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Wild horse grazing on prairie grass

The SAFE Act Would Ban Horse Slaughter. It Would Not Solve the Wild Horse Problem

The proposed SAFE Act draws a clear boundary against horse slaughter. It does not manage herds, restore range or resolve the growing cost of off-range care.

The Fires of Corruption

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The Fires of Corruption

Is America fighting wildfires instead of preventing them? This opinion piece argues that decades of suppression-focused budgets, prescribed burning, and wild horse removals have contributed to worsening wildfire conditions, and calls for a new approach

Vast Swaths of BLM Rangelands Don’t Meet Health Standards, Millions of Acres Remain Unassessed

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Vast Swaths of BLM Rangelands Don’t Meet Health Standards, Millions of Acres Remain Unassessed

Declining rangeland health is almost always blamed on too many cattle.

Solar Power Could Come at Expense of Wildlife

“In our transition to renewable energy, we cannot sacrifice biodiversity and habitat. There is tension here, and we need to be mindful of it and plan better for it."

Ag and Energy Groups File Lawsuit Challenging New BLM Public Lands Rule

Ag and Energy Groups File Lawsuit Challenging New BLM Public Lands Rule

For decades now, Western ranchers have been systematically squeezed off public lands.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox Vows to Sue Over New BLM Landscape Rule

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Utah Gov. Spencer Cox Vows to Sue Over New BLM Landscape Rule

The Utah Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office said the rule directly impacts 22.8 million acres of land in Utah and, contrary to what the BLM asserts, it is not a positive step toward conservation.

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BlM Ends Use of 'Cyanide Bomb' to Kill Coyotes and Other Predators, Citing Safety Concerns

“This article discusses the continuing ‘War on Wildlife’ being waged against predators by government agencies. These have done vast damage to wildlife. NOTE: this article was originally published to JHNewsandGuide.com on November 29, 2023. It was written by Scott Sonner. ALSO: an earlier version of this posted featured an

US Vows to Improve Protections for Wild Horse Adoptions

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US Vows to Improve Protections for Wild Horse Adoptions

“As described below, the paralysis in resolving the wild horse problem continues. NOTE: this article was originally published to APNews.com on July 27, 2021. It was written by Scott Sonner. RENO, Nev. (AP) — U.S. officials who are trying to adopt out wild horses captured on public land say