Home on the Range: Where Deer and Antelope Compete With Feral Horses for Limited Resources

Authors

• Katelyn Davies, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
• Hannah B. Klugman, Utah State University Ecology Center
• Kathryn A. Schoenecker, U.S. Geological Survey
• David C. Stoner, Utah State University Ecology Center, Utah State University ExtensionFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

6-29-2026

First Page

1

Last Page

6

Abstract

Given projections for continued drought conditions in the West, a better understanding of how native wildlife respond to competition with feral horses will be critical for developing effective conservation programs in the future. This fact sheet provides information on feral horses and presents study data comparing their use of water resources with that of native wildlife.

Recommended Citation

Davies, K., Klugman, H. B., Schoenecker, K. A., & Stoner, D. C. (2026). Home on the range: Where deer and antelope compete with feral horses for limited resources [Fact sheet]. Utah State University Extension.