Finding Wild Horses and Burros in Nevada
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• There are 78 wild horse and burro areas in Nevada, 77 of those are managed by BLM:
• Amargosa Valley HMA - no longer managed as a herd area • Antelope HMA - part of the Antelope Valley Complex - located in NE Nevada • Antelope Valley HMA - part of the Antelope Valley Complex • Ash Meadows HMA • Augusta Mountains HMA • Bald Mountain HMA • Black Rock Range East-West HMA • Blue Wing Mountains HMA • Buffalo Hills HMA • Calico Mountains HMA • Callaghan HMA • Clan Alpine HMA • Desatoya HMA • Diamond HMA • Diamond Hills North & South HMA Complex • Dogskin Mountains HMA • Eagle HMA • El Dorado Mountains HMA is part of a complex now • Fish Creek HMA • Fish Lake Valley HMA • Flanigan HMA • Fort Sage HMA • Fox-Lake Range HMA • Garfield Flat HMA • Gold Butte HMA • Gold Mountain HMA • Goldfield HMA • Goshute HMA • Granite Peak HMA • Granite Range HMA • Hickison Summit Burro Range HMA • Horse Mountain HMA • Hot Creek HMA • Jackson Mountains HMA • Johnnie HMA • Kamma Mountains HMA • Lahontan HMA • Lava Beds HMA • Little Fish Lake HMA • Little Humboldt HMA • Little Owyhee HMA • Marietta Wild Burro Range HMA • Maverick-Medicine HMA • McGee Mountain HMA • Montgomery Pass HMA • Montezuma Peak HMA - zeroed out in 1996 • Muddy Mountains HMA • Nevada Wild Horse Range HMA • New Pass-Ravenswood HMA • North Monitor HMA • North Stillwater HMA • Owyhee HMA • Palmetto HMA • Pancake HMA • Paymaster HMA • Pilot Mountain HMA • Pine Nut Mountains HMA • Red Rock HMA • Reveille HMA • Roberts Mountain HMA • Rock Creek HMA • Rocky Hills HMA • Sand Springs West HMA • Saulsbury HMA • Seven Mile HMA • Seven Troughs HMA • Shawave Mountains HMA • Silver King HMA • Silver Peak HMA • Snowstorm Mountains HMA • South Shoshone HMA • South Stillwater HMA • Spruce-Pequop HMA • Stone Cabin HMA • Stonewall HMA • Tobin Range HMA • Triple B HMA • Warm Springs Canyon HMA • Wassuk HMA • Wheeler Pass HMA • Whistler Mountain HMA • Virginia Range (not managed by BLM) |
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Bitner Herd Management Area
Size: 53,748 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 15-25; the estimated population for 2023 is 58
The Bitner wild horse area can be found 40 miles east of Cedarville, CA.
Size: 53,748 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 15-25; the estimated population for 2023 is 58
The Bitner wild horse area can be found 40 miles east of Cedarville, CA.
Antelope Valley Complex
Size: 399,761 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 150-324
The Antelope Complex wild horse area can be found 50 miles northeast of Ely, NV
Size: 399,761 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 150-324
The Antelope Complex wild horse area can be found 50 miles northeast of Ely, NV
Ash Meadows HMA
Size: 115,143 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 1 (yes, 1). The BLM does not manage this as a herd area, but states the area is used by horses moving from the nearby Delamar HMA
The Ash Meadows wild horse area can be found 5 miles southwest of Caliente, NV
Size: 115,143 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 1 (yes, 1). The BLM does not manage this as a herd area, but states the area is used by horses moving from the nearby Delamar HMA
The Ash Meadows wild horse area can be found 5 miles southwest of Caliente, NV
Augusta Mountains HMA
Size: 38,581 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 185-308
The Augusta Mountains HMA can be found 75 miles southeast of Winnemucca, NV, in Churchill, Lander, and Pershing Counties.
Size: 38,581 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 185-308
The Augusta Mountains HMA can be found 75 miles southeast of Winnemucca, NV, in Churchill, Lander, and Pershing Counties.
