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Volume 38 Number 24 • October 3, 2026

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A Look Inside WCCA award winners honored ....................................... Page 5 Big Horn County conservation districts collaborate with local community...................... Page 7 2026 Landowners of the Year named by WGFD............ Page 8 Postcard from the Past recalls a near tragedy over water rights. ..................................... Page 10

EO aims to reinvigorate America’s hunting heritage On Sept. 17, President Donald Trump signed an executive order (EO) aimed at expanding hunting opportunities across the U.S., improving access to federal lands and strengthening wildlife populations through partnerships with states, private landown-

ers and ag producers. Titled “Reinvigorating America’s Hunting Heritage,” EO 14429 directs multiple federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), to review existing pol-

icies and propose changes designed to increase hunting and recreational access on federal lands. “American hunters, anglers and landowners are the greatest conservationists the world has ever known,” Please see HUNTING on page 15

Beyond Ready

Quick Bits Venue Change The Wyoming Stock Growers Association will host its annual Winter Roundup Convention and Trade Show at the Best Western in Casper Dec. 7-9. This year marks a change in venue, but participants can still plan on hearing excellent speakers and panels on industry pics, committee discussions and the popular live and silent auctions. For more information or to register, visit wysga.org/events.

Shearing School The North Dakota Sheep Shearing School and North Dakota Certified Wool Classing School is set for Nov. 21-23 at the Hettinger Research Extension Center in Hettinger, N.D. Additional information and registration forms are available online at ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/events/northdakota-sheep-shearing-schoolhettinger-rec-1 and ndsu.edu/ agriculture/ag-hub/events/northdakota-certified-wool-classingschool-hettinger-rec-2.

National 4-H Week set to return Oct. 4-10

Agriculture and irrigation shape Big Horn Basin’s rich history The Wyoming Livestock Roundup is excited to highlight farms, ranches and agribusinesses of Big Horn County in our 2026 Fall Cattlemen’s Edition. Tucked against the western slope of the Big Horn Mountains and surrounded by some of Wyoming’s most striking landscapes, Big Horn County has been shaped by water, agriculture and those tough enough to make a living in the remote and rugged Big Horn Basin. From evidence of ancient inhabitants and early fur trappers to sprawling cattle outfits, extensive irrigation projects, busy railroads and mineral development, the county’s rich history reflects both the challenges and opportunities of settling one of Wyoming’s most geographically isolated areas.

Today, agriculture remains deeply woven into the identity of Big Horn County, where cattle and sheep graze beneath mountain peaks and irrigated fields stretch along the Big Horn, Greybull and Shoshone rivers. Early inhabitants and exploration Long before white settlers ventured across the state, various mountain and plains people inhabited and traveled through the Big Horn Basin for thousands of years. Archaeological evidence like the Medicine Wheel on Medicine Mountain indicates roughly 11,000 years of human occupation, beginning with early mammoth hunters. Pottery and other evidence point to the presence of Crow and Eastern Shoshone Tribes using Please see BIG HORN on page 14

Chimney Rock – Nestled at the base of the Big Horn Mountains, Big Horn County is known for its striking landscapes. Pictured is Chimney Rock, also known as the “Red Pillar,” a prominent red rock geological formation located near the town of Shell and the mouth of Shell Canyon along Highway 14. Adobe Stock photo

Symposium The Wyoming County Commissioners Association will host the Wyoming Cooperating Agency Symposium at the Best Western in Casper Nov. 5-6. Themed “Rooted in Partnership,” the symposium will bring together local, state, Tribal and U.S. Forest Service officials to discuss emerging issues in forest management, strengthen intergovernmental coordination and explore opportunities to expand collaboration in planning and project implementation. For more information or to register, visit wyo-wcca.org/eventdetails/wyomings-cooperatingagency-symposium.

WGFD Calendar The Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) is taking preorders on the 2027 Wyoming Wildlife calendar, featuring 12 stunning photos of Wyoming’s iconic wildlife in addition to application deadlines for upcoming hunting seasons. Calendars are $15 each and can be preordered through Oct. 7. For more information, visit wyomingwildlife.secure.darwin.cx/ J6N7CALW.

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Conservation bill stirs controversy A bill sponsored by U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-WY) is stirring up controversy in the Cowboy State. The legislation – House Resolution (HR) 2773, Landowner Easement Rights Act – seeks to prohibit the Department of the Interior (DOI) from entering into new conservation easements exceeding 30 years. Originally introduced in April of 2025, the legislation has remained stagnant since its introduction but recently garnered attention from Wyoming Sportsmen for Federal Lands, according to a Sept. 21 Cowboy State Daily article written by Clair McFarland. Bill provisions HR 2773 was introduced in the House on April 9, 2025. Cosponsored by Hageman and U.S. Rep. Julie Fedorchak (R-ND), HR 2773’s primary purpose is to prohibit the DOI from entering into new conservation easements lasting longer than 30 years. It would also allow landowners, in some eligible cases, to renegotiate, renew or buy back certain easements at fair market value. An April 22 article published by the North Dakota State University Agricultural Risk Policy Center and written by Hongzi Zhou and Matthew Gammans explains conservation easements are legal agreements in which a landowner agrees to restrict certain land uses to protect conservation values in exchange for payment. According to Zhou and Gammans, the long-term restrictive nature of perpetual easements is central to current Please see HR 2773 on page 5

