The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment for a proposed Lahontan Wild Horse gather between Churchill and Lyon counties. Wild horses are common along U.S. 50 between Dayton and Silver Springs.
Photo by Steve Ranson.
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on the Lahontan Wild Horse Gather preliminary environmental assessment and public comments under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act for the project.
This includes seeking information and identifying historic properties in or near the project area. Public comments will be accepted through May 12.
The environmental assessment will analyze the Lahontan Herd Management Area, which consists of 9,687 acres, as well as a larger area around it. The area encompasses about 304,705 acres in Lyon and Churchill counties, about 40 miles east of Carson City.
Based on the 2024 inventory flight, BLM estimates the current population to be 518 wild horses. BLM proposes to gather and remove excess wild horses to achieve the established appropriate management level of wild horses, which is 7 to 10 wild horses.
“BLM’s priority is to conduct a safe, efficient, and successful horse gather operation while ensuring humane care and treatment of all animals gathered,” said Carson City District Manager Kim Dow.
BLM asks that comments be submitted via the “Participate Now” option at the BLM National NEPA Register at eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2035674/510. Comments may also be delivered to the BLM Carson City District Office, 5665 Morgan Mill Road, Carson City, NV 89701.
Written comments must be postmarked or otherwise hand delivered by 4:30 p.m. on or before May 12.
For information, email blm nv ccd_whb@blm.gov or call 775-885-6000.