— Encouraging everyone to get outside, hunt, fish, shoot, and savor all life has to offer.
As hunters, we pledge to maintain wildlife and conserve it for future generations. There are many ways to become involved. One of which is joining conservation organizations and supporting their efforts. It's great to hear this outstanding news from Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
New Mexico Elk Habitat, Research Get Boost from RMEF Grants RMEFMISSOULA, Mont.—The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation awarded $117,016 in grants to benefit wildlife habitat, hunting heritage programs and scientific research in New Mexico. The grants will directly benefit 4,228 acres in Catron, De Baca, Grant, Lincoln, Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Sandoval and Socorro Counties. There is also one project of statewide benefit. “An increase in wildfire over the past several decades shows a need for forest restoration in New Mexico,” said David Allen, RMEF president and CEO. “This funding, in part, will assist with a study to determine how elk react to such projects in an effort to help biologists improve feed for elk and other wildlife.”
... temporarily avoid a government shutdown, which could have had an impact on sportsmen’s access at one of the best times of year for hunting and fishing,” says Whit Fosburgh
Hometown Festival family activities include free games, craft, prizes, face painting, food samples, and the chance to win a vintage Bass Tracker package during the Throwback Sweepstakes.
“It is my pleasure to announce a discount to the Pope and Young Club for Active Members of the US Military,” says Kathy Strecker, Membership Chairman for the Pope & Young Club. “It is our way to show our appreciation to the men and women who are protecting the privileges and freedom we all enjoy. While the United States Military is protecting us, the Pope and Young Club will be protecting the future of bowhunting.”
BASALT, Colo. Colorado Parks and Wildlife, partnering with the National Rifle Association, will offer a free, women's Cast and Blast on Saturday, Aug. 8, in Basalt. All women 18 and older interested in learning how to fly fish and the safe use of shotguns are encouraged to sign up for the one-day seminar.
Today the Senate Appropriations Committee approved a funding bill for the Department of the Interior and Environmental Protection Agency that cuts funding for conservation to $2 billion below fiscal year 2010 levels. This results in less money for science, active management, habitat restoration, and sportsmen’s access.
MISSOULA, Mont.—The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s traveling conservation exhibit, the Great Elk Tour, has a newly redesigned look for all to see as it rolls across America from coast to coast. “The Great Elk Tour is longer, wider, taller, more attractive and better equipped than ever before to help spread our conservation message about the majesty of elk …
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"Many ladies want to hunt or fish, but they don't have a mentor," said Kathleen Tadvick, education coordinator for Colorado Parks and Wildlife. "This class is perfect for them because it teaches the fundamentals of fly fishing and the safe use of shotguns in a comfortable environment."
"'Hunting Is Conservation' is not just a motto or a theme or a mantra. It's truth," said David Allen, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation president and CEO.
