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Miller Creek Horse Management Plan | Butte News
In Miller Creek, wild horses are causing chaos by roaming freely across private land—now county commissioners have stepped in with a new plan to manage the situation without immediate roundups. Landowners must first get sheriff approval before capturing a horse, and the Department of Livestock must inspect each animal before relocation. Experts warn that feeding or getting too close to these animals only worsens the problem—they’re wild, not tame. The county will monitor outcomes and may expand solutions like road signs, fertility control, or community partnerships. If no one claims a…
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