Learn more about “Red Desert Complex Horses (Wyoming)”
The Red Desert Complex in Wyoming encompasses a vast area of 703,500 acres of public land and 49,500 acres of private land, home to five wild horse herds: Antelope Hills, Crooks Mountain, Green Mountain, Lost Creek, and Stewart Creek. These horses are an integral part of the high-desert ecosystem, coexisting with diverse wildlife. However, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has proposed significant roundups, aiming to reduce the population from nearly 3,000 to an 'Appropriate Management Level' of 480-724 horses. This controversial plan raises concerns about genetic viability and the ecological balance of the region, as the BLM prioritizes livestock grazing over the preservation of these iconic wild horses.
