McCullough Peaks Herd Bait Trapping Begins

The colorful McCullough Peaks horses are a favorite attraction for many wild horse and burro enthusiasts.

Bait trapping is set to begin for the McCullough Peaks Herd on or about Nov. 27. Efforts were made to delay removals before what is predicted to be a heavy winter. Weather impacts on the herd could decrease numbers naturally, and weakening the herd through removals ahead of winter could prove disastrous.

You may follow this roundup on the BLM website here: 2023 McCullough Peaks Wild Horse Bait Trap Gather | Bureau of Land Management (blm.gov). Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the plus (+) sign next to “Daily Reports.”

It’s never too late to make a phone call or write a letter in support of these horses.

Striking McCullough Peaks horses -- Traveler, his mare Moonshadow, and their foal Magic. Run Wild Images