BLM and the University of Wyoming Completes Major Milestone on Wild Horse Movement Study in the Adobe Town Herd Management Area
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Rawlins, Wyo. - Today, BLM and the University of Wyoming announced they have completed a portion of the Adobe Town Herd Management Area (HMA) research gather on wild mares with bait trapping.
The University of Wyoming will continue to monitor the radio collared mares over the next three years to observe the mare’s migration patterns and herd movements in the HMA. The results of this study will provide the BLM with new information ensuring that healthy wild horse herds continue to thrive on healthy rangelands.
“This study is another demonstration of BLM’s commitment to a healthy rangeland and to the management of wild horses on the range,” said Tim Wakefield, BLM High Desert District Manager. “We value our relationship with the University of Wyoming. These partnerships allow for the sustainable utilization of our public lands for future generations. With the information gathered from this study we will be able to make decisions based on good scientific information that will benefit all of the multiple uses that occur on our public lands.”
University of Wyoming, USGS and BLM have collared 14 wild mares for the movement study thus far. Collaring operations will continue at a later time as field conditions allow and until 20 collars are placed on mares for the study. All wild horses collected during the bait trapping gather were released back into the Adobe Town HMA.
Additional information on the gather can be found at http://on.doi.gov/2ka71jt. The Decision Record, Finding of No Significant Impact, and Environmental Assessment along with project maps can be found at http://bit.ly/2dNiwrQ. For more information, please contact BLM’s Public Affairs Officer, Tony Brown, 307-352-0215.
The BLM manages more than 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.