Bald Mountain HMA
Size: 139,875 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 129-215
The Bald Mountain HMA can be found 45 miles southeast of Battle Mountain, NV, in Lander County. BLM counts the herd including movement from nearby HMAs including South Shoshone and Callaghan HMAs, of which boundaries are shared.
Size: 139,875 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 129-215
The Bald Mountain HMA can be found 45 miles southeast of Battle Mountain, NV, in Lander County. BLM counts the herd including movement from nearby HMAs including South Shoshone and Callaghan HMAs, of which boundaries are shared.
Black Rock Range East-West HMA
Size: 185,520 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 112-186
The Black Rock Range East and West HMAs can be found 70 miles northwest of Winnemucca and 40 miles southwest of Denio, NV. Previously known as two separate HMAs, BLM states wild horses move between the two and therefore call it one HMA now.
Size: 185,520 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 112-186
The Black Rock Range East and West HMAs can be found 70 miles northwest of Winnemucca and 40 miles southwest of Denio, NV. Previously known as two separate HMAs, BLM states wild horses move between the two and therefore call it one HMA now.
Blue Wing Mountains HMA
Size: 17,913 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 27-36 and the number of burros is 17-28
The Blue Wing Mountains HMA can be found 65 miles northeast of Reno, NV, in western Pershing County.
Size: 17,913 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 27-36 and the number of burros is 17-28
The Blue Wing Mountains HMA can be found 65 miles northeast of Reno, NV, in western Pershing County.
Buffalo Hills HMA
Size: 131,861 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 188-314
The Augusta Mountains HMA can be found 70 miles north of Reno, NV, in central Washoe County.
Size: 131,861 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 188-314
The Augusta Mountains HMA can be found 70 miles north of Reno, NV, in central Washoe County.
Calico Mountains HMA
Size: 160,831 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 200-333
The Calico Mountains HMA can be found 110 miles north of Reno, NV, in southwest Humboldt County and east central Washoe County.
Size: 160,831 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 200-333
The Calico Mountains HMA can be found 110 miles north of Reno, NV, in southwest Humboldt County and east central Washoe County.
Callaghan HMA
Size: 156,156 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 134-237
The Callaghan HMA can be found 6 miles north of Austin, NV, between Hwy 305 to the west and Grass Valley to the east.
Size: 156,156 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 134-237
The Callaghan HMA can be found 6 miles north of Austin, NV, between Hwy 305 to the west and Grass Valley to the east.
Clan Alpine HMA
Size: 302,226 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 612-979
The Clan Alpine HMA can be found 60 miles east of Fallon, NV, in the Clan Alpine Mountains.
Size: 302,226 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 612-979
The Clan Alpine HMA can be found 60 miles east of Fallon, NV, in the Clan Alpine Mountains.
Desatoya HMA
Size: 161,678 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 127-180
Size: 161,678 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 127-180
Diamond HMA
Size: 166,632 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 91-151
The Diamond HMA can be found east and north of Eureka, NV, in Eureka, White Pine, and Elko counties.
Size: 166,632 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 91-151
The Diamond HMA can be found east and north of Eureka, NV, in Eureka, White Pine, and Elko counties.
Diamond Hills North and South HMA Complex
Size: 71,564 acres for the north and 20,082 for the south
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 22-37 for the North area and 10-22 for the south area
The Diamond HMA can be found 40 miles south of Elko, NV in the Diamond Mountain Range.
Size: 71,564 acres for the north and 20,082 for the south
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 22-37 for the North area and 10-22 for the south area
The Diamond HMA can be found 40 miles south of Elko, NV in the Diamond Mountain Range.
Dogskin Mountains HMA
Size: 6,523 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 10-15
The Dogskin Mountains HMA can be found 25 miles north of Reno, NV, east of Bedell Flat in the Dogskin Mountain Range
Size: 6,523 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 10-15
The Dogskin Mountains HMA can be found 25 miles north of Reno, NV, east of Bedell Flat in the Dogskin Mountain Range
Eagle HMA
Size: 660,610 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 100-210
The Eagle HMA can be found in Lincoln County, NV.
Size: 660,610 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 100-210
The Eagle HMA can be found in Lincoln County, NV.
