BLM Holding Hearings on Vehicle Use in Horse Management
Edited Press Release
January 19, 2018
The hearings regarding motor vehicle and helicopter use in wild horse management will take place in Idaho and Montana.
Discussions about the welfare of our equine friends
The hearings regarding motor vehicle and helicopter use in wild horse management will take place in Idaho and Montana.
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