RMEF Secures Greater Access to WY Public Lands

RMEF and partners created public access to thousands of acres in Wyoming
Nov 10, 2016 #hunting 

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF), along with the Wyoming Game & Fish Department (WGFD) and private landowners acquired land in western Teton County to provide permanent access to 6400 acres of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and National Forest public lands back in September.

This means an adjoining public route from the Teton River Valley lowlands to the Jedediah Smith Wilderness Area and Grand Teton National Park. The effort also protects wildlife habitats for elk, moose, mule deer, bears, mountain lions, lynx and more.

“Sportsmen and the public had a difficult time accessing BLM and National Forest land south of Teton Creek unless they knew a property owner in the area,” Doug Brimeyer, WGFD Jackson Regional wildlife management coordinator, said in an RMEF press release.

The Wyoming Game & Fish Department has begun managing the “gateway” land in time for big game hunting seasons.


“The partnership that developed from this acquisition was spearheaded by several RMEF members and is a great example of how local members and sportsmen can get involved and make a difference. WGFD is excited about the newest access area in Wyoming and looks forward to working with RMEF in the future.”

Funding from RMEF’s Torstenson Family Endowment, the van Meerendonk family, WGFD, Jackson Hole Land Trust, Wyoming Wildlife Foundation and private donors made this access possible.