On day 9 BLM began at one trap and moved to the next. The operation is winding down. BLM captured 27 (11 stallions, 11 mares, 5 foals) wild horses. This brings the […]
Swasey Day 9 (and a few questions answered about the budget debate)
BLM makes data request; Carson District
BLM press release: CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management, Sierra Front Field Office is requesting any data, other information or photographs pertaining to the vegetation condition, utilization levels, riparian […]
The Report, 2022 Funding Debate and a Request For Hearing
As we begin the budget debates for fiscal year 2022, the 117th Congress has just begun and new Cabinet members are confirmed and take their seats, as advocates we have an opportunity […]
Advisory Board (when and how to comment)
The BLM National Advisory Board will be meeting June 30-July 1. You can submit written comments to whbadvisoryboard@blm.gov. Include “Advisory Board Comment” in the subject line of the e-mail. If you want […]
Why Is SAFE Important To Wild Horses And Burros?
H.R.3355 – To amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption, […]
“Helicopter Hearing” (California)
We are getting questions about the hearing on motorized vehicle use in wild horse and burro captures scheduled for May 13. Often the public uses the label “helicopter hearing” for these annual […]
World Press Freedom Day (and Happy Birthday to WHE!)
Today is World Press Freedom Day, a day on the calendar where the world remembers the importance of a free press. This week also marks the birth of Wild Horse Education. During our […]
Testimony of Wild Horse Annie (Anniversary)
On April 19, 1971 Velma Bronn Johnston gave testimony to the public lands sub-committee of the U.S. House of Representatives as public law 92-195, the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act, was […]
Roundup Update (Squeezing in Fish Creek During Health Crisis)
Recent Roundup Recap: Confusion, Utah: 304 captured, 5 deaths. Concluded December 9. Caliente (Meadow Valley and Delamar Mountains): 459 captured, 22 deaths. Update as of December 17. Blue Wing (Burros, Selenite): 219 […]
Broken Arrow (Antelope Roundup Update)
The largest bait trap operation ever attempted of wild horses by the BLM is underway in the Antelope Complex. The BLM has targeted 1250 wild horses for removal. No observation is being […]
