‘Historic Conservation Milestone’ Achieved in Appalachian Elk Country

MISSOULA, Mont. — Hunters, anglers, hikers and those who enjoy the outdoors now have perpetual access to 54,636 acres of private land in eastern Kentucky thanks to a landscape-scale voluntary conservation agreement by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR), The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and National Fish and Wildlife... Read More


Appalachian Elk Country Receives $842,662 in Funding

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its partners supplied $842,662 in grant funding to bolster habitat, wildlife management and hunting heritage projects in Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. “Maintaining and improving habitat for elk, deer, wild turkey, black bears and other wildlife is essential to their well-being and future,”... Read More


Idaho’s Wildlife, Research, Hunting Heritage Get $3.8 Million from RMEF, Partners

MISSOULA, Mont. — There is better forage for Idaho’s elk, whitetail and mule deer, moose, pronghorn antelope and other wildlife thanks to $3,832,977 in grant funding from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its conservation partners. The grant funding goes toward on-the-ground habitat stewardship work ranging from forest fuel reduction and riparian enhancement to improving... Read More


RMEF Allots $250,000 for Wildlife Migration Corridor Mapping

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation allocated $250,000 to advance research associated with mapping more western wildlife migration routes for elk, mule deer, moose, pronghorn antelope and other wildlife. “By working with state and tribal wildlife agencies, we are producing detailed maps of where animals migrate across large landscapes, which will benefit the... Read More


RMEF Conserves New Mexico Elk, Mule Deer Migration Corridor

MISSOULA, Mont. – Thanks to a northern New Mexico landowner who appreciates the wildlife values of his property, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation conserved 3,537 acres of critical winer range for elk and mule deer.  Stanley Ruyle entered into a voluntary conservation agreement with RMEF that also helps protect a key corridor for tens of... Read More


Nevada Wildlife Habitat Gets $1.3 Million Upgrade

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its conservation partners supplied $1,303,059 to improve habitat for elk, mule deer and other wildlife across Nevada as well as support youth hunting heritage and outdoor recreation efforts. RMEF supplied $239,102 that leveraged $1,063,957 in partner funding. “Two of the bigger challenges facing elk and other... Read More


RMEF-WAFWA Partnership Commits $1.2 Million to Accelerate Western Big Game Migration Corridor Conservation

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation committed $400,000 to reinforce its multi-decade partnership with western states on issues crucial to the movement and overall health of elk, mule deer, pronghorn antelope and other wildlife species. “This is not just an agreement with our partners at the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies... Read More


Minam River Wildlife Area Acquisition Complete, Adding 15,573 Acres in Oregon Landscape-Scale Conservation

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), Manulife Investment Management Timber and Agriculture Inc. (Manulife) and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation are proud to announce a major conservation victory for elk, mule deer and other wildlife, fish, hunters, anglers, hikers and public access. The three organizations and other partners, including the... Read More


Washington Allotted Nearly $1.7 Million to Support Wildlife, Habitat, Hunting Heritage Projects

MISSOULA, Mont. — Washington’s elk, deer, moose, turkey and other wildlife species are getting $1,679,574 in grant funding to enhance habitat and improve both migration corridors and scientific research. The funds, supplied by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its partners, also support an array of mentored hunting, fishing, youth camps and other outdoor-related events... Read More


RMEF Boosts Advocacy, Bolsters Support of Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is proud to announce it further strengthened its relationship with the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) to improve advocacy and outreach efforts. “RMEF has been a long-time partner and supporter of CSF and recognizes the clout it wields in working with Congress and state governments to support hunting,... Read More