Arizona Antelope Foundation
I-17 Wildlife Overpass Fence Modification
August 9, 2025
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Project Location: We will be working on the Coconino National Forest 14 miles south of Flagstaff.
Project Begins: Saturday August 9th at 8:00AM. Meet at camp for specific work instructions, this is a 1-day project. The campsite is located within a couple of miles of the project site. NOTE: If you are a first time attendee, please go the following link and watch the 4 separate u-tubes on actual fence modifications: https://www.azantelope.org/Volunteer
Project Activity: We will be modifying approximately 3 miles of fence in 2 locations by raising the 2 bottom wires up with the bottom wire spaced at 20 inches. The bottom wire is already a smooth wire. If we complete both of those segments by midday, we will move to another fence location.
Pronghorn Benefits: The project is located adjacent to I-17 in an area identified as a major crossing for both pronghorn and elk in the summer and going to lower elevations for winter range. Modifying these fences will allow easier access for pronghorn and elk nearing and physically crossing using a large planned I-17 overpass. This is our 2nd of several fence projects in this zone of the Coconino Forest. Long term goal of this interstate crossing project is to permit Pronghorn habitat connectivity across three forests: Coconino, Kaibab and Prescott National Forests.
Volunteer Benefits: All volunteer work hours and mileage will be used as an in-kind match for federally funded wildlife enhancement projects including the Arizona Game and Fish Habitat Partnership program.
What to Bring: Work gloves (The AAF will have a limited supply), snacks, water, sunscreen, personal gear.
Meals: Please provide your own lunches to eat in the field on Saturday workdays. The AAF will be providing dinners on Friday and Saturday nights and continental breakfasts with coffee and juice on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
Camping Restrictions: No restrictions to note currently. If fire restrictions are in place during this project, they would include no open fires and the use of charcoal.
Contact: Sign up online at https://volunteer.azgfd.gov/need/detail/?need_id=1112402 or call Dave Cagle (928-242-9871) or RSVP to info@azantelope.org. Please RSVP by Tuesday August 5th so we can plan to have enough food and tools for everyone.
DIRECTIONS TO CAMP:
- From Flagstaff travel 14 miles south on Interstate 17 to Mile Post 326 (Willard Springs Exit) turn west on forest Road #253 until you pass the transfer station, stay on #253 not #253B, continue 1.25 miles to the campsite. The roads and campsite are trailer friendly.
- From Camp Verde travel 36 miles north to Mile Post 326 and follow the instructions above.
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