CREEPY COWBOY CHRONICLES Mysterious monster lurks in Lake DeSmet Just north of Buffalo, tucked against the eastern foothills of the Big Horn Mountains, lies one of Wyoming’s most mysterious bodies of water – Lake DeSmet. Today, the picturesque lake is a popular destination for boating, camping and fishing, but a long history of eerie legends

Every year during the first full week in October, National 4-H Week is celebrated across America. This year, the celebration is set for Oct. 4-10 with a theme of “Beyond Ready” – a nod to the impact 4-H has on its members, preparing the next generation with the necessary tools to succeed. National 4-H Week provides opportunities to welcome new participants into the 4-H community, highlight accomplishments of current members and showcase the incredible experiences 4-H has to offer young people. Nationwide impact According to the national 4-H website, 4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization and empowers nearly six million young people across America with the skills to go beyond the unexpected. “Through life changing 4-H programs, nearly six million kids and teens are learning the skills and abilities to be resilient, adaptable and ready for work and life,” the website states. 4‑H is delivered by Cooperative Extension – a Please see 4-H on page 14

lies beneath its surface. One fable is that of the Lake DeSmet Monster, fondly referred to by some as “Smetty,” which has been described as an enormous sea serpent or an alligator-like beast capable of churning up the water, creating enormous waves and even dragging unsuspecting victims to their deaths. A mysterious lake Sources note Lake DeSmet was named in honor of Jesuit Missionary Father Pierre-Jean De Smet, who discovered the lake while traveling through the area in 1851. According to Visit Buffalo, the lake was formed by underground coal seam fires. “After coal deposits beneath the surface burned, the clinker and sediments

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Please see LAKE DESMET on page 6

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The Dairy Industry is Growing For the last three years or so, the beef industry has been the talk of the town. From the hills to the White House, beef has been a major topic of conversation – some positive, some negative. But there is another big industry From the out there, and one I feel we all take Publisher Dennis Sun for granted. It’s the dairy business, an industry which is growing and moving to different locations around the country. As of August 2026, the U.S. dairy herd was at 9.71 million cows, which is up 167,000 head from August 2025. U.S. milk production, as of August, was at 19.9 billion pounds, up 1.7 percent from a year ago. But the big story here is where all of this milk is coming from, and it is not all from where you would think. The leading issue for dairies relocating is finding adequate water for dairy production, cows and crops to feed the cows. Kansas and Texas are leading the surge with an increase of around 29,000 head of milk cows year-over-year, followed by South Dakota, which is up 19,000 head; Idaho, which is up 12,000 head and Indiana, which is up 8,000 head. The U.S. dairy industry is changing with a historic geographic movement. For the first time, 10 states now account for 74 percent of all U.S. milk production, with the top 14 states accounting for 84 percent of the nation’s milk production. U.S. dairies are also exporting dairy products to other countries. In 1995, dairy exports totaled around two to three percent, and today it is around 17 percent. However, this is not the case with Canada. They keep American milk products priced really high so no one will buy them, which has been going on for years. While we all think milk is the prime dairy product, it is almost a byproduct for some dairies. Today, milk products have become the leading reason for rising revenue, as more milk moves into manufactured products at consumers’ demand – cheese, yogurt, butter, cottage cheese and other milk products. These products can raise milk revenue from $101 to $352 more per cow annually at average U.S. production levels. According to a CoBank news release, “For generations, beverage milk dominated U.S. dairy consumption, keeping butterfat and protein levels relatively stable. As consumers increasingly turned to cheese and other dairy foods, milk pricing formulas evolved to the multiple component pricing concept.” “Today, more than 90 percent of the U.S. milk supply is priced based on butterfat, protein and other solids, largely because manufactured dairy products account for most farmgate milk use,” CoBank continues. Those in the dairy industry are also finding a wide difference in product levels across regions and among individual dairy herds. As I have described before in this column, dairies are making good use of beef genetics and taking advantage of higher beef prices to raise bull calves to sell as premium beef. The dairy business is as strong as ever with their range of new products, and consumers are enjoying it. It’s not just a gallon of milk nowadays, as dairy coolers are filled with a lot more products.

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GUEST OPINIONS Stronger Together: The Business of Saving Wyoming Lives By Gov. Mark Gordon Occasionally, I am asked to consider any unfinished business of my tenure as governor. My heart always comes back to our people. While the work of building strong communities, preserving natural resources and diversifying our economy will continue to be important, our next chapters must also be about saving lives. As a second-generation Wyoming rancher, I know what it means to face a harsh winter. But the quiet crisis of mental health and despair hanging over our communities has taken far too many of our neighbors, our friends and, tragically, our children. As we marked Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month in September, it is clear while we have made progress, our most critical work is still ahead of us – all of us. For generations, the independent spirit of the West has been anchored by an unspoken rule – buck up and pull yourself up by your bootstraps. But true Western strength is not only about that, it is about helping oneself and looking out for one another. To truly be strong, together we must embrace an honest truth – none of us is invincible. It’s okay to not be okay. Connection True to our nature, ranchers know to ask for help from loved ones when it is time for branding. We must also recognize when other life predicaments warrant help, teamwork and connectedness. Through our WY We Care Initiative, we learned through hard data what works to reduce suicide, and it boils down to fundamental human connection. Silence isolates. Open conversation heals. The WY We Care Survivors Campaign lifts up the voices of Wyomingites who have been there. We witness recovery is achievable, shattering the false myth talking about suicide creates more risk. Together, we are breaking the stigma and making it safe to ask for help. We cannot wait for someone to be

