Arizona Antelope Foundation

08/02/2026

Sonoran Pronghorn Recovery

We're a proud member of the Sonoran Pronghorn Recovery team, which includes an annual capture of the animals residing in the captive breeding pens. Each year, the animals are rounded up and hand-caught to monitor their health, vaccinate against illnesses, fawns receive ear tags, and those slated for wild release are fitted with GPS collars to study habitat use and herd monitoring.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has shared a story, which includes a link to a behind-the-scenes video of one of the annual captured. Pictured in the photograph (left) holding the head of this doe is Angel C., one of our very own volunteers at Arizona Antelope Foundation!



https://www.fws.gov/story/sonoran-pronghorn-recovery-takes-village?fbclid=IwdGRjcATcqINjbGNrBNyfyHBkb2YBZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEef8emiVw1fbeOHqjXgEWMRsLpHuRhqrMjR0dW9arueLQnfW1-C7-f0ScvAr4_aem_BHODwMhgpBqZ_yzw4OSiAQ

Within the circular enclosures found in the far southwest corner of Arizona, shuffling boots fill the winter air with dust. As soon as there is just enough daylight to see, when temperatures are at their coolest, the work begins. One goal unites a dedicated crew of nearly 30: safely, calmly, and qui...

07/10/2026

Hunt 365 Days in Arizona

Closes on July 14.

Besides having one heck of a season, every dollar raised is used for wildlife conservation in Arizona. The real winners are the wildlife that benefit from the funds earned through this opportunity. Help us fund conservation in Arizona!

https://conservationfirstusa.org/

07/09/2026

AAF Water Trailer

Volunteer Mike Ebright was kind enough to share a video he took while out in the field filling up drinkers for thirsty wildlife. This water hauling trailer was donated to Arizona Game & Fish Department by Arizona Antelope Foundation with funds raised by our online raffles.

With ongoing drought conditions and the heat of summer upon us, the department, volunteers, and several organizations such as and spend countless hours hauling water throughout the state.

Thanks to those who participate in our online raffles to help fund important wildlife conservation.

Interested in learning more about our organization, volunteering with us, or donating to help us continue our mission to increase pronghorn numbers in Arizona? Head over to our website for more information.

https://www.azantelope.org/

06/27/2026

Have you seen our latest issue of Pronghorn?

We have a page dedicated to our participation in the 7th “Camo at the Capital” event co-sponsored by Arizona Wildlife Federation.

This is an educational event that takes place at our state capital and geared towards creating a positive relationship with our elected officials. Protecting our sporting heritage and science-based management for wildlife is important for lawmakers to recognize and what better way to cultivate relationships than to bring AWF partners together where it is convenient for our legislators.

Members can read the full article in their copy of Pronghorn. Others can download for free from our website on the Magazine page (1st Quarter 2026).

https://www.azantelope.org/resources/Documents/Newsletters/AAF%20Pronghorn%20Quarter%201%202026%20final.pdf

Not yet a member? Check out our website's Join page for information on our membership options.

06/23/2026

Have you seen our latest issue of Pronghorn?

Our Field Project Manager, John Millican, writes a bit about the history of pronghorn in the Fort Huachuca area in southeast Arizona and efforts to restore connectivity in the region. He further expands on an opportunity to provide a permanent water source while reducing a barrier for pronghorn to reach the water.

Who stepped in to lead this effort to provide water and safe passage to the Fort Huachuca West Range other than two Eagle Scout candidates from Troup 464?

This is another story where a need was identified and solutioned with the power of youth leadership and collaboration with multiple organizations playing a role in reconnecting the landscape for pronghorn.

Read the full article in your copy of Pronghorn or download for free from our website on the Magazine page (1st Quarter 2026).

Appreciation to Backcountry Hunters & Anglers , Arizona Game & Fish Department , Huachuca Goulds Chapter of NWTF - Sierra Vista, Arizona , U.S. Army Fort Huachuca

06/16/2026

Have you seen our latest issue of Pronghorn?

An exclusive opportunity to assist Arizona Game & Fish Department (AZGFD) with a pronghorn capture was available for Arizona Antelope Foundation (AAF) members in February this year.

Why capture pronghorn??? The pronghorn population in Game Management Unit 21, which is just northeast of Phoenix, is declining and the department is looking to understand seasonal movements and preferred usage areas to assist with management decisions. As such, a goal was set to fix GPS devices on 25 animals and observe movement behaviors.

The super cool thing is the GPS transmitters used for this capture are small, solar powered devices that fit on the ear of the animals. Not the bulky collars we’ve seen with our other captures (shown here as well for reference).

AAF volunteers were needed on the ground to communicate pronghorn locations to an aerial team who would then fly in to perform the capture and affix the GPS tags to the animals.

In the end, 17 GPS telemetry devices were applied to pronghorn does and 8 to bucks.

We’re looking forward to learning about the location data once enough time has elapsed. Perhaps we’ll see some pronghorn habitat projects in Unit 21 at some point!

Read the full article in your copy of Pronghorn or download for free from our website on the Magazine page (1st Quarter 2026). As always, it’s a pleasure to be a strong partner with our friends at AZGFD, and thanks to our dedicated volunteers to be extra sets of eyes to make this capture a success!

https://www.azantelope.org/resources/Documents/Newsletters/AAF%20Pronghorn%20Quarter%201%202026%20final.pdf

Looking for exclusive volunteer opportunities such as this? Join us as a member! Visit our website for details on membership options.

06/09/2026

Have you seen our latest issue of Pronghorn?

Read about our latest fence removal project in endangered Sonoran pronghorn habitat. Our team of dedicated volunteers have been working with the Bureau of Land Management - Arizona (BLM) and Arizona Game & Fish Department (AZGFD) to remove several miles of unused barbed wire fencing in Vekol Valley, part of the Sonoran Desert National Monument south of Interstate 8. This area is home to a herd of endangered Sonoran pronghorn so removing these barriers is beneficial to this herd.

A three-mile stretch of fencing was identified for removal and after splitting into two teams (each with an ATV equipped with a mechanical wire roller), all three miles were laid out and (mostly) rolled up for removal.

After a flat tire disabled one of the ATVs used for rolling the wire, Wildlife Biologist Breanna Van Horn was able to round up a smaller group of volunteers in early April to finish up the job on a relatively cool day. For those of you in Arizona, you may recall the 100+ temperatures that surprised the valley during March so finding a second day before things really started to heat up was impressive.

A visit to check wells for wildlife drinkers was also accomplished as well as finding a GPS collar (once worn by one of the bucks) and pronghorn s**t right along the fenceline that was removed.

Get the full details in your copy of Pronghorn or download for free from our website on the Magazine page (1st Quarter 2026). As always, many thanks to our friends with the BLM, AZGFD, and our dedicated group of volunteers to make it happen!

https://www.azantelope.org/resources/Documents/Newsletters/AAF%20Pronghorn%20Quarter%201%202026%20final.pdf

06/03/2026

Here's a video we came across with some highlights about pronghorn, America's fastest land animal...

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06/03/2026

Here's a great example of how the wildlife plate funds are used. Do you have one on your vehicle?

The Arizona Deer Association is taking on 8 miles of above ground pipeline from an existing well located on private land, to a series of eleven water storage /troughs location across Deadman Pasture. Extending this source and additional storage and troughs in the area will reduce pressure on forage and existing water sources for wildlife and livestock.