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Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

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    The RMEF helps ensure the future of elk, other wildlife and their habitat.
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The mission of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is to ensure the future of elk, other wildlife and their habitat.
In support of this mission the Elk Foundation is committed to:
Conserving, restoring and enhancing natural habitats;
Promoting the sound management of wild, free-ranging elk, which may be hunted or otherwise enjoyed;
Fostering cooperation among federal, state, tribal and private organizations and individuals in wildlife management and habitat conservation; and
Educating members and the public about habitat conservation, the value of hunting, hunting ethics and wildlife management.

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  • Two elk. Photo: Gavin RobinsonTen Tips for Efficient Elk Hunting

    If you’re an elk hunter, or would like to be, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is offering 10 ideas for improving your efficiency this hunting season. 1. Scout from Space If you’ve looked into the night sky, you’ve noticed the many satellites now orbiting our planet. They’re great tools for today’s hunter. Google Earth (earth.google.com) [...]

  • An elk and a mountain. Photo: FishergaHow To Avoid Altitude Sickness on a Hunt

    With autumn approaching, the flu is often on everyone’s mind. So for hunters who start feeling lousy upon arrival in elk camp, the diagnosis may seem obvious. But, like skiers and mountain climbers, elk hunters at high elevations also are prone to altitude sickness with symptoms that look and feel like the flu—headache, dizziness, nausea, [...]

  • Gutless_Elk_1bGuide to Going Gutless

    Eviscerating an elk can be an unpleasant part of a hunt; the prelude to hard, heavy work packing out quarters. But the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is offering insights to a lesser-known, long-proven alternative. Gutless field dressing can save you time, weight and handling of entrails with no significant loss of meat. This method also [...]

  • Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to Fund Montana Habitat, Research Projects

    Rejuvenating forage and controlling noxious weeds to improve habitat for elk and other wildlife are the main themes in a list of Montana conservation projects slated to receive 2012 grants from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. The RMEF funding commitment totals $257,011 and affects 14 counties: Broadwater, Fergus, Lewis and Clark, Lincoln, Madison, Mineral, Missoula, [...]

  • Elk in Yellowstone National ParkRMEF Grants $189,000 to Support Elk Projects in Washington

    Enhancing over 10,000 acres of habitat and using GPS collars to research the Snoqualmie Valley elk herd top a list of Washington conservation projects slated to receive 2012 grants from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. The RMEF funding commitment totals $189,960 and affects 11 counties: Asotin, Columbia, Garfield, Grays Harbor, King, Lewis, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, [...]

  • Washington Wildlife Habitat, Research Earn RMEF Grants

    Enhancing over 10,000 acres of habitat and using GPS collars to research the Snoqualmie Valley elk herd top a list of Washington conservation projects slated to receive 2012 grants from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. The RMEF funding commitment totals $189,960 and affects 11 counties: Asotin, Columbia, Garfield, Grays Harbor, King, Lewis, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, [...]

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  • Cow Elk Grazing. Photo: SmathFive Reasons to Shoot a Cow Elk

    A lot of elk hunters hunt with the trophy in mind. The thought of that big bull elk, with a huge rack, mounted over the fire place, is the dream of hunters across the country. But before you spend your elk tag on a big bull, you might want to consider taking down a cow. [...]

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Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to Fund Montana Habitat, Research Projects

by Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation May 8, 2012

Rejuvenating forage and controlling noxious weeds to improve habitat for elk and other wildlife are the main themes in a list of Montana conservation projects slated to receive 2012 grants from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. The RMEF funding commitment totals $257,011 and affects 14 counties: Broadwater, Fergus, Lewis and Clark, Lincoln, Madison, Mineral, Missoula, [...]

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RMEF Grants $189,000 to Support Elk Projects in Washington

by Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation April 26, 2012
RMEF Grants $189K to Support Elk Projects in Washington

Enhancing over 10,000 acres of habitat and using GPS collars to research the Snoqualmie Valley elk herd top a list of Washington conservation projects slated to receive 2012 grants from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. The RMEF funding commitment totals $189,960 and affects 11 counties: Asotin, Columbia, Garfield, Grays Harbor, King, Lewis, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, [...]

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Washington Wildlife Habitat, Research Earn RMEF Grants

by Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation April 25, 2012

Enhancing over 10,000 acres of habitat and using GPS collars to research the Snoqualmie Valley elk herd top a list of Washington conservation projects slated to receive 2012 grants from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. The RMEF funding commitment totals $189,960 and affects 11 counties: Asotin, Columbia, Garfield, Grays Harbor, King, Lewis, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, [...]

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Oregon Habitat Projects Selected for RMEF Funding

by Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation April 10, 2012

Rejuvenating decadent meadows used by foraging elk and other wildlife is the central theme in a list of Oregon conservation projects slated to receive grants in 2012 from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. The RMEF funding commitment totals $165,500 and affects 17 counties: Benton, Crook, Curry, Douglas, Grant, Harney, Klamath, Lake, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, [...]

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RMEF Allocates $1.2 Million for Habitat Work in Six States

by Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation April 5, 2012

So far in 2012, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation has allocated $1,258,888 for habitat stewardship and protection projects in six key elk states. The figure represents a significant increase from 2011. More than 139,000 acres should be conserved for elk and other wildlife in 2012 as a result of these initial allocations. Affected states include Colorado, Idaho, [...]

