The United States Forest Service Modoc National Forest office will conduct a wild horse gather from private and tribal lands between Sept. 6 and 16. The dates of actual gather activities have yet to be determined due to conditions and contractor needs.

Public viewing opportunities at the trap site will be available on a first-come-first-served basis for up to 14 people each day. Anyone wishing to view these operations must arrive an hour and a half prior to gather activities at Forest Headquarters, at 225 W. 8th St. in Alturas, California, follow forest personnel to the trap site, and remain at the viewing location until operations are completed for the day.

Viewers should bring plenty of water, lunch, stout footwear and their own chair. There will be an approximate one-mile hike over rocky terrain from the parking area to each of the trap sites. The weather is expected to be hot and dry, and there is little shade available.

Viewers will be asked to remain in a blind in order to avoid disrupting gather activities. Safety of visitors, gather personnel, and the horses is top priority. The use of drones in the area will not be allowed due to safety concerns