Seeking to further elk-related scientific knowledge for the overall benefit of the species, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation so far allocated $846,443 for research in 2020. Those funds leveraged an additional $4,771,734 in partner dollars.
“We need to continually accumulate all the accurate, scientific data we can in order to further our mission of ensuring the future of elk, other wildlife, their habitat and our hunting heritage,” said Blake Henning, RMEF chief conservation officer. “Supporting and working alongside respected biologists and scientists from many different state agencies, universities and other organizations across the country helps us do that.”
The funding supports 30 different research projects in Arizona (1), California (4), Colorado (4), Kentucky (1), Michigan (1), Montana (3), New Mexico (1), North Carolina (3), Oregon (2), Pennsylvania (1), South Dakota (1), Utah (2), Washington (1), Wisconsin (1) and Wyoming (4). Funding allocated to Arizona and New Mexico is for the same project. There is one additional project of national benefit.
Below are a few examples of RMEF’s 2020 research projects.
Arizona & New Mexico
California
Colorado
Kentucky
Michigan
Montana
North Carolina
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
Utah
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
National
Source: Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation