The South Shoshone HMA is located approximately 30 miles south of Battle Mountain, Nevada. The majority of the HMA consists of the Shoshone Mountain Range -- north to south running ridges, and mountain peaks that reach 8,200 feet in elevation. East and west slopes graduate into valley bottoms of 4,800 feet in elevation, and are dissected with numerous canyons. The South Shoshone HMA is approximately 133,099 acres in size, and at it's widest points, spans 28 miles ling, by 14 miles wide. 

 

The most current census completed in May 2007, showed a current population within the HMA of approximately 379 horses. An AML range for this HMA has been established at 60-100 wild horses. The area is currently scheduled to be gathered in September 2007.

 

The South Shoshone HMA has never been gathered by the BLM. It is suspected that a great deal of movement occurs among the horses from this HMA and the Bald Mountain and Callaghan HMAs. 

 

Wild horses within this HMA are large in size, and consist of primarily sorrel, bay, black, brown colorings with white markings on the face and legs. 

 

A special trapsite adoption event in January 2008 is being planned to coincide with the South Shoshone HMA gather in which qualified applicants will be able to adopt recently captured wild horses at the gather location. Contact the Battle Mountain Field Office for more information.