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Jack,

While the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) inhumane treatment of wild horses is often in the spotlight, the welfare of wild burros can be overlooked. At American Wild Conservation (AWHC), we’re fighting to keep the plight of these iconic animals at the forefront, but we’re sad to report that 2024 was one of the worst years for burros in recent history.

Over the course of the year, the BLM used helicopters to roundup over 2,790 wild burros from their homes, including nearly 300 from the Mairetta wild burro range in Nevada.

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Burros from the Marietta Wild Burro Range, Nevada

Jack, wild burros are at risk like never before, with the BLM planning to round up even more of these innocent animals next year. That’s why we need to be ready to fight back for them on all fronts, from the courtroom to Congress.

Our photos and videos of the BLM’s cruel helicopter roundups have sparked public outrage and prompted numerous members of Congress to speak out against them. Please chip in to our End-of-Year goal to help us continue standing up for wild burros in 2025! [[link removed]]

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Unlike wild horses who run into the trap site in their family groups, wild burros are stoic and often stand their ground in the face of the helicopters or scatter in an attempt to avoid capture. As a result, roundups can be even more traumatic and taxing for these incredible animals.

But helicopters aren’t the only cruel tactic the BLM employs — BLM contractors have gone so far as to use electric cattle prods on burros, such as during the Black Mountain roundup in 2022. The BLM’s own Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program (CAWP) assessment of the roundup detailed one contractor abusively hitting, kicking, striking, and beating a captured burro.

Jack, hitting our $200,000 End-of-Year goal will allow us to fund our fight to protect wild burros from inhumane BLM helicopter roundups and other brutal management tactics — whether it’s in the field, in the court, or on Capitol Hill. As of tonight, we’re still behind on our goal, so your support right now is more important than ever. [[link removed]]

Don’t forget — thanks to generous donors, every gift made before midnight on December 31 will be MATCHED! Can you make a donation today to double your impact for wild burros in 2025? [[link removed]]

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Thank you,

AWHC



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