It’s not clear if any state agency has the authority to manage wild horses in Montana, but Missoula County officials plan to bring together experts in land and livestock management, ecology and law enforcement to explore potential options for managing the herd and provide staff with recommendations.
A story by KPAX News said the situation is unique, as the animals roam freely in neighborhoods and parks, which may be true for Montana but not Nevada.
The Virginia Range, where residents have front-row seats to the largest attempted eradication of wild horses, is one example.
Comments at the Missoula County Voice, an online platform for public engagement, were largely in favor of leaving the horses alone.
► Get the truth about wild horses and the wild horse advocates at westernhorsewatchers.com.
Western Horse Watchers Association 