The DNA and DR were copied to the project folder on November 15.
Bait trapping will begin on November 25 according to a USFS news release.
The removal goal is 350 to 400 wild horses, but those numbers could go up throughout the winter depending on forage availability.
The pre-gather population is thought to be around 650.
The announcement did not indicate if operations would be open public observation.
Captured animals will be taken to holding facilities in Burns, OR (probably the Hines corrals) and Alturas, CA (probably Litchfield).
The name of the contractor was not provided.
A link to the daily reports was not given.
The project area covers BLM and Forest Serice lands (HMA | WHT).
RELATED: Murderer’s Creek DNA Out for Public Review.
UPDATE: BLM created a page for gather stats and daily reports.
UPDATE: The BLM news release does not indicate how many horses will be returned to the area when conditions improve.
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