Wild Mustang/Burro Campaigns

The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign: Porcine Zona Pellucida. Better known as the PZP vaccine, this fertility control tool is a safe, effective, and humane solution for managing wild horse herds. Unlike cruel and costly helicopter roundups carried out by federal agencies, PZP allows wild horses to remain free on the range. Best of all, a single dose costs just $30. Will you help us celebrate the 30th of January with a gift of $30 to cover the cost of protecting one wild mare and her family from becoming the target of another cruel, costly government roundup operation? DONATE $30 ON JANUARY 30 Meet Empress, a wild mare from Nevada’s Virginia Range who has greatly benefited from American Wild Horse Conservation's (AWHC) groundbreaking PZP program. Between 2014 and 2019, she has had five beautiful foals, contributing to the genetic health of her herd. Not only has our PZP program kept her free, but it has also kept her healthy. With a break from pregnancy, she is able to live out her golden years, thriving in the wild where she belongs. Will you help us protect mares like Empress? Donate $30 now to help us deliver sustainable, humane solutions to our iconic wild herds. Empress, a Virginia Range wild mare. Despite PZP’s proven success, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is failing to use this humane management strategy at scale. One blatant example is Nevada’s Fish Creek roundup, which ended with nearly 200 horses captured earlier this month. This cruel, costly helicopter roundup could have been prevented. Photo of Fish Springs HMA roundup taken by an AWHC observer. Five years ago, AWHC submitted a formal proposal to launch a humane PZP fertility control program in the Fish Creek Herd Managment Area (HMA). The proposal underwent extensive review, but the BLM withheld final approval without explanation. Despite this, we’re continuing to expand groundbreaking fertility control programs in other areas, proving the safety and efficacy of PZP. Since 2019, our groundbreaking fertility control program in northern Nevada has seen a 67% decline in foal births, stabilizing this population in areas where development is encroaching on their habitat. The PZP vaccine keeps mares wild and free on the range for a mere lifetime cost of just over $3,500 — pennies on the dollar when you look at the staggering $48,000 it costs to keep just one horse in government holding for life ...

The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign: Thank you for your incredible support in our mission to protect America's wild horses and burros. Whether you took action this month or generously gave to support our cause, you have fueled our fight to stop the cruel, costly helicopter roundups that threaten these magnificent creatures. With your help, we are amplifying our voice in Congress, strengthening advocacy efforts state by state, and pushing for science-forward, humane fertility control alternatives. We couldn't do this critical work without champions like you. Every dollar you contribute and every action you take brings us one step closer to ending the federal government’s outdated, destructive herd management program and ensuring American wild horses and burros roam free as nature intended. Please know that wild horses have a brighter future because of you. I will personally continue to keep you updated on the progress your generosity makes possible. Thank you for being part of this movement. With gratitude, Suzanne Roy Executive Director American Wild Horse Conservation ...

The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign: Just six days into the new year, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) launched a roundup of wild horses in the Fish Creek Herd Management Area (HMA) in Nevada. Over the course of four days, and in snowy, bitterly cold conditions, the BLM captured nearly 200 wild horses, threatening their lives and families and wasting thousands of taxpayer dollars in the process. Will you help us fight back against the BLM’s cruel, unnecessary campaign against our wild ones?  POWER OUR FIGHT This roundup posed a direct threat to the curly-coated wild horses who call the Fish Creek HMA home. And rather than ensuring their freedom, the BLM is spending $127,195 of our taxpayer dollars to remove them from the wild. Photo from the Fish Creek HMA by AWHC observers The Fish Creek HMA spans 230,675 acres south of U.S. Highway 50 in Nevada, and was home to an estimated 245 wild horses following the Spring 2024 foaling season. However, the BLM’s arbitrary and unscientific Appropriate Management Level (AML) for the area is just 101-170 horses — far too few to sustain a genetically healthy population. This roundup should never have happened, and this is not the first time the Fish Creek herd has been the center of controversy.

• 2015: Ranchers blocked the release of mares treated with fertility control back onto the range.
• 2020: American Wild Horse Conservation (AWHC) submitted a formal proposal to the BLM to launch a humane PZP fertility control program in the Fish Creek HMA. The proposal underwent extensive review, but the BLM never granted final approval. No reason was ever provided.

Now, the BLM is removing horses that AWHC’s fertility control program could have prevented from being born, could have saved taxpayer dollars and preserved the genetic legacy of this herd. Both the horses and the taxpayers are paying the price for the BLM’s fiscally irresponsible and short-sighted decisions. AWHC was on the ground to document this tragic roundup and advocate for the Fish Creek wild horses. We’ll continue to fight for humane, science-based management that protects wild horses and respects the will of the American people. Will you donate $10, $25, or whatever makes sense for you right now, to power our fight for the horses of Fish Creek?  DONATE NOW Thank you for being a voice for America’s wild herds. For the wild ...

The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign: The wild horses of the Devil’s Garden Plateau Wild Horse Territory in California are once again under threat. This roundup, initiated by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) in October 2024, has officially resumed with almost no notice and alarming restrictions on public observation. Our observers were only allowed to attend the roundup for two days, and they were restricted from visiting the holding facility where the recently captured horses were held. Before the observation period started, AWHC sent a legal letter demanding full and transparent public observation of the roundup. When our observers reported even more restrictions while on the ground, we reached out again to the USFS. Here’s what we know:

• According to the incoming Modoc Forest Supervisor, the new administration has issued a communications freeze and the USFS is not able to post any roundup updates to its website or social media.
• Our observation continued to be restricted at the roundup and the corrals. Without full access or any information shared, the public is fully in the dark and there is no opportunity to hold the government accountable.

Every American taxpayer has the right to witness how the government is treating these iconic animals. And we stand ready to defend that right.  POWER OUR ACTION Devil’s Garden Plateau Roundup by an AWHC observer. Will you join us in our fight to protect the right to observe government operations? Your support will help us:

• Continue legal efforts to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Provide on-the-ground advocacy to protect wild horses.
• Fight for humane, sustainable conservation practices.

SUPPORT OUR ADVOCACY Together, we can stand up for the wild horses of Devil’s Garden and all our wild herds to ensure they are treated with the respect and care they deserve. Thank you for standing with us, Team AWHC ...

The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign: Did you know that wild horses are not only iconic symbols of the American West, but also powerful drivers of ecotourism? Photo by Yasmin Tajik In a recent article featured in Bustle, the spotlight was on the growing potential of wild horse ecotourism. As word gets out that America’s public lands are home to these iconic animals, people want to travel to them and experience the beauty and freedom of wild horses in their natural habitats. This isn’t just great news for wild horses and those who love them — it’s great for local economies too! Research shows that thriving wild horse ecotourism could help support local communities, and small businesses like tour operators, hotels, and restaurants near wild horse habitat. But here’s the thing: This incredible economic and cultural boon is at risk due to the federal government's mismanagement. And with a new Congress just sworn in, it’s more important than ever that we highlight the role wild horses play — not just as a symbol of our heritage, but as contributors to thriving communities and ecosystems. American Wild Horse Conservation (AWHC) is fighting to protect these animals and keep them where they belong: in the wild. From implementing humane fertility control programs to safeguarding and enhancing critical habitats, our team is on the ground every day, making a difference for our wild herds. Will you stand with us as we work to conserve these iconic animals so we can protect this vital economic lifeline for communities across the West? DONATE Thank you, American Wild Horse Conservation ...