Solicitation for New Off-Range Pastures for Wild Horses
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As part of its efforts to provide humane, cost-effective care to wild horses, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) contracts with private landowners for pasture space to accommodate wild horses that have been removed from the range. Pastures vary in size and capacity, but must be large enough to allow for freeroaming behavior and provide all necessary food, water, facilities, personnel and supplies necessary to maintain wild horses in a healthy condition. For additional requirements, see theFrequently Asked Questionsdocument. As of January 2015, there were more than 31,000 wild horses being cared for in off-range pastures.
The BLM obtains off-range pasture space for wild horses through an open-bid, competitive solicitation process.The BLM is currently accepting proposals for new pasture space with a minimum capacity of 100 head in the following states:Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas and Wyoming.For helpful information regarding the solicitation, see the items posted below the Resources section.
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