From an ecological standpoint, the BLM feels strongly that what the horses need is more summer range, ... If a decision is made that they can no longer have access to Forest Service lands, we will have to cut the herd. |
If the public decides they're not in favor of fertility control, we have only one option left - gathers, ... Natural controls aren't enough to impact the herd. |
It means if the board doesn't make a ruling in 45 days, we'll have to shut the program down for this fall because of weather limitations, |
So that puts us right up there with gather numbers, |
That means that just about every mare that could have gotten pregnant did, ... This is the first time we've seen evidence of compensatory reproduction in wild horse herds. |
That means that just about every mare that could have gotten pregnant did, ... This is the first time we've seen evidence of compensatory reproduction in wild-horse herds. |
The issues are still on the table, but there's been no decision at this time, |
They seem to be able to handle these catastrophic events and survive, |