MISSOULA, Mont. — A key chunk of elk and mule deer habitat that also serves as a migration corridor is now conserved and opened to the public in southwest Colorado. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation worked with a family to acquire and then simultaneously convey a 160-acre inholding to the San Juan National Forest. “This... Read More

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation committed $760,519 in support of 49 projects across Utah to improve wildlife habitat, further wildlife management, bolster research and support hunting. Collectively, with dozens of partners ranging from county, state and federal agencies to universities, conservation and sportsmen’s groups, $35.6 million will go on the ground to... Read More

MISSOULA, Mont. — Hunters, anglers and others who enjoy the outdoors have access to nearly 78,000 more acres of public and private lands to use in 2024 than they did a year ago. In 2023, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation completed 11 land conservation and access projects in nine different states that opened or improved... Read More

MISSOULA, Mont. — Youth cow elk and deer hunts as well as the return of the voice division highlight new offerings at the 2024 Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation World Elk Calling Championships (WECC), presented by Sportsman’s Warehouse. The competition takes place on Saturday, June 15 in Big Sky, Montana, with more than $45,000 in cash... Read More

MISSOULA, Mont. — Help is on the way to bolster habitat for elk, mule deer, black bears, turkey, quail and other wildlife in California. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its partners allocated $1,283,263 for 20 different projects ranging from habitat stewardship and wildlife management work to hunter education and mentored youth hunts, as well... Read More

MISSOULA, Mont. — Idaho Fish and Game and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation again teamed up to expand the Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) just west of Idaho Falls, used by up to 5,500 elk and 3,000 mule deer during the critical winter months. This time, their collaborative efforts conserved and added 328 acres... Read More

MISSOULA, Mont. — Kyle Weaver has many titles. Among them are husband, father, hunter, conservationist and president and CEO of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Now, he has another. Bass Pro Shops honored Weaver as “Hunter’s Best Friend” at the annual Bass Pro Shops Christmas Party, held in late 2023. “Kyle dedicated his 28-year outdoor... Read More

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation rolls into its 40th year of conservation fresh off a tandem of major land conservation and access successes. In mid-December, RMEF and its partners conserved and opened hunting and other recreational access to 54,636 acres of Kentucky elk range, the largest voluntary conservation agreement in state history.... Read More

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation enters its 40th year of conservation with Fred Lekse serving a second consecutive year as RMEF Board of Directors chair, and joined by two new members. “It takes great people to provide direction and vision for our mission, and that’s what we have with this board chair... Read More

MISSOULA, Mont. — From research focused on the cause of declining juvenile elk numbers to projects aimed at enhancing wildlife habitat and supporting hunting heritage, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its conservation partners supplied $2,176,597 to Colorado. The grant funding benefits elk, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, black bears, mountain lions and many other wildlife... Read More