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Wild Horses in Nevada Illegally Roped, Dragged by Government Contractors

From Tuesday's Horse
January 2024

Documents reviewed by the 8 News Now Investigators revealed that a contract for $690,000 was awarded to Shayne Sampson of Utah for the East Pershing Wild Horse Gather. The 8 News Now Investigators reached Shayne Sampson by phone on Tuesday. He referred the inquiry to the BLM and then hung up on the reporter.

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This is not only cruel but it is also illegal. These are federally protected Mustangs. Every single individual who had a role in this need to be sacked and prosecuted. Now. Not later. But now. 'Multiple-use relationship on public lands.' Is that what they are calling it now?

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Video obtained by the 8 News Now Investigators shows wild horses being roped and dragged by contractors whom the federal government hired. The wild horses were being captured during a federal roundup in northern Nevada led by the Bureau of Land Management.

The BLM began the East Pershing Wild Horse Gather on Dec. 28, according to its website. The area, located between Lovelock and Winnemucca, is more than 2.1 million acres.

The BLM stated that 2,875 wild horses needed to be removed to restore an “ecological balance and multiple-use relationship on public lands.”

Critics have argued that the government is appeasing ranchers for their cattle. As of Jan. 29, the BLM reported that 24 wild horses died and 2,048 had been captured. Observers for the group “Wild Horse Education” regularly monitor these types of operations.

“Roundups need to stop until BLM creates an enforceable welfare policy,” the group posted on its website.

The video also shows a helicopter flying close to the wild horses during several chases.

Documents reviewed by the 8 News Now Investigators revealed that a contract for $690,000 was awarded to Shayne Sampson of Utah for the East Pershing Wild Horse Gather.

The 8 News Now Investigators reached Shayne Sampson by phone on Tuesday. He referred the inquiry to the BLM and then hung up on the reporter.

Died? You mean killed by the BLM, the Bureau of lethal mismanagement. Arrest Shayne Sampson and his deadly crew and throw them in jail. Men have been hanged for less.

Wild Horse Education needs to shut up.
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