BLM initiates public scoping period for Muddy Creek Herd Management Area Plan
PRICE, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management Price Field Office is initiating a 30-day public scoping period for the proposed Muddy Creek Wild Horse and Burro Herd Management Area Plan and associated Environmental Assessment.
The HMPA will guide future management of the Muddy Creek Herd Management Area, including management of wild horses and burros, for the next several years. Development of the plan is consistent with the Price Resource Management Plan (2008), which established goals and objectives for managing wild horse and burro populations at appropriate management levels while maintaining ecological balance and herd health.
The BLM is also preparing an EA to analyze the potential environmental effects of the proposed plan and a future wild horse gather. The Management Evaluation Report summarizes existing information and will help inform development of alternatives.
The public scoping period begins March 2 and closes at 11:59 p.m. MDT April 1, 2026.
The BLM invites the public to review the materials and submit comments that identify relevant environmental issues, suggest reasonable alternatives, and recommend measures to reduce impacts.
To submit your comment and view project documents and information, go to BLM National NEPA Register (ePlanning) website. Only comments submitted through the ePlanning website by April 1, 2026 will be accepted.
For more information, contact Jason Carlisle, BLM Price Field Office, 435-636-3628.
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.