Capture and Removal of 450 Wild Horses on Inyo National Forest

The Inyo National Forest is soliciting proposals for a wild horse drive-trap gather to capture and remove 450 wild horses. The project area is located approximately 10 miles east of Lee Vining, CA, and 40 miles north of Bishop, CA, encompassing 835,000 acres within the Mono Lake Ranger District. The scope of work includes the humane capture, handling, care, feeding, and transportation of these wild horses. The capture methods will primarily involve helicopter drive-trapping, with roping also permitted under specific conditions. The contract also specifies detailed requirements for trap site design, temporary holding facilities, animal care, and transportation, emphasizing humane treatment and safety throughout the process. The period of performance is planned from July 8, 2026, to July 16, 2026, with potential extensions. A pre-award conference call is scheduled for May 26, 2026. This acquisition is set aside for small business concerns.