MISSOULA, Mont. – The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its partners allocated $329,809 in grant funding to improve Michigan habitat for elk and other wildlife while also supporting youth shooting sports programs.
“The Michigan Department of Natural Resources wants to both maintain and enhance suitable habitat in the core of the state’s elk range. That’s also good news for elk, deer, black bears, ruffed grouse and many other animal species. We are grateful to help with that effort,” said Jenn Doherty, RMEF managing director of mission operations. “Grant funding will also help 10 different youth recreational programs or events.”
RMEF supplied $135,430 that helped leverage $194,379 in partner funding.
“We appreciate our RMEF volunteers across 15 in-state chapters that host fundraising banquets to generate these dollars we can put back on the ground. Their efforts help us further our mission,” said RMEF President and CEO Kyle Weaver.
Since 1990, RMEF and its partners completed 187 conservation and hunting heritage outreach projects in Michigan with a combined value of more than $7.7 million. These projects conserved or enhanced 6,912 acres of habitat and opened or improved public access to 1,601 acres.
Project partners include the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, various outdoor, conservation, civic and business organizations, and private citizens.
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.
