Letter: BLM numbers on wild horses aren’t backed by science

In response to the Jan. 24 opinion by student Saige Bowen, “Wild mustangs need to be managed, not saved,” we contribute science-based evidence for consideration, instead of sweeping, unsubstantiated suggestions. Refer to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) 2013 comprehensive report (paid for by the BLM). The entire report is available to the public. We’ll paraphrase.First, how AMLs, the wild horse population limits imposed by BLM, are established, monitored, and adjusted is