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AZ Antelope Foundation & AZ Wildlife Federation
Anderson Mesa/Lower Lake Mary Fence Removal Project |
When:
August 8 -9, 2009. Meet at camp at 7:00 a.m.
This is a 2-day project, ending on Sunday afternoon, although youare not required to stay for 2 days.Please feel free to come for any length of time you are available during the weekend. |
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Where:
Directions to Camp:
Near Lower Lake Mary, SE of Flagstaff.
From Flagstaff take Lake Mary Rd. (FH3).
Travel East approximately 8 miles.
Turn right on Forest Rd. 132 (at the Lake Mary Store and RV Park).
Travel South approximately 4.5 miles.
Look for AAF Project Signs.Camp will be in the pines with lots of shade and space. |
Description:
We will be removing 2-strand electric fence, most of which is on the ground. This will benefit pronghorn antelope and other wildlife which use the long meadows characterizing this area.
Bring
WORKGLOVES (the AAF will have a limited supply), snacks, water, personal gear, and any camping gear you need.You may want to bring wire cutters.
Saturday night steak dinner and
Sunday breakfast provided by the AAF & AWF
Please RSVP if you are coming so we can plan to have enough food and tools |
| Contact:
Scott Anderson at 480-213-1611, or send us an email at info@azantelope.org. |
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| Arizona Elk Society
Buck Springs Habitat Improvement Work Project |
| When:
July 18-19, 2009 |
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Where:
Directions from Camp Verde:
Take 260 East to State Route 87 North to the Blue Ridge Ranger Station. Turn right on NF 95 just after the Ranger Station. Travel approximately 8.5 miles to NF 139. Turn left onto 139. Travel approximately 3.8 miles and turn right on 139G. Camp site is 200 yards from intersection.
Directions from Payson:
Take State Route 87 North through Pine, Strawberry, and Clint Wells. Continue north on 87 to the Blue Ridge Ranger Station. Turn right on NF 95 just after the Ranger Station. Travel approximately 8.5 miles to NF 139. Turn left onto 139. Travel approximately 3.8 miles and turn right on 139G. Camp site is 200 yards from intersection.
Directions from Flagstaff:
Take NF 3 (Lake Mary Road) south to State Route 87. Turn left (north on 87). Continue north on 87 to the Blue Ridge Ranger Station. Turn right on NF 95 just after the Ranger Station. Travel approximately 8.5 miles to NF 139. Turn left onto 139. Travel approximately 3.8 miles and turn right on 139G. Camp site is 200 yards from intersection.
Directions from Winslow:
Take State Route 87 south to NF 95 (just before the Blue Ridge Ranger Station). Turn left onto NF 95. Travel approximately 8.5 miles to NF 139. Turn left onto 139. Travel approximately 3.8 miles and turn right on 139G. Camp site is 200 yards from intersection.
The GPS Coordinates for the camp site is N.34 29.057’W.111 11.227’ |
Description:
We will be removing unneeded fences on the Buck Springs Allotment starting with fences in a riparian area. We need approximately 40-50 volunteers to accomplish this project. We hope to remove about 6 miles of fence this year; the actual work finished depends on the number of workers.
We are a family oriented organization; however projects are potentially dangerous working with barbed wire, power tools and vehicles. Kids under 18 need to be supervised by an adult.
We will be providing meals Friday night, Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner, and Sunday breakfast. If you would like to carpool to save on expenses and driving, please contact Tom Schorr. There may also be extra sleeping areas in tents or trailers available.
Tools: Please bring pliers, gloves, and wire cutters if you have them. Some of these items will also be provided. Please make sure you bring appropriate hats, long sleeve shirts, sunblock etc. for sun protection. Also be prepared for cool mornings and even possibly rain. Old clothes would be recommended for those working with the barbed wire fences. |
| Contact:
Please RSVP by July 10th, if possible, so enough food is purchased. RSVP to Tom Schorr at thomas.schorr@fcssw.com or call 602-431-4131. |
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| Powers Butte Wildlife Area Host |
| When:
Ongoing |
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| Where:
Powers Butte Wildlife Area, Southwest of Buckeye, Arizona along the the Gila River. |
Description:
Wildlife area host are volunteers who live on site, assist with facility maintenance and interact with vistors. Host should have good communication and interpersonal skills, enjoy talking with different types of people,
be able to provide excellent customer service, accept and follow supervision/instruction from Wildlife Area Manager.
Host duties include interacting with visitors, picking up litter, cleaning and restocking material in information kiosks, identify and report any cleaning and maintenance needs to Wildlife Area Manager, other duties as needed.
Hosts duty hours change seasonally, expect 30 to 40 hours weekly.
Must have own Travel Trailer or Motor Home.
Water, Electricity, Sewer provided. May hook up Satellite TV at own cost. Great opportunity to see wildlife, especially birds.
Applicants will be expected to provide references.
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| Contact:
Phil Smith, Wildlife Area Manager Region VI. psmithgfd@hughes.net or (602)290-2237 |
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| Boating Safety Education Program Volunteer instructor |
| When:
Ongoing.
This program operates with volunteers and they are vital to its ongoing success.
