanded to the west, many game species dwindled with some teetering on the brink of extinction due to overharvesting, and the commercial pursuit of meat, hides and other body parts, combined with the erosion of habitat.

Why a Forced Colorado Wolf Introduction is a Bad Idea

“Ballot box biology is reckless. In this particular case, it totally undermines the authority of Colorado’s wildlife professionals who have said time and time again over several decades that a forced wolf introduction is a bad idea,” said Kyle Weaver, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation president and CEO. “As an organization, RMEF pledges to do all in our power to educate voters about the significant, real-life, detrimental impacts of such an effort.”

Restoring Elk Country - Monroe Mountain UT

Research shows central Utah’s Monroe Mountain in Fishlake National Forest is a mere shadow of its glorious aspen-filled past. Soil surveys indicate 60 to 70 percent of the historic aspen are gone because of fire suppression, the invasion of conifers, drought and other factors.

Woodring Farm II - onX Public Access Project

In 2018, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation teamed up with the Pennsylvania Game Commission to permanently protect and open access to a 37-acre piece of prime habitat in the heart of state’s elk range. The Woodring Farm II project is now part of State Game Lands 311, a popular destination for hunters and elk watchers alike.

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Cowiche III – onX Public Access Project

Conservation | April 4, 2020

It’s an effective working equation: partners plus collaboration equals a big win for wildlife and public access. It happened in South-Central Washington. That’s where the […]

Study: Animals Do ‘Math’ for the Sake of Survival

General | April 3, 2020

A new study published by Trends in Ecology & Evolution indicates an animal’s ability to count helps it better understand specific circumstances including how to […]

New Landowner to Maintain Access for Montana Hunters

General | April 3, 2020

It looks Montana like timber land long held by private timber companies, recently purchased by a new out-of-state owner, will remain open to hunting and […]

With Humans Quarantined, are Wild Animals Moving into Neighborhoods?

General | April 3, 2020

Below is a news release from Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Are people seeing more wildlife moving into neighborhoods and parks vacated by people during Colorado’s […]

Study: Female Mammals Live Significantly Longer than Males

General | April 3, 2020

A new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences indicates female wild mammals live longer than their male counterparts. That may not […]

Hunting Season Closure Hoaxes Abound on Social Media

General | April 3, 2020

Social media posts are falsely claiming that the 2020 hunting season is closed in several different states including Colorado, New Mexico, Virginia and Wisconsin. The […]

Elk Poacher Sought in Northwest Oregon

Conservation | April 3, 2020

The Oregon State Police needs your help regarding the poaching and waste of a cow elk in Columbia County near Vernonia, about 40 miles northwest […]

Hunters Help Archeologist Weave Blanket Made of 17,000 Turkey Feathers

General | April 3, 2020

Imagine trying to figure out how to weave a blanket out of turkey feathers? But first, imagine trying to find enough turkey pelts to gather […]

Deadline Approaches for Colorado’s 2020 Big Game Hunt

General | April 3, 2020

Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s on-line hunting license application site is open around-the-clock and hunters are urged not to wait until the last minute to apply […]

38 Colorado Counties on Record Opposing Wolf Ballot Initiative

Conservation | April 3, 2020

Thirty-eight of Colorado’s 64 counties, or 59.4 percent, are now on record in opposition to a ballot initiative seeking to forcibly introduce wolves into Colorado. […]

Washington’s Forests, Elk Habitat Get $880K Upgrade

Conservation , News Releases | April 2, 2020

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its partners awarded $880,232 of grant funding toward Washington wildlife habitat enhancement and scientific research. RMEF […]

The Best Days – A RMEF Film

RMEF Films | April 2, 2020

“September in the woods with friends and family, the best days of a person’s life.” – Rory Edwards of onX Maps. Watch as Rory Edwards […]

Chicken Fried Venison with Smashed Potatoes & Gravy

Carnivore's Kitchen | April 2, 2020

Recipe by Matt Pittman – Meatchurch BBQ. This is an old school recipe for all my hunting buddies with my Texas addition of our smashed […]

New Film Shines Light on Deadly Wyoming Interstate, Possible Solutions

Conservation | March 31, 2020

From the border of eastern Utah to western Nebraska, Interstate-80 cuts a 402.8-mile path across southern Wyoming. For cars and trucks, it’s the quickest way […]