activities · 17
what they do
direct service · 15
- Annual and online hunter education clinics Youth and Adult Hunting Education ProgramsHosts an annual in-person hunter clinic and provides virtual education resources, including videos on hunting Arizona antelope; hosted the 34th Annual Hunter Clinic, which included meals and bottled water for volunteers.
- Endangered Sonoran Pronghorn recovery support Conservation Advocacy & Land ProtectionSupports recovery efforts for endangered Sonoran pronghorn through habitat and population management initiatives.
- Grassland Restoration Wildlife-Friendly Fencing & Habitat ModificationRestores grasslands in pronghorn habitats using burning, mesquite grubbing, and herbicide spot treatments, completing 11 grasslands projects in 4 herd zones and restoring 7,874 acres.
- Grasslands restoration Wildlife-Friendly Fencing & Habitat ModificationRestores native grasslands for pronghorn habitat through controlled burning, mesquite grubbing, and herbicide spot treatments; completed 11 projects restoring 7,874 acres across 4 herd zones, including completion of an 8-year Southeastern Arizona Grasslands Initiative funded with $1.741M in combined grants and volunteer support.
- Habitat Improvement and Connectivity Wildlife-Friendly Fencing & Habitat ModificationModifies barbed wire fencing in pronghorn habitats across Arizona to be wildlife-friendly by raising the bottom wire to at least 16 inches from the ground, improving pronghorn connectivity on 191,800 acres across 6 herd zones by completing 27 fence projects and modifying 105 miles of fencing.
- Hunter Education Clinics Youth and Adult Hunting Education ProgramsHosts annual in-person and online education clinics for hunters, providing virtual clinic videos that share experience related to hunting Arizona antelope.
- Pronghorn Population Supplementation Wildlife-Friendly Fencing & Habitat ModificationTransplants pronghorn to supplement subpopulations, resulting in a minimum population increase of 548 animals in 6 subpopulations by August 2019, and achieving the minimum viable population objective of 125 animals in 3 out of 6 pronghorn subpopulations.
- Pronghorn habitat fence modification Wildlife-Friendly Fencing & Habitat ModificationModifies barbed wire fencing in pronghorn habitats across Arizona to improve wildlife connectivity by raising the bottom wire to at least 16 inches or replacing it with smooth wire; completed 27 projects modifying 105 miles of fencing across 191,800 acres in 6 herd zones.
- Pronghorn translocation and population supplementation Wildlife-Friendly Fencing & Habitat ModificationTransplants pronghorn to supplement subpopulations, resulting in a minimum increase of 548 animals across 6 subpopulations by August 2019, contributing to achieving the minimum viable population of 125 animals in 3 of 6 subpopulations.
- Pronghorn water access improvement Wildlife-Friendly Fencing & Habitat ModificationCompletes water projects to ensure year-round water availability and security for pronghorn; completed 13 projects across 4 herd zones to support habitat sustainability.
- Scholarship program for wildlife sciencesOffers two $1,000 scholarships annually to college juniors, seniors, and graduate students pursuing studies in wildlife sciences.
- Volunteer Engagement Public Environmental Events & OutreachEngages volunteers in project work, with 769 volunteers contributing 13,270 hours of labor and driving 185,517 miles, including university, high school students, and Boy Scouts participating in fence modification projects.
- Volunteer engagement and coordination Public Environmental Events & OutreachEngages and supports volunteers in habitat improvement projects; 769 volunteers contributed 13,270 hours of labor and drove 185,517 miles, including participation by university and high school students and Boy Scouts in 14 fence modification projects.
- Water Source Development and Security Wildlife-Friendly Fencing & Habitat ModificationCompletes water projects to ensure year-round water distribution and security in pronghorn habitats, with 13 projects completed in 4 herd zones.
- Wildlife Science Scholarships Targeted Educational ScholarshipsOffers two $1,000 scholarships to college juniors, seniors, and graduate students pursuing studies in wildlife sciences.
research · 2
- GIS Database for Pronghorn Monitoring Wildlife-Friendly Fencing & Habitat ModificationEstablishes and maintains a long-term GIS database with 658 layers for 6 herd zones to monitor pronghorn and habitat changes.
- Long-term pronghorn habitat monitoring via GIS database Wildlife-Friendly Fencing & Habitat ModificationEstablished a long-term GIS database with 658 layers across 6 herd zones to monitor pronghorn populations and habitat changes over time.
strategies · 9
how they think
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- Enhancing Pronghorn Mobility through Habitat Modification habitat_modificationThe organization restores wildlife mobility and access to resources by modifying fences to allow pronghorn to move freely, specifically by enabling them to duck under barriers like barbed wire fences. This targeted habitat modification improves their ability to access food and water and navigate their environment.
- Fundraising through Raffles and Digital Content fundraising_through_rafflesThe organization raises funds to support its conservation efforts by conducting raffles, adhering to specific state restrictions, and by offering video access as a fundraising mechanism. These methods generate financial resources necessary for increasing pronghorn populations and improving their habitat.
- Fundraising through raffles and video access fundraising_through_rafflesGenerates financial support for pronghorn conservation through raffles (with compliance to state regulations) and by offering video content access as a donor incentive.
- Habitat Improvement and Acquisition for Population Growth habitat_conservationThe organization increases pronghorn populations by improving and acquiring habitat, translocating animals to historic ranges, and advocating through public comment on activities affecting pronghorn and their habitat. This comprehensive approach addresses both the physical environment and the direct population numbers.
- Habitat conservation and population restoration habitat_conservationIncreases pronghorn populations through a combination of habitat improvements, habitat acquisition, and translocation of animals to historic ranges, while also engaging in public comment processes to protect pronghorn and their habitat from harmful activities.
- Hunter education and outreach hunter_educationEducates hunters on responsible practices including antelope field judging, hunting tactics, optics, field care, photography, and unit identification to promote sustainable hunting and species conservation.
- Leveraging Volunteer Engagement for Project Implementation volunteer_leverageThe organization utilizes volunteer work hours and mileage as in-kind contributions to match federally funded wildlife enhancement projects. This approach maximizes resources and fosters community involvement in conservation efforts, including engaging students in fence modification projects.
- Volunteer-powered project implementation volunteer_leverageLeverages volunteer labor and mileage as in-kind contributions to match federal funding for wildlife enhancement projects, increasing project capacity and cost-effectiveness.
- Wildlife-friendly habitat modification habitat_modificationImproves pronghorn mobility and access to critical resources by modifying fences—specifically adapting barbed wire barriers to allow animals to pass under—thereby restoring natural movement patterns across key habitats.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
34th Annual Hunter Clinic
Educational event offering training on antelope hunting techniques, trophy evaluation, optics use, field care, and conservation, featuring expert speakers and Arizona Game and Fish Department representatives
Endangered Sonoran Pronghorn Recovery Efforts
Conservation initiative focused on recovering the endangered Sonoran pronghorn population through habitat improvement and public awareness
Rocky Prairie Fence Modification
Volunteer-led project to modify two miles of fencing in the Apache National Forest by replacing low-hanging barbed wire with smooth wire at 18 inches to improve pronghorn mobility and safety
relationships · 3
who they work with
- Arizona Game and Fish Department Partner — Hosted the 34th Annual Hunter Clinic at their Ben Avery Clay Target Center Pavilion and had representatives present to discuss hunting units.
- National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Funder — Funded the Southeastern Arizona Grasslands Initiative.
- National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Funder — Received funding for the Southeastern Arizona Grasslands Initiative.