The BLM and Forest Service seek public input on proposed gathers outside the Montgomery Pass Wild Horse Territory in Mono County, CA.
The horses have migrated west to Mono Lake and are a safety concern for motorists traveling on Highways 6 and 120.
They may also be consuming forage intended for livestock, but this was not stated in today’s news release.
The scoping letter has been copied to the project folder in ePlanning.
The WHT has an AML of 138 to 230. It’s not listed on the WHT home page.
An aerial survey in 2020 counted 654 horses, with most of them outside the WHT.
The BLM is the lead agency preparing the environmental assessment and the Inyo National Forest would be the lead agency for an initial gather.
The Forest Service announcement directs traffic to ePlanning.
Comments will be accepted through December 7.
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