Closure Set for Forest Service Wild Horse Gather
The Bureau of Land Management has released its decision to issue a temporary closure of specific lands west of the Montgomery Pass Wild Horse Territory to support a U.S. Forest Service wild horse gather targeting animals that are outside the Territory.
The closure helps ensure public safety and the safe, effective operation of gather activities. The closure begins July 7, 2026, and will remain in effect for the duration of the gather operations or until rescinded.
For more information, please refer to the decision document and visit the Inyo National Forest’s wild horse webpage at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/inyo/natural-resources/range/wild-horses.
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.