Antelope Reintroduction Program

Antelope Buck

The antelope reintroduction program in Apache-Sitgreaves forest has been a success. More antelope were located here after populations were low, and they have done well.

Double Circle Ranch manages for good forage and wildlife habitat for all species. Plus, over 10,000 acres of the ranch were treated with prescribed burning and juniper thinning in projects partnering with US Forest Service, Arizona Game and Fish, NRCS , and others. This opened wildlife corridors that stretch from Double Circle Ranch’s rolling grasslands in our lower country to alpine meadows in our higher country. The combined efforts have resulted in a healthy antelope population. There is even a buck antelope hunt this year – a sure sign of increased antelope numbers.

I enjoy watching the antelope. I expect that with continued good management practices I will be watching antelope at Double Circle ranch for years to come.

Double Circle Antelope