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Deer Hunting

Hunt Elk the Whitetail Way

Bowhunting elk the whitetail way may sound like a disappointment due to the lack of interaction, activity and simply seeing the country, but oftentimes it’s the best strategy. Locating a frequently visited waterhole, wallow, food […]

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Hunting News

Girls Hunting

In a lot of ways, I’m like your typical girl. There’s a soft spot in my heart for designer shoes, I can’t pass up a Starbucks skinny vanilla latte, and I love the occasional mani/pedi. […]

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Top Hunting Headlines

Elk Hunting: A Thinking Man’s Game

It’s possible to wander out in the woods and blunder into elk, but if that’s your principal strategy, then you’re probably not destined for great success as an elk hunter. Consistent luck requires premeditation. Anticipating, […]

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Big Game Hunting

Prime Montana Elk Country Secured

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation acquired 988 acres of private elk habitat in south-central Montana which it conveyed to the Helena National Forest. The transaction also improved existing access to thousands of acres of Forest […]

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Big Game Hunting

Elk Hunting: A Thinking Man’s Game

It’s possible to wander out in the woods and blunder into elk, but if that’s your principal strategy, then you’re probably not destined for great success as an elk hunter. Consistent luck requires premeditation. Anticipating, […]

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Big Game Hunting

Elk Habitat to Get Upgrade

Grants totaling $265,000 provided by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation will fund 20 different habitat enhancement projects in 14 different counties in the state of Oregon. The 2014 grants will positively affect a combined 11,020 […]

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Big Game Hunting

Oregon Elk Habitat to Get Upgrade

Grants totaling $265,000 provided by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation will fund 20 different habitat enhancement projects in 14 different counties in the state of Oregon. The 2014 grants will positively affect a combined 11,020 […]

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Predator Hunting

Montana Wolf Management Grant

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) accepted a $25,000 grant from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to assist its wolf management plan. “RMEF staunchly supports the science-based state management of wolves and other predators,” said […]

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Top Hunting Headlines

Oregon Elk Habitat Upgrade

Grants totaling $265,000 provided by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation will fund 20 different habitat enhancement projects in 14 different counties in the state of Oregon. The 2014 grants will positively affect a combined 11,020 […]

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Big Game Hunting

4,010 More Acres For Elk

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation teamed up with a coalition of conservation partners including Chelan County and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to acquire 4,010 acres of forestland overlooking Wenatchee Valley. “This […]

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Top Hunting Headlines

Female Hunting Participation Increasing

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation applauds recent research that indicates more female hunters are heading into the woods, mountains and backcountry than ever before.  Hunting is not just for ‘good old boys,’” said David Allen, […]

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Hunting News

When Anti-Hunters Attack

From the RMEF Blog: We’ve all been there. Someone finds out that you’re a hunter and you immediately find yourself on the receiving end of a raised eyebrow, a sarcastic comment, a cutting question or, […]

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Big Game Hunting

Activists Elated By Elk Addition

While Kathy Funk oversees the direction of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation in Virginia, her role isn’t a full-time job. She’s actually just a volunteer. Still, payment has a loose definition tied to it, especially […]

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Big Game Hunting

Virginia Elk Restoration Project Complete

A multi-year project to restore wild elk to their native hills of Virginia is complete thanks to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, its volunteers, the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries and several other partners.  […]

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Boat News

Allison Innovation: E-Ped

The E-Ped is a telescopic mast that elevates the electronic fish-finder/ GPS to a convenient height above the casting deck, giving you the ability to view and operate the fish-finder effectively while fishing in a […]

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Predator Hunting

Status in Idaho Wolf Management Case

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation filed to intervene in a lawsuit by animal rights groups seeking to thwart the management of wolves in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness. The Idaho Department of Fish […]

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Hunting News

Hunter Christmas Exposition

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is proud to announce the all-new Hunter Christmas Exposition, presented by Cabela’s, coming to the Las Vegas Convention Center on Dec. 4-7, 2014.  “We are extremely excited to bring the […]

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Big Game Hunting

Conservation Leaders for Tomorrow

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation formed a partnership with the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation to expand and help fund Conservation Leaders for Tomorrow (CLfT), an established program designed to educate wildlife professionals who do not […]

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Archery Hunting

Add a Little Life to Target Shooting

Removable High Definition DuraShot™ No-Tear Faces Now Available. Big Green Targets, the leading manufacturer of archery targets made from 100% recycled materials reveals the new removable DuraShot™ No Tear Target Faces. The already proven, DuraShot […]

