The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) continued its long-standing commitment to Colorado’s elk, other wildlife, conservation and hunting by teaming up with partners to distribute $3,710,181 for 33 projects across the state.
“This funding supports the largest single-state elk population in North America by bolstering five ongoing research studies, seven wildlife-friendly fencing efforts and 10 habitat enhancement projects,” said Jenn Doherty, RMEF managing director of mission operations.
The RMEF allotted $761,760 that helped leverage $2,807,421 in partner funding for the 2024 projects, many of which carry over into 2025.
Among the projects is funding for a project within Archuleta County to provide volunteer manpower to remove more than a mile of old fencing and other debris from an RMEF land conservation and access project completed several months earlier. The property features elk summer and winter habitat and is also home to mule deer, black bear and turkey. The parcel lies within a major elk migration corridor and is a popular hunting and recreation area on the San Juan National Forest.
“We have more members in Colorado than any other state. And they show how much they care for wildlife and wild landscapes by their commitment to raise this funding and also by dedicating their time and efforts to help with volunteer habitat stewardship work,” said Kyle Weaver, RMEF president and CEO.
To view all 33 projects, visit https://www.rmef.org/elk-network/rmef-partners-allocate-3-7-million-for-colorado-wildlife/.
Dating back to 1987, the RMEF and its partners completed 871 conservation and hunting heritage outreach projects in Colorado with a combined value of more than $207.4 million. These projects conserved or enhanced 508,739 acres of habitat and opened or improved public access to 119,612 acres.
About the RMEF
Founded in 1984 and fueled by hunters, the RMEF has conserved more than 8.9 million acres for elk and other wildlife. The RMEF also works to open and improve public access, fund and advocate for science-based resource management, and ensure the future of America’s hunting heritage.
