Steven Rinella to Hunters: Six Pieces of Advice for Us
Steven Rinella knows hunting. And he knows how to talk about it with others, including those who hunt, those who are indifferent and those who downright disagree with it.An avid outdoorsman,...
View ArticleElk Camp Day Two: Ethics, Honors & Guitars
The second day of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s Elk Camp national convention shifted into a higher gear with more celebrations of elk, elk country and those who excel in carrying out RMEF’s...
View ArticleHunts, Trips, Rifles, Mule & Puppy….Sold!
It was like a scene out of the Lion King. In this case, a female Labrador puppy was held high by Lori Young, the breeder from Montana. The bidding came down to two prospective buyers located about 50...
View ArticleClosing Elk Camp 2015 with a Bang
Volunteers are the heart and soul of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. RMEF honored its 11,000+ volunteers by capping off its Elk Camp national convention with Volunteer Fun Night. Air horns sounded,...
View ArticleColorado Habitat Benefits from RMEF Grant Funding
Below is a complete listing of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s 2015 grants for the state of Colorado. Find more information here.Chaffee County—Burn 250 acres at varying intensities to stimulate...
View ArticleMerry Christmas from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
RMEF Family,This is such a wonderful time of the year. Many of us are fresh off spending time in the backcountry, mountains or the woods chasing elk, deer or other game. Those outings strengthened...
View ArticlePhotoshopped or Genuine?
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s January-February issue of Bugle magazine caught a lot of attention as soon as it hit our members’ mailboxes. How could it not? The cover is one of the most unique in...
View ArticleHow Did that Happen?
We recently received the question below via a Facebook follower (Cortni):This is my dad's elk he got this year. I was wondering if someone could tell me what the cause of this deformity could be.Here...
View ArticleRMEF Letter to Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission Regarding Wolves
January 11, 2016Mr. Chris CastilianChairColorado Parks and Wildlife Commission6060 BroadwayDenver, CO 80216Chairman Castilian and Commissioners:We understand the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission...
View ArticleCall to Action: Colorado Wolf Proposal
To All Colorado RMEF members, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is planning to adopt one of two alternative resolutions regarding wolf reintroduction in Colorado. The meeting is this Wednesday, January...
View ArticleCall to Action: Colorado Wolf Proposal
To All Colorado RMEF members, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is planning to adopt one of two alternative resolutions regarding wolf reintroduction in Colorado. The meeting is this Wednesday, January...
View ArticleRemain Engaged on Colorado Wolf Issue
Colorado RMEF members,First of all, we want to say ‘thank you’ for your public comments that led to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission voting 7-4 last week to oppose the release of both Mexican...
View ArticleRaise Your Voice about California's Wolf Plan
To All California RMEF members,UPDATED INFORMATION: We just received word from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife that comments regarding California’s wolf plan (see below) will no longer...
View ArticleRMEF, Partners Recognized for Conservation Work
Leanne Marten, Regional Forester for the Northern Region of the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) recently recognized and honored USFS employees and partners –the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Tenderfoot...
View ArticleRMEF Expresses Concern over Proposed National Monument Designation in Arizona
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation recently sent a letter (see below) to President Obama and other federal and congressional leaders regarding its concern over a proposal to create a Grand Canyon...
View ArticleRMEF Among Groups Honored with Forest Service Award
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and a group of partners recently received recognition for their combined efforts regarding the George Washington National Forest. Below is the U.S. Forest Service news...
View ArticleGoing Viral
Social media is a funny thing. It’s also a very powerful thing. Just posting one photo or video or link opens the door to the potential of reaching millions upon millions of people around the globe....
View ArticleCleaner Water, Better Wildlife Habitat Coming to Pennsylvania
Below is a news release issued by the Pennsylvania Game Commission.Feb. 10, 2016For Information Contact:Travis Lau717-705-6541trlau@pa.govPROJECT TO PROVIDE CLEANER WATER, BETTER WILDLIFE HABITATRocky...
View ArticleRMEF: California Wolf Plan 'Misses the Mark'
Below is a letter submitted by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife regarding CDFW's wolf conservation plan.February 15, 2016Wolf Plan CommentPO Box...
View ArticleRMEF Supports Efforts to Rein In Wild Horse Population
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, as a member of the National Horse & Burro Rangeland Management Coalition, recently signed on to the letter below sent to the Bureau of Land Management in support...
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