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Big Game Hunting

Grants For Wisconsin Elk Country

Grants provided by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation will fund projects designed to expand elk range, increase forage, improve elk management, monitor elk calf recruitment and provide sponsorship of multiple hunting heritage programs and events […]

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Big Game Hunting

More Elk Habitat in Colorado

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation worked with it partners and a private landowner to protect an additional 237 acres of elk habitat in northern Colorado. The property represents the third phase of conserved lands between […]

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Big Game Hunting

Elk Country Permanently Protected

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation teamed up with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to permanently protect 32 acres of prime elk habitat it will transfer into public hands.  “This is a vital transaction […]

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Predator Hunting

National Delisting of Gray Wolf

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) extended the public comment period until October 28 on two proposed rules to remove the gray wolf from the List of Threatened and Endangered species. “It is imperative […]

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Big Game Hunting

18,000 Acres of Public Access

A 40-acre acquisition by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation will improve access to nearly 18,000 acres of National Forest public lands in central Montana for hunting and other recreational enjoyment. “This strikes at the heart […]

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Big Game Hunting

Kentucky’s Elk

Funding research to monitor the health, survival and recruitment of elk, as well as providing sponsorship of multiple hunting heritage events are the focus of grants from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation for the state […]

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Big Game Hunting

Alaska’s Hunting Heritage

Funding provided by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation will assist elk research and help ensure Alaska’s rich hunting heritage. The RMEF 2013 grants total $41,550 and affect communities and locations across Alaska. “When you think […]

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Predator Hunting

Idaho Wolf Management

Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) accepted a $50,000 grant from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to assist with its wolf management plan. The funds will increase IDFG’s knowledge of interactions between wolves and elk, and […]

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Big Game Hunting

Hunting at 18-Year

A recent nationwide survey indicates 79 percent of Americans approve of hunting, marking a five percent increase from 2011 and the highest level since 1995. “Hunting is a way of life for many of us. […]

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Big Game Hunting

Minnesota Elk Country

Grants provided by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation will fund prescribed fire, aspen stand assistance, seeding and conservation projects to improve forage in Minnesota. RMEF grants total $34,650 and will enhance 3,901 acres of habitat […]

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Predator Hunting

Grant Helps Wolf Management

A $50,000 grant from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation will assist the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) with its wolf management plan.  The funding will expand WGFD’s knowledge of predator-prey interactions between wolves and […]

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Big Game Hunting

Access to Oregon Elk Habitat

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation took part in a successful collaboration to acquire and open 560 acres of key elk habitat in the South Fork of the John Day River in east-central Oregon. The purchase […]

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Big Game Hunting

Help For Elk Research

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation will fund 18 projects that positively affect nearly 6,000 acres of Colorado elk habitat and also assist with research efforts, a wounded veterans’ elk hunt and several hunting heritage outreach […]

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Big Game Hunting

Maryland Passes on Elk

A collaborative effort to return elk to their native range of Maryland is on hold due to a lack of local support. Stakeholders such as Garrett County Commissioners and the Maryland Farm Bureau opposed elk […]

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Big Game Hunting

Season 3 of Team Elk

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s award-winning television show, RMEF Team Elk, returns to celebrate a third season of conservation and hunting on Sunday, July 7, at 3:00 p.m. (ET) on Outdoor Channel.  “Team Elk is […]

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Inshore

TORQEEDO FOR BIG CATCH

Kayak angler James Van Pelt recently hit an incredible milestone by catching a 300 lb. goliath grouper from his electric Hobie eVolve kayak powered by Torqeedo’s Ultralight kayak motor. After a 15-20 minute struggle, he […]

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Big Game Hunting

Vital Elk Habitat

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation teamed up with a conservation-minded landowner and the Southern Nevada Water Authority to permanently protect 1,480 acres of key elk habitat in eastern Nevada. The completed conservation easement was recently […]

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Hunting News

“Closer” 2L Tech Series Outwear by Banded

BANDED introduces a new line of technologically advanced outerwear designed for the demanding waterfowler. Innovative and functional, the new “Closer” 2L Tech Series Outerwear, available in Realtree AP ™ and Realtree MAX-4 ® promises maximum […]

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Hunting News

Tenzing TZ 1140 Backpack

The TZ 1140 by Tenzing provides bowhunters with complete mobility. The TZ 1140, available in Realtree AP ™ and MAX-1 ®, features a single-sling design that fits comfortably over either the left or right shoulder, […]

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Hunting News

TacProGear Introduces Covert Go-Bag

The TacProGear Covert Go-Bag with a single shoulder strap offers all the functionality of a day pack with a few very unique features. The Covert Go-Bag boasts plenty of interior storage (13″ x 19″ x […]