Lake Havasu City reminds the community to continue to exercise caution while traveling on SR 95 near an open desert area and remain aware of the potential dangers from wild burros entering the highway.  It is not uncommon for wild burros, large wildlife, or livestock to make their way into roadways as they look for water, food or shade. Motorists are encouraged to always use caution especially at night as animals are more prone to be active during the cooler nighttime hours. And please don’t stop to feed the burros, as this also draws them further into roadways. 

According to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) press release dated August 5, 2024, gathering efforts of approximately 100 wild burros along State Route 95 just north of Lake Havasu City began this week to ensure public safety and protection of the wild burros.

BLM manages the wild burro populations in accordance with the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act of 1971. Animals removed as part of this gather will be transported to the Florence Wild Horse and Burro Training and Off-range Corral, where they will be made available for adoption or purchase through the Wild Horse and Burro Adoption and Sales Program.

Additionally, the BLM is currently working through the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process required to implement a longer-term plan within the Lake Havasu, Alamo, and Big Sandy Herd Management Areas which may include one or more gathers to remove excess wild burros, and other management activities in the coming years.

More information is available on the BLM’s website.