How are the Wild Horses and Burros Managed on the Public Rangelands?
The BLM manages wild horses and burros on the public rangelands consistent with its multiple use mission which takes into consideration natural resources such as wildlife and vegetation and users such as livestock grazing and recreation. The primary responsibilities of the BLM, as dictated by law, are to preserve and protect wild horses and burros and to manage for healthy rangelands. Through intensive land use management planning efforts the BLM determines the appropriate number of wild horses and burros that each herd management area can support. During this process the BLM actively solicits public input. Where are the the Wild Horses and Burros found? Wild horses and burros are found in herd management areas in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah and Wyoming. Through coordination with the public, the BLM develops herd management area plans that identify management objectives and tasks required to meet those objectives. Objectives may inclu
