BLM to Gather Wild Burros in Nevada After Vehicle Collisions

The BLM estimated the wild burro population in the area to be 240 animals, more than five times the target population of 28-46 animals.
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The BLM estimated the wild burro population in the area to be 240 animals, more than five times the target population of 28-46 animals. | Photo: iStock
In an attempt to reduce vehicle collisions associated with a wild burro overpopulation, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) said it will begin a bait-trap operations on, or about June 1, to gather up to 200 wild burros from the Seven Troughs Herd Management Area (HMA) near Porter Springs and Empire, Nevada.

The BLM Nevada’s Humboldt River Field Office will conduct gather operations for approximately 45 days using water and/or hay to bait wild burros into a trap of corral panels.

In February the BLM estimated the wild burro population in the area to be 240 animals, more than five times the target population of 28-46 animals. Due to limited forage and water within the Seven Troughs HMA, excess wild burros are now leaving public rangelands and crossing roadways in search of resources, the BLM said. Vehicle collisions with wild burros have occurred on Highway 399 and burros have been spotted on Highway 447 south of Empire, as well as within the town of Empire. Resource damage around the Porter Springs Recreation Management Area has also been attributed to the overpopulation of wild burros, the BLM said.

The BLM said its priority is to conduct safe, efficient, and successful gather operations while ensuring humane animal care and treatment. The BLM said it will use the best available science and handling practices for wild burros while meeting the overall gather goals and objectives in accordance with its Comprehensive Animal Welfare Policy. Because animals are reluctant to approach the trap site when there is too much activity, only essential gather operation personnel will be allowed at the trap site during gather operations, the BLM said

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