BLM approves wild horse management plan for Antelope, Triple B complexes
ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management today approved a herd management area plan for how wild horses are managed within the Antelope and Triple B complexes in northeastern Nevada. The plan entails strategies for achieving a thriving ecological balance on rangelands within both complexes using a combination of humane management tools, including gathers to reduce overpopulation and fertility control to slow herd growth.
The Antelope Complex encompasses approximately 1.2 million acres of public lands, has an established appropriate management level of 427-789 horses, and includes the Antelope, Antelope Valley, Goshute, and Spruce-Pequop herd management areas. The Triple B Complex encompasses approximately 1.6 million acres, has an established appropriate management level of 472-889 horses, and includes the Triple B and Maverick-Medicine herd management areas and the Cherry Springs Wild Horse Territory.
“This decision will help to ensure that we maintain a healthy wild horse population at the established appropriate management levels within the Antelope and Triple B complexes,” said Bristlecone Field Manager Melanie Peterson.
Additional information, including the environmental assessment, decision record, and finding of no significant impact are available at the BLM National NEPA Register. For more information, please contact BLM Wild Horse and Burro Specialist Sadie Leyba at [email protected] or 775-289-1895.
The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.