September 2023 Advocacy Update
FEDERAL House, Senate Vote to Restore School Funding. The U.S. House of Representatives voted 424-1 and the Senate voted unanimously to pass the Protecting Hunting [...]
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Missouri Rendezvous – Elk Pen Removal
On May 20th, volunteers from across Missouri teamed up to finish removing elk pens left over from the state’s restoration project. Fifteen volunteers spent a [...]
Idaho Rendezvous 2023 – RMEF Volunteers Persevere
The 2023 Idaho Rendezvous started off with a successful work project near Elk River, Idaho. Fourteen volunteers from across the state pulled ¾ mile of [...]
Passing on the Love of Elk in Classrooms
My husband Ray and I share a love for elk. We helped found a local chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation which we’ve been [...]
2023 Volunteer Summit
In July, RMEF hosted 60 volunteers and 39 field staff for the inaugural Volunteer Summit at RMEF headquarters in Missoula, Montana. Over the course of [...]
Ohio, Oklahoma RMEF Volunteers Just Keep Giving
(Photo credit: Tusky Valley Trojans Facebook page) Below is part of a continuing state-by-state series chronicling the efforts of Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation volunteers. Ohio [...]
‘My First Volunteer Project:’ A Testimonial from an RMEF Member
(Photo credits: Nevada Department of Wildlife) Here is an edited letter from RMEF member Don Woods of Las Vegas. In an email to RMEF, he [...]
Speaking of North Dakota…
The weekend of June 16th volunteers from across North Dakota descended on the small community of Medora for their first annual ND volunteer workshop. With [...]
North Dakota Volunteers ‘Coach It Up,’ Advance RMEF’s Mission
Fence pulls, water guzzler installations, elk calf captures and, of course, planning and hosting big game banquets that generate millions of dollars for the Rocky [...]
Washington Volunteer Drives the Team Bus
“Without Gary and RMEF, the bus don’t drive.” Randy Shelton speaks glowingly of his long-time best friend and fellow RMEF Life Member, Gary Hansen. Shelton [...]
Advocacy Update
FEDERAL BLM “Conservation Rule” RMEF submitted comments regarding the BLM’s proposed Conservation and Landscape Health rule that would create “conservation” as a new use of [...]
Meet Your New Regional Directors May 2023
Name: Josh McDonald State/Region: New Mexico Family (two-legged or four): One daughter, one son, one dog, one cat Favorite outdoor activities: Hunting, fishing, spearfishing, archery, target shooting, sporting [...]
Did you know about these exclusive RMEF member discounts?
As an RMEF member, you are eligible for special RMEF partner discounts on gear, goods and services! Depending on the type, your RMEF membership can [...]
Wyoming RVers Put the Pedal to the Metal for Elk, RMEF
Have RV, will travel! Pat and Jerry Yecny may know Wyoming’s highways and backroads better than delivery drivers who do it for a living. The [...]