Deer Projects

Each year the Arizona Game and Fish Commission issues special tags that can be auctioned or raffled-off to help raise money for projects that specifically help the targeted species.  Money raised through the sales of whitetail tags gets put to work on projects that help whitetail.  Each year the Arizona Deer Association not only coordinates the auctioning of several of these tags, but we review project proposals and help decide which ones get funded.  To view a list of funded projects, clink on the links below. 

You may also read a few articles and a see some photos from a few of the completed projects.

If you would like to get involved in a habitat improvement project, please call 480-854-8950 or email our president John Koleszar.

Unit 37B - North 96 Hills Water Development Project – Volunteers Needed

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is requesting your assistance to help build a wildlife water catchment on the weekend of March 12-14th. We will be constructing a new water development in the 96 Hills in Game Management Unit 37B for wildlife, and we would greatly appreciate your help. We will be camping out close to the project site on Friday and Saturday nights (March 12th and 13th). Assistance would be greatly appreciated on Friday and/or Saturday if possible, even if you can only help for a day. Dinner will be provided on Saturday night for those who would like to relax around the campfire after a hard days work. Children are welcome.

What to bring: Hat, sunscreen, gloves, water and food (except for Saturday night) and a cordless drill if possible.

Directions:

From Tucson - Take Oracle Rd (Hwy 77) north to Oracle Jct. Go Left (west) on Hwy 79 toward Florence. Turn Right (east) at MP 119 on the 96 Ranch Rd. Drive east approximately 2.7 miles then turn left (north) and go approximately 2.2 miles until the road spits again. Take the right (east) fork and follow the signs from here.

From Phoenix – Take Highway 60 east to Florence Junction. Go south on Highway 79 and go through the town of Florence like you are heading toward Tucson. Turn left (east) at MP 119 on the 96 Ranch Rd. Drive east approximately 2.7 miles then turn left (north) and go approximately 2.2 miles until the road spits again. Take the right (east) fork and follow the signs from here.

Contact: If you are interested in helping out, please contact Ben Brochu at (520) 229-3222 or bbrochu@azgfd.gov for more information. Please RSVP if possible so I know how many people to cook for – Thanks.

     
Water developments like this one shown above provide crucial water for wildlife.

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