The 1971 wild and freeroaming horse and burro act provides for the management, protection, and control of all unbranded and unclaimed horses and burros on public lands administered by the blm. Excellent opportunities exist for solitude and unconfined. The blm plans to use bait and water trapping to gather wild horses beginning in early september. This 36,1acre range is one of only three ranges in the united states set aside specifically to protect wild and freeroaming horses. The little book cliffs wild horse area consists of 36,1 acres of public lands characterized by gentle sloping plateau dissected by four major canyon systems main, coal, cottonwood and spring canyons with many side canyons. Blm to conduct gather at little book cliffs wild horse.
The little book cliffs wild horses have a diversity of colors, band sizes and ages. National mustang association committed to the wellbeing. The bureau of land management this week signed a decision to remove up to 60 wild horses from the little book cliffs wild horse range to sustain a healthy viable wild horse population and reduce grazing pressure on forage plants. The little book cliffs wild horse area grand junction 2020 all. Little book cliffs the stallion broke away from a band of horses and charged past a small knot of visitors at the little book cliffs wild horse range, its coalblack tail streaming like a wind. Aug 02, 2018 the little book cliffs wild horse range s appropriate management level is 90 to 150 horses.
Wild horse photography, brought to you by photographers who love every aspect of them. The little book cliffs wild horse range is one of only three ranges in the usa set aside specifically to protect wild and free roaming horses. Aug 31, 2018 the bureau of land management has begun its plans to remove some wild horses from the little book cliffs horse range near grand junction. When traveling to the little bookcliffs area on winter flats road, you will drive through an extensive area of colorful sculptured badlands. Click here for a link to the blm website with information about the little book cliffs wild horse area. Horses of the little book cliffs create a free website or blog at. The little book cliffs wild horse area is managed for multiple uses, but wild horse habitat is the primary concern here. On july 24th the bureau of land management blm grand junction field office gjfo approved a wild horse gather to remove excess wild horses from the little book cliffs wild horse range lbcwhr using bait andor water trapping methods with an option of using the helicopter method if necessary.
Jul 24, 2014 the little book cliffs wild horse range is one of only three ranges in the united states set aside specifically to protect wild and free roaming horses. The bureau of land management this week signed a decision to remove up to 50 wild horses from the little book cliffs wild horse range to improve range conditions for the remaining wild horses. The bureau of land management has begun its plans to remove some wild horses from the little book cliffs horse range near grand junction. Its borders include over 36,000 acres of rugged canyons and plateaus providing a beautiful backdrop where the horses can be viewed and photographed. The blm has an established appropriate management level of 90 to 150 horses for the little book cliffs wild horse range, which is northwest of debeque. The toilets within the little bookcliffs horse range coal.
Colorado grand junction fo little book cliffs wild horse. The little book cliffs is 150 and the pryors, 90120. Sep 27, 2018 wild horse groups, including the american wild horse campaign, filed legal action last week to stop the agencys plans. One of just three ranges in the united states set aside for wild horses, this range encompasses 36,1 acres of rugged canyons and plateaus in the book cliffs. The little book cliffs wild horse range is one of only three ranges in the united states set aside specifically to protect wild and free roaming horses. Book cliffs, wild horse benchnine mile, anthro bison maps, regulations and land access information. About 150 wild horses roam the sagebrush parks and pinyonjupiter covered hills. View grand junctions wild horses visit grand junction, colorado. The little book cliffs wild horse area tripadvisor. And those are the best there is and where that language in the act is supposed to apply. Taking back the west one contraceptive dart at a time.
Horses of the little book cliffs tales of the little book. Sep, 2018 nowadays, the little book cliffs wild horse range is 36,1 acres and home to around 190 wild horses. Horses include palominos, paints, grays, blacks, bays, sorrels, blue and red roans as well as a few. The drive from the highway was about 23 miles but took well over an hour. May 01, 2020 tales of the little book cliff wild horses. Twentysome potential adopters had filled out applications by the end of fridays demo day. The agency is on pace to treat about 475 horses this year, a small fraction of the estimated 16,000 reproducing mares on the range.
