Learn more about “Pine Nut Mountains HMA (Nevada)”

The Pine Nut Mountains Herd Management Area (HMA) in Nevada is a designated region for the management of wild horses and their habitat, located across Carson City, Douglas, and Lyon counties. A 10-year management plan, approved by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), emphasizes humane population control through contraceptive methods like PZP, aiming to reduce the need for roundups. Despite community support for the wild horses, the BLM plans to remove a significant portion of the herd, raising concerns among advocates about the sustainability and humane treatment of these iconic animals. The AWHC actively collaborates with local partners to ensure the protection and management of the Pine Nut wild horses.