Press Releases

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Idaho

Cash incentives help agency adopt more wild horses and burros

WASHINGTON— The Bureau of Land Management announced today that the Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Incentive Program launched in March 2019 contributed to a significant increase of animals placed int

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma

NORMAN, Okla. — The Bureau of Land Management will begin holding monthly wild horse and burro events again in Pauls Valley, Okla., on June 9, at the Pauls Valley Off-Range Corral.

Eastern States

Cash incentives help agency adopt more wild horses and burros

WASHINGTON— The Bureau of Land Management announced today that the Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Incentive Program launched in March 2019 contributed to a significant increase of animals placed i
National Office

Cash incentives help agency adopt more wild horses and burros

WASHINGTON— The Bureau of Land Management announced today that the Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Incentive Program launched in March 2019 contributed to a significant increase of a

Nevada

BLM Nevada and Northern Nevada Correctional Center cancels the June 2020 saddle-trained wild horse and burro adoption event

The Bureau of Land Management, in cooperation with the Northern Nevada Correctional Center (NNCC), has decided to cancel the inmate, saddle-trained wild horse and burro public adoption event previo

Colorado, Southwest DO, Tres Rios FO

BLM seeks comments on plan for Spring Creek Basin Herd Management Area in San Miguel and Dolores Counties

DOLORES, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Tres Rios Field Office is seeking public comments on the draft environmental assessment (EA) for the 22,000-acre Spring Creek B

Nevada

BLM partners with the University of Nevada, Reno, Washoe County 4-H Youth Development program to train young wild horses and one wild burro

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Nevada State Office and the University of Nevada, Reno, Washoe County 4-H Youth Development program are offering an educational opportunity and fundraiser for N

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM issues Record of Decision on EA to address public safety, emergencies and private property issues related to wild horses and burros

LAS VEGAS – On April 1, 2020, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Southern Nevada District issued a Decision Record (DR) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) based on

Idaho, Boise DO

Adopt a 4-H Club trained young wild horse April 11

Boise, Idaho— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Boise District Office will offer the first virtual wild horse adoption in Idaho on April 11 from noon to 4 p.m.

National Office, Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

3 Bars Ecosystem and Landscape Restoration Project approved

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management, Battle Mountain District authorized the 3 Bars Ecosystem and Landscape Restoration Project in central Eureka County, northwes

Eastern States

Bureau of Land Management cancels wild horse and burro adoption/sales events

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States announces the cancellation of two wild horse and burro placement events in April in order to help slow the spread of COVID-19 by limiting o

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Beeville, Texas

NORMAN, Okla. — The Bureau of Land Management will hold a wild horse and burro event in Beeville, Texas, April 3-4 at the Bee County Expo Center.

National Office

BLM seeks bids for off-range corrals for wild horses and burros

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that it is seeking contractors to provide corral space for wild horses and burros gathered from public rangelands in the West.

Nevada

Bureau of Land Management issues Record of Decision on wild horse fertility control study

RENO, Nev. – On March 6, 2020, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Nevada State Office issued a Decision Record (DR) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) based on analysis

Arizona

BLM hosts wild horse and burro adoption and sale March 13-15

PHOENIX - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking good homes for wild horses and burros during its adoption and sale event planned for March 13-15 at Santa Cruz County Fairg

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM concludes Eagle Complex wild horse gather

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Caliente and Cedar City field offices concluded the Eagle Complex wild horse gather on February 25, 2020.

Idaho, Boise DO, Four Rivers FO

BLM issues decision for wild horse gather at Four Mile Herd Management Area

Boise, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Four Rivers Field Office signed a Decision Record for an upcoming wild horse helicopter and bait/water trap gather in the Four Mile Herd Managemen

Nevada

Bring home your very own saddle-trained wild horse from the Northern Nevada Correctional Center

On Saturday, February 22, the Bureau of Land Management and the Nevada Department of Corrections – Silver State Industries are hosting a saddle-trained wild horse adoption at the Northern Nevada Co

Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

BLM concludes the Reveille Herd Management Area wild horse gather

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev.

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM Sierra Front-Northwestern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council to meet March 5

CARSON CITY, Nev.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Forest Service patrols backcountry with Wyoming Honor Farm–trained wild horses

When Law Enforcement Officer Katrina Haworth was looking at options to acquire quality horses for the U.S.

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Hamilton, Texas

NORMAN, Okla. — The Bureau of Land Management will hold a wild horse and burro event in Hamilton, Texas, March 6-7 at the Circle T Arena.

National Office

PRESIDENT PROPOSES $1.2 BILLION BLM BUDGET TO MEET ENERGY, CONSERVATION AND OTHER PRIORITIES

Washington, D.C.—President Trump has proposed an appropriation of $1.2 billion for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Fiscal Year 2021, providing the funds needed to strike the