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April 29, 2024

33 New Wildlife Migration Corridoors Mapped

A new set of maps that document the movements of ungulates was published today in the fourth volume of the Ungulate Migrations of the Western United States. The maps in this collaborative U.S. Geological Survey report series […]
April 29, 2024

Elk Habitat, Hunting Boosted in Arkansas, Missouri

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its partners allocated $294,714* for a dozen conservation and hunting heritage projects in Missouri and Arkansas. RMEF supplied $80,556 which leveraged $217,158 in partner dollars. Projects range from planting forage, […]
March 19, 2024

Are Elk Populations Rising In Several Parts of Texas?

“Hey Chester, you’ve got to check out what I got on my game camera.” An old Little League teammate approached me in a grocery store with a big smile on his face and an amazing photo. […]
January 9, 2024

Colorado Gets Major Elk, Deer Conservation Boost

From research focused on the cause of declining 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 […]
December 27, 2023

RMEF Aids Wildlife Migration Corridor Mapping

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation allocated $250,000 to advance research associated with mapping more western wildlife migration routes for elk, mule deer, moose, pronghorn antelope and other wildlife. “By working with state and tribal wildlife agencies, […]
December 5, 2023

Elk, Mule Deer Migration Corridor Conserved

Thanks to a northern New Mexico landowner who appreciates the wildlife values of his property, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation conserved 3,537 acres of critical winter range for elk and mule deer.  Stanley Ruyle entered a […]
November 21, 2023

RMEF, Partners Commit Big Funds To Migration Corridors

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation committed $400,000 to reinforce its multi-decade partnership with western states on issues crucial to the movement and overall health of elk, mule deer, pronghorn antelope and other wildlife species.   “This is […]
October 26, 2023

Elk Habitat Gets Big Boost

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its partners allocated $3,754,957 in grant funding to enhance nearly 5,000 acres of habitat for elk, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, turkey and a host of other wildlife species. “Arizona is […]
October 3, 2023

Funding Benefits Elk, Mule Deer, Blacktail Deer

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation announced the allocation of $2,356,017 in grant funding, co-contributed by its partners, to benefit elk, blacktail and mule deer, and other wildlife while increasing hunting opportunity in Oregon. “These funds go […]
August 24, 2023

Texas Elk?

Once Native to the Piney Woods, Free Range Elk are Trickling Back into East Texas Forests Feature Story by CHESTER MOORE LISTEN: (3 minutes, 03 seconds)   “HEY CHESTER, you’ve got to check out what I […]