Adam Scepaniak 12.28.23
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) and its partners have been able to contribute $3.8 Million to Idaho wildlife, research, and hunting heritage within the state that benefited numerous counties, projects, and the entire state as a whole. This is yet another colossal collaborative effort coming from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) in a long line of charitable, wildlife efforts over the years.
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) Coverage on AllOutdoor
Missoula, Montana – There is better forage for Idaho’s elk, whitetail and mule deer, moose, pronghorn antelope and other wildlife thanks to $3,832,977 in grant funding from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its conservation partners.
The grant funding goes toward on-the-ground habitat stewardship work ranging from forest fuel reduction and riparian enhancement to improving migration corridors, invasive weed treatment and prescribed burning across more than 53,000 acres.
RMEF supplied $510,948 for habitat work, scientific research and hunting heritage efforts in Idaho that helped leverage $3,322,029 in partner funding.
There are more than 8,500 RMEF members and 18 chapters across Idaho.
“We cannot thank our Idaho volunteers enough for their planning, energy and dedication in generating this funding that furthers our mission,” said Kyle Weaver, RMEF president and CEO.
Since 1985, RMEF and its partners completed 691 conservation and hunting heritage outreach projects in Idaho with a combined value of more than $87.4 million. These projects conserved or enhanced 659,799 acres of habitat and opened or improved public access to 43,128 acres.
Idaho’s 2023-Funded Projects
- Bingham County
- Blaine County
- Bonneville County
- Butte County
- Canyon County
- Clearwater County
- Custer County
- Franklin County
- Fremont County
- Latah County
- Lemhi County
- Owyhee County
- Shoshone County
- Twin Falls County
- Washington County
- Statewide
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) is one of our favorite wildlife organizations to report on here at AllOutdoor because they do so much good for the outdoors, elk, and animals of all kinds. Moreover, by partnering with like-minded hunting and conservation groups, their dollars get magnified and go so much further. The Idaho wildlife is a perfect example of that. As always, let us know all of your thoughts about the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback.
