News – Sheridan Media
With the winter weather approaching, many ranchers who have cattle up on the Bighorn Mountains are moving them to the lower elevations, and this can create a traffic hazard for motorists who aren’t careful.
The Wyoming Highway Patrol says sometime Tuesday morning (October 7th), two cows were hit by a truck on US Highway 14A in the Hunt Mountain area.
The cattle perished, and the truck driver declined medical treatment.
When moving cattle off of the mountain, the Patrol says it is possible that a few may get left behind in open range areas.
The hazard of a stray cow in an open range area is a hazard like any other wild animal in Wyoming – meaning the ranchers will try their best to round up all their cattle, but motorists need to make sure to be careful.
In these colder months, snow can drive cattle toward the road, creating a hazard.
Motorists are asked to watch for Open Range or Loose Stock signs and stay alert.
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Last modified: October 9, 2025