Wild Horses and Their Management by the Bureau of Land Management

 Wild Horse Management

Written by Mathew O. Ardus, this book examines the management of wild horses and burros by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM). It explores population monitoring, herd management areas, appropriate population levels, and strategies such as gathers and adoptions. The book also discusses the challenges of balancing wild horse populations with available rangeland resources, livestock, and wildlife conservation.

Key Features:

• Explains the role of the Bureau of Land Management in wild horse management
• Discusses the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act of 1971
• Introduces herd management areas and appropriate management levels
• Examines methods for monitoring wild horse populations
• Covers population estimates and herd management planning
• Explains the use of gathers and removals to manage herd numbers
• Discusses adoption programs for gathered horses
• Explores the allocation of rangeland resources
• Examines interactions between wild horses, livestock, and wildlife
• Provides an overview of federal wild horse and burro management practices