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Main Gulch - onX Public Access Project

In the 1990s, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation found out about a 1,800-acre piece of private property about 10 miles west of Gunnison, Colorado, near the Blue Mesa Reservoir. RMEF worked with the landowners and purchased the property, thwarting development and permanently protecting the habitat. That transaction improved access to 25,000 acres of surrounding public land, which to this day, remains open for hunting and other recreational activities.

State of Mind - An RMEF Film

Riza Lesser and Brenda Weatherby endure tough conditions hunting elk, while an unseasonal blizzard blankets western Montana on opening day of rifle season. Celebrating each other’s successes and failures, a common “State of Mind” links two women with shared hunting industry careers and a late start to a life of hunting.

Hunting Is Conservation - Hunting Boosts the Economy

t is well documented that hunting plays a key role in scientific wildlife management and generating crucial funding for conservation. As an important side benefit, it also boosts the nation’s economy.

Gear 101 - Browning X-Bolt Hell's Canyon Long Range Mcmillan

Already known for setting the industry benchmark in bolt-action design, the X-Bolt Hell’s Canyon Long Range McMillan model is no ordinary X-Bolt. Browning engineers placed the proven X-Bolt action into a McMillan Game Scout stock, battled-tested and proven durable by the U.S. Marines Corps.

Restoring Elk Country - Kern Mountain, Nevada

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation joined forces with the Nevada Department of Wildlife and the Ely (EE’-lee) District of the Bureau of Land Management on three different projects, the most recent in 2020, that positively impact nearly 1,600 acres of wildlife habitat.

Gear 101 - Browning Ammunition 28 Nosler

In 2020, Browning ammo introduced their 28 Nosler ammo, and it doesn’t disappoint. If you like the 7mm and ever wanted a little more juice behind your bullet, then check out the 28 Nosler. To suit any shooter’s needs, Browning has three versions featuring their Long Range, BXC and BXS bullets.

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RMEF Supports Veterans on Wild Pig Hunt

General | May 5, 2021

It was an outing to celebrate American veterans and the outdoors. The Hands of a Sportsman (HOAS) organization recently hosted six veterans to create some […]

Record Excise Tax Collections Fuel Conservation Funding

General | May 5, 2021

A new National Shooting Sports Foundation report shows Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax collections for the fourth quarter of the 2020 calendar year totaled $267.5 […]

New Video Series Helps Prepare Colorado Hunters

General | May 5, 2021

Below is a news release from Colorado Parks and Wildlife. In an effort to aid hunters in being as knowledgeable as they possibly can before […]

Michigan Elk License Applications Open Until June 1

General | May 5, 2021

Below is a news release from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Since 1990, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its partners completed 166 conservation […]

Feds Seek to Expand Public Hunting, Fishing Access on Wildlife Refuges

General | May 5, 2021

Below is a news release from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Continuing the Department of the Interior’s efforts to increase recreational access on public […]

Black Bear Kills Woman in Colorado

General | May 5, 2021

Below is a news release from Colorado Parks and Wildlife. A Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) pathologist found human remains inside the stomachs of a […]

Applications Open for 2021 Arkansas Elk Hunt

General | May 5, 2021

Below is a news release from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Since 1992, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its partners completed 107 conservation […]

Application Period Open for Missouri’s Second Elk Hunt

General | May 5, 2021

Below is a news release from the Missouri Department of Conservation. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation provided funding and volunteer manpower in support of the […]

Restoring Elk Country – Wildlife Guzzlers Partnership, South Dakota

Conservation | May 5, 2021

Elk country can be thick and lush with vegetation. It can be mountainous with scenic, inspiring views. It may also feature bone-dry conditions for parts […]

27 Nosler Raises The Performance Bar

Gear 101 , Sponsored Content | May 5, 2021

The venerable .270 Winchester has been a mainstay on gun store racks, ammo displays and in reloaders’ cabinets for decades. Along with the .30-06 Springfield […]

Braised backstrap shredded tacos by John Dudley

Carnivore's Kitchen | May 5, 2021

These tacos by John Dudley are straight up buck wild. Braise wild game neck, shoulder, or arm meat, then add Traeger’s Sriracha Sugar Lips Sauce […]

Prime Elk Habitat Conserved in Wisconsin

Conservation , News Releases | May 4, 2021

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation prevented development and fragmentation of crucial wildlife habitat in northern Wisconsin by conveying an 80-acre inholding to […]

Main Gulch – onX Public Access Project

General | May 1, 2021

Quality conservation work stands the test of time. And when it involves creating public access, it’s a win-win that resonates for generations of both hunters […]

Rare Elk Antlers on Display in Michigan

General | April 29, 2021

It began as a summertime family project but is now on display for the whole world to see. An ancient elk skull with attached antlers […]