Rojito, a wild stallion in the little book cliffs herd, leads. Some of the bloodlines of the horses date back to indian ponies. The area is specifically designated for wild horses, so wild horse habitat is the primary concern here. Jul 27, 2018 the appropriate management level is 90 to 150 horses for the little book cliffs wild horse range. Felix said as of friday the herd population was 193 wild horses. Wild horses captivate at little book cliffs visit grand. Range vs herd management area wild horse education. Through the introduction of wild horses from other herds, the range of colors within the herd is exciting and photogenic. The piceanceeast douglas herd management area is in northwest colorado, southwest of meeker and east of state highway 9. Horse report please print this horse report when you go on the range and report any findings to marty or billie contact information is on the form. The bureau of land management has decided to shrink the local little book cliffs wild horse population by nearly a third to address grazing pressures on the animals range. Blm plans removal of some wild horses from the little book cliffs.
Beckie diehl of the friends of the mustang holds a master list of the known wild horses currently on the range at little book cliffs wild horse range on august 28, 2018 in grand junction, colorado. Little book cliffs wild horse area hma bureau of land. Little bookcliffs wild horse range hiking and biking. Once in the park we saw five horses but they were very far. From 90 to 150 wild horses roam these rugged parks and pinyonjuniper covered hills. The little book cliffs wild horse range is located in northwest colorado, about 8 miles northeast of grand junction. The range was established by the bureau of land management blm in 1974, and is one of only three wild horse areas in the u. With grazing land the worst some have seen, book cliffs. Pause at the rim for a beautiful view of the grand mesa and fruit orchards and vineyards below and then descend along the old stagecoach road north of i70.
Today, horse enthusiasts from around the country visit the colorado range, one of only three u. Wild horses captivate at little book cliffs visit grand junction. A group called friends of the mustangs works with blm to ensure that both the range and the horses. A spectacular view of the grand valley can be seen from the cliff line that forms the southwestern boundary of the wild horse range. Little book cliffs the stallion broke away from a band of horses and charged past a small knot of visitors at the little book cliffs wild horse range, its coalblack tail streaming like a windborne challenge. We drove to the little book cliffs wild horse area. Horse refusing to stand at mounting block meets richard maxwell. Apr 02, 2020 the little book cliffs wild horse area if spectacular wildlife sightings are on your bucket list, the little book cliffs wild horse area is the place for you.
Range conditions have suffered due to recent drought. It encompasses 36,1 acres of rugged canyons and plateaus in the book cliffs about eight miles north of grand junction. Both she and diehl own horses adopted off the little book cliffs range, although diehl still remembers with sadness the time she avidly tried to adopt a certain horse she was particularly fond of. This is a great place to hike, especially in the spring and fall when the weather is mild and the horses are readily seen. Horses of the little book cliffs tales of the little.
View grand junctions wild horses visit grand junction. Colorado grand junction fo little book cliffs wild. Bison hunt unit book cliffs, wild horse benchnine mile, anthro regulates hunting opportunities in utah and covers 1,278,086 acres. The only one we know for sure what happened to is merlot. There are more than 30,000 acres of rugged canyons and plateaus northwest of palisade where about 80120 mustangs roam. Main canyon in the little bookcliffs wild horse area is a part of the main book cliffs range extending from the western colorado, to the eastern utah. Little book cliffs wild horse area hma bureau of land management. Twentyfour of the mustangs are from little book cliffs wild horse range, and two of them were captured from private land outside piceanceeast douglas herd management area. The little book cliffs wild horse area if spectacular wildlife sightings are on your bucket list, the little book cliffs wild horse area is the place for you. Both she and diehl own horses adopted off the little book cliffs range, although diehl still remembers with sadness the time she avidly tried to adopt. Jul 24, 2015 the little book cliffs wild horse range, located in mesa county, colorado, usa latitude 3912n, longitude 10825w, consists of approximately 14,600 ha of sloping plateaus, sagebrush artemisia spp. There are six bands of wild horses who spend most of their spring, fall, and winter in the coal canyon and main canyon section aka. Their club is a 501 c 3 organization the is open to membership and actively seeks new members and. The nevada wild horse range has 300500 however there is interesting geography and there is likely a population that registers on this range and into another hma and onto forest service lands.
