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Commission passes resolution urging more grazing on public lands and approves letter supporting BLM wild‑horse gather
Summary
Commissioners approved a resolution urging federal agencies to increase grazing opportunity and passed a letter of appreciation to the Bureau of Land Management for efforts on the Antelope/Triple B wild‑horse gather; public commenters and commissioners debated management outcomes and scientific context.
The commission voted to approve resolution 2025‑35 urging the federal government to increase grazing opportunity on public lands and to consider outcome‑based grazing approaches. Commissioners framed the resolution as raising concerns about fire risk, woody encroachment and range carrying capacity, and noted they will forward the resolution and supporting materials to relevant federal contacts.
Separately commissioners approved a letter of support and appreciation for the BLM’s Antelope and Triple B complex wild‑horse gather, recognizing the agency's stated effort to manage herd sizes. Some commissioners cautioned that praise might be premature until on‑the‑ground results are visible, but the board voted to send the letter to the BLM and to share supporting materials with interested stakeholders.
Public commenters, including ranchers and advocates, described range conditions and urged the commission to continue pressure on federal managers; a local reporter indicated plans for a multi‑part series documenting range impacts, and commissioners encouraged continued outreach.
