Update from the Road! The BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program's 250th anniversary ambassador team rode into BLM Nevada’s California Trail Days for a jam-packed weekend of reenactments, hands-on activities, live music, and sharing the story of how wild horses and burros helped shape America’s westward expansion. We loved meeting over a thousand visitors and connecting them with Freedom and Liberty’s journey. Now we’re back on the road. Can’t wait to give you a sneak peek of our next stop in just a few days. Stay tuned! Learn more about Freedom and Liberty's journey across America in celebration of our nation's 250th Anniversary: BLM.gov/whb/freedom250

Wild horses and burros are headed to Checotah, Oklahoma for your next chance to give one a good home! We'll be at the Round-Up Club Arena in Checotah June 19-20. Applications to adopt can be approved on site. Don’t miss this opportunity to give a good home to a wild horse or burro! Bring a stock trailer and take your favorite horse or burro home. Gates open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. June 19 and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 20. 📝 Must be approved to adopt. Applications approved on site: blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/… 📍 Find more wild horse and burro adoption events at BLM.gov/whb/events

Freedom and Liberty are back on the road, sharing the story of America’s wild horses and burros and the public lands they call home. From honoring history at Fort Ord to riding in the Glennville Rodeo Parade, the Ambassador Team is connecting communities with our shared heritage, all in celebration of America's 250th Anniversary! Next stop: California Trail Days in Elko, Nevada June 6–7 with California Trail Interpretive Cetner—a free, hands‑on celebration of the gold rush era and a Freedom 250 event. Come say hello and experience it all for yourself. Learn more at californiatrailcenter.org/ca… Follow Freedom and Liberty as they travel the country in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Learn more at BLM.gov/whb/freedom250

The June Online Corral fixed-price event has been cancelled due to a systems update. We look forward to welcoming bids during the next Online Corral auction, scheduled to run July 23-30. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Public lands are the physical representation of our nation's foundational principles of freedom and liberty. Out on the trail, our 250th Anniversary mascots, Freedom and Liberty, remind us how these landscapes connect us to our history and to one another. The BLM manages millions of acres of multiple-use public lands across the United States just waiting for your next adventure. Where will your public lands journey take you? Find your freedom: blm.gov/visit

We need your input! The BLM is conducting initial scoping for an environmental review to analyze humane, science‑based tools for managing wild horse and burro herds on public lands. Today, herd sizes are more than three times above what the range can sustainably support, and your feedback can help shape solutions that protect both healthy animals and healthy rangelands. The assessment will analyze and compare a range of management alternatives to reduce overpopulation and slow growth, including gather and fertility control methods, to improve how the BLM manages and protects herd and land health. The assessment won’t authorize new actions, but it will streamline future reviews and strengthen outcomes for wild horses, wildlife, and public lands. Share your substantive comments through the BLM National NEPA Register’s Participate Now feature through July 2, 2026. 🔗 eplanning.blm.gov/Project-Ho…

Freedom and Liberty are more than just BLM wild horse and burro ambassadors; they're our bridge to the next generation of public land stewards! Interested in developing the next generation of America’s public land stewards? Find out more on our Wild Horse and Burro Program education page! ➡️ blm.gov/programs/wild-horse-…

Hey Virginia, wild horses and burros are headed your way! @BLM_ES will be at the Meadow Event Park June 12-13, 2026, with wild horses and burros ready for their new homes! Adoption fees start at $125 for qualified applicants. Friday, June 11 and Saturday, June 12: 8 – 11 a.m. – Viewing period and Online Corral pickups 11 a.m. – Competitive Bid Start 12 – 5 p.m. – Auction loadouts and Online Corral pickups Learn more about the BLM's requirements for adopting or purchasing a wild horse or burro at BLM.gov/whb/adopt Find more opportunities to give a good home to a wild horse or burro: BLM.gov/whb/events

A wild burro in northwestern Arizona was found trapped overnight in a septic tank, struggling to keep its head above the water. Thanks to quick action from Bureau of Land Management specialists, RV park staff, and caring neighbors, the burro was safely lifted out, cleaned up, fed, and released back to public lands later that day. Stories like this remind us what can happen when communities come together. A huge thanks to everyone who helped! 👏 Read the full story: ow.ly/4wE750YYoP7 @blmwhb @blmarizona

Get ready, Alabama! @BLM_ES will be at the NE AL Agri-Business Center May 28-30 for your next opportunity to give a good home to a wild horse or burro. Adoption fees start $125 for qualified applicants. The event will be open May 28-29 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and May 30 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. BLM staff will be onsite to provide more information and assist with the application process. Learn more about BLM's wild horse and burro adoption requirements at BLM.gov/whb/adopt Find more wild horse and burro events: BLM.gov/whb/events

