Las Cienegas National Conservation Area Fence Modification (October 03, 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

ARIZONA ANTELOPE FOUNDATION

Las Cienegas National Conservation Area Fence Modification

October 3, 2026

Project Location: Work will be on Las Cienegas National Conservation Area. Fence modification will mostly be completed along Curly Horse Road, a county-maintained road, to assist with unencumbered Pronghorn movement.

Project Begins: Saturday, October 3, 2026, with camp setup at the Rose Tree Ranch Rock House. Camp setup will be on October 2nd, with project work beginning at 0800 on October 3rd. This is a one-day project. If you arrive after 8:00 AM someone in camp will direct you to the project worksite Saturday October 3rd.

Project Activity: On October 3rd, work will focus on rebuilding 1.24 miles of existing range fence by removing t-post clips and fence stays, re-stretching existing 4-strand fence as needed and replacing stays and clips.

Pronghorn Benefits: Fence modifications will be completed along county road right-of-way where Pronghorn movement will be enhanced and provide safe movement across county road.

What to Bring: Work gloves (The AAF will have a limited supply), snacks, water, personal gear. It is recommended you bring a shade canopy as there are no trees at the campsite.

Meals: Please provide your own lunche to eat in the field on the workday. The AAF will be providing dinner on Saturday night and continental breakfast with coffee and juice on Sunday morning.

Contact: Please RSVP by Monday September28th online to this AZGFD link https://volunteer.azgfd.gov/need/detail/?need_id=1311764 to let us know if you are attending so we can plan to have enough food and tools for everyone. You may also RSVP at info@azantelope.org or call 480-702-1045.

DIRECTIONS TO Las Cienegas National Conservation Area Fence Modification

Directions to Camp: Travel 20 miles south of Tucson on I-10; turn south on Highway 83 and travel 25 miles to the town of Sonoita intersection.

From this point turn east on Highway 82 and travel approximately 5 miles to the Upper Elgin/Canelo paved road, milepost 40.8. Turn south on Upper Elgin/Canelo Road and follow AAF signs from that point. Camp will be located 3.4 miles south located on the east side of the roadway at the historic Rose Tree corrals and stone bunkhouse immediately adjacent to the roadway.

35th Annual Hunter Clinic (June 19, 2027)

Sat, 19 Jun 2027 19:00:00 GMT

35th Annual Hunter Clinic

JUNE 19, 2027

CLINIC:

12:00 noon - 4:00 pm

WHERE:

Arizona Game and Fish Department at

Ben Avery Clay Target Center Pavilion

5060 W Skeet St.

Phoenix, AZ 85086

Our program begins at noon - please eat lunch before you arrive, we will be providing bottled water only.

Schedule:

11:00 am -12:00 pm Clinic Registration

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Clinic

Clinic Agenda:

11:00 Registration/Check In

12:00 Introductions and Welcome Dave Cagle, President

12:15 Trophy Evaluation (30 minutes) Glen Dickens

12:45 Rifle Hunting and Optics (45 minutes) Jim McCasland

1:45 Introduction of AZGFD Representatives and Break Out/Discussions with AZGFD Regional Representatives (60 Minutes)

2:45 Archery Hunting Tactics (30 minutes) Corky Richardson

3:15 Field Care, Taxidermy (15 minutes) Roy Ruiz

3:30 Photography (15 minutes) Betty Dickens

3:45 50/50 Cash Raffle, Door Prizes, Pronghorn Scoring Contest Results and wrap-up

Some of the topics you will learn:

• How to field judge your antelope

• Archery & rifle hunting tactics

• How to use optics (A MUST)

• Proper field care

• Spot and stalk tactics in open areas

• How to distinguish buck or doe

(both can have horns!)

• How to photo document your hunt

• Where to hunt – G&F reps on hand

to discuss units

Registration Fees:

AAF Members - FREE
Non-Members - $20
Youth (15 & younger) - $10
New Member (Join Now & Attend Clinic) - $40

Arizona Antelope Foundation upcoming events

Las Cienegas National Conservation Area Fence Modification (October 03, 2026)

35th Annual Hunter Clinic (June 19, 2027)