COEUR d'ALENE — The Panhandle Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation's 32nd annual fundraising banquet is set for 4 p.m., March 19, at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds' Jacklin Building.

The event begins with a social hour including games and drawings followed by dinner and a live auction. Merchandise and prizes include firearms, art and collectibles. The event also includes silent auctions.

“Money raised goes toward on-the-ground conservation and hunting access projects in Idaho while also assisting elk and elk country across the nation,” said Ray Casley, chairman of the Panhandle Chapter, who works with about 30 other volunteers to host the annual event. “It’s a huge endeavor, but we have one of the best committees in the nation and we are very proud to host one of the top banquets in the nation, right here in Coeur d’Alene."

Tickets: events.rmef.org/shop/panhandle2 or contact Ben Schrempp at cdarmef@gmail.com

The RMEF is a nonprofit conservation organization that raises money to benefit elk, other wildlife, their habitat, and our hunting heritage.