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Wild Horse Fire Brigade Project

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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 16, 2026.

Public comments (4)

SupportiveWilliam SimpsonSep 16, 2026

The executive director of the Wild Horse Fire Brigade explained his proposal to relocate 500 sterilized horses to remote national forest land in California to reduce wildfire fuels.

Board of Commissioners - Sep 16, 2026 · 28:52 →
NeutralDeMar DahlSep 16, 2026

A former commissioner shared his lifelong experience with wild horses and argued that while pilot projects are worth exploring, long-term solutions must involve population control.

Board of Commissioners - Sep 16, 2026 · 43:51 →
OpposedMarlo DahlSep 16, 2026

A local rancher raised concerns that the project proponent is hostile toward ranching and questioned whether Elko County should partner with him.

Board of Commissioners - Sep 16, 2026 · 43:51 →
ConcernedKenneth JonesSep 16, 2026

A local rancher detailed the severe destruction wild horse overpopulation has caused on grazing allotments like Spruce Mountain.

Board of Commissioners - Sep 16, 2026 · 51:35 →