BLM places 42 horses, burros during Billings adoption event

Jamie Henneman
Jun 28, 2024
Jun 28, 2024

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At a recent adoption event in Billings, Mont., the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) placed 42 wild horses and burros with new owners. The BLM had not had an event in Billings for over 10 years, according to wild horse and burro coordinator Pat Merrill.

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