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National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board

Helping Through Service

The BLM works with its National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board (Board), which is composed of representatives from multiple interest groups and the public. The Board meets regularly to discuss issues and to advise the BLM.

Board members represent various interests: wild horse and burro advocacy groups, wild horse and burro research institutions, veterinarians, natural resource organizations, humane advocacy groups, wildlife associations, and livestock organizations, plus the general public with a special knowledge of equine behavior.

Board members, who may not be employees of the federal or state governments, are appointed by the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture. Board meetings and calls for board nominees are published in the Federal Register.

Apply to serve on the Advisory Board

Each year, the BLM requests nominations for the Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board from individuals, national organizations, and associations involved with, and interested in, the protection and management of wild horses and burros on public lands administered by the BLM and U.S. Forest Service. Learn more here.

Board Meetings

At each meeting, the Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board makes recommendations to the BLM for consideration. The BLM also presents updates on various aspects of the Wild Horse and Burro Program.

The next meeting of the National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board will take place Jan. 7-9, 2025 at The Officer's Club Ballroom (3410 Westover Street) in Sacramento, California.

Public Announcement | Federal Register Notice

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Register to Provide Public Comment
The public will have the opportunity to provide verbal public comment to the National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board during the meeting. Registration is required. To provide verbal comment virtually via Zoom, register for your desired day by clicking the appropriate link below. To provide verbal comment in-person at the meeting, registration must be completed on-site. Space is limited; registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Read the Rules of Public Commenting prior to registering.

The public may also submit written comments to the Advisory Board in addition to, or in lieu of, providing verbal comment. Comments emailed three days prior to the meeting will be provided to the Advisory Board for consideration during the meeting.