The Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office is asking recreationalists to be mindful of the damage off-road vehicles can cause to the Big Horn ecosystem.
Winter storms are still coming through the area and often dropping wet heavy snow only to melt off throughout the day. This causes many of Sheridan County’s gravel and dirt roads to become saturated. Executive speeds during these wet times cause damage to the roadways and off-road mudding, in many cases, causes irreparable damage to the natural resources in the area.
During an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, Undersheriff Levi Dominguez asked listeners to remain on the roads and be mindful of the damage they can cause to the natural resources.
Undersheriff L. Dominguez
Down the mountains, evidence has shown that some have attempted to get their motorized vehicles onto Red Grade Road, causing resource damage. That road is closed seasonally and will not open until April 1.
Undersheriff L. Dominguez
Wyoming State Statute 36-2-107 prohibits using a motor vehicle on state lands off an established road as defined by the board or on a road closed by the board.
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Last modified: March 25, 2022