RMEF, Partners Allocate $3.7 Million for Colorado Wildlife

Posted on: Oct 30, 2024

MISSOULA, Mont. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation continued its long-standing commitment to Colorados elk, other wildlife, conservation and hunting by teaming up with partners to distribute $3,710,181 for 33 projects across the state. 

This funding supports the largest single-state elk population in North America by bolstering five ongoing research studies, seven wildlife-friendly fencing efforts and 10 habitat enhancement projects, said Jenn Doherty, RMEF managing director of Mission Operations. It also allocates more than $340,000 to defeat a reckless anti-hunting ballot initiative that would frustrate proven wildlife management and supports nearly a dozen hunting heritage projects.   

RMEF allotted $761,760 that helped leverage $2,807,421 in partner funding for the 2024 projects, many of which carry over into 2025. 

We have more members in Colorado than any other state. And they show how much they care for wildlife and wild landscapes by their commitment to raise this funding and also by dedicating their time and efforts to help with volunteer habitat stewardship work, said Kyle Weaver, RMEF president and CEO. 

Click here to view all 33 projects. 

Dating back to 1987, RMEF and its partners completed 871 conservation and hunting heritage outreach projects in Colorado with a combined value of more than $207.4 million. These projects conserved or enhanced 508,739 acres of habitat and opened or improved public access to 119,612 acres. 

About the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation: 

Founded in 1984 and fueled by hunters, RMEF has conserved more than 8.9 million acres for elk and other wildlife. RMEF also works to open and improve public access, fund and advocate for science-based resource management, and ensure the future of Americas hunting heritage. Discover why Hunting Is Conservation at rmef.org or 800-CALL ELK.