Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) Improves Access to 78,000 Acres
Adam Scepaniak 03.29.24
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF), along with some of their partners, have improved or opened access to 78,000 acres across 8 states. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s ability to accomplish this was in large part due to the sponsors who assisted them along the way which included ALPS OutdoorZ, Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s, Davis Tent, Kenetrek, Kimber, Warne Scope Mounts and Yamaha.
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) Coverage on AllOutdoor
- Idaho Wildlife & Research receive $3.8 Million from RMEF & Partners
- RMEF Achieves Conservation Milestone in Appalachian Elk Country
- RMEF Habitat Conserved, Opened to Public Access in PA’s Elk Range
- Nevada Wildlife Habitat Gets $1.3 Million Upgrade from RMEF
- RMEF & WAFWA Partnership Commits $1.2 Million to Migration Corridor
Missoula, Montana – Hunters, anglers and others who enjoy the outdoors have access to nearly 78,000 more acres of public and private lands to use in 2024 than they did a year ago.
In 2023, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation completed 11 land conservation and access projects in nine different states that opened or improved public access to 77,960 acres (or 121.8 square miles) in eight states. RMEF wishes to recognize its Access Elk Country sponsors for their continued support of this vital program.
Sponsors include ALPS OutdoorZ, Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s, Davis Tent, Kenetrek, Kimber, Warne Scope Mounts and Yamaha.
“Our focus on creating and improving public access dates back to our founding and remains an ongoing, day-to-day emphasis to who we are as a conservation organization,” said Kyle Weaver, RMEF president and CEO. “We’re grateful for our Access Elk Country sponsors, as well as our members, volunteers and the outdoor community as a whole, for their engagement and support.”
2023 Land Conservation & Access Projects
- Middle Creek II, Colorado – 24 acres
- Grays Lake, Idaho – 1,116 acres
- Cumberland Forest-Ataya, Kentucky – 54,636 acres
- Cumberland Forest-Breeding, Virginia – 576 acres
- Minam River II, Oregon – 17,319 acres
- Goetz Summit I, Pennsylvania – 649 acres
- Cold Spring Creek, South Dakota – 239 acres
- Overland Trail, Wyoming – 3,400 acres
As we begin to roll out of winter and into spring when lots of small game hunting seasons begin to open like wild turkey, this will be a blessing for individuals who do not own their own land to hunt on. With public access to such vast tracts of land as this, it gives more people the opportunity to get out and hunt. As always, let us know all of your thoughts in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback.
