The BLM Concluded the 2026 Antelope – Triple B Complex Wild Horse Bait and Water Gather Operation
WELLS, Nev. – The Elko and Ely Districts concluded the 2026 Antelope and Triple B Complexes (complexes) wild horse bait and water gather on June 13, 2026. The BLM gathered and removed 700 excess horses from Antelope and 301 excess horses from Triple B Complexes on public land.
The purpose of the gather was to reduce the overpopulation of wild horses in and around the complexes, to prevent further degradation of the public lands associated with excess wild horses and restore a thriving natural ecological balance and multiple-use relationship on public lands.
The gather was conducted in compliance with the provisions of Section 1333(b) of the 1971 Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act. Removing excess animals supports significant progress toward achieving the Standards for Rangeland Health identified by the Mohave – South Great Basin Resource Advisory Council. In addition, by balancing herd size with what the land can support, the BLM aims to protect habitat for other wildlife species such as sage grouse, pronghorn antelope and mule deer.
The BLM transported the animals removed from the range to the Indian Lakes Off-Range Corrals
Wild Horse and Burro Off-range Corrals located in Fallon, Nevada and Sutherland Off-Range Corrals in Sutherland, Utah.
The horses will be readied for the BLM’s wild horse and burro Adoption and Sales Program. Wild horses not adopted or sold will be placed in long-term pastures where they will be humanely cared for and retain their “wild” status and protection under the 1971 Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act.
Additional gather information is available on the 2026 Antelope/Triple B Complex Gather website.
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.