in an emergency to offer assistance. Reaching people in positive ways – where they live, work, worship and go to school – connects people, keeps us aware of how they’re doing and strengthens communities. Being proactive also enables us to recognize when people are struggling sooner. By securing necessary funding to maintain full, 24/7 in-state answering capabilities, we have ensured calling or texting the 988 Lifeline no longer routes our people to out-of-state call centers. It guarantees immediate, confidential connection to a local Wyoming voice who genuinely understands our way of life. Statewide programs Lincoln County pioneered a grassroots model to achieve a historic 60 percent reduction in suicide across the 2021-24 window. Local Prevention Director Brittany Ritter proved talking about mental health and suicide shifts the culture and saves lives. A cornerstone of the Lincoln County Method was the commitment in 2022 to embed active Reduction of Suicides in Populations via EvidenceBased Research (PROSPER) protocols into the community. This framework provides an actionable, highly usable format to identify those at risk and teach them how to help themselves and each other. Crucially, Lincoln County recognized protecting our youth requires commitment. Both school districts across Lincoln County stepped up to mandate intensive crisis training for their middle and high school personnel. In communities like Kemmerer, they pushed the perimeter of safety even further, ensuring students across the middle and high schools were also trained to recognize peers in crisis, ask direct questions and safely involve a trusted adult. Building on Lincoln County’s community initiative, the PROSPER project has targeted four of our most forward

leaning counties – Sweetwater, Sublette, Washakie and Natrona. To date, reaching statewide through online and in-person formats, over 4,000 Wyoming citizens have been trained to act as an immediate frontline safety net, including trainings within faith-based communities, students, parents, educators and first responders. Typically, the suicide rate for our Veterans has run at nearly double the state baseline. To combat this, our nationally recognized Veterans Talking to Veterans (VTTV) program, a pillar of my mental health roadmap, trains Veterans and their spouses as certified peer coaches. While this program was built on the unshakeable bond of shared military storytelling, the VTTV fellowship has also extended its reach to civilian populations. Recognizing the invisible wounds of trauma are not exclusive to the battlefield, our Veteran coaches are actively taking their trauma-informed training into the wider community to first responders, emergency workers and neighbors in crisis. Wyoming is always at its best when we look out for one another. I was honored to stand with these dedicated mental health advocates and community leaders at the Capitol Extension following our fireside discussion and the signing of the Suicide Prevention Awareness Proclamation. We are stronger together. Our state’s overall numbers remain stubbornly high. This is the unfinished business keeping me up at night. The tide is turning because of our dedicated local community volunteers and leaders, our brave VTTV coaches and thousands of folks we have trained. We will keep riding for the brand, and we will keep fighting for every Wyoming life. Mark Gordon was elected Wyoming’s 33rd governor on Nov. 6, 2018. He was sworn into office on Jan. 7, 2019 and re-elected on Nov. 8, 2022, garnering 74 percent of the vote. He can be reached by visiting governor.wyo.gov.

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NEWS BRIEFS Mill levy proposed Voters in the Sweetwater County Conservation District (SWCCD) will decide on a proposed mill levy of up to onequarter mill in the Nov. 3 general election. If approved, the levy would establish a locally generated funding source specifically for SWCCD activities. SWCCD is a locally governed conservation district established by Wyoming Statute which collaborates with landowners, communities and various partners to address priorities related to soil, water, rangeland and other natural resources within Sweetwater County. The levy revenue would support conservation services and aid for landowners and community partners, conservation projects and other natural resource initiatives permitted under Wyoming law. Many conservation efforts rely on a mix of local resources, grants, partnerships and state or federal government programs. Local funding helps SWCCD develop projects, secure additional funds, meet matching requirements when needed and manage grant-funded activities. The proposed mill levy is limited to one-quarter mill, which equates to one dollar per $1,000 of assessed property value, since one mill equals 25 cents per $1,000. Assessed property value, distinct from market value, is used to determine property taxes. The specific costs vary based on the assessed value and the applicable mill levy. If approved, the mill levy will be about $4.75 annually for every $200,000 of the home’s assessed value. Revenue will be allocated to a dedicated conservation district fund and used for purposes permitted by Wyoming’s Conservation Districts Law. SWCCD will remain governed by its locally elected Board of Supervisors, which sets priorities aligned with Sweetwater County’s natural resource needs. If the mill levy passes, voters will have the option of renewing it every four years until it is rejected. For more details about SWCCD and the proposed mill levy, visit swccd.us/milllevy.

