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Vekol Valley BLM Fence Removal Project
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Project Location: We will be working on BLM lands approximately 4 miles south east of the Vekol Valley Exit at Mile Marker 144, 25 miles west/southwest of Casa Grande, AZ. Project Begins: Saturday, March 7, 2026. Please meet at camp not later than 8:00AM. This is a one-day project. Due to the road conditions we may be carpooling to the worksite in 4X4’s only. If you arrive after 8:00 AM you may be unable to drive
individually to the worksite. NOTE: If you are a first time attendee, please go the following link and watch the 4 separate videos on actual fence modifications: https://www.azantelope.org/Volunteer
Project Activity: We will be removing 2-3 miles of 4-strand fence.
Sonoran Pronghorn Benefits: This effort is located on the eastern boundary of historic endangered Sonoran Pronghorn habitat and near the current release site. The BLM has had a long-term plan of removing up to 54 miles of un-needed livestock fence in this zone to make it more attractive to Sonoran Pronghorn. This marks our 6th of multiple fence removal projects planned in this zone. Pronghorn have been released in this zone 3 times the most recent December of 2024.
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, continental breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
RSVP/Contact: Please register by Monday, March 2nd so we can plan to have enough food and tools for everyone. The direct link to register online for this project is https://azantelope.org/event-3533096 . You may also RSVP to info@azantelope.org . The AAF phone number for project info/questions is 480.702.1045.
Register to Volunteer
1. Click here to register for the project with the Arizona Antelope Foundation by Monday, March 2.
2. Respond to this volunteer opportunity by clicking the green RESPOND button above. eSign and submit your Arizona Game and Fish Department volunteer registration (required once a year).
Click on the following links for more information:
- Sign Up for a Arizona Game and Fish Volunteer Account
- Learn How to eSign the Volunteer Registration
- Learn How to Join a User Group
3. Join the Arizona Antelope Foundation User Group
Volunteers - please log into volunteer.azgfd.gov track your volunteer hours within 10 days after the event.
Volunteer hours donated to Arizona Game and Fish Department support Federal grant programs, help to secure funding for future projects, and show the impact of the partnership between the Arizona Antelope Foundation, the Department, and the BLM. You may also RSVP to info@azantelope.org. The AAF phone number for project info/questions is 480.702.1045.
Click Here to Learn How to Log Your Hours to Support AZGFD Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Thank you for volunteering!
