Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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What is the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)? How does the BLM manage the public lands? What is FLPMA? What recreational opportunities do BLM's public lands offer? Where can I get more information about recreational use on public land? Am I entitled to free land from the BLM? What about homesteading? I have seen an advertisement that says I can obtain low-cost land from the BLM. Is this true? How does the BLM select land that might be sold? May I select a specific parcel of BLM-managed public land that I am interested in purchasing? Are there any lands for sale in the East? Does the BLM sell buildings? I heard that I could get land if I have a mining claim. Is that true? How can I get a copy of a land or mineral patent? How can I get additional information? How can I obtain BLM maps? How much do BLM maps cost? What is the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)? What information is available under FOIA? How long will it take to answer my request? How do I locate and file a mining claim? What documentation is required this year? How can I participate in the Government’s oil and gas lease "lottery"? How much does a competitive oil and gas lease cost? How valuable will my oil and gas lease be? How can I get a lease on a first-come, first-served basis (a noncompetitive lease)? How long is an oil and gas lease issued for? Can I renew my oil and gas lease for an additional period of time beyond the primary term? I am not a citizen of the United States. Can I own a Federal oil and gas lease? Is it true the BLM sells wild horses and burros? What are wild horses and burros? Why does the Federal Government offer wild horses and burros for adoption? What kinds of wild horses and burros are available for adoption? How wild is a wild horse or burro? How many wild horses and burros are available for adoption? What does it cost to adopt a wild horse or burro? If I adopt a wild horse or burro am I responsible for the gentling? What does it cost to care for a wild horse or burro? Where can I learn more about horses or burros? Where can I adopt a wild horse or burro? Have the animals received medical care? How many animals can I adopt? How can I qualify to adopt a wild horse or burro? How can I adopt an animal? Will the animal belong to me or the Federal Government? What facilities are required for a wild horse or burro? What restrictions are there on using my adopted animal? What should I bring to the adoption? What kind of trailer is required to transport a wild horse or burro? What should I feed my animal? What are some tips I should know before the adoption?