I dropped my RMEF membership this year for several reasons. Primary among them was the lack of action in reestablishing the Idaho Clearwater region elk herd that was once one of the largest and best in the nation. They have put in some jaw time, but no monetary or political influence. We who have hunted in the Clearwater region for decades have valid ideas for a herd rejuvination program, but they won't listen to us.
Over the last few years I have watched the Bugle go from a very good hunting magazine to one that caters more and more to the tree huggers and PETA folks, much like Outdoor Life did a few years ago. I know they had a change of administration a couple of years ago, and the new folks just can't seem to get back in the groove. A really good friend of mine worked for them for many years, but left after the new admins took over. He said they were business people who knew nothing about elk and wouldn't listen to them who did. While they spend their time, money and effort in reestablishing ancient habitat back east, they are allowing the bulk of the big elk herds to thin out to nothing.