Too Many Emergency Roundups, Not Enough Contractors?

Snapshot of activity to date:

West Douglas HA

• Start date – July 26
• Status – Complete

Paisley Desert HMA

• Start date – August 1
• Status – No announcement

Antelope Complex

• Start date – August 2
• Status – Complete

Conger HMA

• Start date – August 11
• Status – Complete

Flanigan HMA

• Start date – August 12
• Status – No activity reported

Stone Cabin HMA

• Start date – August 15
• Status – No activity reported

Stinkingwater HMA

• Start date – August 15
• Status – Complete

Palomino Buttes HMA

• Start date – August 30
• Status – No activity reported

Sand Wash Basin HMA

• Start date – September 1
• Status – Pending, no activity reported

Barren Valley Complex

• Start date – September 8
• Status – No announcement

A planned roundup at Beatys Butte HMA was set to begin on August 1 but no activity has been reported.

The Owhyee Complex is on the schedule for a planned roundup beginning on September 1 but there has been no announcement.

A planned roundup is on the list for the Surprise Complex starting on September 27 but it has not been announced.

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