Fish Creek HMA
Size: 252,771 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 107-180
The Fish Creek HMA can be found a few miles south of Eureka, NV, in the Antelope and Little Smoky Valleys and the Antelope and Fish Creek Mountains.
Size: 252,771 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 107-180
The Fish Creek HMA can be found a few miles south of Eureka, NV, in the Antelope and Little Smoky Valleys and the Antelope and Fish Creek Mountains.
Fish Lake Valley HMA
Size: 67,085 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 32-54
The Fish Lake Valley HMA can be found west of Dyer, NV, in Esmeralda county.
Size: 67,085 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 32-54
The Fish Lake Valley HMA can be found west of Dyer, NV, in Esmeralda county.
Flanigan HMA
Size: 17,147 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 80-124
The Flanigan HMA can be found 50 miles north of Reno, NV, and west of Pyramid Lake in Washoe County.
Size: 17,147 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 80-124
The Flanigan HMA can be found 50 miles north of Reno, NV, and west of Pyramid Lake in Washoe County.
Fort Sage HMA
(Formerly known as the Fox Hog HMA)
Size: 1,950 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 29-36
The Fort Sage HMA can be found 45 miles southeast of Cedarville CA, in Washoe county, NV.
(Formerly known as the Fox Hog HMA)
Size: 1,950 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 29-36
The Fort Sage HMA can be found 45 miles southeast of Cedarville CA, in Washoe county, NV.
Fox-Lake Range HMA
Size: 177,724 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 122-204
The Fox-Lake Range HMA can be found 60 miles north of Reno, NV, in central Washoe county.
Size: 177,724 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 122-204
The Fox-Lake Range HMA can be found 60 miles north of Reno, NV, in central Washoe county.
Garfield Flat HMA
Size: 142,716 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 83-125
The Garfield Flat HMA can be found 10 miles southeast of Hawthorne, NV.
Size: 142,716 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 83-125
The Garfield Flat HMA can be found 10 miles southeast of Hawthorne, NV.
Gold Butte HMA
Size: 178,564 acres
Number of wild burros the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 22-98
The Gold Butte HMA can be found in south central Nevada, in Clark County. This HMA is co-managed with the USFS.
Size: 178,564 acres
Number of wild burros the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 22-98
The Gold Butte HMA can be found in south central Nevada, in Clark County. This HMA is co-managed with the USFS.
Gold Mountain HMA
Size: 107,638 acres
Number of wild burros the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 47-78
The Gold Mountain HMA can be found west of Scotty's Junction/US Hwy 95, NV, in Nye and Esmeralda counties.
Size: 107,638 acres
Number of wild burros the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 47-78
The Gold Mountain HMA can be found west of Scotty's Junction/US Hwy 95, NV, in Nye and Esmeralda counties.
Goldfield HMA
Size: 62,367 acres
Number of wild burros the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 22-37
The Goldfield HMA can be found east of Goldfield, NV, in Nye and Esmeralda counties.
Size: 62,367 acres
Number of wild burros the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 22-37
The Goldfield HMA can be found east of Goldfield, NV, in Nye and Esmeralda counties.
Goshute HMA
Size: 267,277 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 74-123
The Goshute HMA can be found southwest of Wendover, NV.
Size: 267,277 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 74-123
The Goshute HMA can be found southwest of Wendover, NV.
Granite Peak HMA
Size: 4,001 acres
Number of (wild horses or burros - BLM doesn't specify which) the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 11-18
The Granite Peak HMA can be found north of I-80 near the California border, southwest of the Dogskin Mountains HMA.
Size: 4,001 acres
Number of (wild horses or burros - BLM doesn't specify which) the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 11-18
The Granite Peak HMA can be found north of I-80 near the California border, southwest of the Dogskin Mountains HMA.
Granite Range HMA
Size: 103,804 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 155-258
The Diamond HMA can be found 80 miles north of Reno, NV, in central Washoe County.
Size: 103,804 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 155-258
The Diamond HMA can be found 80 miles north of Reno, NV, in central Washoe County.
Hickison Summit Burro Range
Size: 57,275 acres
Number of wild burros the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 16-45
No location given.
