FENCE REMOVAL & ARCHERY SHOOT
(RIO GRANDE DEL NORTE NATIONAL MONUMENT)
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September Archery Elk & Deer season is right around the corner on the Rio Grande Del Norte National Monument. What an exciting time for archery hunters this is! Join Habitat Stewardship Coordinator Elden Aguilar, as we work in partnership with Taos BLM Field office to remove an old netwire fence on the San Antonio Mountain. This project is funded through RMEF (Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation) to help create better habitat connectivity for herds of Elk, Mule deer, & Pronghorn Antelope during the migration season. There are three sections on the mountain with remaining netwire to be removed and modified. We will kickstart the first round by, removing a mile on the southside of the mountain to prepare for a more wildllife friendly fence to be built by the BLM in the Fall.
After all of the hard work is done. Sunday, we will be having an archery shoot for volunteers who plan on camping with us after the event, BYOB! (BRING YOUR OWN BOW). NO Competition. just kick back, socialize, fling some arrows, & brush up on those shots before the season starts on public lands.
Come out and gain good hunting karma and inspiration on your public lands! Volunteers will be entered to win a $250 gift card to Sitka.
SCHEDULE
Friday August 21- Arrive anytime in the afternoon at camp. You will be responsible for your own dinner.
Saturday August 22 – 8:00 a.m. meeting to discuss safety and the workday. We will provide Lunch.
Saturday Evening – Wild Game Potluck around the fire. Wild game not necessary but, please bring a dish.
Sunday August 23 – Archery Shoot 10 am - 12pm. Break down Camp & Departure.
WHAT TO BRING
Long sleeve shirt, pants, boots, sunglasses, gloves & wire cutters. (BHA will Provide tools)
CAMPING LOCATION: (36.85093, -106.08096)
We will be Camping near San Antonio Mountain, North of Tres Piedras in the Carson National Forest. Take highway 285 north, from Tres Piedras for 11 miles. Turn Left (west) on Forest Service Road 87. Follow the dirt road for 7.3 miles, where you will see a group of pine trees on your left (Southside of the road) there will be a BHA Sign.
WORK LOCATION: (36.80612, -106.01945)
For those who plan on coming Saturday morning, we will meet at 8:00 a.m. at the corral. Take forest service road 87 for 3.5 miles, west of highway 285.
For any questions, please contact NM Habitat Stewardship Coordinator Elden Aguilar, aguilar@backcountryhunters.org