Hay scam identified The Adams County Sherriff’s Office in Adams County, Colo. is warning producers to be aware of an agricultural scam making rounds throughout the county. According to a Sept. 27 Facebook post, a scammer orders hay from a legitimate farmer using a stolen credit card or compromised bank account. At the same time, the scammer posts a fake ad for the same hay at a below-market price on Facebook Marketplace. An unsuspecting buyer responds to the ad and pays the scammer, often through a payment app such as Zelle. The scammer gives the buyer’s address to the farmer, who delivers the hay, and everyone thinks the transaction is complete until the farmer’s original payment is reversed or flagged as fraudulent. The scammer disappears with the money, and the farmer is left with the loss. The sherriff’s department emphasizes the person who receives the hay is often an innocent party who purchased hay in good faith and may have no idea they were unknowingly involved in a scam. The department warns producers to be cautious when dealing with unfamiliar or out-of-town buyers and to verify who is actually behind a payment before accepting bank transfers, checks or mobile payment apps. Also, producers can consider requiring new customers to use a reputable escrow service or an identity-verified payment or invoicing platform and should remain suspicious of unusual purchasing arrangements, especially when the person paying for an order is different from the person receiving it. Producers who believe they may have been scammed should preserve all communications, advertisements, payment records, invoices and other documentation and report the incident to law enforcement.

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ICOW conference set NILE applications open The Northern International Livestock Exposition (NILE) Merit Heifer Legacy Program is open to youth who were awarded a NILE Merit Heifer between 2017-22. This program serves as a continuation of the original NILE Merit Heifer Program by helping recipients take the next step in growing their beef cattle operations, while also honoring the legacy of the program’s founder Bill Pelton. Pelton was widely recognized as an innovator and leader who was consistently at the forefront of the beef industry. In his honor, funds previously raised will be distributed to past NILE Merit Heifer recipients to assist with the purchase of a bull, semen or embryos. Applicants must be a past NILE Merit Heifer recipient from 2017-22 and be actively building and maintaining a beef cattle herd. In addition, they must submit short- and long-term goals outlining plans for herd growth and retention and intentions to remain involved in the agriculture industry, as well as provide proof of purchase for a bull, semen or embryos. If selected, applicants must submit a detailed followup report explaining how funds were used. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply by Nov. 15 by completing the online application form, available at form.jotform.com/262005268342148.

Central Wyoming College (CWC) will host the Independent Cattlemen of Wyoming’s (ICOW) 20th All Members Meeting and Convention Oct. 9-10, bringing cattle producers, agricultural leaders and speakers from Wyoming and across the country to CWC Campus in Riverton. The two-day convention will be held in Room 100 of CWC’s Health and Science Center and will feature discussions on cattle ranching, private property rights, grazing, land use and other issues affecting Wyoming’s agricultural industry. The convention begins at 1 p.m. on Oct. 9 with remarks from ICOW President Hugh Turk and a welcome from CWC President Brad Tyndall. Scheduled speakers during the two-day event include Wyoming Congressional Candidate Chuck Gray; U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-WY); ICOW District Two Director Taylor Haynes; Omni Intelligence Consultant Ammon Blair; Texas Public Policy Foundation Senior Fellow Dave Duquette, a Western Justice documentary producer; R-CALF USA Chief Executive Officer Bill Bullard; R-CALF USA Chair Shad Sullivan and Dr. Roel Lopez of Texas A&M University. The program also includes the ICOW president’s report, board of directors and all-members business meeting and supper at CWC. On Oct. 10, sessions will begin at 8 a.m. and continue through 4 p.m. Registration for the convention begins at 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 9 and at 7:30 a.m. on Oct. 10. For more information, visit icowwy.org/convention.

MOU signed On Sept. 22, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new interagency memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen scientific coordination and expand the evidence available to EPA’s ongoing registration review of glyphosate under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. Under the MOU, agencies will exchange scientific information, identify research gaps and expand research into potential human health effects. Also, HHS and EPA will establish a joint technical working group which brings together experts from EPA. The working group will identify priority scientific questions, coordinate research and information-sharing and align its work with EPA’s registration-review schedule.

Successful sale held Big Horn Basin Livestock Auction in Worland kicked off the fall season with a bang during its Bawl of the Fall Feeder Special and Customer Appreciation Sale on Sept. 28. The auction put 12 steer sales on the national leaderboard, posting the highest-price three-weight steer sale in the country with 27 head averaging 318 pounds bringing $673 per hundredweight (cwt). In addition, the auction posted the highest four-weight sale with 44 head at 405 pounds bringing $496 per cwt. The market also posted the second-, third- and fourthhighest five-weight steer sales nationally, led by 24 head at 500 pounds bringing $496 per cwt, followed by 14 head at 506 pounds bringing $486 per cwt and 56 head at 515 pounds averaging $485 per cwt.

