2026 Event Firearms
Banquet Edition Pistol: Colt Stainless .45 Colt Chapter cost: $1,174 Fair market value: $1,599 Chambered in .45 ACP with 8+1 capacity that delivers the power and performance of the classic 1911 platform Series 70 firing system that preserves the original smooth, crisp trigger pull without a firing pin safety Forged stainless steel frame and slide […]
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Advocacy Update – September 2025
Federal Affairs – Legislation Fix Our Forest Act (FOFA). After passing with a strong 279-141 bipartisan vote in the U.S. House in January, the Fix Our Forests Act moved to the U.S. Senate where it received two hearings. S.1462 is sponsored by Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Tim Sheehy (R-MT) and John Curtis […]
Little Black Dress Ladies Night Summit Roars at Boise Zoo
The Boise Zoo provided the perfect backdrop as 22 female volunteers from Washington, Oregon, Montana, South Dakota, Wyoming, North Dakota and Idaho came together for the 10th Annual Treasure Valley Little Black Dress Ladies Event hosted by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. This special ladies night summit was not just about a night out. It […]
Volunteers Leave Elk Country Better than They Found It
‘Leave it better than you found it’ is an old Boy Scouts of America mantra. Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation volunteers take the same, but even more elevated approach. “From planning and hosting fundraising banquets to participating in on-the-ground habitat enhancement projects and other events, our volunteers just go, go, go! We salute and thank them […]
RMEF Bingo Nights
Many RMEF chapters recently started hosting Bingo nights as a secondary event to their big game banquet. Below, we take a closer look at this new event type. Looking for a high energy event that is easy to manage and great for engaging your community? RMEF’s new Bingo night format is proving to be a […]
Finish Strong, Start Stronger: Motivating and Energizing Your Committee
As we wrap up another incredible year and gear up for the next, it is the perfect time to refocus on what makes our chapters thrive – the strength, dedication and heart of our volunteer committees. At RMEF, our mission depends on energized, engaged and motivated teams. Whether preparing to host your next banquet or […]
From One Coast to Another, Volunteers Spruce up Elk Country
There are no greater allies for elk, other wildlife and hunting than Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation volunteers. These men, women and children give of their own time to host banquets and other events that generate vital funding to further RMEF’s mission. When opportunities are available, they also get out on the ground to improve habitat. […]
Sneak Peek: 2026 Elk Country Package
We are more than halfway through 2025, which means we continue to prepare for the 2026 banquet season. Below are some early previews of merchandise in the 2026 Elk Country Package.
How the RMEF Tool Kit Helps Make a Difference for Elk Country
When it comes to protecting the future of elk country, every conversation, every dollar and every event matters. At the heart of RMEF’s mission is grassroots action—passionate volunteers who step up in their communities to raise funds, awareness and support for conservation. To help volunteers succeed in that mission, RMEF developed the Volunteer Tool Kit, […]
Coming Soon to a Town Near You—RMEF Ladies Night Out
“Oh yes it’s ladies night and the feeling’s right. Oh yes it’s ladies night, oh what a night, oh what a night!” —Kool & The Gang (1979) An RMEF Ladies Night Out event features many of the same fundraising methods as regular RMEF banquets except they are specifically designed to cater to female attendees. Most […]
Advocacy Update — July 2025
FEDERAL AFFAIRS During May and June, Congress focused almost entirely on one large omnibus tax and spending bill, so other RMEF priority bills, the Fix Our Forests Act and Wildlife Movement Through Partnerships Act, were on hold. H.R. 1 – Budget Reconciliation Bill, aka One Big Beautiful Bill Act Congress created an expedited spending and […]
Meet Your New Regional Director
Name: Brandon Williams State/Region: Southern California Family (two-legged or four): No kids, wife or dogs, but a loving sister and unbeatable parents. Favorite outdoor activities: I love chasing elk in September, skiing, fly fishing (really anything fishing), duck hunting, trap and skeet shooting, dirt biking, camping and anything outdoors. I grew up in the Rocky […]