The U.S. Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region, is set to hold a virtual public hearing on Thursday, October 10, 2024, to discuss the use of helicopters and other mechanized equipment during upcoming wild horse gather operations in the Modoc and Inyo National Forests. The hearing will take place from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. (PST) via Zoom.
Every year, the Forest Service holds this public hearing as required by federal law to get feedback on using helicopters and other tools to help manage wild horse populations.
Recent surveys show there are way more wild horses in the Devil’s Garden Plateau and Montgomery Pass areas than there should be for a healthy ecosystem. To bring the numbers down, the Forest Service plans to gather horses from these areas over the next year.
This meeting is a chance for the public to weigh in on the use of helicopters and equipment during the gathering process. If you’d like to join, you can find the Zoom link or call in using the details below.
For more information on the wild horse program or to learn how to adopt a wild horse, visit the U.S. Forest Service Wild Horse and Burro Program.
Meeting Details:
Date: October 10, 2024
Time: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. (PST)
Zoom Link: Join Meeting
Meeting ID: 161 294 8049
Passcode: DDW#2024
To call in by phone: Find your local number
You can also send comments via email to:
Modoc National Forest: [email protected]
Inyo National Forest: [email protected]
