Wild free-roaming horses and burros.
36 C.F.R. § 261.23
in effectEffective: 2024-07-01The following are prohibited:
(a) Removing or attempting to remove a wild free-roaming horse or burro from the National Forest System unless authorized by law or regulation.
(b) Causing or allowing the inhumane treatment or harassment of a wild free-roaming horse or burro.
(c) Removing or attempting to remove, alter or destroy any official mark used to identify a wild horse or burro or its remains unless authorized or permitted by law or regulation.
(d) Violating any terms or conditions specified in a care and maintenance agreement or permit.
Source: eCFRURL: https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2024-07-01/title-36.xmlFetched: 7/26/2026