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BLM seeks input on proposed wild horse gather plan for Lahontan Herd Management Area

Nevada
Carson City DO
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CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input to help inform an environmental assessment of the proposed Lahontan Wild Horse Gather Plan. If approved, the gather would occur within and outside the Lahontan Herd Management Area, in an area encompassing 304,705 acres in Lyon and Churchill counties, about 40 miles east of Carson City, Nevada. BLM will accept public comments Dec. 11, 2024, through Jan. 10, 2025. 

In 2024, BLM conducted aerial census flights to monitor the area’s current wild horse population. Based on that census, BLM estimates the current population to be 518 wild horses, well above its appropriate management level. The BLM proposes to gather and remove excess wild horses from the Lahontan HMA to achieve the established appropriate management level of wild horses.

“The BLM’s priority is to conduct a safe, efficient, and successful horse gather operation while ensuring humane care and treatment of all animals gathered,” said Sierra Front Acting Field Office Manager Paul Fuselier.

BLM prefers comments be submitted via the “Participate Now” option at the BLM National NEPA Register at https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2035674/510  Comments may also be delivered to the BLM Carson City District Office, 5665 Morgan Mill Road, Carson City, NV 89701, or fax to (775)-885-6147. Written comments must be postmarked or otherwise hand delivered by 4:30 p.m. on or before Jan. 16, 2025. Should you have any questions or access issues, please email blm nv ccd_whb@blm.gov.

For more information, please call 775-885-6000.

The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.