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Wilkins Joins TRCP as Chief Conservation Officer
Lifelong hunter and angler, policy expert and former chief of staff for Sen. Max Baucus will lead conservation policy initiatives for sportsmen’s group.
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Gold Coast Armory Partners with NSSF as Ammo Distributor for Rimfire Challenge
The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry, is pleased to announce that Gold Coast Armory has agreed to serve as the administrator and distribution center for all Rimfire Challenge ammunition.
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Public Comment Opportunity Available for National Elk Refuge Draft Management Plan
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announced today a Notice of Availability (NOA) for a draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) and Environmental Assessment (EA) for the National Elk Refuge, located in Teton County in northwest Wyoming. These draft documents describe how the Service intends to manage the refuge for the next 15 years.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Revised Draft Bull Trout Recovery Plan and Public Comment Period
Plan builds upon ongoing conservation actions for threatened species.
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RMEF Helps Protect, Secure Access to Vital Washington Elk Country
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation teamed up with the Cowiche Canyon Conservancy (CCC) and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to permanently protect and secure access to 2,893 acres of elk habitat in south-central Washington.
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Prepare for Your Hunt with the Backcountry College
Online Video Series Teaches Essential Outdoor Skills
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30th Annual Elk Camp to Feature World Class Entertainment
Five world class entertainers who know their way around the country music charts will showcase their talents at the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s national convention, Elk Camp, in Las Vegas.
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The Sportsmen's Voice in Forest Management
Boone and Crockett Club professional member Dan Dessecker will represent the interests of hunters and anglers on a federal advisory committee that helps guide management of 193 million acres of national forests and grasslands.
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212 Sportsmen Businesses Urge BLM to Conserve Backcountry
With fall fishing in full swing and hunting seasons underway, business owners advocate for managment tools that conserve public lands backcountry hunting and fishing
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Boater’s Ten Safe and Clean Refueling Tips
Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) has these ten tips to ensure a non-eventful refueling.
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Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources, KDFWR Commission to Receive RMEF Conservationist of Year Award
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is pleased to announce the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) and the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission will share the 2014 RMEF Conservationist of the Year Award.
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Service Proposes Designation of Critical Habitat for Western Yellow-Billed Cuckoo
[level-non-member] The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to designate 546,335 acres of critical habitat for the western distinct population segment (DPS) of the yellow-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) in 80 separate units in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah and Wyoming. <em><b>Members, remember to log in to view the rest of…
