From our humble beginnings in 1989 this landmark inaugural chapter for the state, through the years has constantly raised the bar for the conservation effort.  This chapter garnered the coveted Custer State Park "Chance of a Lifetime Elk Tag" from the commissioners of the SD GF&P to become one of the states greatest fund raisers through the years for the SD RMEF.  In 1999 the Chapter became a Habitat Partner.   During the 2001 year we were recognized as the regional winner of the most HP dollars.  We are fast approaching the "MILLION DOLLAR" mark of conservation funds raised for the foundation, and habitat.  Please continue to support our efforts on this worth while endeavor.  Click on the SD K-Club listing Below to see where we stand.

SD K-Club Listing
Mike Dove
Regional Chair from Rapid City, South Dakota
Now in his 15th year as a volunteer for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Mike has served in virtually every volunteer position.  He's well-known for his long and steady dedication to elk habitat conservation.  Mike helped pioneer many of the organizational systems and processes used for mission accomplishment, fundraising, regionalizing and volunteer contributions.  He's a Life Member, Habitat Partner, and a key member of the Northwest leadership team.  Mike began serving a three-year term on the RMEF board of directors at the Reno Elk Camp.

In South Dakota’s Black Hills, the Elk Foundation helped fulfill

a lifelong rancher’s final wish to protect her 276-acre

ranch—golden hay meadows surrounded by pine-covered

ridges and granite spires.  Bordered on three sides by the Norbeck Wildlife Preserve and the Black Hills National Forest, this prime elk habitat was ripe for development in a booming real-estate market.  It is now forever protected and open to everyone.  This success story is the Ina Davis Ranch, Meeker Creek Acquisition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Through Dedication and Perseverance the Black Hills Chapter is under taking a much needed and worthwhile project this summer in the Black Hills National Forest, Mystic District.   The US Forest Service has turned over maintenance of all  wildlife guzzlers in this district  to the RMEF to maintain and repair.  The guzzlers were established with state funds by RMEF and other conservation groups to provide water to wildlife in areas where there is little or no running water.  Most of the guzzlers are in need of repair from minor plumbing repairs to major rework from wild fires, neglect or abuse.  This project will ensure all wildlife will have ample water throughout the long hot summer months.  This project may lead to the RMEF taking over a hundred or more guzzlers in the Black Hills.  Please pass this information on to anybody who you know, who is able and willing to lend a hand. This is our land, our responsibility - let's all work together to keep it open!