Wild Horses and BurrosThere are about 33,000 wild horses and burros roaming public rangelands managed by BLM — lands they must share with wildlife, and other users such as livestock and recreationists. Learn about the natural and cultural history of these hardy creatures — "living symbols of the American West"-- and the management challenges they present today.
RESOURCESBLM NATIONAL WEB PAGESBLM National Wild Horse & Burro Program Overview, facts, and statistics on the BLM Wild Horse & Burro program. BLM National Wild Horse & Burro Adoption Program BLM online adoption website. The Wild Bunch Science & Children magazine article on wild horses and burros; includes poster and classroom activities. BLM STATE OFFICE PAGES
Arizona Information from “the Burro State,” including Herd Management Areas, adoptions, and burro history. California Information on Herd Management Areas, adoptions, and facilities in California. Colorado Information on Herd Management Areas and adoptions in Colorado. Eastern States Information on adoption events in 31 Eastern states. Montana Information on adoptions as well as the Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range south of Billings. Nevada Background information on wild horses and burros, with links to adoption and volunteer pages, as well as a special “Just for Kids” page. New Mexico Wild horse and burro adoption schedule in New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Oregon Information on Oregon Herd Management Areas and adoptions, as well as the unique Kiger Mustang found in southeastern Oregon. Utah Links to adoption information and facilities in Utah. Wyoming Information on Herd Management Areas and adoptions in Wyoming. |