FENCE REMOVAL, MODIFICATION, & ARCHERY SHOOT
(RIO GRANDE DEL NORTE NATIONAL MONUMENT)
FENCE MODIFICATION & ARCHERY SHOOT
AUGUST 21-23, 2026
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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 and Taos BLM Field office as we go back to San Antonio Mountain for another round of Fence Removal and Modification. We will be working the same fence line along Forest Service road 87. So far we have knocked out about a half mile of “Lay-down Fencing”. We’ll be removing another 1/4 mile of non wildlife friendly fencing and modifying it with more of this unique fencing.
What is “Lay down Fencing”? It is made up of 4 strand wire attached to wooden posts. (Each wire is set at the mandatory height with a smooth wire at the bottom for safe antelope crossing), wired at the base of ground-installed posts. It can be laid down over long distances while keeping the tension. This special Modification is effective especially when livestock aren’t being contained in a high traffic area where wildlife are moving during migration season.
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 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: (36.8176, -106.03755)
For those who plan on coming Saturday morning, we will meet at 8:00 a.m. at the cattle guard. 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