Balanced Ecosystems, thriving mustangs

The American Mustang is an icon of our heritage.
​The Wild Horse and Burro Act of 1971 protects them on their ranges.
Management is controversial.
​Wyoming is fortunate to have large numbers of wild mustangs, but it is a big job to keep the numbers manageable and prevent the depletion of their range.
​Adding resources through volunteer programs enables the BLM to more effectively manage and improve things for the horses.

Red Desert Complex

The Red Desert Complex is currently the main focus of WYWHIP. Red Desert Complex is an area containing a group of 5 Herd Management Areas (HMAs), comprising 703,500 public acres of land and 49,500 acres of private land.  The HMAs within the boundaries of the complex are, Stewart Creek, Green Mountain, Crooks Mountain, Antelope Hills, and Lost Creek.  

Projects

• Currently working with the BLM Rawlins District for on-range management of the Stewart Creek HMA herd. 
• Document the behavior and lives of the horses in the Red Desert Complex for educational and advocacy. 
• Promote adoption of horses in holding.
• Partnering with organizations to further public education regarding the truth about wild mustangs in Wyoming. 
• Partnering with  organizations regionally to collaborate and assist with on-range management programs. 

Wyoming Herd Management Areas

Wyoming as a whole is home to 16 HMAs.  
To learn more, click on the link below to be directed to that page.
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All photos on this website are by Christi Chapman unless otherwise noted either by watermark or in the caption.
All links to the Bureau of Land Management go directly to the official BLM website, unless otherwise noted.