Sand Wash Roundup, Day 47

The incident started on August 19.  Results through October 4:

  • Scope: Sand Wash Basin HMA
  • Target: Horses
  • AML: 362
  • Pre-gather population: 409
  • True AML: 1,764
  • Type: Planned
  • Method: Bait
  • Goals: Gather 60, remove 45
  • Captured: 10, up from 6 on Day 17
  • Shipped: 10, up from 6 on Day 17
  • Released: None
  • Deaths: None
  • Average daily take: 0.2
  • Unaccounted-for animals: None

The figures above are based on the daily reports.

No activity was reported between September 4 and October 3.

The Day 46 report gave the total only, no breakdown.  Results were calculated from Day 16 and the figures in the sidebar.

The capture total includes 3 stallions, 6 mares and 1 foal.

Youngsters represented 10% of the animals gathered.

Of the adults, 33.3% were male and 66.7% were female.

Body condition scores were not given.

The location of the trap site is not known.

Up to 15 mares will be treated with PZP and be returned to the range according to the FY25 schedule.

The roundup supports three tenets of rangeland management.

RELATED: Sand Wash Roundup in Progress.

Sand Wash Basin HMA with Allotments 08-02-24

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