I just received notice from the BLM specifically about this wonderful herd of wild horses I love to photograph. They are looking for public input on the issue of thinning the herd from their estimate of 450 horses to between 120 and 200 horses. They state the reasons in the attached pdf. I am always amazed how they (the BLM) are happy to have around 2,000 head of cattle and 2,500 head of sheep use the Herd Management Area each year, BUT IT IS THE WILD HORSES THAT ARE THE PROBLEM! Anyway, I would ask that you consider giving your input to the BLM on behalf of this wonderful herd of wild horses that do not have a voice in this issue. They need our help.
Thank you for your consideration. This link should open the BLM’s pdf on this issue that gives instruction on how to submit your thoughts.
Just sent my comments to BLM Utah asking them not to helicopter stampede and roundup part of the Onaqui herd. These horses are not over populated since Onaqui is 321 sq. mi. I visited there last August 2017 and saw only a small herd in the distance by Skull Valley and it’s hard to believe they estimated 300 – 400 horses. I very much hope it’s called off. Beautiful place Onaqui along with the pictures of wild horses. Thanks for recording these wonderful icons for posterity to see.
Thanks Chris for taking the time to write the BLM. You are absolutely correct, there is plenty of range for this herd. I hope the BLM listens to the public input!