Shirley Mountain Fence Removal - Rawlins, WY

Event Start Date: 6/27/2026

Event End Date: 6/28/2026

Timezone: MDT

Join Backcountry Hunters & Anglers for a hands-on stewardship project in the Shirley Mountains near Rawlins, Wyoming, in partnership with the BLM Rawlins Field Office. Volunteers will spend the day removing obsolete fencing to improve habitat connectivity for the Platte Valley Mule Deer Herd, a migratory population that relies on this landscape as part of its seasonal range.

Historic livestock fencing across the West can create barriers for wildlife movement, particularly for species like mule deer and pronghorn that depend on open sagebrush country to move freely between seasonal habitats. During this project, volunteers will work together to remove sections of outdated fencing that no longer serve an active management purpose, helping restore permeability across the landscape.

The project area sits within important habitat for the Platte Valley Mule Deer Herd and lies near Miracle Mile on the North Platte River, one of Wyoming’s most well-known Blue Ribbon trout fisheries. By improving habitat connectivity in this region, volunteers will help support both healthy wildlife populations and the broader public lands landscape that sportsmen and women value.

Camping

Camp Location: Pryor Flats Campground
Camping is available at Pryor Flats Campground. The standard camping fee will be waived for volunteers courtesy of the BLM.

Volunteers are welcome to arrive the evening before the project and camp with the group.

Event Schedule

Friday, June 26 — Optional Arrival
Volunteers are welcome to arrive Friday afternoon or evening and camp at Pryor Flats Campground.

Saturday, June 27 — Primary Work Day
8:00 AM — Meet at camp for coffee and safety briefing
8:30 AM — Travel to project site
9:00 AM — Fence removal begins
12:00 PM — Lunch in the field
3:30–4:00 PM — Wrap up and return to camp

Sunday, June 28 — Optional Stewardship Work
Volunteers are welcome to join Sunday morning as we continue fence removal in the project area.

What to Bring

• Sturdy boots suitable for uneven terrain

• Long pants and durable work clothes

• Work gloves

• Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)

• Layers for changing weather

BHA will provide: tools, water and Gatorade throughout the project, plus a light breakfast and boxed lunch for the Saturday work day.

If you are not a member of BHA please consider joining. 

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If you have any questions please contact Habitat Stewardship Manager Dre Arman (arman@backcountryhunters.org)