A story by Aspen Daily News says BLM employee Jace Stott pulled the trigger.
A profile on LinkedIn suggests he’s a Rangeland Management Specialist, sometimes referred to as ranching advocate.
Other search results indicate he was affiliated with University of Nebraska – Lincoln and has been involved with animal agriculture from a very young age.
The article is the first of a two-part series that explores wild horse management.
Western Horse Watchers Association 