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A Look Inside - A RMEF Film

Mathews - a name that is virtually synonymous with accuracy and quality in the archery world. Join us as we follow along with product engineer Mark Hayes and VP of Sales & Marketing Brad Treu to take a look inside the process that makes each and every Mathews something best-in-class and gives the shooter the best experience.

Bear Creek - onX Public Access Project

Checkers may be a great game but checkerboard-like land ownership patterns are often not so great for wildlife management or public access. Take this landscape in northeast Oregon where the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation acquired what was a privately owned 158-acre inholding within the Wallowa -Whitman National Forest and conveyed it to the U.S. Forest Service.

Restoring Elk Country - Lake Wazee

Talk about a complete transformation – this is Lake Wazee in west-central Wisconsin. It was an active iron mine quarry for 25 years but a massive restoration project helped return the area to its original state. And that restoration work continues today.

Gear 101 - Browning X-Bolts 2020

For 2020, Browning’s impressive X-Bolt line is even better, with rifles that cater to any hunter. Before we get into the specific features of the new Hunter Long Range, Hell’s Canyon Max Long Range and the Western Hunter, let’s give a quick run-down of the innovative features standard in the X bolt line.

Gear 101 - Browning Ammunition 28 Nosler

In 2020, Browning ammo introduced their 28 Nosler ammo, and it doesn’t disappoint. If you like the 7mm and ever wanted a little more juice behind your bullet, then check out the 28 Nosler. To suit any shooter’s needs, Browning has three versions featuring their Long Range, BXC and BXS bullets.

Hunting Is Conservation - Hunting Promotes Biodiversity

Regulated hunting helps biologists manage deer numbers, and that benefits biodiversity as a whole.

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Swing Removed from Elk’s Antlers

General | January 22, 2021

Below is a news release from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Wood River Valley residents notified Fish and Game on Monday, January 11, […]

Elk Relatively Unaffected by Colorado Wildfire

General | January 22, 2021

Below is a news release from Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation provided funding to assist with the study. Despite burning 208,913 […]

Colorado Plans for Wolves, RMEF Weighs In on Process

General | January 22, 2021

The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission recently provided Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) staff with direction in creating a plan to forcibly introduce wolves into […]

Colorado Elk, Mule Deer Captures Part of Research Effort

General | January 22, 2021

Below is a news release from Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation provided funding to assist with this research. Several studies of […]

Wildlife Habitat Protected Thanks to South Dakota Family

Conservation , News Releases | January 21, 2021

MISSOULA, Mont. — A conservation-minded family with a long history of safeguarding the wildlife values of its land collaborated with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation […]

What’s it Like to Win the RMEF Progressive Raffle?

Volunteer News | January 20, 2021

By Andy M, WI When I saw a voicemail from an unknown Montana phone number, I figured it was one of the messages I receive […]

RMEF Sees Mission Successes in 2020

Volunteer News | January 20, 2021

Amongst all the craziness of last year, RMEF stuck to the mission of conserving and improving habitat for elk and other wildlife. We even conserved […]

New Sponsorships for a New Year

Volunteer News | January 20, 2021

With 2020 behind us, we hope that 2021 brings some version of normal back, both within RMEF and everyday life. The New Year always brings […]

Volunteers Share Their Successes in the Field

Volunteer News | January 20, 2021

Want to See Some Great Hunting Pics? Volunteers share their successes in the field. With only two days left in the late season, and […]

Managing Director’s Message: A Review of Field Operations in 2020

Volunteer News | January 20, 2021

As we wrap up a year of in-person fundraising unprecedented in its challenges, I want to first say thank you to our volunteers, members, donors, […]

BAKED VENISON TATER TOT CASSEROLE

Carnivore's Kitchen | January 20, 2021

You’ll go wild for these tots. Wood-fired tater tots, hearty ground venison, creamy mushroom soup and peas make for the ultimate comfort dish when you’re […]

New Leadership, Members Join RMEF Board of Directors

News Releases | January 19, 2021

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is proud to announce its board of directors elected Mark Baker as its new chair. Baker, who […]

Helping the Fatherless in Florida

Volunteer News | January 19, 2021

Florida is home to beautiful weather, gorgeous beaches and copious amounts of sunshine. It is also home to nearly 3,000 members of the Rocky Mountain […]

2020 Hunter and Outdoor Christmas Wraps Up

Volunteer News | January 19, 2021

Hunter & Outdoor Christmas just wrapped up, Dec. 3-12, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. Things were a bit different this year, with the move of […]