ARIZONA ANTELOPE FOUNDATION
Unit 18A/Seligman Fence Removal Project
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Greetings volunteers!
I'm writing to inform you that the campsite location for this weekend's AAF fence project has been relocated. Please see the directions and attached map. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. I can't wait to see you all there!
Brit Oleson
Wildlife Manager Supervisor, Kingman (Acting)
Arizona Game and Fish Department
boleson@azgfd.gov
Campsite Coordinates: 35.25243, -113.1514
Directions to Camp: campsite will be on ASLD lands, approximately 4.8 miles south of Interstate 40 at Jolly Road Exit (MM 103). Access to the campsite is on a maintained road. The last .25 miles to the campsite will be a two-track road that is smooth and trailer-friendly.
From Phoenix Area:
Drive north on Interstate 17 to exit 262 (AZ-69) at Cordes Junction.
Take AZ-69 to Fain Road (~20 miles) to AZ-89A in Prescott (~14 miles).
Take AZ-89A north to I-40 (~44 miles) and I-40 west to Jolly Road, exit 103 (~18 miles).
At Jolly Rd, take the exit south and travel east along the frontage road for approximately 2.74 miles and then take a right turn on North Jolly Pl Tank Rd. Continue south for approximately 1.2 miles and take a right turn on West Thirsty Burros Rd. Continue west for approximately .6 miles and you will see a two-track road on the left side of the road across the road from a gate. Take the two-track road to the left for approximately .25 miles and you will arrive at the campsite.
Register to attend here:
https://volunteer.azgfd.gov/need/detail/?need_id=977988
Project Details:
Project Location: We will be working on ASLD lands approximately 4 miles north of Interstate 40, at the Jolly Road Exit at Mile Marker 103, 18 miles west of Seligman, AZ.
Project Begins: Saturday, September 21. Please meet at camp not later than 8:00AM. This is scheduled as a one-day project.
Project Activity: We will removing old woven wire sheep fence and removing some staves along the boundary fence. We hope to remove ~4 miles depending on which lands we have permission to remove them from.
Pronghorn Benefits: This effort is located in the heart of pronghorn habitat in Unit 18A. For five years cooperators have been removing page wire fence and modifying portions of fence with “Pronghorn Friendly” 4-strand fence. Fencing efforts are happening in conjunction with fawn enhancement, water distribution improvements, and habitat treatments. The AAF has planned to continue with 10 fence removal projects over the next 5-years to accomplish this work. It is an integral part of the greater Unit 18A fence/water/habitat improvement project lead by the AZ Game & Fish Department Kingman Regional Office in partnership with local ranchers/lessees and the Mule Deer Foundation, Arizona Elk Society, and the Arizona Deer Association. Currently there are 33 pronghorn radio-collared, which are providing invaluable information on the barriers much of the current fencing is creating for resident pronghorn.
HPC Grant Benefits: All volunteer work hours and mileage will be used as in-kind match for an approved and funded 2020 AAF -AGFD Unit 18A Pronghorn Connectivity Project.
What to Bring: Work gloves (AAF will have a limited supply), snacks, water, personal gear.
Meals: Please provide your own lunch to eat in the field on Saturday. AAF will provide field water on the project day and dinner for all volunteers on Friday and Saturday nights and continental breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
Contact: Please register online so we can plan to have enough food and tools for everyone. The direct link to register online for this project is https://volunteer.azgfd.gov/need/detail/?need_id=977988 . You may also RSVP to info@azantelope.org or 480.702.1045.