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Case IH MXM190, MFD, cab & air, front weights, low hrs,1 owner .......$95,000 Case IH MX170, MFD w/ ldr, grpl ......................................................$89,500 Case IH MX240, 4 WD w/ duals .......................................................$89,000 Case IH 7140, 4 WD..........................................................................$34,500 Case IH Tractor ................................................................................. $7,500 Massey Ferguson 4243 w/ ldr, 1840 hrs............................................$39,500 JD 420 Dozer, antique ....................................................................... $7,500 2007 Case Super M Extendahoe, 4 WD, Backhoe, 2,600 hrs ..........$59,500 Kobelco Trackhoe ..............................................................................$49,500 Ford 4000 Tractor .............................................................................. $7,900 Ford 800 Tractor w/ ldr ...................................................................... $2,900 8N Tractor w/ blade ........................................................................... $2,900

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HAYING & FORAGE Hesston 4910 Baler w/ accumulator .................................................$39,500

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Rhino 950 3-Way Hydraulic Blade ......................................................$7,900 Worksaver Bale Spear........................................................................$1,250 Eversman 24’ Folding Land Plane ....................................................$14,900 Eversman 3212 Land Plane ...............................................................$2,900 48’ Skid Steer Mount Pallet Forks .........................................................$900 Landhonor 42’ Pallet Forks .................................................................$1,200 Landhonor Hydraulic Adjustable Pallet Forks .....................................$1,500 22” or 30” Morman Creaser, 9 row w/ markers ...................................$4,950 Ford 700 Truck w/ stack retriever .......................................................$9,500 IH 4700 Truck w/ flatbed and forklift attachment ................................$9,500 Pickup flat bed for dually ....................................................................$2,900 Set of IH Duals 18.4 x 38 w/ clamps......................................................$750 Bradco Aster 9000 Skid Steer Post Pounder......................................$4,900 2009 Used Duralite 20’ Stock Trailer ................................................$17,000 New 20’ Duralite Stock Trailer ..........................................................$30,000 1995 Travalong 4 Horse Slant w/ extra large dressing room & rear tack .....$8,950 Stationary Loading Chute ...................................................................$6,900 New Arrowquip Hydraulic Cattle Chute ................................. Call for Pricing Allied 2300 Vibrator ............................................................................$2,950 Case IH 5400 Grain Drill.....................................................................$2,950 10 pack Bale Grabber.........................................................................$1,950 Folding 3-Sided Shelter 8’ x 20’ x 9’ ...................................................$6,500 2002 32’ Wanderer Wagon Camper Toy Hauler .................................$7,950 1 1/4” 6 Rail 20’ Continuous Fence Panels ........................... Call for Pricing 3 PT Rhino Blade ..................................................................................$200 Palpation Cage ......................................................................................$200

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FEEDERS Notch Peak Ranch 163 Mostly Blk few Red/Rwf Strs, 875-950#; Majority 925#, Complete Vac. Program, Wormed & Fusoguard before going to grass, No Implants, Knife Cut, Coming off grass, Home Raised, High Elevation, Coming off Laramie Peak Lankister Livestock 100 Blk/Bwf Hfrs, 850#, PTO @ ranch on Oct. 6, Complete Calfhood Vac., Spring Shots: Express FP5/VL5, Coming off grass, High Elevation PRE-COND. CALVES Lonnie Luke 250 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 500-550#, Branding Shots: Pyramid 5+Presponse, 7-way/Somnus, Moraxella Bovis Bacterin for Pinkeye, Precond Shots early September: Pyramid 5+Presponse, 7-way/Somnus + Spur, Poured with Ivermax, No Replacements Kept, No Implants Blackmore Ranch 160 Red/Rwf few Char/Blk Strs, 450-500#, Branding Shots: Vista Once, Vision 7, Pre-cond. Shots on Sept. 9: Vista Once, Vision 7, No Implants, May/June Calves, Sired by Beckton, Schuler Red Angus Bulls or Eaton Char. Bulls Broken Heart Ranch 80 Red Angus/Hereford F 1-x Strs & Hfrs, 575-650#, Branding Shots: Pyramid 5, 7-way w/Somnus, Precond. Shots: Pyramid 5, 7-way w/Somnus, No Implants, NO Replacements kept, Producer All Natural, Home Raised, Sired by K2 Red Angus Bulls Trenton Strawder 80 Blk/Bwf Strs & Hfrs, 520#, Branding Shots: Vision 7 Somnus, Strs/Penicillin, Pre-cond. Shots: Vista 5, Poured w/Ivermectin , No Implants, Steers are Knife Cut, Coming off the cows CALVES Ptasnik Land & Cattle 210 Blk Angus Strs & Hfrs, 600-700#, Branding Shots: Ultravac 7 w/Somubac, Bovi-Shield Gold 5, Producer All Natural, Coming off the cows, Grass fed only (ran in Livermore and Red Feather Lakes, CO) Andrews Kortes & Sons 122 Hereford/Angus-x Strs, 425#, Branding Shots: Vira Shield 6, Vision 7 w/Spur, No Implants, Steers are Knife Cut, High Elevation, Sired by Ochsner-Roth Bulls ****69 Hereford/Angus-x Hfrs, 390#, Branding Shots: Vira Shield 6, Vision 7 w/Spur, No Implants, High Elevation, Sired by Ochsner-Roth Bulls O D Cattle Co. 180 Red/Rwf Angus Strs & Hfrs, 550-600#, Branding Shots Only, Coming off the cows Walker Livestock LLC 140 Mostly Blk Strs & Hfrs, 400-525#, Branding Shots: 8-way, Bovi-Shield Gold, High Elevation Lone I Ranch 50 Red Angus Strs, 500-550#, Branding Shots: Bar Vac 7 w/Somnus, Nasalgen, Producer All Natural, Knife Cut, Home Raised

