The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its partners allocated $294,714 for a dozen conservation and hunting heritage projects in Missouri and Arkansas. RMEF supplied $80,556 which leveraged $217,158* in partner dollars.
Projects range from planting forage, restoring wildlife habitat and funding for research monitoring elk population dynamics to supporting youth outdoor programs.
“These dollars benefit growing elk populations and the enhanced habitat they need in both states,” said Blake Henning, RMEF chief conservation officer. “We’re also pleased to bolster youth archery and recreational shooting teams and other outdoor activities and events.”
There are 10 RMEF chapters in Missouri and five in Arkansas.
“We would not have this funding to put back on the ground if not for our volunteers who host banquets and other events. To them we say, ‘Thank you,’” said Kyle Weaver, RMEF president and CEO.
Go here to view a list of the projects and their locations.
Since 1991, RMEF and its partners completed 152 conservation and hunting heritage outreach projects in Missouri with a combined value of more than $3.3 million. These projects enhanced 11,912 acres of habitat.
RMEF’s work in Arkansas dates to 1992 where it helped complete 112 conservation and hunting heritage outreach projects valued at more than $5.4 million. These projects conserved or enhanced 80,664 acres of habitat and opened or improved public access to 514 acres.
(*States received the funding in 2023 but its impact carries over into 2024 and beyond.)
About the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation:
Founded in 1984 and fueled by hunters, RMEF has conserved more than 8.9 million acres for elk and other wildlife. 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 Discover why “Hunting Is Conservation™” at rmef.org or 800-CALL ELK.
