A Pillar Volunteer in Illinois
One of the most frequent questions that RMEF volunteers encounter is, “Why do you do you volunteer?” This is especially true in areas that do […]
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Spring 2022 Elk Calf Captures
RMEF volunteers across the nation aided state wildlife agencies in capturing calves for research. All calves were returned safely and some with new jewelry. In […]
Missouri Volunteers Remove the Past, Clearing the Way for the Future
Deconstruct it, and they will come. Volunteers for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation heard that call, and then took action. They gathered for the 2022 […]
Clearing Away the Last of the Last Homestead Ranch
On June 10, 2022, Idaho RMEF volunteers gathered for their annual Idaho Rendezvous. This year’s event included a one-day work project on RMEF’s inholding at […]
Washington Chapter Children’s Art Auction a Tradition
Out of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s 38-year existence, Ron Nichols and his younger brother Tim have been around for 30. Over those three decades, […]
Minnesota Volunteers Enrich Outdoor Experiences for Youth
It’s called the largest event of its kind anywhere in the world. Youth ranging from sixth grade to graduating high school seniors gathered from near […]
Virginia is for Lovers, and Virginians Love Elk!
118 volunteers from across Virginia and West Virginia converged on a snow-covered ridge near Grundy and War fork, Virginia, the last weekend of March 2022. […]
Volunteer Work Project Calendar
Here’s where you can find a work project near you! Colorado: Kremmling Work Project July 30th in Kremmling. Contact Jerry Pelis at [email protected] for […]
Advocacy Update
July 2022 Wapiti Wire Advocacy Update Federal RMEF Lauds ‘Cottonwood Fix’ Amendment: By a bipartisan 16-4 vote, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee […]
Facing An Uphill Challenge
As we all know, the past couple of years have been very challenging for RMEF, our members and volunteers. Just one example was when Allen […]
Michigan’s Elk History by the Numbers
Hunting, fishing, camping, snowmobiling, hiking, you can do it all in Michigan. Since admitted as the 26th state in 1837, Michiganders always cherished their outdoor […]
The FUN is back in FUNdraising
In Wyoming, RMEF chapters take pride in the Ladies Night Out and the energy these events bring. There is one major factor in making these […]
Furthering RMEF’s Mission in the Gulf Coast Region
You won’t find wild, free-ranging elk roaming the forests of Louisiana and Mississippi, but you will find active, enthusiastic Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation volunteers. And […]
RMEF Volunteers a Positive Presence at Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo
At the 2021 RMEF Hunter and Outdoor Christmas expo (HOC) in Las Vegas, Nevada, this past December, one of the featured attractions was the RMEF […]