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Goal of Gathers: The BLM plans to reduce the current estimated population of 382 wild horses within the 190,000-acre Herd Management Area to 135 and remove another 78 wild horses found outside the HMA. The appropriate management level for this HMA is between 135 and 235 wild horses. Details of the Gathers: Details of the gather are available on this website by following the links in the right column. BLM invites the public to observe this gather and details are also available regarding safety procedures and logistics. While the risk of injury or occasionally death to wild horses is always present during a gather, the BLM is committed to conducting wild horse gathers safely and humanely. BLM will update this site daily, including specific information about any animal injuries or deaths. Adoption: Animals removed from the range will be available for adoption from our Canon City facility. These spectacular horses have desirable traits, and we expect them to be in high demand. To adopt a White River horse, contact the BLM at 866-468-7826. Latest News: For BLM news releases and statements issued about White River Gather, check our Newsroom. Background: The White River Field Office manages the 190,000-acre Piceance East Douglas HMA for a healthy wild horse herd of between 135 and 235 wild horses. For more information on the Wild Horse and Burro Program, call 866-468-7826 or email wildhorse@blm.gov.
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*Not gather-related. See description under "Gather Report."
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