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 […]
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, […]
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation worked with a willing landowner to permanently protect 1,492 acres of wildlife habitat in western Colorado, well-known for Grand Mesa, the largest flat top mountain in the world.“We are grateful […]
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 […]
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) seeks information in the case of two adult elk shot Friday, Feb. 8, near the Log Yard area of Shannon County. One of the elk was a 10-year-old bull, […]
If you bowhunt, then you’re not one to back away from a challenge. And pursuing hard-hunted elk on public land might be the ultimate test. I rarely encounter another bowhunter on public property during elk […]
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s volunteer force of 11,000-strong donated more than $21 million in labor during 2017. “We have a profound gratitude for our volunteers who give so much of their time, talents and […]
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, 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 […]
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 […]
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation worked with a conservation-minded landowner, the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) and the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) to protect 4,500 acres of key wildlife habitat in northeast Nevada […]
Bryan Langley outdueled friendly rival Corey Jacobsen to claim first place in the professional division at the 2017 World Elk Calling Championships in Salt Lake City, Utah, presented by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and […]
Thirty minutes into glassing, I put down my binoculars and continued to scan the private ranch below me with my naked eye. Suddenly, I saw the tan hide of an elk—solo, like me, and nearly […]
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 […]
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 […]
Story first appeared on omaha.com. Hannah Helmer was shaking as she attempted to zero in on the monster elk about 200 yards away.“I tried not to think of how big he was,” she said, “and […]
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 […]
By Brett French and from Billings Gazette. There was no time for Russel Ferster to think, only to react — a series of snap judgments and muscle memory that in the end measured his life in […]
If you bowhunt, then you’re not one to back away from a challenge. And pursuing hard-hunted elk on public land might be the ultimate test. I rarely encounter another bowhunter on public property during elk […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation awarded $62,143 in grant funding to assist with 24 projects across the state of Pennsylvania. “Pennsylvania has some impressive elk habitat thanks to extensive habitat stewardship and reclamation work on […]
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 […]
Tuesday, June 14, 2016, proved to be a record-setting day at the Wildlife Department’s Northeast Region Office near Porter. That’s the day two hunters from Muskogee had their elk antlers scored, and they each ended […]
It’s not that far off, and elk enthusiasts everywhere are eagerly expecting a successful season. That success may well depend on your calling skills, and whether you’re a veteran looking to get better or a […]
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 […]
In light of recent legislative efforts seeking the sale or transfer of federal lands to state ownership, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation strongly maintains its opposition to such proposals. “Nearly one-third of our nation’s land […]
Every hunter, no matter the situation, depends on the quality of his or her gear to perform under pressure. Whether that means having the confidence that your rifle is accurate when it’s time to take […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Located in the heart of elk winter range in Montana’s Madison Valley, the Madison-Wall Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is now approximately 10 percent larger thanks to a land transfer from the Rocky Mountain Elk […]
The Department of Natural Resources just finished its 2016 elk survey after nine days of flying in northern Michigan. “Every other year, we conduct the survey by counting elk from an airplane,” said DNR Field […]
Bugle magazine puts all of the pieces of elk country together in six exciting issues each year. When you become a member of RMEF, you help ensure a future for elk and other wildlife, while […]
It’s here, OutDoors Unlimited Media’s first Hunting Magazine. It is hard to believe it from our stand point. It was only a project idea for the last three years. After our February 2015 reader survey, […]
It’s here, OutDoors Unlimited Media’s first Hunting Magazine. It is hard to believe it from our stand point. It was only a project idea for the last three years. After our February 2015 reader survey, […]
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 […]
Cally Morris and the 15-Yard Files team open the 2014 fall season with what may be the closest fair-chase elk-hunting footage ever captured when Annetta squares off with a big bull elk that is, literally, […]
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation will roll out a series of new episodes featuring heart-pumping elk hunts in seven different states on its award-winning television show RMEF Team Elk presented by Cabela’s. “Season five of […]
When packing out an elk on your back, you need to make every load count. While leaving bones in the quarters might make handling and hanging easier, it does you no favors as you hike […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Having a hard time finding a place to hunt? You’re not alone. Urban expansion, habitat destruction and restricted access are major problems facing hunters today. A growing number of outdoor enthusiasts report a lack of […]
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 […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is investigating three additional incidents of illegally killed bull elk in high-quality hunting units in Northwest Colorado, adding to three high-quality bulls illegally killed in Game Management Unit 10 in early […]
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 […]
Sitka Gear, the industry leader in performance hunting gear has been a longtime supporter and advocate of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) and with your help is poised to make a donation of $20,000 […]
The re-establishment of wild elk in Kentucky is a bright star in the field of wildlife management. The first elk transported to Kentucky came from Elk Island, Alberta, Canada in the 90’s. Those first Rocky […]
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