Undoubtedly, the decision will keep their base fired up and the donations rolling in, a top priority for nonprofits, but areas identified for wild horses will still be managed primarily for livestock.
BEFORE HMAPs
- Management goal: Ranching superiority
- Forage allocations: 20% to horses, 80% to livestock
- Result: For every wild horse allowed on public lands, four have been consigned to off-range holding
- Who foots the bill: Taxpayers
AFTER HMAPs
- Management goal: Ranching superiority
- Forage allocations: 20% to horses, 80% to livestock
- Result: For every wild horse allowed on public lands, four have been consigned to off-range holding
- Who foots the bill: Taxpayers
Conclusion: HMAPs don’t make the needed changes, they maintain the status quo.
As for the burden on taxpayers, the advocates have an answer for that too.
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