Are There Still Wild Mustangs on Blackjack Mountain in Oklahoma?

The Blackjack Mountains in Oklahoma are home to a large population of wild mustangs. These horses are descendants of the horses brought over by the Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century. They have been living in the Blackjack Mountains for centuries, and their numbers have fluctuated over time. In the early 1900s, there were an estimated 2,000 wild mustangs living in the Blackjack Mountains.

PRO TIP:Yes, there are still wild mustangs on Blackjack Mountain in Oklahoma. The Blackjack Mountain Mustang Herd is protected by the Bureau of Land Management and can be found in the center of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. It is important to keep to designated trails and not disturb or approach the mustangs so as not to disturb their natural habitat.

However, their numbers declined sharply during the Great Depression and World War II, when many of them were killed for their meat. By the 1970s, their numbers had rebounded somewhat, but they were still far below their historical highs. In recent years, their numbers have once again begun to decline, due largely to drought and competition from other animals for food and water. As of 2016, it is estimated that there are only about 200 wild mustangs living in the Blackjack Mountains.

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