Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Support

Company Overview

In 1984, four hunters from Northwest Montana recognized a handful of organizations doing great work for species like ducks, turkeys and upland birds. They also recognized there was no group dedicated to North America's grandest big game animal, elk. In May of that year, they pooled their time, talent and resources and created the RMEF, an organization dedicated to elk, elk hunting and the habitat they need to thrive. Since then, we've grown to over 184,000 members whose support has protected and enhanced more than 6 millions of acres of North American wildlife habitat. Hundreds of thousands of these acres were completely offlimits to the public. They are now open for all to hunt, fish and otherwise enjoy. We employ more than 120 people and boast more than 10,000 volunteers working through 500 chapters across the United States. From the most humble beginnings in 1984, the RMEF has risen to become one of the most effective and efficient conservation organizations in the United States. Today, working together with members, volunteers, and partners as Team Elk, the RMEF is striving to conserve the next million acres of elk country, and to be a strong voice for hunters, access, and wildlife management and conservation issues

Mission

The mission of RMEF is to ensure the future of elk, other wildlife, their habitat and our hunting heritage. In support of this mission the RMEF is committed to:

• Conserving, restoring and enhancing natural habitats;
• Promoting the sound management of wild, free‐ranging elk, which may be hunted or otherwise enjoyed;
• Fostering cooperation among federal, state, tribal and private organizations and individuals in wildlife management and habitat conservation; and
• Educating members and the public about habitat conservation, the value of hunting, hunting ethics and wildlife management.