Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Roundup Report
Roundups
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Published: September 11, 2024
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AWHC Contributor
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is set to begin a helicopter roundup in the Little Book Cliffs Herd Management Area on September 11, 2024. The 36,113-acre area, primarily managed by theBLM, is located in northwest Colorado. A population survey from January 2018 estimates 211 wild horses in the region. Citing anunscientificappropriate management level(AML) of 90-150 horses, theBLMplans to capture 140 horses, removing 120 and administering fertility control treatment PZP to the remaining 20, resulting in a57% herd reduction. The captured horses will be moved to the Canon City Off-Range Corral forshort-term holding(STH). The operation is expected to conclude by September 18.
Post Roundup Summary
Contractor: SampsonLivestockLLC (paid $173,862) and/or Rocking ALivestock, Inc. (paid $126,266).
STH:Cañon City Wild Horse Off-Range Corral
AWHC is on the Ground—Read Our Daily Reports Below
September 18, 2024
*According toBLMreport
Summary:Roundup was conducted from 8:14 AM to 10:50 AM.
Total captured today:6 (1 Stallion, 4 Mares, 1 Foal)
1 Death.
- 24-year-old mare was euthanized following anacute injury to her right rear leg
September 17, 2024
*According toBLMreport
Summary:Roundup operations cancelled today due to weather.
Total shipped today:40 Horses
September 16, 2024
*According toBLMreport
Summary:Roundup was conducted from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Total captured today:18 (5 Stallions, 12 Mares, 1 Foal)
2 Deaths.
- 2-year-old mare euthanized for pre-existingknee injury
- 23-year-old mare euthanized for pre-existingknee injury with severe infection
September 15, 2024
*According toBLMreport
Summary:Roundup was conducted from 8 AM to 11:30 AM.
- Captured:19 (6 Stallions, 9 Mares, 4 Foals)
- Shipped:38 Horses
September 14, 2024
*According toBLMreport
Weather:60°-80°F during roundup (8:45 AM-2:20 PM)
Total captured today:71 (18 Stallions, 42 Mares, 11 Foals)
September 13, 2024
*According toBLMreport
Weather:59°-78°F during roundup (7:30 AM- 3:30 PM)
Total captured today:7 (3 Stallions, 4 Mares)
September 12, 2024
Weather:61°-73°F during roundup (7:30-9:00 AM)
Summary:Like yesterday’s roundup, observers were placed two miles from the operation andcould not see any horses. The helicopter was seen 2-3 miles in the distance. Operations concluded early (9:00 AM) due to a red flag warning. Observers were unable to visit the temporary holding.
Total captured today:9 (1 Stallion, 5 Mares, and 3 Foals)*According toBLMreport
Observer view of operations.
September 11, 2024
Weather:52°-78°F
Summary:Observers were placed two miles from the operation andcould not see any horsespushed into the trap. Operations concluded early (12:42 PM) due to lightning.
Total captured today:10 (3 Stallions, 6 Mares, and 1 Foal)*According toBLMreport
Last updated September 2024
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