CAN THE PUBLIC RECREATE AND HUNT ON LANDS ACQUIRED BY THE ELK FOUNDATION?
In general, lands the Elk Foundation acquires are open to the public until they are conveyed to a public agency or other entity. After that, as with the case of a public agency, these lands often remain open for public access. The Elk Foundation supports recreational uses that are compatible with maintaining high-quality habitat and healthy wildlife populations. Although sometimes restricted to non-motorized use, access includes such activities as hunting, fishing, hiking, horseback riding and photography. There are exceptions: based on wildlife populations, some states may limit hunting or not even hold a season. Q: DO ELK FOUNDATION MEMBERS, STAFF AND/OR BOARD HAVE EXCLUSIVE USE OF LANDS PROTECTED BY THE FOUNDATION? A: No – Elk Foundation members, staff and the Board of Directors observe the same use and restrictions as the general public, WITH NO EXCEPTIONS. Q: DOES THE PUBLIC HAVE ACCESS TO LANDS THAT ARE SUBJECT TO CONSERVATION EASEMENTS HELD BY THE ELK FOUNDATION? A: Generally no
