Calico Mountains Complex Roundup: A Historical Overview

In late 2009, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) conducted one of the deadliest roundups in history at the Calico Mountains Complex in northwest Nevada.This roundup resulted in the capture of 1,922 horses, with 86 dying either directly from the helicopter stampede or during transport to the holding facility. This event marked a significant moment in the history of wild horse conservation.

Reports from the First Roundup

• Calico Mountains Complex: January 2, 2010
• Calico Horses die in BLM Holding Pens

In November 2011, theBLMreturned to the complex with the goal of capturing and removing 1,000 more horses from this public lands area.

Reports from the Second Roundup

• Calico Mountains Complex: November 19-21, 2011
• Calico Mountains Complex: November 28-December 1, 2011