The Bureau of Land Management has approved a plan for how the agency will gather excess wild horses in the Lahontan herd management area. The herd management area consists of 9,687 acres, as well as a larger area around it, encompassing approximately 304,705 acres in Lyon and Churchill counties, about 40 miles east of Carson City.
Based on the 2024 inventory flight, BLM estimates the current population to be 518 wild horses. BLM proposes to gather and remove excess wild horses to achieve the established appropriate management level of wild horses, which is 7 to 10 wild horses.
BLM’s priority is to conduct a safe, efficient, and successful horse gather operation while ensuring humane care and treatment of all animals gathered.
Additional information, including the final environmental assessment and other planning documents, is available at the BLM National NEPA Register. For more information, please contact the BLM Carson City District at blm nv ccd_whb@blm.gov or 775-885-6000.
