AFI Colorado, South Park Fence Pull (presented by onX) - Fairplay, CO

Event Start Date: 8/22/2026 9:00 AM

Event End Date: 8/22/2026 5:00 PM

Timezone: MDT

Join Colorado Armed Forces Initiative for a hands-on habitat stewardship day in the heart of South Park. Volunteers will remove several miles of old barbed wire fencing from elk and mule deer winter concentration areas and migration corridors in the Mosquito Range, opening up critical habitat and improving wildlife connectivity across one of Colorado's most productive big game landscapes.

This BLM project is coordinated alongside similar efforts being conducted by the U.S. Forest Service in the area, making it part of a broader push to restore movement corridors for the region's iconic big game herds. Come put in honest work for Colorado's public lands and wildlife.

Please note: BHA AFI field events are alcohol-free during event hours.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM MDT (or until the work is done!)

Meeting Location:
Parking area at the NW corner of Hwy 285 and County Road 5
GPS: 39.15340, -105.99976

From Fairplay: head 4.7 miles south on Hwy 285 from the traffic light, then turn right (west) onto CR 5.

The convoy departs the parking lot at 9:00 AM sharp — don't be late!

Cost: Free - water and snacks provided on site

What to Bring

• Leather work gloves (required — spares available on site if needed)
• Safety glasses or sunglasses (required)
• Water bottle or canteen
• Sunscreen and lip balm
• Backpack
• Durable clothing you're not worried about tearing — jeans, Carhartts, boots, long-sleeve shirt
• Optional: fence pliers, bolt cutters, or post pullers if you have them
• Any additional food or snacks for personal dietary needs

Camping

The worksite is on BLM-managed land where dispersed camping is permitted. There is room for tents and trailers at the objective location if you'd like to camp the night before or after the workday. If you elect to camp, observe any open fire restrictions currently in place.

Who Can Attend

Open to all — Active Duty, Reserves, National Guard, Veterans, Gold Star Families, BHA members, and anyone who wants to show up and do some good for Colorado's wildlife and public lands.

You do not need to be a BHA member to attend.

Questions & RSVP

Contact Colorado AFI
Email: COAFI@backcountryhunters.org