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MDC announces initial plan for Missouri elk hunting

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shared its initial plan for a limited elk-hunting season with the Missouri Conservation Commission at the Commission’s public meeting June 28 at MDC headquarters in Jefferson City. The Commission […]

Oregon Elk, Habitat Get $355,000 in RMEF Grants
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Oregon Elk, Habitat Get $355,000 in RMEF Grants

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation provided $355,128 in grants to fund nearly two dozen habitat enhancement and elk research projects in Oregon. The projects benefit 10,317 acres of wildlife habitat across Coos, Crook, Curry, Douglas, […]

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Michigan Elk Update

The 2018 elk hunting season stats are in, and the 2019 winter elk survey just wrapped up, providing a clear picture of where Michigan’s elk population currently stands. Hunt period 1, which targets elk outside […]

Elk Habitat Protected in Wyoming
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Elk Habitat Protected in Wyoming

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and Natural Resources Conservation Service worked with a private landowner to permanently protect 2,132 acres of wildlife habitat in southeast Wyoming. “This conservation easement maintains large-scale habitat connectivity in a […]

Elk Fit to Benefit Hunters, Public Access
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Elk Fit to Benefit Hunters, Public Access

Elk Fit, a nutritional program inspired by a partnership between the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and MTN OPS, offers tangible benefits for elk hunters and their ability to access more public land. “We appreciate our […]

Elk Network Booming, Hosts New Digital Hunting Series
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Elk Network Booming, Hosts New Digital Hunting Series

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s digital platform, the Elk Network, recently rolled over 700-thousand page views just three months after its launch. “We’re seeing great interest, great growth and tremendous user interaction via the Elk […]

Elk Network Goes Live
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Elk Network Goes Live

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s new digital media platform, the Elk Network, is now live online and available for use.  “Our goal for this new generation of media is to serve as an informational resource […]

RMEF Surpasses 7 Million Acre Conservation Milestone
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RMEF Surpasses 7 Million Acre Conservation Milestone

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation capped 2016, a year filled with several organizational conservation milestones, by surpassing seven million acres in lifetime land protection and habitat enhancement projects. “This is a tremendous accomplishment that strikes […]

Monster Bull in New Mexico
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Monster Bull in New Mexico

I was one of 20 hunters to draw a highly-coveted Valles Caldera mature bull rifle tag in late October 2016. My hunt started on Saturday, Oct. 22, and I knew I had a great chance […]

Get a FREE 7-Piece Elk-Pak
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Get a FREE 7-Piece Elk-Pak

Hunters have always been leaders in conservation. Elk were on the verge of extinction before financial support from hunters changed the course of history. Today, the spirit of giving-back still thrives among hunters — and […]

Field Judging Elk
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Field Judging Elk

For me, a 6×6 is a good bull, and it’s going in the freezer. I have nothing against raghorns or cows filling the freezer either.  But what happens when you draw the trophy unit you’ve […]

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RMEF Surpasses 10,000 Conservation Projects

An ongoing aspen restoration effort in Oregon’s South Warner Mountains marks the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s 10,000th lifetime conservation project. “This is an incredible conservation milestone,” said David Allen, RMEF president and CEO. “It speaks […]

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Spypoint Premium Solar Trail Camera

As we are quickly approaching the 2016 deer season, we hope that most already have trail cameras installed but anticipate that there will be a lot of purchases made in the following weeks. SPYPOINT’s 2016 […]

Season Six of RMEF Team Elk Reloads with New Episodes
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Season Six of RMEF Team Elk Reloads with New Episodes

Chasing elk on heart-pumping, high energy hunts and sharing conservation success stories highlight upcoming episodes of RMEF Team Elk, presented by Cabela’s. “Elk country showcases some of the most wild, rugged and yet beautiful landscapes […]

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Elk Country Protected, Public Access Improved

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation teamed up with conservation-minded landowners and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to permanently protect vital wildlife habitat in southeast Idaho. Thanks to funding provided by BLM’s Land and Water […]

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Hear Elk Scream Like Demons From Lord of the Rings (Video)

If you’re walking through the woods in parts of the United States or Canada and hear a bloodcurdling screech, a Ringwraith isn’t on your tail. It could be just a male elk in the mood.  At over 700 pounds (318 kilograms), the North American elk is one of the biggest […]

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RMEF Praises Volunteers

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation kicked off National Volunteer Week by saluting its 11,000-plus volunteers who actively raise funds across more than 500 chapters nationwide. “We are deeply indebted to our volunteers. They are a […]

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First Elk with a Bow

1st published by RMEF: “My dad took me elk hunting to one of his favorite spots on public land. After a week of hard hiking and only seeing a couple elk, I wondered if we’d […]

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Elk Tracks: The Cade Bulls

April 11, 2015 started out as any other day hunting shed antlers. I had decided that we would go into an area where most people wouldn’t venture and that a four-wheeler couldn’t make it. Since […]

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RMEF – The Wolf Impact (Video)

We learn more about the legal issues surrounding wolves and the impact they’ve had on elk from an attorney who’s helped RMEF. Plus, country music artist Chuck Wicks hunts big hulls in New Mexico. RMEF […]

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RMEF – Elk Basics

Once found all across North America, elk have historically lived in many types of habitat. They’ve learned how to survive with different foods, weather, cover and neighbors. In fact, elk once lived in almost every […]

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RMEF Salutes Backers of Access Elk Country

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation wants to recognize and show appreciation for its 2014 Access Elk Country initiative charter sponsors Sitka, Sportsman’s Guide, Kimber and Bushnell. “Opening and securing public access is a key component […]

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PA Elk Harvest Results Released

More than 82 percent of the hunters participating Pennsylvania’s 2014 elk hunt have taken home a trophy. The Pennsylvania Game Commission yesterday announced 88 elk were taken by hunters during the regular one-week elk season […]