The Rock Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) have issued a call to fight against an anti-hunting initiative set to appear in Colorado.
- RMEF’s Strong Opposition:
- The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) is firmly against a proposed initiative set to appear on Colorado’s November ballot.
- The initiative seeks to ban hunting of mountain lions and bobcats in the state.
- Contradiction to Scientific Wildlife Management:
- RMEF argues that this initiative is in direct opposition to proven, scientific wildlife management practices.
- It also goes against the core mission of the RMEF, which focuses on the conservation of elk and other wildlife.
- Colorado’s Significant Elk Population:
- Colorado is home to the largest elk herd in North America, making it a prime destination for both resident and nonresident hunters.
- The state’s wildlife management strategies are crucial to maintaining this population and the associated hunting opportunities.
- Initiative Supported by Anti-Hunting Extremists:
- Prominent anti-hunting figures are leading efforts to support the initiative.
- These groups aim to raise $3 million to fund the campaign pushing for the ban.
- Local and National Opposition Efforts:
- Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management, along with Colorado’s RMEF members, have been actively opposing the initiative.
- They argue that the state’s professional wildlife managers have declared the mountain lion population as “strong, abundant, and not biologically threatened,” countering claims made by supporters of the ban.
- Call to Action for RMEF Members:
- RMEF is calling on its members, both in Colorado and nationwide, to support the Wildlife Deserve Better campaign.
- RMEF has already invested nearly $200,000 in support of this campaign, and they encourage members to contribute directly.
- You can sign a petition against this action here.