(AP) –– Wyoming is No. 1 fundraising state for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.Over the past six years, Wyo-ming had consistently fi nished second to America’s most populous state, California, but the Cowboy State came out on top in 2011.The foundation is an interna-tional conservation outfi t based in Missoula, Mont. It’s mission is to ensure the future of elk, other wildlife and their habitat.In 2011, Wyoming chapters of foundation raised $1.4 million, edging second-place California by nearly $11,000.Foundation President David Al-len says Wyoming residents are proud of their wild country, elk herds and hunting heritage, and they’re clearly willing to invest to keep them all in top shape.In 2012, Wyoming could become the fi rst state to reach 1 million acres of foundation funded habitat stewardship and protection projects.

I hope RMEF is helping with the wolf problem.