The incident, billed as catch-treat-release in the October 31 schedule, will begin on or about November 15 according to today’s news release.
The capture goals are 235 wild horses and 33 wild burros.
The removal goals are 32 wild horses and 33 wild burros.
Up to 100 mares with be treated with GonaCon Equine before being returned to the HMA with up to 103 stallions.
The announcement did not indicate if they would receive two doses and if they’d be given 90 days apart as specified on the label.
The BLM typically gives two doses 30 days apart, which constitutes unlawful use of the pesticide.
A helicopter will push the animals into the trap and operations will be open to public observation.
The pre-gather population is thought to be 314 wild horses and 33 wild burros.
The management plan allows 314 horses and no burros.
Animals identified for removal will be taken to the off-range corrals at Palomino Valley.
The HMA, on the east side of Twin Peaks, lies within the Buffalo Hills Allotment.
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