The herd falls under NRS 569 according to the presentation by NDA at the August 26 Washoe County Board of Commissioners meeting.
Slide 5 says it’s illegal to feed or water the horses.
NRS 569.040 says it’s illegal to feed them.
Signs posted in the area refer to feeding and harassing but not watering.
The warning may apply to herds protected by the WHB Act, which does not include the Virginia Range “estrays.”
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Western Horse Watchers Association 