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| Where:
Volunteer decides where they want to teach (Phoenix Game and Fish department Headquarters is always a venue) |
Description:
35 to 40 applicants are needed for the position of volunteer boating education instructor. They should be at least 18 years of age and need to complete a volunteer instructor application. They should have already completed either the classroom or online Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Boat Arizona course. The applicants will then be scheduled to attend the 16-hour instructor-training program September 13 – 14. Upon successful completion of the training, a background investigation will be conducted prior to any candidate receiving an appointment as a certified volunteer boating safety education instructor
It is highly suggested that applicants have a solid boating background and experience, a basic knowledge of Arizona’s waterways, boats, motors, trailering and safety equipment requirements as well as state and federal rules and regulations. Some teaching and/or public speaking experience will help as well. Certified instructors will be expected to teach, assist in teaching, or proctor at least two classes annually as well as complete any necessary or required in-service training once a year. Valid Arizona Driver's License required. |
| Contact:
Ed Huntsman
Conservation Education Program Manager:
Ehuntsman@azgfd.gov or
(623)236-7237
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| Sipe Wildlife Area Seasonal Host |
When:
2009 - Late May through Labor Day Weekend.
Work hours 8am to 5pm, 3 to 4 days a week. |
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| Where:
Sipe Wildlife Area 8 miles south of Eagar, AZ off Highway 180 |
| Description:
Open and Close Visitors Center (VC), oversee security of VC facilities.
Answer the public’s wildlife and recreational related questions. Greet, provide literature, give directions and provide information and assistance to visitors of the Wildlife Area. Identify and report any cleaning and maintenance needs to Area Manager.
No experience necessary. Must be good with people.
Must have own Travel Trailer or Motor Home. Water, Electricity, Sewer, parking pad provided. May hook up Satellite TV at own cost.
Absolutely beautiful
hiking trails, great opportunity to see Wildlife, especially birds and Elk. Seven miles from small towns of Springerville, Eagar. Right in the heart of the White Mountains, close to fishing, hiking, camping and great outdoor recreational activities. Temperature in the 70-80 during day. Cool in the evenings. Call for directions |
| Contact:
Brian Crawford,
Sipe Wildlife Area Manager.
(928) 333-4518 sipecrawford@yahoo.com P.O Box 1361, Eagar, AZ 85925 |
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| Tonto Creek Hatchery Summer Host |
When:
NEW 2009 Opportunity
April 1, 2009 – October 31, 2009 |
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| Where:
Tonto Creek Hatchery, located 20 miles east of Payson, off highway 260 |
| Description:
Wildlife area host are volunteers who live on site, assist with facility maintenance and interact with visitors. Additional duties include providing change for feed machines, other duties as needed. Hosts are on duty from 7am – 4pm on weekends and holidays, and on weekdays when there are large groups of visitors.
Host should have good communication and interpersonal skills, enjoy talking with different types of people, be able to provide excellent customer service, and accept and follow supervision/instruction from hatchery employees.
Accommodations along with fresh water, electrical, propane and septic is provided. Applicants will need to provide references and will be interviewed via a phone interview with hatchery staff.
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| Contact:
John Diehl at (928)478-4200 or tchatchery@hughes.net |
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| Upper verde River Host |
| When:
April 15 2008 - ongoing |
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| Where:
Upper Verde River Wildlife Area - 8 miles NW of Chino Valley |
| Description:
Host should have good communication and interpersonal skills, enjoy talking with different types of people, be able to provide excellent customer service, and accept and follow supervision/instruction from manager. Host duties include interacting with visitors, picking up litter, cleaning visitor restrooms, and other duties as needed. Opportunities exist for the host to be involved with development of interpretive signs, trails and other activities. Opening and closing of the entrance gate to control visitor access may also be required. Hosts are on duty from 7am – 4pm on weekends and holidays, and on weekdays when there are large groups of visitors. Knowledge of birding and Arizona wildlife is a plus.
A recreational vehicle site with water, propane, and septage is provided. Applicants will need to provide references and will be interviewed via a phone interview with manager |
Contact:
Jeff Pebworth Wildlife Program Manager, Region III
(928)692-7700 or
jpebworth@azgfd.gov |
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| Range
Safety Officers at Ben Avery Shooting
Facility |
| When:
Year
round |
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| Where:
Ben
Avery Shooting Facility, located
in north Phoenix, just west of
I-17 (Exit 223) on the Carefree
Highway |
| Description:
Range Safety Officer (RSO) responsibilities
include checking the safe condition
of customer firearms, observing participants
while they are shooting on the range,
maintaining safe operation of the shooting
line, and providing superior customer
service by answering customer questions
about firearms. |
| Contact:
Matthew Schwartzkoph: MSchwartzkopf@azgfd.gov |
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| Page
Springs Wildlife Area Trail Maintenance |
| When:
Work days can be arranged with the project
leader, but usually occur on Saturdays,
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
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| Where:
Page
Springs Wildlife Area, 10 miles south
of Sedona |
| Description:
Volunteers assist with trail maintenance,
using hand tools such as rakes, shovels
and clippers. This is a cooperative
project with the Northern Audubon Society. |
| Contact:
Gene Okamoto: psh@sedona.net or
(928)634-4805
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| Volunteer Shotgun Instructor or Range Officer for Women's Shooting Program |
| When:
First and third Thursday of every month, 7pm-10pm |
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| Where:
Ben Avery Shooting Facility, located
in north Phoenix, just west of
I-17 (Exit 223) on the Carefree
Highway |
| Description:
Volunteers will instruct women of all ages in the shotgun shooting sports as prescribed by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Coaches will assist beginners in shotgun shooting form and skill. Range Safety Officers will watch over range and ensure safety among all participants. Instructors will teach, and assist in teaching, or proctor the hour-long introductory class. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and participate in a free-of-charge
Shotgun Instructor Certification process
(2-day class). It is desirable, but not necessary, that instructors have shooting experience, basic knowledge of firearms and firearms safety, and some teaching/public speaking experience. Benefits to volunteers include free shooting at the main range and discounts at local sporting goods locations. |
| Contact:
Frederick Jeffers (623)262-4623 |
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