MISSION
Protecting wildlife in wild country by supporting healthy habitats, hunting, and conservation education.
OUR VALUES
The Jack Creek Preserve Foundation promotes wildlife conservation and outdoor education to inspire a personal connection and commitment to nature.
Jack Creek Preserve Foundation provides unique opportunities for people to engage in conservation through programs, camps, and events that cover a variety of topics including hunting, wildlife management, and land stewardship. Educational programs are provided year-round for both youth and adults.
The Preserve was created to permanently protect 4,500 acres and create an important migratory corridor between two sections of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness. We manage this landscape to increase biodiversity and maintain and improve habitat and to provide special opportunities for education and research.
OUR STORY
The Jack Creek Preserve Foundation was established in 2005 by Jon Fossel, an avid bowhunter and fisherman, and Dottie Fossel, a passionate champion for preserving our nation's historical heritage.
The 4,500 acre Preserve, which is set under a conservation easement with the Montana Land Reliance, provides a vital connection between two units of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness, extending important wildlife habitat from Yellowstone National Park through the Madison Range and northward. The Foundation manages the Preserve with a focus on improving wildlife habitat and migratory passage.
The Foundation protects our natural and historical heritage by promoting responsible hunting and the important role that hunting plays in wildlife conservation.
The mission of conservation education is accomplished through programs and experiences for schools, universities, nonprofits, and other groups from both near and far.
