For just shy of twenty years, we’ve worked with and supported the efforts of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) because both of our organizations know that hunters do more to help wildlife than any other group of people in America. Hunters literally pay for conservation through state wildlife agencies to the tune of over a half a billion annually in licensing fees alone, and they raise millions of dollars and contribute thousands of volunteer hours to wildlife conservation through their memberships in organizations like the RMEF.
And both the RMEF and Kenetrek realize the critical importance of wildlife management, restoring and stewarding habitat, and opening and securing public access for all… which is what the RMEF addresses and why it exists.
Like the RMEF, Kenetrek was founded by hunters with deep connections to the land and all of its inhabitants. Along with building a legacy around our trustworthy, unwavering boots, we’re heavily focused on ensuring all of today’s hunters leave their descendants a thriving, healthy ecosystem. Our passion for conservation is baked into every boot we make, which as corny as it might sound, we truly believe has a lot to do with the comfort you feel when you step into a pair.
Another thing RMEF, Kenetrek and all of you reading this can agree on… every time we’re in the great outdoors, we all feel excitement when we see any animal in their natural habitat… and that never gets old… which is another reason our partnership matters.
When it comes to our tightly knit relationship with RMEF, we’re proud of working with them as exhibitors, advertisers, sponsors and donors over the years… and super grateful to be lifetime members… which we encourage all of our customers to consider. You can also support the cause by purchasing our newest line of licensed RMEF-branded socks and gaiters, with proceeds from your purchase supporting RMEF’s mission.
Check out our all-weather, super strong, reliable and silent RMEF Hunting Gaiters, and our lightweight RMEF Yellowstone Socks and midweight RMEF Monarch Socks, and enjoy the dual satisfaction of having highly performing products along with knowing that you’re making an impact toward conserving the habitats that give us all so much joy.
Here at Kenetrek, we have a lot to be grateful for. We love hunting, hiking… and heck, just being in the woods, and we’re thrilled to be working in a business that supports others to get outside and follow their passions. We feel it’s our responsibility to pay it all forward, which is why we partner with the RMEF.
Randy Newburg - RMEF Volunteer & Advocate
Like most of you, I am an elk hunter. And I've been hunting in Kenetrek boots, socks and gaiters since the company started and I’m hooked for life. I’m super excited to see Kenetrek express its core business ethos, supporting conservation by partnering and co-branding socks and gaiters for the benefit of RMEF and the RMEF mission; a mission that benefits elk, elk country, and elk hunters. I've been a volunteer for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation since 1991… check them out yourself, whether as a member, volunteer or by just purchasing RMEF socks and gaiters, you’ll feel the satisfaction of having a hand in ensuring that generations to come will marvel at Elk in the wild.