Size: 57,275 acres
Number of wild burros the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 16-45
No location given.
Horse Mountain HMA
Size: 49,779 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 78-118
The Horse Mountain HMA can be found south of I-80, between Hwy's 95 and 95A in Nevada
Size: 49,779 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 78-118
The Horse Mountain HMA can be found south of I-80, between Hwy's 95 and 95A in Nevada
Hot Creek HMA
Size: 54,671 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 25-41
The Hot Creek HMA can be found 50 miles northeast of Tonopah, NV, near the ghost town of Tybo in Nye county.
Size: 54,671 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 25-41
The Hot Creek HMA can be found 50 miles northeast of Tonopah, NV, near the ghost town of Tybo in Nye county.
Jackson Mountains HMA
Size: 283,775 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 130-217
The Jackson Mountains HMA can be found 60 miles northwest of Winnemuca, NV, in central Humboldt county.
Size: 283,775 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 130-217
The Jackson Mountains HMA can be found 60 miles northwest of Winnemuca, NV, in central Humboldt county.
Johnnie HMA
Size: 179,368 acres
Number of wild burros the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 65-108 with some wild horses in the area
The Johnnie HMA can be found 60 miles northwest of Las Vegas, NV, in Clark and Nye counties.
Size: 179,368 acres
Number of wild burros the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 65-108 with some wild horses in the area
The Johnnie HMA can be found 60 miles northwest of Las Vegas, NV, in Clark and Nye counties.
Kamma Mountains HMA
Size: 57,390 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 46-77
The Kamma Mountains HMA can be found 90 miles northeast of Reno, NV, in western Pershing county.
Size: 57,390 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 46-77
The Kamma Mountains HMA can be found 90 miles northeast of Reno, NV, in western Pershing county.
Lahontan HMA
Size: 9,578 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 7-10
The Diamond HMA can be found 35 miles east of Carson City, NV, and south of the Lahontan reservoir.
Size: 9,578 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 7-10
The Diamond HMA can be found 35 miles east of Carson City, NV, and south of the Lahontan reservoir.
Lava Beds HMA
Size: 233,000 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 89-148 and 10-16 wild burros
The Lava Beds HMA can be found 70 miles northeast of Reno, NV, in western Pershing county.
Size: 233,000 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 89-148 and 10-16 wild burros
The Lava Beds HMA can be found 70 miles northeast of Reno, NV, in western Pershing county.
Little Fish Lake HMA
Size: 28,744 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 24-39
The Little Fish Lake HMA can be found 60 miles northeast of Tonopah, NV.
Size: 28,744 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 24-39
The Little Fish Lake HMA can be found 60 miles northeast of Tonopah, NV.
Little Humboldt HMA
Size: 17,152 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 48-80
The Little Humboldt HMA can be found 45 miles north of Winnemucca, NV, in western Elko county. This HMA is part of the Owyhee Complex which also includes the Little Owyhee, Owyhee, Rock Creek, and Snowstorm HMAs.
Size: 17,152 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 48-80
The Little Humboldt HMA can be found 45 miles north of Winnemucca, NV, in western Elko county. This HMA is part of the Owyhee Complex which also includes the Little Owyhee, Owyhee, Rock Creek, and Snowstorm HMAs.
Little Owyhee HMA
Size: 460,284 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 194-298
The Little Owyhee HMA can be found 40 miles northeast of Winnemucca, NV, in eastern Humboldt and western Elko counties. This HMA is part of the Owyhee Complex which also includes the Little Humboldt, Owyhee, Rock Creek, and Snowstorm HMAs.
Size: 460,284 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 194-298
The Little Owyhee HMA can be found 40 miles northeast of Winnemucca, NV, in eastern Humboldt and western Elko counties. This HMA is part of the Owyhee Complex which also includes the Little Humboldt, Owyhee, Rock Creek, and Snowstorm HMAs.
Marietta Wild Burro Range
Size: 66,045 acres
Number of wild burros the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 78-184
The Marietta Wild Burro Range can be found south of Hwy 95 near the California border, between the Garfield Flat and Montgomery Pass HMAs.
