MISSOULA, Mont. — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation rolls into the new year with a robust and highlight-filled 2022 conservation resume. In addition to teaming up with partners to award more than $29 million dollars for habitat enhancement, including wildfire restoration, and wildlife management projects, RMEF conserved and improved access to near-record, single-year acreage totals... Read More

MISSOULA, Mont. — Critical financial help is on the way for researchers and game managers dealing with chronic wasting disease (CWD). Congress included the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Research and Management Act within the Omnibus Budget Bill that passed prior to adjournment of the recently completed 117th session. “This funding to fight CWD was a... Read More

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is pleased to announce Pendleton Whisky as its official whisky starting this month. Born in the iconic western town of Pendleton, Oregon, and named for the revered Pendleton Round-Up rodeo, Pendleton Whisky celebrates the spirit of the American cowboy and is known for its smooth taste and... Read More

MISSOULA, Mont. — A stunningly scenic 507-acre swath of rich wildlife habitat in southern Wyoming is conserved thanks to a collaboration between a conservation-minded family and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. “We recognize and appreciate Dennis and Cathy Faerber, long-time RMEF partner-landowners, for entering into this voluntary conservation agreement to protect the wildlife values of... Read More

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is pleased to announce its board of directors elected Fred Lekse as its new chair. Lekse succeeds Mark Baker, whose term concluded December 31, 2022. “As a long-time supporter and life member, I truly appreciate everything RMEF stands for and its diligence in carrying out its mission,”... Read More

MISSOULA, Mont. — Montana’s largest wildlife management area offers more room to roam for hunters, anglers and others thanks to a collaborate effort led by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. RMEF teamed up with private landowners with a history of conserving and opening public access to elk habitat by acquiring and conveying 829 acres to... Read More

MISSOULA, Mont. — As part of its ongoing commitment to ensure the future of elk and other wildlife by helping rehabilitate landscapes impacted by wildfire, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its partners allocated $3,351,126 for more than two dozen projects across Oregon. “Unfortunately, high-severity wildfires over the last several years damaged soil and native... Read More

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation successfully collaborated with a landowner to conserve 12,122 acres of elk and mule deer habitat, a vital migratory route, in northeast Nevada. The voluntary conservation agreement is adjacent to more than 15,000 acres of public land for hunting, fishing and other recreational activities. “This is an all-around... Read More

MISSOULA, Mont. — On the cusp of a new year, one that marks its 39th focused on vital conservation work to benefit elk and other wildlife, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation unveiled a new look to Bugle magazine, its bimonthly journal of elk country and the hunt. “It's a subtle makeover, but the mission of... Read More

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is pleased to announce it helped conserve and open public access to 5,668 acres of prime wildlife habitat in central Montana. RMEF successfully worked with Shodair Children’s Hospital (SCH) to acquire and then convey the property to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) which will be now... Read More