Over 2,000 Wild Horses Captured as Largest Federal Roundup Ends in Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has concluded a significant wild horse roundup in Nevada, capturing over 2,000 horses. This operation, held in the Pancake Complex, has sparked a wave of advocacy against such practices, highlighting the ongoing debate over humane management of wild horse populations.

Las Vegas (KSNV) — The Bureau of Land Management ended its wild horse helicopter roundup and removal on Monday, February 14, having captured over 2,000 horses during the process.

The federal operation, held in the Pancake Complex northeast of Tonopah, Nevada, saw 2,054 wild horses removed from public land and released 18 wild mares treated with a population suppression vaccine. Additionally, six studs were also released.

TheBLMsays that the purpose of the gathering was to reduce the overpopulation of wild horses within the area.

On February 8, Congresswoman Dina Titus aims to ban helicopter use forroundupslike these by introducing a new bill.

Organizations like the American Wild Horse Conservation (formerly American Wild Horse Campaign) continue to advocate against wild horseroundups, voicing their support for the congresswoman following her announcement.

The group detailed how 26 horses were killed during the roundup in an email release, although theBLMdid not confirm the claim.

Recently, a federal judge decided not to rein in the roundup and capture of wild horses in eastern Nevada, pushing back advocates' efforts to stop the wild horse operations.

Originally posted by KVAL13