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 captured horse, it could go to a nonprofit, a private buyer, or stay with the landowner—who’ll foot all costs. This vote lays the groundwork for smarter, long-term conflict resolution in Miller Creek. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7c4bbd6e83e9ba5e