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2026 - CALF SPECIAL WEANED CALVES X Lazy Three Inc. 178 Blk Angus Strs, 500-600#, Weaned 14 days, Running out on meadows, Branding Shots: Naslagen, 7-way, Pre-cond. Shots: 7-way w/Somnus, Vista Once SQ, Ivermec, No Implants Matt & Donna Tarlip 20 Blk/Rd Strs, 575-625#, Weaned for 30 days, Hay Fed, Cake Broke, Free Choice Protein Tubs, Branding Shots, Pre-cond. & Weaning Shots: Bovi-Shield Gold One Shot, 8-way w/Somnus, Wormed (2x), Producer All Natural Jim Bentley 4 Blk/Bwf Strs, 475-500#, Weaned 30 days, Bunk Broke, Hay Fed, Started on Grain, Branding and Pre-cond. Shots: Ultrabac 7, Bovi-Shield Gold 5, No Implants, Steers are Knife Cut, Producer All Natural PRE-COND. CALVES Thayer Ranch/John & Annie Thayer 150 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 450-550#, Branding Shots: Vision 7, Pyramid 5+Presponse, Pre-cond. Shots: Vision 7, Pyramid 5+Presponse, No Implants, Producer All Natural Hiser Ranch 150 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 460-530#, Branding Shots: Pyramid 5+Presponse, Vision 7 Somnus w/Spur, Pre-cond. Shots (Sept. 18): Vista Once SQ, Vision 7 Somnus/Spur, No Implants, Steers are Knife Cut, High Elevation, Coming off the cows Jimmy J & Amy Johnson Family 123 Blk/Bwf Strs & Hfrs, 500-600#, Shots at Birth: Alpha 7, Branding Shots: Pyramid 5+Presonse, Nasalgen, Vision 7 w/Somnus, Pre-cond. Shots (Sept. 12): Pyramid 5+Presponse, Vision 7 w/Somnus, Poured w/Ivomec, No Implants, Steers are Knife Cut Martin Family 100 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 580-650#, Branding Shots: Vista Once SQ, Vision 8 w/Somnus, Pre-cond. Shots: Vista Once SQ, Vision 8 w/Somnus, Poured, Steers are Implanted David, Terri & Kellie Hinman 72 Blk few Bwf Strs & Hfrs, 550-600#, Shots at Birth: Inforce 3, C & D, Multimin, Branding Shots: Inforce 3, Ultra Choice 7, One Shot BVD, Pre-cond. Shots (Sept. 15): Inforce 3, Ultra Choice 7, One Shot BVD, Vita Drench, Steers are Knife Cut, Slick (no brands), Producer All Natural, Started on Alfalfa Hay; eating along side of mothers, Sired by Redland Angus, Rock Lake Angus or Gunsight Blk Angus Bulls Gene & Char Mohr 72 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 450-550#, Branding Shots: Bovi-Shield Gold 5, Ultravac 7, Inforce 3, Pre-cond. Shots on Sept. 6: 7-way w/Somnus, Vista Once SQ, Ivomec Plus, No Implants, Steers are Knife Cut, March/April Calves Ron Flakus 70 Blk/Bwf Strs, 450-550#, Branding Shots: Alpha 7, Nasalgen IP, Pre-cond. Shots on Sept. 16: Alpha 7, Presponse HM, Bovio-Shield Gold 5, Knife Cut, No Implants, Slick Calves, Producer All Natural, Electric Fence Broke, Coming off the cows, Sired by Jorgensen Bulls Royce & Kathy Heine 70 Blk/Bwf Strs & Hfrs, 450-550#, Branding Shots: Ultrabac 7, Pre-cond. Shots: Ultrabac 7, Vira Shield 6, Poured on Sept. 5, 2026, No Implants, Coming off the cows Meeker-Denny Trust 67 Blk/Rd Strs & Hfrs, Mostly 550-650# few 250#, Branding Shots: Vision 7 w/Spur, Bovi-Shield Gold 5, Nasalgen 3, Pre-cond. Shots: Vision 7 w/Spur, Bovi-Shield Gold 5, Nasalgen 3, Steers are Implanted w/Ralgro, Home Raised Kasen Brennise 49 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 500-600#, Branding Shots: Vision 8 w/Somnus/Spur, Pyramid 5, Pre-cond. Shots (8/31): Vision 8 w/Somnus/Spur, Pyramid 5, No Implants, High Elevation (coming from the mountains of Colorado) Kendall Potter 37 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 580-650#, Branding Shots: Vista Once SQ, Vision 8 w/Somnus, Pre-cond. Shots: Vista Once SQ, Vision 8 w/Somnus, Poured, Steers are Implanted Doug Plummer 31 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 480-560#, Branding-Vision 7 , Vista Once SQ, Pre-Cond.-8/30 -Vision 7, Vista Once SQ, Strs Knife Cut, Coming of Cows Horse Creek Angus LLC 29 Blk Angus Strs & Hfrs, 575-650#, Branding Shots: Enforce 3, Bovi-Shield Gold 5 One Shot, Ultrabac 7 w/Somnus, Pre-cond. Shots (Aug. 15): Inforce 3, Bovi-Shield Gold 5 One Shot, Ultrabac 7 Somnus, Poured w/Dectomax, All calves are from our Registered Cow Herd Sired by Sitz Resilient, S Right Time 7861 S Wrangler and sons of the same Matt Eardley 24 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 580-650#, Branding Shots: Bovi-Shield Gold One Shot, 8-way, Pre-cond. Shots: Bovi-Shield Gold One Shot, 8-way CALVES 88 Ranch Land & Livestock 170 Blk Strs, 550#, Branding Shots: Vista Once, Pyramid 5+Presponse SQ, Vision 7 Somnus + Spur, Steers are Knife Cut, Producer All Natural ****30 Blk Hfrs, 450#, Branding Shots: Vista Once, Pyramid 5+Presponse SQ, Vision 7 Somnus + Spur, Producer All Natural Wall Livestock/Jesse Wall 35 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 500#, Branding Shots: 8-way, No Implants, Producer All Natural Fred Kirchhefer 14 Blk Hfrs, Strs & Bull Calves, 640#, Shots at Birth: Barbac CD&T, Branding Shots: Alpha 7, Vista Once, Coming off grass, Producer All Natural

