The Decision Record authorizes Alternative A, the Proposed Action, discussed in section 2.4 of the Final EA.
- Implement new HMAP
- Remove excess animals to low AML
- Apply fertility control
- Shift sex ratio in favor of males
- Monitor genetic diversity
The new HMAP is considered in Appendix I.
Appendix XIII says a preliminary EA was made available for a 30-day public review starting on June 26 but Western Horse Watchers did not see the announcement and cannot find the document in the project folder.
The Eagle Complex consists of the Eagle, Choke Cherry and Mount Elinor HMAs.
The combined AML is 145–265.
The current population is at 10X AML according to the news release.
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