Public Access to the Gather
The public is welcome to attend the Eagle, Chokecherry, and Mt. Elinore gather and is encouraged to read the information below before visiting. There are scheduled observation days when visitors must sign up to attend, with a maximum number of 10 people able to attend. On observation days, visitors will be escorted to and from the site, with more intensive interaction with BLM staff and a more structured time schedule.
Scheduled observation days: Wednesdays, Jan. 5, 12 and 19 to provide the media and the public opportunities to view gather activities. The dates are subject to change depending upon weather and gather operations. Scheduled days provide visitors more opportunity to interact with BLM staff and will include escorted opportunities to observe the animals at the gather and holding corrals.
For more information or to sign up, call Chelsey Falge, BLM Ely District administrative clerk, at (775) 289-1800.