Removal of Wild Horses Outside the Montgomery Pass Wild Horse Territory (MPWHT)
Gather and removal of excess wild horses that are located outside MPWHT to protect rangeland resources and proposed critical habitat for greater sage-grouse as well as address public safety concerns along highways/roadways. BLM is the NEPA Lead. For project documents or more information, visit the BLM eplanning website: https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2026934/510
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Mono Lake Ranger District east of Highway 395
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 11/07/2023 |
| Comment Period | 05/28/2024 |
| Objection Period Start | 08/08/2024 |
| Decision | 03/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 08/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Nepa Document Prepared By Another Federal Agency
Lead Management Unit:
Mono Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Special Area Management
Project Activity:
Special Area Management
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Removal of Wild Horses Outside the Montgomery Pass Wild Horse Territory (MPWHT)
Decision Signed Date: 03/07/2025
Forests:
Inyo National Forest
Districts:
Mono Ranger District
States:
California
Counties:
Mono
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Joseph Swisher
P.O. Box 429
Lee Vining, CA 93541
Contact BLM Bishop Field Office @ 760-872-5000
BLM_CA_Bishop_MPWHT@blm.gov
Last Updated: 3/10/2025