2014 BLM Roundup Report: A Comprehensive Overview

The 2014 fiscal year marked a significant period for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) as it concluded on October 31, 2014. Throughout the year, theBLMremoved over 2,548 wild horses and burros from seven Western states, a notable decrease compared to previous years.With holding facilities at capacity, housing 48,490 wild horses, theBLMlimited removals to cases involving litigation, range emergencies, public safety concerns, and private landowner requests. The plans for FY 2015 remain undisclosed.

Below is detailed information on some of theBLM's larger 2014roundups:

Triple B Roundup: November 13, 2014

On November 13-14, 2014, theBLMconducted a two-day helicopter roundup, removing 69 wild horses from the Triple B Herd Management Area in Nevada. Despite Nevada being a "fence out" state, the roundup was conducted to address complaints from a horse breeder about wild stallions breeding with domestic mares. TheBLM's videodocuments the helicopter stampede and the final moments before thesemustangslost their freedom.

Read more information here.

Eagle/Silver King Roundup: November 11, 2014

On November 11, 2014, theBLMcaptured 52 wild horses in the Silver King HMA in eastern Nevada. This operation was conducted to appease ranchers requesting the removal of horses from private lands. TheBLMpermanently removed 48 horses, sending them to holding pens at the Palomino Valley facility outside Reno.

Read more information here.

Reveille Roundup: November 3, 2014

TheBLMrounded up approximately 120 horses from the Reveille HMA and surrounding areas. About 70 wild horses were removed, while 50 were returned to the HMA withfertility controlmeasures applied to manage population growth.

The roundup began on November 3, 2014. As of November 5, 93 horses had been removed. Photos from the roundup can be foundhere. Daily reports are available athttp://on.doi.gov/10qLBlh.

Palomino Butte Emergency Roundup: October 14, 2014

The OR/WABLMconducted an emergency roundup of 54 horses within the Palomino Buttes HMA due to water scarcity. If not adopted within nine months, these horses will be returned to the HMA following adequate winter and spring moisture.

Read the report here.

Wyoming Roundup: September 15, 2014 to October 9, 2014

Photos by Jennifer Maharry

Between September 15 and October 9, 2014, theBLMremoved 1,263 wild horses from "checkerboard" lands in Wyoming, resulting in 14 deaths. The roundup left populations below the established Appropriate Management Levels, primarily to appease local ranchers.

Our lawsuit against theBLMcontinues, aiming to establish a precedent to prevent future violations of law and to seek relief for Wyoming's wild horses.

Hard Trigger Roundup: October 2014

Between 23-35 horses were removed from the Hard Trigger HMA in Idaho by bait/water trapping.

Bible Springs Roundup: July 28, 2014

TheBLM's roundup in Utah's Bible Springs Complex began on July 28, 2014, removing 143 wild horses. An additional 36 horses were captured outside the Sulphur HMA, with 30 permanently removed.

Read a detailed report from the field here.

Humboldt HA Roundups: June 23, 2014 to July 7, 2014

101 horses were removed from the land surrounding the Humboldt Herd Area by bait/water trapping.

Read our eyewitness report here.

Read the BLM's updates here.

Red Lake HMA Removal: February 2014 to August 11, 2014

According tothis report, the removal of 129 horses from outside the Red Lake HMA has been completed.

Adobe Town Salt Wells Roundup, November 22 - Dec. 4, 2013

Wyoming's wild horses faced significant challenges in FY 2014, with two majorroundupsremoving nearly 2,000 horses. These actions were taken to satisfy the Rock Springs Grazing Association.

Read the report on the first Wyoming wild horse roundup in FY 2014 here.

Burro Removals

In FY 2014, theBLMremoved over 200 wild burros from California, Arizona, and Oregon. Despite efforts to increase adoptions, over 1,000 burros remain in holding facilities. TheBLMhas proposed sending at least 100 burros to Guatemala, a move that has faced public opposition.

Information on some of these 2014 burro removals can be found at the following links:

• Hassayampa (AZ) Field Office Wild Burro Removal
• Lake Havasu (AZ) Field Office Wild Burro Removal
• Battle Mountain (NV) Field Office Wild Burro Adoption
• Outside Warm Springs (OR) Wild Burro Removal
• BLM Concludes Reveille Wild Horse Gather, Adopts Some Horses and Returns Others to Range