Crooks Mountain HMA
The horses in this herd management area (HMA) are predominantly bay and brown.
Location: The Crooks Mountain HMA is located directly east central of Sweetwater Station, Wyo. and encompasses over 58,000 acres.
Size: More than 58,000 acres.
Topography/Vegetation: The lower elevations of the Crooks Mountain HMA receive approximately 10-14 inches of precipitation annually, and the upper elevations receive 15-20 inches annually. The major vegetation types are sagebrush/grass, woodland, and riparian. Topography within the HMA is generally rolling hills and slopes to the north and south of Crooks Mountain. The Crooks Mountain portion of the herd area is quite steep and broken with mountainous terrain.
Wildlife: The area supports significant wildlife populations of elk, deer and antelope.
AML: 65-85
Recent Gathers
- 2024 White Mountain Complex Wild Horse Gather
- 2024 North Lander Complex Wild Horse Gather
- 2023 McCullough Peaks Wild Horse Bait Trap Gather
- 2021 Rock Springs Wild Horse Gather
- 2020 Red Desert Complex Wild Horse Gather
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