Challis Field Office Announces Public Viewing Opportunities for Wild Horses at Corrals
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CHALLIS, ID – The Bureau of Land Management Challis Field Office continues to gather wild horses from within the Challis Herd Management Area (CHMA) using bait traps. The gathered horses are now available for public viewing at the Challis Wild Horse Corrals on Wednesday, April 5 and Thursday, April 6 from 3 – 5 p.m.
This is the first time a larger-scale bait trap operation has been attempted in Challis. So far, 18 horses have been captured. The bait trap operation will continue until mid-April. To review the gather operation reports, please visit: bit.ly/ChallisGather2017.
Directions: Travel 3 miles south of Challis to Hot Springs Road. Turn left on Hot Springs Road and follow the road 2.8 miles. Hot Springs Road will veer left; continue travelling straight to the wild horse corrals, which are visible from the junction
Those interested in learning more about the bait trap gather operation should contact Public Affairs Specialist Heather Tiel-Nelson at (208) 736-2352.
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.