Size: 66,045 acres
Number of wild burros the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 78-184
The Marietta Wild Burro Range can be found south of Hwy 95 near the California border, between the Garfield Flat and Montgomery Pass HMAs.
Maverick-Medicine HMA
Size: 323,562 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 166-276
The Maverick-Medicine HMA can be found 75 miles southeast of Elko, NV. It is bordered on the west by the Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge and on the east by the Cherry Creek Mountains. Look for High Bald Peak which is within the HMA.
Size: 323,562 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 166-276
The Maverick-Medicine HMA can be found 75 miles southeast of Elko, NV. It is bordered on the west by the Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge and on the east by the Cherry Creek Mountains. Look for High Bald Peak which is within the HMA.
McGee Mountain HMA
Size: 41,160 acres
Number of wild burros the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 25-41
The McGee Mountain HMA can be found 90 miles northwest of Winnemucca, NV, bordered on the north and west by the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge.
Size: 41,160 acres
Number of wild burros the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 25-41
The McGee Mountain HMA can be found 90 miles northwest of Winnemucca, NV, bordered on the north and west by the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge.
Montgomery Pass HMA
Size: 50,815 acres
Number of wild burros the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 64-81
The Montgomery Pass HMA is on the California border, west of Hwy 95 and south of the Hwy 6 junction near the Palmetto and Paymaster HMAs
Size: 50,815 acres
Number of wild burros the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 64-81
The Montgomery Pass HMA is on the California border, west of Hwy 95 and south of the Hwy 6 junction near the Palmetto and Paymaster HMAs
Montezuma Peak HMA
Size: 77,876 acres
Number of wild horses and burros the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is zero. This herd area was zeroed out in 1996 but BLM states a few wild horses and burros remain. The list the horses at 2-4 and the burros at 6-10.
The McGee Mountain HMA can be found west of Goldfield, NV.
Size: 77,876 acres
Number of wild horses and burros the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is zero. This herd area was zeroed out in 1996 but BLM states a few wild horses and burros remain. The list the horses at 2-4 and the burros at 6-10.
The McGee Mountain HMA can be found west of Goldfield, NV.
Muddy Mountains HMA
Size: 78,705 acres
Number of wild burros the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 50
The Muddy Mountains HMA can be found 40 miles east of Las Vegas, NV. This herd is jointly managed by the NPS.
Size: 78,705 acres
Number of wild burros the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 50
The Muddy Mountains HMA can be found 40 miles east of Las Vegas, NV. This herd is jointly managed by the NPS.
Nevada Wild Horse Range HMA
Size: 1,301,637 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 300-500
The Nevada Wild Horse Range HMA is off-limits to the public as it is contained within the Nellis Air Force Range.
Size: 1,301,637 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 300-500
The Nevada Wild Horse Range HMA is off-limits to the public as it is contained within the Nellis Air Force Range.
New Pass-Ravenswood HMA
Size: 285,878 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 340-566. BLM states there are some curlies within the herd.
The McGee Mountain HMA can be found 35 miles northwest of Austin, NV, in Lander county.
Size: 285,878 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 340-566. BLM states there are some curlies within the herd.
The McGee Mountain HMA can be found 35 miles northwest of Austin, NV, in Lander county.
North Monitor HMA
Size: 11,512 acres
Number of wild horses or burros (it is not specified) the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 6-8
The North Monitor HMA is in the Battle Mountain District in central Nevada, south of Hwy 50 and east of the Fish Creek HMA.
Size: 11,512 acres
Number of wild horses or burros (it is not specified) the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 6-8
The North Monitor HMA is in the Battle Mountain District in central Nevada, south of Hwy 50 and east of the Fish Creek HMA.
North Stillwater HMA
Size: 178,927 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 138-205
The North Stillwater HMA is within the Stillwater Mountain Range, southeast of I-80 and north of Hwy 50 in central west Nevada. It is near the Tobin Range and Augusta Mountains HMAs.
Size: 178,927 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 138-205
The North Stillwater HMA is within the Stillwater Mountain Range, southeast of I-80 and north of Hwy 50 in central west Nevada. It is near the Tobin Range and Augusta Mountains HMAs.