From coal canyon, a singletrack climbs around the west end of mount lincoln. Current estimates place the herd population at approximately 190 wild horses. Cant wait to get back out there and see how they did through the winter. Blm signs decision for wild horse gather on the little book. Blm to reduce book cliffs horse herd western colorado. Little bookcliffs wild horse area where to see colorados wild. Sadly, we say goodbye to these four handsome fellows. Click here for a link to colorado west outdoors north soda trip. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. In recent years, a curly was also introduced and has since foaled. The range was established by the bureau of land management blm in 1974, and is one of only three wild horse areas in the. Little book cliffs wild horse range the little book cliffs wild horses have a diversity of colors, band sizes and ages. Little book cliffs wild horse area hma national mustang. The blm plans to use bait and water trapping to gather wild horses beginning in late august, with an option of.
Residents of the grand valley of colorado are fortunate to have a mustang herd in the nearby little book cliffs wild horse area. There are about 150 wild mustangs roaming the over 36,000 acre range. Little book cliffs wild horse range emap, 2007 worldcat. It covers over 36,000 acres of rugged canyons and plateaus. Department of the interior, bureau of land management, grand junction field office, colorado. Sep 02, 2018 the bureau of land management has begun its plans to remove some wild horses from the little book cliffs horse range near grand junction.
Just eight miles northeast of grand junction, the little book cliffs wild horse area encompasses more than 36,000 acres of rugged canyons and plateaus. The blm plans to use bait and water trapping to gather wild horses beginning in late august, with an option of using a. Blm to conduct gather at little book cliffs wild horse range. The little book cliffs wild horse ranges appropriate management level is 90 to 150 horses. Blm removing horses from little book cliffs wild horse range. Wild horses to be rounded up at little book cliffs range. The little bookcliffs wild horse area is one of only three areas in the western united states set aside for. The canyon is located a few miles east of mount garfield and is easily accessible from i70 the main interstate from denver to utah. Due to last years drought, these 21 mustangs had to move to higher parts of the horse area during the winter to find food, for there was no grass. Current numbers place the herd population at approximately 154 horses. The appropriate management level is 90 to 150 horses for the little book cliffs wild horse range.
It encompasses over 36,000 acres of rugged canyons and plateaus. Heres where youll spot wild horses in colorado outthere. Wild horses to be rounded up at little book cliffs range near. Colorado wild horses photo tour big sun photography tours. He was moving on another male, a bachelor lurking nearby hoping for a chance to cozy up to a mare in the stallions band, said. Little book cliffs wild horse range is near grand junction. You may see some whild horses along this southern margin of the little bookcliffs wild horse range. The daily sentinel in grand junction did a story about blms team of volunteer pzp darters and the benefits they and pzp bring to the mustangs of little book cliffs wild horse range. Colorados wild horses face a new danger on the range. With grazing land the worst some have seen, book cliffs wild. Book cliffs wild horses face removal durango herald. Blm plans removal of some wild horses from the little book. Wild horses have lived for more than a century in the rugged maze of canyons, buttes, sagedotted meadows and pinyonjuniper forests atop the little book cliffs.
The little bookcliffs wild horse area is one of only three areas in the western united states set aside for wild horse herds. Friends of the mustang is a very active and sociable group of horsemenhorsewomen who support the blm in the management of the wild horse management area on the little book cliffs. Wild horses stir the imagination with their grace and freedom and untamed spirit. Wild horse groups, including the american wild horse campaign, filed legal action last week to stop the agencys plans. Due to high public visitation, the wild horses are less skittish than other horses, so photo opportunities are ideal.
Located just eight miles northeast of grand junction, the area, spanning more than 36,000 acres, is home to 90 to 150 mustangs, including palominos, paints, grays, blacks, bays, sorrels. Little bookcliffs wild horse area,debeque, colorado. Blm signs decision for wild horse gather on the little. Utah bison hunt unit book cliffs, wild horse benchnine. Nowadays, the little book cliffs wild horse range is 36,1 acres and home to around 190 wild horses. The overall article is about the benefits of and process behind using pzp to. More than 100 horses roam the sagebrush parks and pinyonjuniper covered hills. Clash over wild horses heats up as herds reach highest. Volunteers, blm to remove wild horses as grazing conditions. The blm will identify removal candidates with assistance from the friends of the mustangs, a local wild horse advocacy group. Utah bison hunt unit book cliffs, wild horse benchnine mile.
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