Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

“When you look at what RMEF accomplished in the past year, and what we’re working toward for the future, 42 is not just another anniversary,” said Kyle Weaver, RMEF president and CEO. “We’re proud of the wins we’ve had in land conservation, access, habitat stewardship, research and advocacy for hunters of elk and other big game species. But we’re also focused on looking ahead to ensure big game across the nation has quality habitat and to ensure hunters can access it.” 42 years of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation 🎉 What year did you become a RMEF member? Celebrate in the comments ⬇️

This is what she means when she says she wants a few hours of peace and quiet. 💆🏼‍♀️ Photo by Leupold #SundayGunday

Elk calves are born with minimal scent and rely on immobility rather than flight—an adaptation shared across most deer species. #ElkFactFriday Presented by @STIHLUSA

Bull elk are built for high country. We're certain #WapitiWednesday looks great from up there. #RMEF #elk

Save this video for your next chainsaw project. ✔️ You can’t properly show up for wildlife if you don’t protect yourself with the right gear. STIHL Pro Andrew gives you the list of which P.P.E. you need to stay safe, especially when it comes to working with barbed wire and chainsaws. Volunteer approved 👍

Big Game Days is coming to Missoula, MT ‼️🚨 Join us July 16-19, 2026, for the first ultimate hunting industry takeover. From events at Snowbowl, The Wilma, Deer Creek Shooting Range and RMEF HQ – you won’t want to miss this. ⬇️ Learn more and register for select events at Biggamedays.com #biggamedays #RMEF #huntingindustry #huntingheritage

Are you doing this one key step to ensure your chainsaw runs smoothly? @STIHLUSA Pro Andrew breaks down why bar and chain oil is crucial. Without quality chainsaw maintenance, projects like the Weston Pass fence pull would not be possible. ⛓️ #STIHL #RMEF #chainsawmaintenance

January 2026. 1 AM. Northern Idaho. A trail cam blinks on. Something steps onto an old overpass above Interstate 90... something locals in Osburn, Idaho, had been waiting for for a long time. Elk were finally crossing the “bridge to nowhere.” Watch the story unfold on our YouTube 🔗 Our new film “Bridge to Nowhere” is out now: youtu.be/RZpILeqmq44 #RMEF #Wildlife #Idaho #Volunteer

Cow elk isolate themselves during calving not only to hide calves, but to reduce scent buildup that could attract predators. #ElkFactFriday Presented by @STIHLUSA #RMEF #elk

1.5 million big game animals are hit on the road every year in the U.S. Now, one bridge in Idaho is changing that number -- for good. For 50 years, an interstate overpass lay untouched. Osburn, Idaho, local Carl Wilson knew it still had potential. He wanted to give it new life as a wildlife bridge and made that known for a decade before he passed in 2022. But his message was heard, and locals rallied around him to make his dream a reality. In 2023, RMEF received funding for 11 shovel-ready projects, one of which was Carl's wildlife crossing. Watch Carl's vision come to life in our new film, “Bridge to Nowhere,” now available on YouTube 🔗 youtu.be/RZpILeqmq44 #RMEF #Wildlife #Idaho #Volunteer

“This is the kind of work that you feel really good about and go home at the end of the day hardly able to lift your arms, but this is what matters a lot...” The idea for the wildlife crossing didn’t come overnight -- it was a dream an Osburn, Idaho, resident had for a decade. Carl Wilson stayed loud about the idea to turn an overpass that was unused for 50 years into a wildlife crossing. After he passed in late 2022, volunteers vowed to make it happen. And in 2026, the first elk crossed the bridge. Watch the full story youtu.be/RZpILeqmq44 #RMEF #Wildlife #Idaho #Volunteer

Anyone else's yard become the choice calving spot? At RMEF, we have around 8 calves bedded down near our building. #WapitiWednesday presented by @lacrosse1897

Game wardens say tips from the public often play a key role in solving wildlife crimes. Anyone with information about suspected violations can report them through the state’s TipMont system here.

“We would like to thank both county attorney’s offices for all of their work through the years on these cases,” said Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 2 Warden Captain Kyle Miller. “The Ravalli County Attorney’s Office, and particularly Deputy County Attorney David Lakin, dedicated a lot of time and energy to these cases, and we appreciate his extra efforts.”

The defendant in a criminal poaching case has been sentenced to a lifetime ban of hunting and fishing privileges. Jerry “Trey” Truitt III, a resident of Tennessee, has a prior history of violations. The crimes in question occurred in western Montana. ⬇️ Thread

Trail cameras capture elk traits we don't often get to see, such as curiosity and other playful personality attributes. In a previous #TrailCamTuesday, we saw an elk using this cam as a scratcher. But what is this bull doing? Action captured by @stealthcam

Hunters' dollars go beyond big game. Their funding of habitat restoration, wildlife law enforcement, and scientific research benefits many non-hunted species. Hunting IS conservation. Pass it on. #RMEF #huntingisconservation #hunting

⛽️ vs 🔋 Your buddy swears by gas. You roll up with battery. Neither of you are wrong, but would you rather be versatile or have a quick-change fuel source? @STIHLUSA Pro Andrew gives you the ultimate breakdown on how to choose the right tool for your job. 👊 When you volunteer with RMEF, we partner with the best to make the project as smooth as possible. For our fence pull project on Weston Pass, STIHL provided chainsaws for our volunteers to make the day easier. #RMEF #chainsaws #STIHLchainsaw #chainsawhowto