So says a news release published this morning.
The allotments that overlap the four HMAs in the Complex are:
- Conant Creek – Conant Creek Common
- Rock Creek – Rim Pasture
- Muskrat Basin – Muskrat Open and Granite Mountain Open
- Dishpan Butte – Big Pasture and Dishpan Butte
The National Data Viewer shows the arrangement. Click on image to open in new tab.
The boundaries of the allotments coincide roughly with those of the HMAs.
Sheep are allowed in Rim Pasture and Conant Creek Common, according to the Authorization Use Report. The other four are cattle only.
Two areas in Rim Pasture have turnout dates of June 1, which may correspond to the trailers mentioned in the news release.
The Allotment Master Report provides management status and active AUMs.
Horses in the Complex receive 6,432 AUMs per year while livestock receive 48,964 AUMs per year.
The horses have been trying to reclaim some of their food from the ranchers and that is the driver of the roundup.
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Western Horse Watchers Association 