Cattle Growers Glad the Federal Government's Lethal Feral Cattle Removal From Gila Ended

Cattle growers glad the federal government's lethal feral cattle removal from Gila ended

The removals were applauded by conservationists, but proved controversial, especially shooting cattle from helicopters.

Federal appeals court dismisses New Mexico Cattle Growers’ lawsuit over sniping feral cattle in the Gila

Federal appeals court dismisses New Mexico Cattle Growers’ lawsuit over sniping feral cattle in the Gila mps-post Sat, 06/06/2026 - 05:00 Image (Source New Mexico) A federal appeals court this week dismissed a 2023 legal challenge by the New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association over the U.S. Forest Service practice of aerial shooting feral cattle in the Gila wilderness.The June 3 U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit ruling notes that the cows are …