Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Ranch and Conservation Education Program FAQ

How many acres is the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Ranch (TRM Ranch)? 
Does the public have access to the TRM ranch? 
Who owns the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Ranch?
Did Theodore Roosevelt ever visit the ranch?
How many students and teachers participate in B&C's Conservation Education Program each year? 
Is the Rasmuson Wildlife Conservation Center open year-round? 
Who was Elmer Rasmuson? 
Is the education program federally funded? 

HOW MANY ACRES IS THE THEODORE ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL RANCH (TRMR)? 

6,500 acres

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DOES THE PUBLIC HAVE ACCESS TO THE TRM RANCH? 

As with any private land people must ask for permission for access. The ranch does have a Watchable Wildlife Trail that is open to the public (no permission needed) all year with the exception of hunting season. Boone and Crockett Club members are not permitted to hunt on the ranch, but the public is welcome. The ranch participates in Montana Fish, Wildlife & Park's Block Management Program which provides hunting opportunities on private lands. The public hunting program at the TRM Ranch is operated by the ranch manager.

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WHO OWNS THE THEODORE ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL RANCH?

The Boone and Crockett Club. This is the only ranch the Club owns. The purpose of ranch is for demonstration, education and research as it relates to integrated livestock and wildlife management. 

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DID THEODORE ROOSEVELT EVER VISIT THE RANCH?

No, the ranch was named after him because he started the Boone and Crockett Club in 1887 with several fellow hunters and conservationists. The ranch was purchased by the Club in 1987 and named the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Ranch in Roosevelt's honor.

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HOW MANY STUDENTS AND TEACHERS PARTICIPATE IN B&C'S CONSERVATION EDUCATION PROGRAM EACH YEAR? 

Approximately 2,500 

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IS THE RASMUSON WILDLIFE CONSERVATION CENTER OPEN YEAR-ROUND? 

No. We're open April 1 - October 31 due to winter weather and difficulty accessing the building. Exceptions can be made based on clientele and weather patterns. Call 406-472-3311 for more information.

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WHO WAS ELMER RASMUSON? 

Elmer E. Rasmuson, a distinguished Alaska pioneer, banking and civic leader was a member of the Boone and Crockett Club from 1987-2000. He was a hunter and conservationist who grew up in Alaska. His legacy to conservation and to the perpetuation of the wildlife conservation heritage of the Boone and Crockett Club is embodied in the educational and research mission of the Wildlife Conservation Center.

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IS THE EDUCATION PROGRAM FEDERALLY FUNDED? 

No, the program is supported by the Boone and Crockett Club and the Boone and Crockett Club Foundation and by grants submitted to private foundations, non-profit organizations, and companies that support K-12 education, such as the Wild Sheep Foundation and Cabela's. We do also apply for state grants with agencies like Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Natural Resource Conservation Service, and Montana Association of Conservation Districts. 

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