Wildlife ConservationApril 24, 2015Feds Backtrack on Protecting Bi-state Sage GrouseThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has reversed its decision to protect the Mono Basin sage grouse under the Endangered Species Act, despite ongoing threats from habitat loss and development.
Fertility ControlApril 24, 2015Fertile Fillies: The Impact of PZP on Wild Horse PopulationsExplore the debate over PZP contraceptives in wild horse management, highlighting concerns from activists and differing views from organizations like the Humane Society.
PolicyApril 23, 2015California Men Charged with Shooting at Wild BurrosThree men in California face charges for attempting to shoot wild burros in Moreno Valley. The incident, which involved discharging a firearm near homes, is under investigation.
LegislationApril 23, 2015Federal Legislation Introduced to Prohibit Slaughter of American HorsesThe SAFE Act aims to end horse slaughter operations in the U.S., halt horse meat exports, and protect consumers from toxic horse meat.
Wild Horse ManagementApril 22, 2015Protected Wild Horses Dying for Ranchers’ ProfitWild horses in Utah face removal due to ranchers' claims of overpopulation. The American Wild Horse Conservation (formerly American Wild Horse Campaign) challenges these claims, highlighting the impact on public lands.
LitigationApril 22, 2015Judge Dismisses Wyoming Lawsuit Demanding More Wild Horse RoundupsA federal judge has dismissed Wyoming's lawsuit urging the BLM to conduct more wild horse roundups, stating that the agency isn't legally obligated to act solely on overpopulation determinations.