International Society for the Protection of Mustangs and Burros Files Lawsuit Against United States Forest Service to Save Alpine Wild Horses in Apache-Sitgreaves Forest Protecting them under the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act of 1971
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“The Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act of 1971 was designed to protect and preserve wild horses and
burros from “capture, branding, harassment, or death; and to accomplish this they are to be considered in the area
where presently found, an integral part of the natural system of public lands.”
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Photo of horses credit: Betty Dixon
So furious that we seem to be continuously fighting for the right of wild horses to exist peacefully. Thought BLM and Forest Service had finally gotten the message that these animals are protected and loved. Extremely grateful to you for staying in the fight.
Unfortunately, Cheryle, these horses are not being recognized as wild and free-roaming under the 1971 Wild Free-roaming Horses and Burros Act. We are fighting to establish that they have been living in the Alpine Forest prior to the 1971 Act and therefore protected. See our latest post for up-to-date details.
How did it go? Saw forest service backed off. True?
Hi Tori. Sorry for the delayed reply. We were just informed of the judge’s decision and posted what has been going on. See our newest post for all the information. The Forest Services has not backed off.