Agencies Conducting Aerial Survey of Wild Burros in Arizona

The survey is part of ongoing research to collect information to guide future management of wild burros in Arizona.
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The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AGFD), the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) will partner on an aerial survey of wild burros in and near Arizona’s Lake Pleasant Herd Management Area. The survey began June 19.

Residents and recreationists in the North Valley area might see or hear a small, low-flying aircraft near Lake Pleasant and in areas east of I-17 between Anthem and Black Canyon City, south of Carefree Highway and the Loop 303 freeway; and west to areas near Morristown and Wickenburg.

“The main goal of these efforts is to ensure healthy ecosystems along with a safe environment for the public, employees, and public land users,” said BLM Phoenix District Manager Leon Thomas. “Limiting the number of animal encounters with people and motor vehicles through better management of wild burro populations in our state can help achieve this goal.”

The survey is part of ongoing research studies to collect information to guide future management of wild burros in Arizona. These studies are part of vital partnership efforts between the BLM and state agencies to address the issue of overpopulation of wild burros in the state

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