Owyhee HMA
Size: 339,103 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 139-231
The Owyhee HMA Complex is in north central Nevada on the Idaho border, north of I-80 and east of Hwy 95. This HMA is part of the Owyhee Complex which also includes the Little Owyhee, Little Humboldt, Rock Creek, and Snowstorm HMAs.
Size: 339,103 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 139-231
The Owyhee HMA Complex is in north central Nevada on the Idaho border, north of I-80 and east of Hwy 95. This HMA is part of the Owyhee Complex which also includes the Little Owyhee, Little Humboldt, Rock Creek, and Snowstorm HMAs.
Palmetto HMA
Size: 118,273 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 46-76 though the 2023 population count is just 25. BLM states they don't know why the population has diminished; it could either be natural predation or they have migrated to a nearby herd area.
The Palmetto HMA is north and west of the town of Lida, NV in Esmeralda county. It is west of Hwy 95 near the California border, adjacent to the Silver Peak and Montezuma Peak HMAs.
Size: 118,273 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 46-76 though the 2023 population count is just 25. BLM states they don't know why the population has diminished; it could either be natural predation or they have migrated to a nearby herd area.
The Palmetto HMA is north and west of the town of Lida, NV in Esmeralda county. It is west of Hwy 95 near the California border, adjacent to the Silver Peak and Montezuma Peak HMAs.
Pancake HMA Complex
Size: 849,922 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 240-493
The Pancake HMA Complex is 30 miles west of Ely, NV or 80 miles northeast of Tonopah, in White Pine and Nye counties. The complex consists of Sands Springs West, Jakes Wash HA (herd area), and the Monte Cristo Wild Horse Territory. Jakes Wash and Monte Cristo are both considered zeroed out of horses.
Size: 849,922 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 240-493
The Pancake HMA Complex is 30 miles west of Ely, NV or 80 miles northeast of Tonopah, in White Pine and Nye counties. The complex consists of Sands Springs West, Jakes Wash HA (herd area), and the Monte Cristo Wild Horse Territory. Jakes Wash and Monte Cristo are both considered zeroed out of horses.
Paymaster HMA
Size: 100,590 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 23-38
The Paymaster HMA is 10 miles west of Tonopah, NV. According to BLM, 2/3rds of the habitat is for bighorn sheep and the horses can only be found in a small portion of the area.
Size: 100,590 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 23-38
The Paymaster HMA is 10 miles west of Tonopah, NV. According to BLM, 2/3rds of the habitat is for bighorn sheep and the horses can only be found in a small portion of the area.
Pilot Mountain HMA
Size: 477,133 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 249-415
The Pilot Mountain HMA is near the junction for Hwy 95 and Hwy 6 in southwest Nevada. Nearby HMAs include Paymaster, Silver Peak, and Garfield Flat.
Size: 477,133 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 249-415
The Pilot Mountain HMA is near the junction for Hwy 95 and Hwy 6 in southwest Nevada. Nearby HMAs include Paymaster, Silver Peak, and Garfield Flat.
Pine Nut Mountains HMA
Size: 104,316 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 118-179
Size: 104,316 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 118-179
The Pine Nut Mountains HMA (formerly known as Nut Mountain) is east/northeast of Minden, NV. The BLM lists the wrong location on their website as the herd has been pushed way south of the original herd area. Take Hwy 395 to Minden, head east into the foothills east of East Valley Rd and east/northeast of Fish Springs Rd. This herd is often found within the ever expanding neighborhood and you will see water troughs that volunteers keep full. The main roads are not too bad, though they are dirt/gravel and there are many smaller roads/two-tracks that you can take with a truck and good tires.
Red Rock HMA
Size: 161,969 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 16-27 and wild burros is 29-49
The Red Rock HMA is 20 miles west of Las Vegas, NV, in Clark County.
Size: 161,969 acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 16-27 and wild burros is 29-49
The Red Rock HMA is 20 miles west of Las Vegas, NV, in Clark County.
Reveille HMA
Size: 105,499
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 82-138
The Reveille HMA is 50 miles east of Tonopah and 12 miles south of Warm Springs, NV, in Nye County.
