Revised by RMEF Board of Directors on December 8, 1995

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation strongly supports hunting practiced in a legal, responsible and ethical manner, and believes that the hunting of game animals:

• Is a long-standing tradition and part of our cultural heritage.
• Is a sound wildlife management tool that can help regulate wildlife numbers on a sustainable basis within the carrying capacity of their habitats.
• Should be practiced with respect for the individual animal, the species and the land.
• Is a legitimate, outdoor recreational activity.

The Foundation upholds the hunting tradition by protecting places where wild animals will continue to thrive and people will continue to hunt. We encourage the highest standards of ethical conduct among all who hunt. It is our desire to foster a deep love and respect for the land, the wildlife it supports, and the outdoor experience. We believe that honest hunting for free-ranging animals kindles vitality in the individual hunter, deepens appreciation of wildlife and wildlands, and strengthens society as a whole.