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Life of an Outfitter - A RMEF Film

Rich Birdsell always had a love for the outdoors, especially hunting. Years ago, he combined that with his enjoyment of fraternizing with others. One of his greatest joys is sharing a hunt or outdoor experience– which prompted his journey into starting Northern Rockies Outfitters, a Montana-based guide service that helps hunters and anglers create memories that last a lifetime. Watch as Rich takes us through the life of an outfitter.

Gear 101 - YETI... A Look Inside

As the official drinkware, cooler and cargo partner of RMEF, Yeti makes coolers to withstand just about anything. Drop them, toss them, abuse them—they can take it. But can they hold up to this? Enter the 50 horsepower, 55,000 psi industrial waterjet. It cuts through engine blocks, granite and on occasion…coolers.

Gear 101 - Buck Knives Sharpening

When you buy a Buck knife, it’s already razor-sharp. And when you use your Buck over time, chances are it might lose a bit of its edge. Here’s how to get it back.

RMEF Celebrates Landmark Conservation Milestone

Marking the most significant nationwide conservation milestone this century, the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is now permanently and fully funded. It happened after President Donald Trump signed the Great American Outdoors Act into law. “This is a landmark accomplishment and a tremendous victory for conservation!” said Kyle Weaver, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation president and CEO. “It simply cannot be overstated how vital this program is for our public lands, wildlife and outdoor recreation.”

Gear 101 - Buck Knives Pursuit Pro Series

Last year, Buck knives introduced their Pursuit line—solid, no nonsense knives at an affordable price. For 2020, Buck gave that line some serious upgrades, upgrades any hunter can appreciate. They’re calling it the Pro Pursuit Series. All new S35V Hunting Knives in both Folders and Fixed Blades.

Still the Good Old Days - A RMEF Film

Rafe Nielsen first learned of RMEF through the banquet program as a kid. His connection to RMEF from an early age has shaped him as an outdoorsman and a hunter. Now, working at Browning, he cherishes the time working alongside the group that helped raise him in the hunting community. Follow along with him and Kirk Murphy, RMEF as they reflect on the legacy of RMEF and how today is still the Good Old Days of Elk Hunting. To showcase how simple it can be, self-proclaimed “average hunter” Brandon Bates takes a brand new Browning X-Bolt right out of the box and goes to the range to see what this production rifle can do in “custom rifle” scenarios.

Hunting Is Conservation - Hunting Promotes A Healthy Lifestyle

Sportsmen and women alike take the time beforehand to either maintain or improve their physical stamina in order to prepare for hunting season. Additionally wild game provides lean, healthy organic, nutritional protein.

Cumberland Forest - onX Public Access Project

2020 marks the 20th anniversary of the reintroduction of elk to their native Tennessee range. In 2000, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation volunteers braved 2,100 miles of icy roads to haul 50 elk from Alberta, Canada, to the Cumberland Mountains. It is here in the Pine Ridge region in the northwest corner of the state where the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation teamed up with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and Nebraska Environmental Trust to purchase a 1,520-acre tract of prime habitat. Now owned by the Nebraska Game and Park Commission, the land will be added to the adjacent Peterson Wildlife Management Area and open to public access for hunters and others to use and enjoy.

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.

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Idaho Hunters Asked to Provide Harvested Deer for CWD Testing

General | September 29, 2020

Below is a news release from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Idaho Fish and Game is asking hunters to help provide samples from […]

Splish, Splash, Elk Herd Takes Bath in North Carolina River

General | September 29, 2020

It is not an uncommon sight but it remains appreciated by those who live in and around Great Smoky National Park (GSNP). A small group […]

Watch: Oregon Bull Elk Freed from Power Lines

General | September 29, 2020

Curiosity almost got the better of an elk in southwest Oregon. The Roosevelt bull got all tangled up in some telephone and cable wires near […]

Young Hunter Dies in Tragic Farm Accident

General | September 25, 2020

A 13-year old hunter, in quest of deer in western Michigan, apparently fell asleep in a corn field and later died when a farmer in […]

Video: Grizzly Takes Down Bull Elk in River

General | September 25, 2020

Plain and simple, it is something that happens but is rarely seen human eyes, let alone caught on video. However, that is exactly what recently […]

Grizzly Bear Kills Hunter in Alaska

General | September 25, 2020

A grizzly bear attacked and killed a hunter in the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, approximately 250 miles east of Anchorage, Alaska. The hunter […]

Get Outside, Enjoy National Hunting and Fishing Day

General | September 25, 2020

It happened on September 23, 1972. President Richard Nixon signed a proclamation designating the fourth Saturday in September as National Hunting and Fishing Day. “I […]

RMEF Commits $300,000 to Defeat Colorado’s Proposition 114

Conservation , News Releases | September 25, 2020

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation committed more than $300,000 toward efforts to defeat a dangerous 2020 ballot initiative to forcibly introduce wolves […]

Hunting Is Conservation – Hunting is First Line of Defense Against Poaching

Conservation , Hunting | September 24, 2020

Poaching is the illegal taking of wildlife and ranks among the most egregious of wildlife crimes. This illegal and unethical activity comes in many forms […]

Every Elk Hunter Needs a Badlands Bino XR

Gear 101 , Sponsored Content | September 24, 2020

It’s not too far of a stretch to say binoculars are an elk hunter’s best friend. Other than the rifle and ammunition, no other piece […]

Kimber’s Micro 9 Triari: It’s Not What You See That Matters Most

Gear 101 , Sponsored Content | September 24, 2020

The distinctive stacked-cube geometric pattern on the slide, matching Micarta grips and mainspring housing may be the first thing you notice about Kimber’s Micro 9 […]

Gear 101 – YETI Coolers…A Look Inside

Gear 101 | September 23, 2020

As the official drinkware, cooler and cargo partner of RMEF, Yeti makes coolers to withstand just about anything. Drop them, toss them, abuse them—they can […]

Idaho’s Maiden Hunt Series: Part 3 – Young Clara and Her Hunt

General | September 23, 2020

Below is a news release from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Mentoring is woven in the fabric of hunting. For millennia, the tradition […]

CWD Found in New Areas of Northeast Wyoming

General | September 23, 2020

Below is a news release from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has confirmed two new hunt areas where […]