Freedom and Liberty help bring BLM’s multiple-use mission to life, showcasing the importance of maintaining a thriving natural ecological balance on public lands. Experience the multiple-use mission firsthand—hike, bike, or ride your horse on BLM-managed public lands and see how science-based management keeps these landscapes open and thriving. Learn more at blm.gov/programs/recreation Follow Freedom and Liberty as they travel the country in celebration of America's 250th anniversary. Learn more at BLM.gov/whb/freedom250

Get ready, Wyoming! 🤠 The next wild horse and burro adoption opportunity is coming your way! @BLMWyoming will open the gates at our facility in Wheatland, with up to 30 wild horses and burros available to good homes. Adoption fees start at $125 for approved applicants. 📅 May 22, 2026 🕗 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Learn about the BLM's adoption requirements at BLM.gov/whb/adopt Find more wild horse and burro adoption and sale events: BLM.gov/whb/events

Freedom and Liberty bid farewell to Virginia as they continue their cross‑country journey west. During their visit, Freedom and Liberty met with local students, greeted visitors at the Frying Pan Farm Park Spring Days, and cheered on participants at the Mustang Run 5K in Lorton. We want to extend a big thank‑you to our friends at Fairfax County Park Authority, Bishop’s Events, the Foundation for America’s Public Lands, and BLM Eastern States for being such gracious hosts and partners. Meet the Ambassador Team as they celebrate America’s 250th anniversary this year! Follow their journey online or see them in person at their next stop. Learn more at BLM.gov/whb/Freedom250

Freedom and Liberty were born on public lands, managed as part of the Bureau of Land Management’s multiple use mission. BLM’s mission is to support a variety of activities on public lands—all of which play an important role in our shared life. BLM managed lands support wildlife, recreation, livestock grazing, energy production, wild horse and burro herds, and more. Science-based management is needed to balance these uses and keep our lands and herds healthy. Meet Freedom and Liberty and learn more about BLM’s mission at one of our stops across the country: blm.gov/whb/freedom250

Looking to adopt a wild horse or burro? Join the BLM adoption event on May 22, 8 a.m. at Wheatland Off-Range Corral, WY. Up to 30 animals available! Questions? Call 307-251-2797 or visit blm.gov/announcement/wild-ho…

Plenty of burros and geldings still available at our wild horse and burro adoption and sale event at Doggett Ford Park in Beaumont, Texas! Gates are open until 6 p.m. today, and then again tomorrow, May 9, 8 a.m. - noon. Learn more about this event: blm.gov/announcement/blm-sch… Find other wild horse and burro adoption opportunities: BLM.gov/whb/events

The Wild Horse and Burro Online Corral is live! Choose from hundreds of wild horses and burros looking for new homes. Bidding is open now and concludes at 4 PM MT on May 11. Submit your application today to be ready to bid: wildhorsesonline.blm.gov/ Animals adopted or purchased through this event will be available for pick-up at designated locations, including: ➡️ Boise, ID (June 12) ➡️ Edinburgh, IN (July 10-11) ➡️ Elm Creek, NE (by appointment) ➡️ Gainesville, GA (Aug. 20) ➡️ Jefferson, WI (Sept. 3-5) ➡️ Lebanon, TN (July 23) ➡️ Litchfield, CA (by appointment) ➡️ Reno, NV (by appointment) ➡️ Waterloo, IA (Aug. 7-8) Can't place a bid in May? Check out our other opportunities to bring home a wild horse or burro at BLM.gov/whb/events Adopting or purchasing a wild horse or burro from the BLM provides you not only a loyal and trainable companion, but also helps support BLM's work to keep wild horses and burros and their habitat healthy.

Scooby-Dooby-Doo… meet Scooby (Tag 2291), a 4-year-old chestnut gelding ready for his next adventure! See him May 8–9 in Riverton at the BLM & Wyoming Honor Farm adoption event. blm.gov/announcement/blm-and… flic.kr/s/aHBqjCP3jC

"Whoa, Black Betty…" Meet Betty, a 4-year-old sorrel mare ready to shine! See her May 8–9 in Riverton. blm.gov/announcement/blm-and… flic.kr/s/aHBqjCP3jC

This week, Freedom and Liberty spent time with local students in Virginia, sharing the story of wild horses and burros and their impact on 250 years of American history!  We wrap up our Virginia tour with two final stops this weekend: ➡️ Saturday, April 2 — Spring Day at @Fair the Frying Pan Farm Park in Herndon ➡️ Sunday, April 3 — Mustang Run 5K at the Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area in Lorton Come say hi and meet Freedom and Liberty! Can't make it to these events in Virginia? Check out Freedom and Liberty's full tour schedule at BLM.gov/whb/freedom250