The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation - "RMEF secured an option on a 40 acre parcel that has access to
Lewis and Clark National Forest. This part of the forest does
not have an access point for miles in any direction. This will
provide hunters with access to some of the best elk ground in
all of Montana. RMEF paid $190,000. The seller was a very
cooperative person who wanted to see public access improved in
the area. Landowners such as that party are at the core of a
land ethic that makes some places so special.
FWP wants to own the property and has offered RMEF $50,000 to
take over ownership and management. FWP has committed to manage
the area as a public trailhead. This will require approval of
the FWP Commission and the Montana Land Board. "
Here is a link to the FWP News Release
Draft Environmental Assessment Proposed Red Hill Road - East Access Land Acquisition
Here is the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Release
This looks like an awesome opportunity for public access in Montana, especially for public hunter access, which has become more restricted due to special interests locking out public access. Please take the time to send in public comments at the following:
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Red Hill Road – East Fork Access Acquisition EA
PO Box 938
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-4658 ext. 228
sonjasmith@mt.gov
Also, please send a note of thanks to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, who was instrumental in this process and for their generosity.
publicrelations@rmef.org
Kathryn QannaYahu
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