Sheep in Sand Wash Basin on November 6, 2021
On November 6, 2021 I found thousands of sheep moving into the basin on the east side off of CR 75. After we had the majority of our wild horses removed in September, I truly thought the BLM (Bureau of Land Management) would have placed a moratorium on the sheep. Remember the horses were removed due to a “lack of forage” and BLM claimed the range was damaged and in serious condition due to the drought and overgrazing by horses. Obviously there’s enough forage for sheep to move through! Below I’ve posted a few photos and video clip. Make sure our legislators, BLM and anyone that supported the roundup of our Wild Horses is made aware of the sheep in the basin. This is just wrong!
Photos of the sheep camps are what you look for. If you see camps like this, there are sheep nearby. Sometimes they’re hard to spot if the sheep have moved into the bottom of the washes, or behind a hill. However, if you wait and watch with binoculars, you will spot them. Also look for sheepherders on horseback, that is how the sheep are moved around the basin.
NOTE: If you do go to the basin, please do not harass the sheepherders. Most are Peruvians and speak very little to no English. They love the sheep and their jobs, and it is not their fault that the sheep are in the basin. They are here on work visas and are working for the sheep ranchers.
Video on Facebook:
Do visit the Wild Horses for Sand Wash Basin Facebook page for discussions.
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Sand Wash Basin is home to an extraordinary herd of wild horses. Located in the northwest corner of Colorado on public BLM land about 48 miles west of Craig, Colorado. Do visit the Wild Horses of Sand Wash Basin Facebook page to view current photos as well as updates and information about the basin.