Size: 105,499
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 82-138
The Reveille HMA is 50 miles east of Tonopah and 12 miles south of Warm Springs, NV, in Nye County.
Roberts Mountain HMA
Size: 99,988
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 90-150
The Roberts Mountain HMA is 30 miles northwest of Eureka, Nevada
Size: 99,988
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 90-150
The Roberts Mountain HMA is 30 miles northwest of Eureka, Nevada
Rock Creek HMA
Size: 121,434
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 150-250
The Rock Creek HMA is 80 miles north of Elko, NV. BLM states their are many red and blue roans within this herd.
Size: 121,434
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 150-250
The Rock Creek HMA is 80 miles north of Elko, NV. BLM states their are many red and blue roans within this herd.
Rocky Hills HMA
Size: 83,988
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 90-143
Formerly known as the North Simpson Park HMA
The Rocky Hills HMA is 54 miles southwest of Elko, NV in Eureka county.
Size: 83,988
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 90-143
Formerly known as the North Simpson Park HMA
The Rocky Hills HMA is 54 miles southwest of Elko, NV in Eureka county.
Sand Springs West HMA
Size: 152,277
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 29-49
The Sand Springs West HMA is 55 miles west, southwest of Ely, NV. This HMA is part of the Pancake HMA Complex.
Size: 152,277
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 29-49
The Sand Springs West HMA is 55 miles west, southwest of Ely, NV. This HMA is part of the Pancake HMA Complex.
Saulsbury HMA
Size: 135,081
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 22-40
The Saulsbury HMA is 16 miles east of Tonopah and is split into two areas, north and south
Size: 135,081
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 22-40
The Saulsbury HMA is 16 miles east of Tonopah and is split into two areas, north and south
Seven Mile HMA
Size: 97,654
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 82-136
The Reveille HMA is 30 miles southwest of Eureka, NV
Size: 97,654
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 82-136
The Reveille HMA is 30 miles southwest of Eureka, NV
Seven Troughs HMA
Size: 148,884
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 94-156 and wild burros is 28-46
The Seven Troughs HMA is 75 miles northeast of Reno, NV in western Pershing County
Size: 148,884
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 94-156 and wild burros is 28-46
The Seven Troughs HMA is 75 miles northeast of Reno, NV in western Pershing County
Shawave HMA
Size: 177,204
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 82-136
The Shawave HMA is 50 miles northeast of Reno, NV in western Pershing County
Size: 177,204
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 82-136
The Shawave HMA is 50 miles northeast of Reno, NV in western Pershing County
Silver King HMA
Size: 575,460
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 60-128
The Silver King HMA is 60 miles south of Ely and 20 miles northwest of Caliente, NV
Size: 575,460
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 60-128
The Silver King HMA is 60 miles south of Ely and 20 miles northwest of Caliente, NV
Silver Peak HMA
Size: 242,462
Number of wild burros the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 4-6 (that is not a type, it is just 4-6 wild burros on over 242,000 acres)
The Silver Peak HMA is between the towns of Silver Peak and Dyer, NV
Size: 242,462
Number of wild burros the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 4-6 (that is not a type, it is just 4-6 wild burros on over 242,000 acres)
The Silver Peak HMA is between the towns of Silver Peak and Dyer, NV
Snow Storm Mountains HMA
Size: 117,109
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 90-140
The Snow Storm Mountains HMA is 45 miles northeast of Winnemucca, NV. BLM states that the wild horses tend to stay away from the western portion of the HMA near the Twin Peaks mine, which contains significant mining and exploration activity.
Size: 117,109
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 90-140
The Snow Storm Mountains HMA is 45 miles northeast of Winnemucca, NV. BLM states that the wild horses tend to stay away from the western portion of the HMA near the Twin Peaks mine, which contains significant mining and exploration activity.
South Shoshone HMA
Size: 133,093
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 60-100
The South Shoshone HMA is 30 miles south of Battle Mountain, NV in Lander County. BLM states they believe the wild horse move between this HMA and the nearby Callaghan and Bald Mountain HMAs.
