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National Office

BLM Announces 2016 Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Schedule

In accordance with Federal law, which requires excess wild horses and burros in the West to be placed with caring private owners, the Bureau of Land Management today announced its 2016 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

Nevada

BLM Cautions Drivers to Watch for Wild Burros on Highways

Las Vegas – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Southern Nevada District Office asks motorists to be careful of wild horses and burros along our roadways, as seaso

Nevada

Prison trained wild horse auction ends year on high bid

Despite heavy rains causing a short delay in start time, the Bureau of Land Management and the Nevada Department of Corrections Silver State Industries hosted this year’s final of four annual saddl

Nevada

Adoption event offers saddle-trained wild horses

The Bureau of Land Management and the Nevada Department of Corrections - Silver State Industries are hosting the final of four annual saddle-trained horse adoption events Oct.

Nevada

BLM offers two public tours of Fallon wild horse and burro corral

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering two public tours of the Indian Lakes Off-Range Wild Horse and Burro Corral in Fallon, Nevada, on Friday, October 23.

Nevada

BLM to Continue Emergency Wild Horse Gather in Effort to Save Animals

Due to extreme drought conditions and lack of forage, the Bureau of Land Management will continue to gather and provide emergency care for wild horses in the Cold Creek area of southern Nevada — ab

Utah

BLM-UT Announces Proposed Wild Horse and Burro Research Projects

Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Utah Wild Horse and Burro Program will be working collaboratively with scientists at the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Fort Collins Science Center to condu

Colorado

Nominations Open for Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced that it is seeking public nominations over a 45-day period to fill three positions on its national Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board.

National Office

Nominations Open for Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced that it is seeking public nominations over a 45-day period to fill three positions on its national Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board.

Colorado

BLM to Hold Public Hearing Regarding Use of Motorized Equipment for Wild Horse Management in Colorado

MEEKER, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management will hold a public hearing to discuss the use of motorized vehicles in administration of wild horses in Colorado from 6 to 7 p.m. on Aug.

Eastern States

Wild Horse and Burro Adoption to be Held in Lorton, Virginia

Who: Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern States Office

Colorado

BLM Sets Meeting of National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board for September 2-3 in Oklahoma City

The Bureau of Land Management’s National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board will meet on September 2-3 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to discuss issues relating to the management and protection of wi

National Office

BLM Sets Meeting of National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board for September 2-3 in Oklahoma City

The BLM’s National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board will meet on September 2-3 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The meeting will also be livestreamed.