The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is committed to the welfare of wild horses and burros under its care. To uphold this commitment, the agency utilizes the Animal Care Assessment Program (CAWP), a crucial initiative focused on ensuring the humane treatment of these animals during gather operations, off-range corral management, and adoption events. This program plays a vital role in monitoring and evaluating the BLM’s activities, providing transparency and accountability to the public.
The following is a categorized list of CAWP reports, organized by fiscal year, demonstrating the program’s ongoing implementation and oversight. These reports offer detailed insights into specific gathers, corral operations, and adoption events, highlighting the BLM’s dedication to animal welfare.
Fiscal Year 2021: CAWP Reports on Emergency Wild Horse Gathers
In Fiscal Year 2021, the Animal Care Assessment Program was actively involved in several emergency wild horse gathers across different complexes. These gathers are crucial for managing herd populations and ensuring the health of both the animals and the rangelands. The CAWP team reports for this year include:
- Antelope Complex Emergency Wild Horse Gather
- Barren Valley Complex Emergency Wild Horse Gather
- Jackson Mountain Emergency Wild Horse Gather
- Onaqui Mountain Wild Horse Gather
Fiscal Year 2022: Expanding CAWP Oversight to Burro Gathers and Off-Range Corrals
Fiscal Year 2022 saw the Animal Care Assessment Program continue its work with wild horse gathers and expand its scope to include wild burro gathers and off-range corrals. This expansion demonstrates the comprehensive nature of CAWP in overseeing various aspects of wild horse and burro management.
Wild Horse and Burro Gathers
The CAWP reports for gathers conducted in Fiscal Year 2022 include:
- Centennial Emergency Wild Horse Gather
- Black Mountain Wild Burro Gather
- Piceance-East Douglas Wild Horse Gather
- Triple B Complex Wild Horse Gather
- Blue Wing Complex Wild Horse and Burro Gather
- Bible Springs Complex Wild Horse Gather
- Twin Peaks Complex Wild Horse Gather
Off-Range Corrals and Adoption Events
In addition to gathers, Fiscal Year 2022 CAWP reports also cover off-range corral facilities and adoption events, ensuring animal welfare throughout the BLM’s management processes.
Adoption and Sale Events
Off-Range Corrals
- Northern Nevada Correctional Center Off-Range Corral (NV)
- Indian Lakes Off-Range Corral (NV)
- Palomino Valley Center Off-Range Corral (NV)
- Oregon (Burns) Off-Range Corral (OR)
- Boise Off-Range Corral (ID)
- Bruneau Off-Range Corral (ID)
- Canon City Off-Range Corral (Canon City, CO)
- Wheatland Off-Range Corral (Wheatland, WY)
- Mantle Adoption and Training Facility (Wheatland, WY)
- Rock Springs Off-Range Corral (WY)
- Wyoming Honor Farm (WY)
- Axtell Off-Range Corral (UT)
- Sutherland Off-Range Corral (UT)
- Delta Off-Range Corral (UT)
- Litchfield Off-Range Corral (CA)
- Ridgecrest Off-Range Corral (CA)
- Rio Cosumnes (R3C) Off-Range Corral (CA)
Fiscal Year 2023: Continued Monitoring Through CAWP Reports
The Animal Care Assessment Program maintained its crucial oversight role in Fiscal Year 2023, providing reports for both wild horse gathers and adoption events across various states.
Wild Horse Gathers
- Antelope Complex North Wild Horse Gather
- Antelope Complex South Wild Horse Gather
- Desatoya Wild Horse Gather
Adoption and Sale Events and Off-Range Corrals
Fiscal Year 2023 CAWP reports also covered adoption and sale events and off-range corrals, further emphasizing the program’s broad reach.
Adoption and Sale Events
- Abilene, TX event
- Doswell, VA event
- Carthage, MO event
- West Bend, WI event
- Hamilton, MT event
- Raleigh, NC event
- West Bend, WI event (Note: This appears to be a duplicate entry)
Off-Range Corrals
- Elm Creek Off-Range Corral (NE)
- Ewing Off-Range Corral (IL)
- Florence Off-Range Corral (AZ)
- Hutchinson Off-Range Corral (KS)
- Pauls Valley Off-Range Corral (OK)
Fiscal Year 2024: Continued Focus on Wild Horse Management and Welfare
Fiscal Year 2024 demonstrates the ongoing commitment of the Animal Care Assessment Program to overseeing wild horse management activities, including gathers, off-range corrals, and adoption events.
Wild Horse Gathers
- East Pershing Complex Wild Horse Gather
- McCullough Peaks Wild Horse Gather
- Swasey Wild Horse Gather
- Blue Wing Complex Wild Horse Gather
- White Mountain Wild Horse Gather
- Four Mile Emergency Wild Horse Gather
- Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Gather
Adoption and Sale Events and Off-Range Corrals
Adoption and Sale Events
Off-Range Corrals
Fiscal Year 2025: Ongoing CAWP Activities
The Animal Care Assessment Program continues its vital work into Fiscal Year 2025, with reports available for wild horse gathers and off-range corrals.
Wild Horse Gathers
Off-Range Corrals
- Boise Off-Range Corral (ID)
- Bruneau Off-Range Corral (ID)
- Oregon Wild Horse Corral (Note: URL seems incomplete)
- Rock Springs Off-Range Corral (WY)
- Axtell Off-Range Corral (UT)
- Sutherland Off-Range Corral (UT)
- Canon City Off-Range Corral (CO)
- Litchfield Off-Range Corral (CA)
Conclusion: Accessing CAWP Reports for Transparency and Animal Welfare
The Animal Care Assessment Program is a cornerstone of the BLM’s commitment to the humane management of wild horses and burros. By providing transparent and accessible reports, CAWP allows stakeholders and the public to understand the agency’s efforts in ensuring animal welfare. Reviewing these reports offers valuable insights into the BLM’s practices and its dedication to the well-being of these iconic animals.
For those interested in learning more about specific gathers, off-range corral operations, or adoption events, the detailed CAWP reports linked above provide comprehensive information and assessments.