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Sportsman’s Warehouse is the Elk Country Retailer

by Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation April 2, 2012

Hunters can find Sportsman’s Warehouse stores in 17 states. Nearly all are elk states. In fact, more than 90 percent of all elk—and an even larger percentage of elk hunting—occur in these states. So it’s no surprise that this storefront and online retailer is also a major partner of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. “Sportsman’s [...]

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Ninth Circuit Court Upholds Congressional Wolf Delisting

by Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation March 14, 2012

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals today affirmed the constitutionality of Congress’ removal of wolves from the federal endangered species list. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation applauded the decision. Attorneys representing RMEF and other conservation groups had presented oral arguments supporting the Congressional action, wolf delisting and science-based, state-regulated management and control of wolf populations. [...]

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Cabela’s, RMEF Continue Partnership for Conservation

by Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation March 13, 2012

As the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation presses toward its 30th birthday and 7 millionth acre of habitat conserved for elk and other wildlife, one outdoor retail partner has been there from the start: Cabela’s. “RMEF was founded and published its first member magazine in 1984. If you’re one of the lucky ones who own that [...]

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A Tribute to Women in Hunting, Conservation

by Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation February 29, 2012

March is officially Women’s History Month. Congress designated the tribute to generations of women whose contributions proved invaluable to American society. Education. Arts. Business. Technology. Medicine. Alongside these areas, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation also is commemorating women’s role in conservation. “Most Americans appreciate wildlife and wild places, but most also are unaware that these [...]

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RMEF, Partners Recognize Standout Conservation Pros

by Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation February 17, 2012

Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and U.S. Forest Service employees in four states—Idaho, Montana, New Mexico and Wyoming—have earned recognition for standout work to enhance and conserve habitat for elk and other wildlife. Each has received a special award from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and their respective agency for conservation efforts in partnership with [...]

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Wyoming is No. 1 Fundraising State for RMEF

by Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation February 14, 2012

The state ranked last in total population, Wyoming, has emerged as the No. 1 fundraising state for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Over the past six years, Wyoming had consistently finished second to America’s most populous state, California, but the Cowboy State came out on top in 2011. “Wyomingites are deeply proud of their wild [...]

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World Champion Elk Callers Crowned in Las Vegas

by Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation February 13, 2012

Elk callers from 10 states, led by Oregon, Colorado and Nevada, have earned Top 3 honors in the RMEF/Leupold World Elk Calling Championships for 2012. Competition was held as part of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s annual convention and expo, which ended Feb. 4 in Las Vegas. The championships help raise awareness of elk, habitat [...]

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Jim Zumbo Receives RMEF’s Highest Honor

by Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation February 9, 2012

Jim Zumbo of Cody, Wyo., has received the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s highest honor, the Wallace Fennell Pate Wildlife Conservation Award. The award honors special contributions of lasting significance for the benefit of elk, other wildlife and their habitat across North America. A bronze sculpture was presented to Zumbo during the 28th annual RMEF convention, [...]

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Elk Camp 2012: Shot of Adrenaline for Conservation

by Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation February 8, 2012

The single biggest event, membership rally and conservation showcase of the year for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation wrapped up Feb. 4 in Las Vegas. For thousands of attending members, volunteers and partners, the event was a shot of adrenaline to launch a new year of projects for elk, other wildlife and their habitat. “We’re [...]

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Las Vegas Students to Discover Elk, Hunting, Conservation

by Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation February 3, 2012

About 160 students from two Las Vegas-area schools will learn about elk, hunting and conservation as part of a first-annual educational workshop to be held in conjunction with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation convention and expo. The inaugural Youth Wildlife Conservation Experience is set for Friday, Feb. 3. “This event is being organized as a [...]

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Outdoor Channel to Cover ‘Elk Camp’ for Online Audience

by Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation February 1, 2012

Outdoor Channel has announced it will provide daily online coverage of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation annual convention and expo, called Elk Camp, Feb. 2-4, in Las Vegas. Outdoor Channel, America’s leader in outdoor TV, boasts a huge website audience with 12 million unique visitors and 50 million unique page-views per year. Elk Camp coverage [...]

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Strong 2011 has RMEF Eyeing an Ambitious 2012

by Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation January 30, 2012

Record-high membership. Strong fiscal performance. A landmark 6 millionth acre of habitat stewardship and protection. On the momentum of these and other accomplishments in 2011, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is eyeing 2012 with ambitious goals for conserving elk country, improving predator management and control, and building public understanding of hunters’ leadership in conservation. “Our [...]

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Vegas ‘Elk Camp’ to Support Conservation in Nevada

by Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation January 26, 2012

Hunting brings $223 million in economic benefit to the State of Nevada. But you can’t have abundant game species to hunt–as well as other wildlife to watch, photograph or enjoy–without habitat stewardship and conservation. And that’s the inspiration behind Elk Camp, a hunting and conservation rally coming to Las Vegas. Elk Camp is an annual [...]

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Pennsylvania Landowners Protect Habitat with RMEF

by Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation January 12, 2012

Far-sighted, conservation-minded landowners in Pennsylvania have permanently protected their 454-acre wildlife oasis through a conservation easement with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. George and Irene Windolph of Nordmont, Pa., fully donated the easement, which removes development rights on their property in perpetuity. The move ensures the land will always be much like it is today–retired [...]

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Another Record Year for RMEF Membership

by Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation January 10, 2012

Membership in the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation has swelled to an all-time high of 184,135. That total, posted at the end of December, is 6,135 members more than year-end 2010. It is the fourth straight year that RMEF has set a new membership record. “We’re grateful for the growth,” said David Allen, RMEF president and [...]

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