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Utah

BLM Releases Final Programmatic EIS To Use Three Herbicides on Western Public Lands

As part of ongoing efforts to combat the spread of invasive and noxious weeds that threaten the health and productivity of millions of acres of public lands, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) tod

California

BLM Releases Final Programmatic EIS to Use Three Herbicides on Western Public Lands

As part of ongoing efforts to combat the spread of invasive and noxious weeds that threaten the health and productivity of millions of acres of public lands, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) tod

National Office

BLM Releases Final Programmatic EIS to Use Three Herbicides on Western Public Lands

As part of ongoing efforts to combat the spread of invasive and noxious weeds that threaten the health and productivity of millions of acres of public lands, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) tod

National Office

BLM Sets Meeting of National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board for April in Redmond, Oregon

The Bureau of Land Management's National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board will meet on April 13-14 in Redmond, Oregon, to discuss issues relating to the management and protection of wild horses

National Office

BLM Announces Three Selections for National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board

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

Nevada

$10,000 Reward for information on Wild Horse shooting

The Bureau of Land Management is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for shooting and killing a wild horse in early October 2

National Office

BLM Seeks Bids for Off-Range Pastures to Care for Wild Horses

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking proposals from contractors who can provide humane care for a minimum of 200 wild horses in a free-roaming pasture setting on an annual basis.

Nevada

Prison trained wild horse auction a success

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Nevada Department of Corrections Silver State Industries hosted the first of this year’s three saddle-trained horse adoption events on February 20 at the

California

Wild Horses and Burros Available for Adoption in Apple Valley

MORENO VALLEY, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host a wild horse and burro adoption on March 12, 2016 from 9:00 a.m.

Idaho

BLM sets hearing on use of helicopters and motorized vehicles for wild horse management

TWIN FALLS, ID – The Idaho Bureau of Land Management (BLM) invites the public to submit comments as part of an annual statewide hearing regarding motor vehicle and helicopter use in wild horse mana

California

President Proposes $1.3 Billion Budget for BLM in Fiscal Year 2017

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama today requested a Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 budget for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) that further strengthens the Administration’s commitment to restoring and

National Office

BLM Announces 2016 Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Schedule

California

Halter-Gentled Mustangs, Wild Horses and Burros Available for Adoption in Angels Camp

ANGELS CAMP, Calif. – More than 20 wild horses, including animals gentled and trained to ride, will be offered for adoption Saturday and Sunday, March 19 and 20, at the Calave

California

Wild Horses and Burros Available for Adoption in Pomona

MORENO VALLEY, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host a wild horse and burro adoption on Feb. 5–7, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the Pomona Fairplex, 101 W.

Idaho

BLM Cites Public Safety and Natural Resource Concerns in Soda Fire Burn Area; Contemplates Limiting Access to Popular Recreation Areas

Marsing, Idaho – The BLM continues to encourage the public to stay out of the Soda Fire burn area in southwest Idaho/eastern Oregon to avoid impacting ongoing stabilization and rehabilitation effor

Utah

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Environmental Analysis for Sulphur Wild Horse Gather

Cedar City, Utah— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Cedar City Office announces a 30-day public comment period beginning December 21, 2015 and ending on January 19, 2016, for the

Nevada

Cold Creek Orphan Foals Offered for Adoption

Las Vegas – Orphan wild horse foals rescued from drought-stricken public lands near Las Vegas are now healthy and strong and will be offered for public adoption Saturday,

Utah

BLM to Host Public Tour of Axtell Wild Horse Corrals

Salt Lake City—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced it is offering a public tour of the Axtell Contract Off-Range Corrals (facility) in Axtell, Utah, on Monday, Dec.

Utah

BLM to Host Public Tour of Axtell Wild Horse Corrals

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced it is offering a public tour of the Axtell Contract Off-Range Corrals (facility) in Axtell, Utah, on Monday, Dec. 14, 2015.

Nevada

Busy Thanksgiving Weekend Anticipated at Red Rock

Las Vegas – During the Thanksgiving weekend, visitation at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area increases with the most congested time anticipated between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

National Office

BLM Announces Second Call for Nominations to Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board

The Bureau of Land Management today issued a second call for public nominations to fill three positions on its national Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board.

Nevada

Water Canyon gather horses available for adoption

The Bureau of Land Management, Ely District, Schell Field Office, will be offering 11 weanlings and 3 yearlings gathered from the Water Canyon area of the Antelope Herd Management Area at an adopti

Utah

BLM to Host Statewide Public Hearing for Use of Motorized Vehicles and Aircraft

Salt Lake City—The Utah Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host its annual statewide public hearing at the BLM-Utah Price Field Office to discuss the use of helicopters and motor

Utah

BLM to Host Statewide Public Hearing for Use of Motorized Vehicles and Aircraft

The Utah Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host its annual statewide public hearing at the BLM-Utah Price Field Office to discuss the use of helicopters and motorized vehicles in the management