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Federal Premium Ammunition Supports Conservation in Elk Country

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

MISSOULA, Mont. --(AmmoLand.com)- Hunters who shoot .300 Win. Magnum or .300 WSM can now support habitat conservation in elk country by purchasing Federal Premium Ammunition.

Federal, a longtime partner of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, has added the two popular calibers to a special line of ammunition earmarked to supplement RMEF efforts in habitat enhancement and protection. Other Federal Premium Ammunition calibers in the program include .338, .270, .308 and .30-06.

Hunters should look for Federal big-game ammunition with the RMEF logo on the box, says Steve Decker, RMEF vice president of marketing.

“Purchasing RMEF-licensed ammo is a simple way to support the habitat projects that not only sustain elk and elk habitat, but also elk hunting,” said Decker.

“Federal has been a major supporter of RMEF since 1991, contributing an incredible $600,000-plus for our conservation projects all across elk country.”

“With all the modern pressures on elk populations, from wolves to habitat loss, it is critical that we invest in elk country now,” said Ryan Bronson, conservation specialist with Federal. “Hunter conservationists have another way to contribute to RMEF when they are standing at the ammo shelf.”

RMEF recently passed two key milestones of special note to elk hunters: 5.7 million acres of mostly public-land habitat enhanced or conserved, and 585,000 acres opened or secured for public hunting.

About the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation:
Snowy peaks, dark timber basins and grassy meadows. RMEF is leading an elk country initiative that has conserved or enhanced habitat on over 5.7 million acres—a land area equivalent to a swath three miles wide and stretching along the entire Continental Divide from Canada to Mexico. RMEF also works to open, secure and improve public access for hunting, fishing and other recreation. Get involved at www.rmef.org or 800-CALL ELK.

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Wildlife Areas Closed During Critical Periods For Deer, Elk

New Mexico Game and Fish

CHAMA, NM --(AmmoLand.com)- As winter slowly draws to an end and people start thinking about outdoor activities such as hiking, horseback riding and shed antler hunting, the Department of Game and Fish is reminding everyone to give wildlife a break so they can rest and give birth.

Some state wildlife areas, including the Rio Chama Wildlife Area and the Humphries Wildlife Area in northern New Mexico, are closed to protect deer and elk until after they have their calves and fawns. The only exception is for hunters who draw for the special April 15-30 turkey hunt.

“Wildlife Management Areas are purchased to allow wildlife a safe place during crucial breeding and wintering times,” said Bill Taylor, Game Manager for the Northwest Area. “Deer and elk need a place where they can be free from human interaction during this time,” he said.

The Humphries and Rio Chama will reopen Memorial Day weekend for shed hunting, horseback riding and hiking. The areas are open to hunters and anglers who have a current Habitat Access and Management Validation with their license, and people ages 18 and older who have a Gaining Access into Nature (GAIN) permit. Permits are available at all license vendors and Department offices.

For more information, please call (505) 476-8000 or visit www.wildlife.state.nm.us.

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