Jack,

November is here, but unfortunately the sun has not set on the threat to America’s wild horses and burros across the west. Right now, two devastating federal helicopter roundups are underway. The first is unfolding in Nevada’s Triple B Complex and the other on California’s Devil’s Garden Plateau. Hundreds of horses have already lost their freedom, and more are at risk each day. Your urgent support is needed to stand against these operations and protect the freedom of these iconic animals.

Triple B Complex Roundup in Nevada
Over the weekend, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) launched a sweeping roundup in Nevada’s Triple B Complex, targeting 2,255 horses. Chased by helicopters over rugged terrain, these horses will endure high-stress conditions, risking injury, exhaustion, and separation from their families. One horse has already died in the first two days of the roundup. 

Devil’s Garden Roundup in California
On October 28, the USDA Forest Service began its own roundup on the 258,000-acre Devil’s Garden Plateau Wild Horse Territory in California. This operation is driven by an outdated and unscientific population limit, which was set more than 10 years and does not reflect the current ecological conditions of the Territory. American Wild Horse Conservation, alongside the Environmental Protection Information Center, has filed a legal objection over this flawed management plan that endangers the future of this cherished herd. As of October 30, helicopters had already rounded up 49 horses and foals in an ongoing campaign to capture 500 animals, stripping Devil’s Garden of its natural diversity and wild spirit.

Photos of Devil’s Garden Plateau Roundup by Steve Paige

Jack, this situation is urgent. 

Every horse captured and forced from the range into holding corrals is another life stolen from the wild. We need your help to amplify our voice on Capitol Hill, challenge unscientific policies, and fight for a sustainable future where wild horses can live as nature intended. Please join us in donating now to help end cruel, costly helicopter roundups funded by our taxes.

Together, we can push back against these destructive practices. With your support, we can continue to fight for humane, science-based conservation policies that protect wild herds and preserve their rightful place on public lands.

Our wild horses are counting on us. Let’s make sure we don’t let them down.

With determination and gratitude,

American Wild Horse Conservation