Press Releases

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Nevada, Carson City DO

Bureau of Land Management to gather excess wild horses in the Pine Nut Mountains

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Beginning on or about February 6, 2019, the Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District, will begin gather operations to reduce an overpopulation of wild ho

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM seeks comments on analysis of wild horse herd plan and proposed gather near Worland

WORLAND, Wyo.

Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

Bureau of Land Management to remove up to 20 wild burros residing outside of the Hickison Herd Management Area in Lander County, Nevada

On December 18, 2018, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Battle Mountain District, began to gather and remove up to 20 excess wild burros that are damaging private property, land and crops. 

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM concludes Silver King Herd Management Area wild horse gather

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management Ely District, Caliente Field Office has concluded the Silver King Herd Management Area (HMA) Wild Horse Gather.  The BLM gathered and

Utah, West Desert DO

BLM seeks to improve wild horse population control in the Onaqui Mountain Herd Management Area

SALT LAKE CITY—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Salt Lake Field Office signed a Decision Record today authorizing population control measures for wild horses in the On

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

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

NORMAN, OKLA - The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse and burro sale event in Mercedes, Texas, beginning on Jan.

Utah, Green River DO

BLM to host statewide public hearing regarding use of motorized vehicles and aircraft in the Wild Horse and Burro Program

VERNAL, Utah–The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host its annual statewide public hearing at the BLM Vernal Field Office to discuss the use of helicopters and motorized vehicl

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM to conduct wild horse gather in eastern Nevada

ELY, Nev.

Carson City DO

Bureau of Land Management to remove a small band of excess wild horses in the Fish Springs area located in Gardnerville, Nevada

CARSON CITY, Nev. – On or around November 13, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Carson City District, will begin to gather and remove up to 10 excess wild horses from the Fish S

Utah

Wild horse competition and adoption event set at Wasatch County Events center

HEBER CITY, Utah–There are few horses more expressive, sensitive and hardy than America’s wild-born mustangs.  To promote awareness and education on the versatility and traina

National Office

Bureau of Land Management recognizes Mustang Heritage Foundation’s contribution

WASHINGTON—In recognition of the contributions of the Mustang Heritage Foundation, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is recognizing MHF during a Nov.

Nevada, Battle Mountain DO, Carson City DO, Elko DO, Ely DO, Southern Nevada DO, Winnemucca DO

BLM Nevada Reopens 2018 Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils

RENO, Nev.—The Bureau of Land Management announced that it is seeking public nominations for open positions on the three Resource Advisory Councils (RACs) in Nevada. Nominations are due Oct.

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

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

NORMAN, Okla.—The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse and burro sale event in Odessa, Texas, beginning on Nov.

Nevada, Elko DO

BLM concludes Antelope Valley & Goshute HMA’s gather

ELKO, Nev.

Nevada, Winnemucca DO, Elko DO

BLM concludes Owyhee Emergency Wild Horse Gather

WINNEMUCCA AND ELKO, Nev.

National Office

BLM to host tour of Fallon wild horse corral

RENO, Nev. —The Bureau of Land Management will host a public tour of the Indian Lakes Off-Range Wild Horse and Burro Corral in Fallon, Nevada, on Friday, October 26.

California, California Desert DO

Bring home your own wild horse or burro

photo of horsesMORENO VALLEY, Calif.

Oklahoma FO

24th annual Wild Horse and Burro Expo in Belton, Texas

NORMAN, Okla. –The Bureau of Land Management will host the 24th annual Wild Horse and Burro Expo at the Bell County Expo Center in Belton, Texas, beginning on Oct. 12.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM concludes Eagle HMA Emergency Wild Horse Gather

ELY, Nev.

National Office

BLM names 3 new members to National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management announced today selections for three open positions on its nine-member National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board. Ms.

Utah, Green River DO

BLM concludes Muddy Creek wild horse gather in Emery County

PRICE, Utah— The Bureau of Land Management Price Field Office has concluded the gather and removal of excess wild horses from areas in and around the Muddy Creek Herd Management Area (HMA) in Emery

Nevada, Winnemucca DO, Elko DO

BLM to begin wild horse gather in the Owyhee Complex

WINNEMUCCA AND ELKO, Nev. – In the aftermath of Nevada’s largest wildfire in 2018, the Bureau of Land Management’s Winnemucca and Elko District Offices w

Nevada, Elko DO

BLM to conduct wild horse gather in Antelope Valley & Goshute HMAs

ELKO, Nev.