BLM's Wheatland Corral kicks off Spring with April wild horse adoption
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Wheatland, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management will offer 40-50 wild horses and burros for adoption on Friday, April 28, at the Wheatland Off-Range Corral in Wheatland, Wyo.
Anyone interested can preview the animals starting at 8 a.m. until the live competitive auction begins at 10 a.m. Animals not taken during the auction will be available on a first come, first serve basis for the standard adoption fee of $125. The event ends at 3 p.m.
To qualify, adopters must be at least 18 years old and have facilities that meet the BLM’s requirements. Get your adoption application pre-approved or to learn more about adoption requirements here https://wildhorsesonline.blm.gov/.
Wild horses and burros for adoption were removed from overpopulated herds roaming Western public rangelands. As part of our efforts to find every animal a good home, the BLM offers up to $1,000 to adopt an untrained animal. To learn more about the adoption incentive program or for updates on future events, visit the BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program website at https://www.blm.gov/whb.
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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.