Size: 133,093
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 60-100
The South Shoshone HMA is 30 miles south of Battle Mountain, NV in Lander County. BLM states they believe the wild horse move between this HMA and the nearby Callaghan and Bald Mountain HMAs.
South Stillwater HMA
Size: 9,773
Number of wild horses or wild burros (it is not specified which) the BLM deems appropriate for the herd
area is 8-16
There is no additional information on this HMA
Size: 9,773
Number of wild horses or wild burros (it is not specified which) the BLM deems appropriate for the herd
area is 8-16
There is no additional information on this HMA
Spruce-Pequop HMA
Size: 240,744
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 49-82
The Spruce-Pequop HMA is 40 miles south of Wells, NV
Size: 240,744
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 49-82
The Spruce-Pequop HMA is 40 miles south of Wells, NV
Stone Cabin HMA
Size: 407,706
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is218-364
The Stone Cabin HMA is 30 miles east of Tonopah
Size: 407,706
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is218-364
The Stone Cabin HMA is 30 miles east of Tonopah
Reveille HMA
Size: 105,499
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 82-138
The Reveille HMA is 50 miles east of Tonopah and 12 miles south of Warm Springs, NV, in Nye County.
Size: 105,499
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 82-138
The Reveille HMA is 50 miles east of Tonopah and 12 miles south of Warm Springs, NV, in Nye County.
Stonewall HMA
Size: 23,887
Number of wild burros the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 5-8 (BLM states an annual census showed no burros within the HMA, but 6 nearby burros in the adjoining Goldfield HMA which might wander thru the Stonewall HMA)
The Stonewall HMA is west of Lida junction/Hwy 95 between Tonopah and Las Vegas, NV
Size: 23,887
Number of wild burros the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 5-8 (BLM states an annual census showed no burros within the HMA, but 6 nearby burros in the adjoining Goldfield HMA which might wander thru the Stonewall HMA)
The Stonewall HMA is west of Lida junction/Hwy 95 between Tonopah and Las Vegas, NV
Tobin Range HMA
Size: 198,236
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 25-42
The Tobin Range HMA is in central / northwest Nevada, south of I-80, south of the Hwy 95 junction
Size: 198,236
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 25-42
The Tobin Range HMA is in central / northwest Nevada, south of I-80, south of the Hwy 95 junction
Triple B HMA
Size: 1,232,494
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 250-518
The Triple B HMA is 30 miles northwest of Ely, NV
Size: 1,232,494
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 250-518
The Triple B HMA is 30 miles northwest of Ely, NV
Virginia Range
Not managed by BLM
Size: 283,769, 160,00+ of which are privately owned acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 250-518
The Virginia Range is south of Reno, west of Hwy 395 and east of Alt. Hwy 95
Not managed by BLM
Size: 283,769, 160,00+ of which are privately owned acres
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 250-518
The Virginia Range is south of Reno, west of Hwy 395 and east of Alt. Hwy 95
Warm Springs Canyon HMA
Size: 91,710
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 105-175 and for wild burros is 14-24
The Warm Springs Canyon HMA is 140 miles north of Reno, NV in Humboldt County
Size: 91,710
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 105-175 and for wild burros is 14-24
The Warm Springs Canyon HMA is 140 miles north of Reno, NV in Humboldt County
Wassuk HMA
Size: 51,743
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 109-165
The Wassuk HMA is north of Hawthorne and 3 miles east of Walker Lake
Size: 51,743
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 109-165
The Wassuk HMA is north of Hawthorne and 3 miles east of Walker Lake
Wheeler Pass HMA
Size: 275,575
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 47-66 and for wild burros is 20-35
The Wheeler Pass HMA is adjacent to Hwy 95 west of Las Vegas and northwest of the I-15 junction
Size: 275,575
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 47-66 and for wild burros is 20-35
The Wheeler Pass HMA is adjacent to Hwy 95 west of Las Vegas and northwest of the I-15 junction
Whistler Mountain HMA
Size: 43,245
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 14-24
The Whistler Mountain HMA is 10 miles northwest of Eureka, NV
Size: 43,245
Number of wild horses the BLM deems appropriate for the herd area is 14-24
The Whistler Mountain HMA is 10 miles northwest of Eureka, NV