Big game hunting category covers elk, moose, bighorn sheep and all large game, but deer.
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 […]
For nine exciting days, from October 17 to 25, 2015, lucky moose permit holders and their hunting partners will have the experience of a lifetime taking part in New Hampshire’s annual moose hunt. A total […]
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation awarded $117,016 in grants to benefit wildlife habitat, hunting heritage programs and scientific research in New Mexico. The grants will directly benefit 4,228 acres in Catron, De Baca, Grant, Lincoln, […]
In response to a high volume of calls and questions received related to the Wildlife Expo Permit Series in Utah, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation confirms submitting an application on September 1 to the Utah […]
Participating in a once-in-a-lifetime elk hunt at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in southwestern Oklahoma was definitely a bucket-list item for Shawnee residents Mark Thompson and Lance Carter. Both hunters harvested typical elk that scored […]
As majestic and intimidating as a bull elk looks, it’s not difficult to get one to respond to a call. No, the hard part is getting him to leave his harem of beautiful ladies. Like […]
Global News Reported – Bison gored a woman and tossed a teenager into the air in Yellowstone National Park, the latest run-ins with the massive animals during tourist season in the popular landmark. The National […]
Wildlife veterinarians, disease specialists, and wild sheep managers from across western North America gathered in Fort Collins, Colorado for 2.5 days last week to learn
The 2015 Special Bighorn Sheep Lottery Tag shall be valid for use in any open controlled hunt in 2015 except Unit 11. Applicants must be eligible to purchase a hunting
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation awarded $211,400 in grants that will fund more than a dozen habitat enhancement, research and hunting heritage projects in the state of Idaho.
A one-hour television documentary titled #PROJECTELK will help North America continue an on-going dialogue about the benefits of hunting and its positive impact on conservation. Produced by Jason Matzinger and presented by the Rocky Mountain […]
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wants to go ahead with a plan to depopulate the chronically diseased Tendoy Mountains bighorn sheep herd using public hunting as the primary tool. The area would then be restocked […]
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 […]
Grant funding provided by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation will improve 22,065 acres of wildlife habitat across 18 Montana counties. The 2015 grants total $386,080 and directly impact Beaverhead, Broadwater, Carbon, Deer Lodge, Jefferson, Flathead,
Full registration is now open and available online for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s 31st Elk Camp national convention set to take place Dec. 3-6, 2015, at The Mirage in Las Vegas. “Elk Camp always […]
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation awarded $50,000 in grant funding to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) and Wildlife Services to assist Montana with its wolf management plan implementation. “RMEF stands behind the North American […]
Hunting buddy, Butch Among, sent an email asking if I am interested in hunting for a Ugandan Kob. Butch, who manages a deer breeding an exotic game ranch in Texas, has run across one that […]
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 […]
Seventeen months after DSC’s controversial black rhino auction, the actual hunt ended in Namibia this week when the hunter killed a bull that scientists had identified as an impediment to the survival of its own […]
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s traveling conservation exhibit, the Great Elk Tour, has a newly redesigned look for all to see as it rolls across America from coast to coast. “The Great Elk Tour is […]
Great falls Tribune reported 1st: Five Washington state men have been stripped of hunting privileges in Montana for five years and ordered to pay $41,000 in fines and restitution for their role in illegally shooting […]
Animal-rights group PETA is suing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to stop a management hunt that scientists say would benefit endangered rhino populations both biologically and financially. Against a torrent of death threats,
The 2015 Pope & Young Club convention is now in the books. The convention, held in Phoenix, was an unrivaled success from every point of view. One of the many highlights was the crowning of […]
From prescribed burning and noxious weed treatments to forest restoration, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation awarded grants that will fund 15 conservation projects benefitting 8,760 acres of vital elk habitat in Washington. The grants total […]
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 […]
Jeff Samson, from Middle Ridge, Newfoundland has been awarded the coveted Pope & Young Club’s Ishi’ Award, the highest honor the Pope and Young Club can bestow upon a bowhunter. This honor is awarded only […]
There’s nothing funny about having friends or family over for a fine juicy, tender steak, only to discover it’s dry and tough. Your guests gamely struggle through. Out of respect for your culinary skills, they […]
A Texas hunter has received from the U.S. government a permit to bring home the taxidermy from a planned hunt for a black rhino in Namibia. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – which administers […]
Poaching in Africa is one of the root causes of the decline of several endangered animal species. A market for ivory and other animal parts, particularly in Asia is driving several species to the brink […]
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 […]
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation offers its sincere gratitude and congratulations to Staff Sergeant Patrick Zeigler of Rochester, Minn. Accompanied by wife Jessica and son Liam, Zeigler received a Purple Heart at a ceremony held […]
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation awarded more than $440,000 in grants to fund 42 conservation and hunting heritage outreach projects, including continuing elk restoration efforts, in the state of Wisconsin. “We are both excited about […]
The National Collection of Heads and Horns, an exhibit dedicated in 1922 to “the vanishing big-game animals of the world” and helped spark America’s conservation movement, is relocating to a new home in Springfield, Mo. […]
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation awarded grants to fund 20 conservation projects that will improve more than 23,000 acres of wildlife habitat in the state of Oregon. The grants total $279,733 and directly benefit Crook, […]
A bighorn sheep killed in a highway collision in Alberta has the largest horns ever recorded for the species. Boone and Crockett Club measurers today certified the specimen as a new World’s Record. The horns’ […]
Opinion Piece by Nathan Theriault in Bangor Daily News – In addition to death by hunters and vehicles, parasites — such as winter ticks, lungworm and tapeworm — are killing many of Maine’s moose. So […]
Report by the Casper Star- Tribune. Albert Henderson’s rural Burlington house may be too small to showcase his new and only elk mount. The animal’s head and shoulders stand about 6.5 feet from its chest […]
Shortly before the ball dropped to ring in 2015, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation closed the deal on seven different land projects in four states that permanently protect and conserve 10,565 acres of vital elk […]
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation awarded almost half a million dollars in grants to 14 states in the East and Midwest that fund nearly three dozen habitat enhancement projects that will benefit not only elk, […]
The Huntin’ Fool announces the addition of a truly once in a lifetime opportunity to their ongoing Winter Membership Drive. In addition to the 20 other incredible hunts and prizes already up for grabs, you […]
Reported 1st By The Star Tribune: Wolves likely have played a bigger role in the decline of northeast Minnesota’s moose population than originally believed, and there’s no evidence yet that climate change has been a […]
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 […]
Season five of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s award-winning television show, RMEF Team Elk presented by Cabela’s, features new episodes in elk country highlighting hunts for big bulls and other conservation outings. “Season five will […]
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 […]
Amateur and professional elk callers from California, Idaho, Nevada and Oregon are the new world champions for 2014. Competitors from four other states and two Canadian provinces also received honors. The 2014 World Elk Calling […]
Fresh off closing out a highly successful national convention, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is setting a course toward 2015 with a goal of better carrying out its mission. “We felt a rush of adrenaline […]
Grants totaling $451,042 provided by the Rocky Mountain will fund more than three dozen habitat enhancement, research, hunting heritage and other conservation outreach projects across the state of Montana in 2014. The grants will positively […]
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation recognized six outstanding student conservation leaders from across the country through its scholarship program by rewarding each of them with a Wildlife Leadership Award (WLA). “Each of the recipients has […]
Vermont moose hunters had a successful hunting season according to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. A record bull was taken in the October 1-7 archery moose hunt, and the regular moose hunting season was […]
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 […]
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