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TAMU specialist discusses ins and outs of vaccines and VCPR Whether a producer has thousands of acres and hundreds of cattle or a more modest plot of land with a variety of farm animals, every herd needs a routine specific to them, including vaccinations, nutrition and preventative care accounting for animals of different ages and stages of production. Dr. Elizabeth Rumfola, a clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M University (TAMU) College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), shares how a veterinary-client-patient relationship (VCPR) can help producers maintain a healthy herd and prepare for emergencies before they happen. Herd health starts here An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, which is why herd health starts with vaccination. Among the variety of vaccines available for livestock are clostridial, respiratory and brucellosis vaccines. Clostridial vaccines are available for cattle, sheep, goats and camelids. They help protect against common diseases such as tetanus and enterotoxemia, also known as pulpy kidney disease. Respiratory vaccines are particularly common in the cattle industry. There are also respiratory vaccination products labeled for sheep and goats which can be used. Brucellosis vaccines are subject to strict government regulations and must be administered by a veterinarian. Requirements for administering the vaccine include an animal’s sex, age and identification. “Producers and other laypeople can administer many routine livestock vaccines, including vaccines for clostridial and respiratory disease,” Rumfola said. “This can be useful when they are already handling an animal for treatment and can administer a vaccine at the same time.” “However, some vaccines require veterinary involvement because of human health risks or government regulations,” she said. “Brucellosis and rabies vaccines are two examples of this.” Veterinary involvement can be valuable if a reaction occurs, both for treatment and assistance with vaccines and because determining which vaccines an animal needs depends on more than its species. Rumfola recommends speaking to a veterinarian to establish how these vaccines should be administered. A well-rounded routine Because age, pregnancy status and stage of production can all influence a livestock vaccination schedule, a veterinarian’s plan may include vaccines, boosters, deworming and routine monitoring to help producers identify potential health problems early. Young animals can also receive antibodies from their mothers, providing temporary protection against some diseases while weaning, but as the maternal immunity decreases, vaccinations and booster schedules become even more important. “For things like clostridial and respiratory disease, vaccines can be administered at three to four months for cattle and six and eight weeks for small ruminants. We recommend a booster following four weeks later and annually for all species,” Rumfola said. Pregnancy is another important consideration when identifying vaccine types and routine. “Modified live vaccines while pregnant can cause health issues for the fetus later on,” Rumfola said. Rumfola also noted this is typically for respiratory disease so the body does not reject the vaccine. In addition to a well-planned routine to reduce disease risk, producers’ next critical step should be ensuring these vaccines are administered correctly, which requires careful technique and professional guidance. Partner in herd health A herd health plan goes beyond routine vaccinations. Establishing a relationship with a veterinarian gives producers a resource they can turn to for guidance if their animals’ needs change. “It’s easier for somebody who doesn’t look at the same cows every day,” Rumfola said. When a veterinarian has an established relationship with a herd, they can help producers manage animal health, provide guidance remotely and ensure treatments and medications comply with applicable regulation. “If you have an emergency and you call us, we can give you advice over the phone in the presence of a valid VCPR,” Rumfola said. Ultimately, Rumfola recommended establishing a relationship with a veterinarian before an emergency occurs. A VCPR allows producers to have an established veterinary resource who understands their operation and can provide timely guidance when health concerns, treatments or emergencies arise. Pasture Talk is a service of TAMU VMBS. Stories can be viewed on the web at vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pasture-talk. Suggestions for future topics may be directed to vmbs-editor@tamu.edu. This article was originally published by Pasture Talk on Sept. 17.

