The paper posted an editorial today, written by the publisher, claiming that roundups are necessary to preserve not only the horses but also our public lands.
Wild horses can’t be legally hunted and there aren’t enough natural predators to combat their growing populations. Without the BLM’s diligent work to achieve an appropriate management level, these wild herds can increase rapidly and public lands can be overwhelmed by the demand for forage and water.
What about the six allotments that overlap the HMA?
How much forage do the ranchers receive?
What happened to the predators?
Why is the AML so small?
The HMA is managed primarily for animal agriculture.
The darting program protects the ranchers.
The roundup protects the ranchers.
Depredation protects the ranchers.
The AML protects the ranchers.
But there’s not one word in the commentary about the ranchers.
Shame on you Megan Barton!
Western Horse Watchers Association 