WebMar 1, 2024 · Gila Forest Supervisor Camille Howes said a combination of ground-based and aerial removal efforts since October 2024 have substantially reduced the feral cattle population. The Forest Service on ... WebFeb 14, 2024 · A judge has given federal officials the green light to shoot feral cows from helicopters in the Gila National Forest. The U.S. Forest Service says the unbranded cattle must be removed immediately because the herds are damaging wilderness areas and are a threat to the public.
Feral cattle to be shot in New Mexico Gila Wilderness: Forest Service
WebFeb 22, 2024 · The federal agency announced its decision on Feb. 16, explaining feral cattle on the 560,000-acre Gila Wilderness Area “pose a significant threat to public safety and natural resources."... WebFeb 17, 2024 · In 2024, a Forest Service contractor killed 65 cows in an aerial gunning operation similar to the one planned for next week. Photos shared by ranchers of the 2024 operation showed dead cattle... top homes bathtub
Judge rules New Mexico feral cattle can be shot from helicopters
WebFeb 17, 2024 · A helicopter will launch Thursday, with shooters spending four days looking for feral cattle in rugged areas that include the Gila River. Forest Supervisor Camille Howes said it was "a difficult ... WebFeb 18, 2024 · A feral bull is seen along the Gila River in the Gila Wilderness in southwestern New Mexico, on July 25, 2024. U.S. forest managers in New Mexico are moving ahead with plans to kill feral cattle that they say have become a threat to public safety and natural resources in the nation's first designated wilderness, setting the stage for more legal … WebFeb 17, 2024 · SILVER CITY, N.M. (KRQE) – After nearly a year of back and forth debate, the U.S. Forest Service says it will move forward with a plan to shoot feral cattle roaming in the Gila Wilderness… top homes builders