Colorado Elk Herd in the Crosshairs
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Colorado Elk Herd in the Crosshairs

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is raising a word of warning about a “quiet” movement in Colorado seeking to place wolves on the landscape. It also has grave concerns about the tactics used by environmentalists […]

Clymer Indiana Hunter Bags Monster Elk
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Clymer Indiana Hunter Bags Monster Elk

First Reported by the Indiana Gazette. Redemption stories make for great television. They often lead to even better hunting tales. But for Josh Fuqua, of Clymer, one shot simply meant culminating countless hours of lost […]

Monster Bull in New Mexico
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Monster Bull in New Mexico

I was one of 20 hunters to draw a highly-coveted Valles Caldera mature bull rifle tag in late October 2016. My hunt started on Saturday, Oct. 22, and I knew I had a great chance […]

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RMEF-Mission Accomplished!

A week ago, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation received an email from Jeremy Nauta. He told us about his brother, Joshua, who doctors said only had 4-6 months to live due to an ongoing battle […]

A Growing Elk Herd in Virginia
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A Growing Elk Herd in Virginia

Since restoration efforts to restore this once-native species began a few years ago, Virginia’s Elk have been thriving!  DGIF Biologists estimate the total number of elk in Virginia to be between 150 to 200 animals.  […]

Get a FREE 7-Piece Elk-Pak
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Get a FREE 7-Piece Elk-Pak

Hunters have always been leaders in conservation. Elk were on the verge of extinction before financial support from hunters changed the course of history. Today, the spirit of giving-back still thrives among hunters — and […]

Field Judging Elk
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Field Judging Elk

For me, a 6×6 is a good bull, and it’s going in the freezer. I have nothing against raghorns or cows filling the freezer either.  But what happens when you draw the trophy unit you’ve […]

RMEF - Hunting is Conservation
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RMEF Surpasses 10,000 Conservation Projects

An ongoing aspen restoration effort in Oregon’s South Warner Mountains marks the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s 10,000th lifetime conservation project. “This is an incredible conservation milestone,” said David Allen, RMEF president and CEO. “It speaks […]

NCHH to Receive World's Record Pronghorn
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NCHH to Receive World’s Record Pronghorn

The Boone and Crockett Club’s National Collection of Heads and Horns received a permanent donation of the new World’s Record pronghorn from Mike Gallo during the Club’s 29th Big Game Awards banquet held in Springfield, […]

Season Six of RMEF Team Elk Reloads with New Episodes
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Season Six of RMEF Team Elk Reloads with New Episodes

Chasing elk on heart-pumping, high energy hunts and sharing conservation success stories highlight upcoming episodes of RMEF Team Elk, presented by Cabela’s. “Elk country showcases some of the most wild, rugged and yet beautiful landscapes […]

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Elk Country Protected, Public Access Improved

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation teamed up with conservation-minded landowners and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to permanently protect vital wildlife habitat in southeast Idaho. Thanks to funding provided by BLM’s Land and Water […]

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Hear Elk Scream Like Demons From Lord of the Rings (Video)

If you’re walking through the woods in parts of the United States or Canada and hear a bloodcurdling screech, a Ringwraith isn’t on your tail. It could be just a male elk in the mood.  At over 700 pounds (318 kilograms), the North American elk is one of the biggest […]

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RMEF Praises Volunteers

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation kicked off National Volunteer Week by saluting its 11,000-plus volunteers who actively raise funds across more than 500 chapters nationwide. “We are deeply indebted to our volunteers. They are a […]

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Lightning Won’t Stop This Bison

Can you imagine being struck by lightning? Sparky, a bison at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge in Iowa knows exactly what it’s like! Sparky was struck in 2013, and is doing surprisingly well. We recently […]