Emergency Eagle HMA Wild Horse Gather Beginning This Week
Edited Press Release
September 12, 2018
The BLM said it plans to gather and remove approximately 300 wild horses due to the area’s limited water supply.
Discussions about the welfare of our equine friends
The BLM said it plans to gather and remove approximately 300 wild horses due to the area’s limited water supply.
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The BLM said discussion topics will include the backlog of unadopted and unsold animals in BLM facilities and what adverse effects wild horse overpopulation is having on public lands.
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