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Expectations - A RMEF Film

"If you've heard somebody say that they don't have expectations about a hunt, it's probably because they've hunted before. It's the wild. To have expectations about what could happen is a bit silly. But we are humans, we have hope. And those hopes can turn into expectations in a hurry." Follow along with lifelong hunter Brad Christian on his 2019 Montana Archery Elk Hunt.

Leupold Named Official Optics Partner of RMEF

“The relentless pursuit of our mission matches Leupold’s relentless pursuit of being the number-one optics brand in the outdoor industry,” said Kyle Weaver, RMEF president and CEO. “Leupold strongly believes in and supports our conservation efforts to ensure the future of elk, other wildlife, their habitat and our hunting heritage.”

Hunting Is Conservation - Hunting Is Key To Wildlife Mangement

Hunting is the key tool used by managers to reduce excess wildlife numbers. It is strictly regulated with detailed laws according to species, sex of species, location, time of year and other factors including harvest quotas to keep populations at their ideal carrying capacity.

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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Montana Receives $2 Million to Benefit Wildlife Habitat, Research

Conservation , News Releases | June 1, 2020

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its partners awarded Montana $2,197,843 in grant funding for wildlife habitat improvement, elk-related research and hunting […]

Three Cited for Trespassing while Shed Hunting

General | May 29, 2020

Three Utah men face citations after trespassing on private property to gather 30 elk and mule deer shed antlers. “The area where the men entered […]

Help Identify CWD-Symptomatic Wildlife

Conservation | May 29, 2020

Below is a news release from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. A follow-up test confirmed a positive case of chronic wasting disease in a white-tailed […]

Quota Approved for 2020 Wisconsin Elk Hunt

General | May 29, 2020

The Natural Resources Board approved a harvest quota of 10 bulls from the northern elk herd for the 2020 Wisconsin elk hunt, matching the number […]

Two Bull Elk Poached in Northcentral Montana

General | May 29, 2020

Below is a news release from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 6 game wardens are seeking any information regarding […]

RMEF Supports Bill to Fully Fund Crucial Conservation Program

General | May 29, 2020

The U.S. Senate is expected to vote on a bill that would fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), a program that provides […]

Hunter Reunited with Lost Bull Elk, Six Years Later

General | May 28, 2020

Imagine wounding a mature bull elk while afield but no matter how hard and how many times you scoured the mountain to look, you just […]

RMEF Assists with Oregon Wildlife Underpass Construction

Conservation | May 28, 2020

A federal grant from the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) announced earlier this year will be matched with funds raised by the Rocky Mountain Elk […]

Elk Hoof Disease Discovered in Northwest California

General | May 28, 2020

Below is a news release from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has detected the state’s […]

Small Fires Benefit More than Elk, Bees Too

General | May 28, 2020

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation long maintained prescribed burns that mimic historic burns are good for both wildlife habitat as well as overall forest health. […]

Poachers Threaten Vancouver Island’s Elk Herd

General | May 28, 2020

It’s a troubling trend on Canada’s scenic Vancouver Island. Poachers killed more than 10 Roosevelt elk over the last several months of 2020. “We have […]

Grizzly Attacks Bicyclist in Southwest Montana

General | May 28, 2020

Below is a news release from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. A man in his 60s was attacked by a grizzly bear Monday while mountain […]

Elk Rescued after Falling Through Ice

General | May 28, 2020

Below is taken from a Facebook post by Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement. On the morning of April 23, 2020, officers received a call about […]

Coalition Allocates Dollars to Benefit Wyoming Wildlife

General | May 28, 2020

Below is a news release from the Wyoming Governor’s Big Game License Coalition, of which the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is a partner. On May […]