BLM seeks input for Silver King wild horse management
ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on proposed management of wild horses in the Silver King Herd Management Area. The Silver King HMA is managed by the Caliente Field Office in southeast Nevada.
Current wild horse populations exceed the established appropriate management level of 60-128 animals. As of March 2026, there are an estimated 595 wild horses in the area. Chronic herd overpopulation damages habitats and can lead to starvation and thirst for the animals.
Additional information is available at the BLM National NEPA Register. Comments may be emailed to [email protected]. The comment period will close May 29, 2026.
For more information, please contact the BLM Caliente Field Office at 775-251-5250
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.