The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation salutes hunters and others who took action that led to the removal of a provision to sell public lands from the budget reconciliation bill.

“This incredible effort shows that when hunters unite and get engaged, they make a notable difference,” said RMEF President and CEO Kyle Weaver. “We are extremely grateful to RMEF members and others who contacted their congressional representatives urging them to reject this measure. We also thank members of Congress who voted in favor of public land.”

RMEF provided a portal for users to quickly and easily contact lawmakers. The result was an avalanche of messages to policymakers and eventual removal of the provision.

Dating back to its founding more than four decades ago, RMEF does more than advocate for public lands, it opens and improves public access. Since 1984, it has worked daily to open or improve access to 1.6 million acres for hunting, fishing, hiking, camping and other recreational activities.

“We encourage the hunting community to monitor issues in their back yards and around the country and remain informed on actions such as state wildlife agency commission meetings, potential radical ballot initiatives, predator management and Senate passage of the Fix Our Forests Act, which would reduce the risk of high-intensity fires, enhance wildlife habitat and improve overall forest health,” added Weaver.

About the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation:???

Now in its fifth decade of conservation accomplishment and fueled by hunters, RMEF has conserved more than 9.1 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.