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Wyoming Highway Patrol Lieutenant Louis Tegdesch is urging the public to watch for wildlife during their commutes. The Lt. said he has seen an increase in animal collisions over the last few weeks.
Wyoming Game and Fish Public Information Specialist Christina Schmidt told listeners of Sheridan Media’s Pulse that wildlife are most active during the dawn and dusk hours.
Tegdesch said this time period coincides with the commute times for many people in Sheridan and Johnson counties. During these low-light hours, drivers often don’t see animals before a collision happens. And as the seasons change and temperature drops, wildlife activity along the roadways will increase.
Schmidt said when Daylight Saving Time ends on Nov. 1, motorists will have even more difficulty seeing many of these animals on their morning and evening commutes.
C. Schmidt
If drivers collide with deer or other large wildlife on the road, they are encouraged to call their local law enforcement agency to report the accident. Drivers also can report roadkill on the Wyoming Department of Transportation’s 511 app.
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