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WCCA honors Joint Appropriations Committee members and names Jim Ford Commissioner of the Year

policy discussions. “Depending on the easement type, these restrictions may limit development, subdivision, drainage, conversion or certain agricultural uses,” the authors write. “These agreements can shape landowners’ production options and affect land values in regions where farming and ranching are major economic activities.” Zhou and Gammans further note the U.S. federal government has entered into more than 43,000 conservation agreements with private landowners, with at least an additional 200,000 agreements held by other governmental and non-governmental entities. In addition, the two say perpetual easements remain a subject of public interest and policy debate, especially in regions where a large share of land is privately owned and agricultural production plays an important role in the broader economy. Public outcry Wyoming Sportsmen for Federal Lands spoke out against Hageman and HR 2773 in a Sept. 20 Facebook post, calling the legislation “completely unacceptable.” In the post, the group notes almost all conservation easements are perpetual, and Hageman’s bill seeks to pro-

hibit permanent easements in the future in addition to allowing existing easements to be renegotiated. “For years, the DOI has purchased perpetual conservation easements and paid dearly for them,” the group argues, noting the existence of “millions of acres of perpetual conservation easements” throughout the nation. If passed, the group claims the bill would be “devastating to wildlife habitat” and denounces what they view as Hageman working “to change the terms of contracts that thousands of buyers and sellers have agreed to.” Balancing interests In comments to Cowboy State Daily, Hageman defends HR 2773, claiming the bill would balance interests and eliminate outdated policies. Hageman offers further comments and context on the legislation to Cowboy State Daily via e-mail. “From a public-policy standpoint, we would find it absurd to be required to manage our farms and ranches pursuant to a dictate issued in the year 1730,” Hageman says. “Yet, because of the law allowing for perpetual conservation easements, we are dictating how land can be managed for the next thou-

sand years.” Hageman also believes perpetual conservation easements violate the Wyoming Constitution, and each generation of landowners should be able to enjoy equal property rights. McFarland notes as new generations are constrained by a legal agreement they never entered, Hageman says “their rights are further deteriorated, often being prohibited from building so much as a new fence or barn to house livestock.” Hageman also tells Cowboy State Daily the nation should work to strike an appropriate balance between those who want easements and those who want to control their lands. “The Landowner Easements Rights Act strikes this balance – it does not prohibit conservation easements or force anyone to renegotiate easements they wish to continue,” Hageman says. “It instead would provide landowners with existing conservation easements a route to renegotiate, renew or buyback conservations easements, if they choose.” Although HR 2773 seeks to cap new easements at 30 years, Hageman emphasizes landowners will still have the ability to renew easements. “This approach merely ensures each generation of landowners is paid for the

tee, he helps the association address economic and environmental priorities, drawing on his knowledge of energy production and advanced uses of coal. Ford also represents Wyoming counties on the National Association of Counties (NACo) Board of Directors and serves on its Environment, Energy and Land Use Policy Steering Committee, where he has successfully advanced policy resolutions. This year, Ford was invited to participate in a minerals panel at NACo’s annual meeting. He also led a meeting between county commissioners and the U.S. Department of Energy in Washington, D.C., bringing local perspectives to federal discussions. A business owner and entrepreneur, Ford brings a practical approach to public service. WCCA recognized his readiness to tackle problems, his curiosity about emerging opportunities and the care he shows for the people he serves. Through the Riding for the Brand Award, WCCA celebrates Ford’s contributions to Campbell County and his example of engaged, dedicated county leadership. WCCA is an organization consisting of the Boards of County Commissioners of all 23 Wyoming counties. WCCA exists to

Legislators of the Year – The Wyoming County Commissioners Association (WCCA) named members of the Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee its 2026 Legislators of the Year. Pictured from left to right are WCCA Vice President Robert Short, State Sen. Mike Gierau, State Rep. Trey Sherwood, State Sen. Ogden Driskill, WCCA President Natalia Macker and WCCA Treasurer Gunnar Malm. Courtesy photo

County Commissioner of the Year – The Wyoming County Commissioners Association (WCCA) named Campbell County Commissioner Jim Ford its 2026 County Commissioner of the Year, honoring him with the Riding for the Brand Award. Pictured from left to right are WCCA Vice President Robert Short, WCCA President Natalia Macker, Ford and WCCA Treasurer Gunnar Malm. Courtesy photo

strengthen the counties and the people who lead them through a program of net-

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a shared accomplishment. By honoring the committee’s members together, WCCA recognizes the collective leadership needed to resolve persistent funding challenges and strengthen the state’s partnership with local governments. 2026 Riding for the Brand Award Presented annually, the Riding for the Brand Award recognizes a commissioner who embodies the spirit of service through a commitment to their community and the state. Ford’s recognition highlights his work on energy and environmental policy, his representation of Wyoming counties at the national level and his willingness to take on difficult challenges. “Ford brings a deep understanding of Campbell County’s history and a thoughtful vision for its future,” said Rieman. “He takes the time to understand complicated issues, brings practical ideas to the table and follows through. Whether he is working with neighbors at home or federal leaders in Washington, D.C., his commitment to the people of Wyoming comes through.” Still in his first term as a commissioner, Ford has built a record of service extending beyond Campbell County. As a member of WCCA’s Energy and Environment Commit-

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Executive Director Jerimiah Rieman. “The Joint Appropriations Committee helped replace this uncertainty with a more dependable partnership. This matters to the people maintaining our roads, responding to emergencies and delivering the services Wyoming residents count on every day.” WCCA also recognized the committee’s leadership in working to revive Wyoming’s countywide consensus program. For more than a decade, the program helped counties and municipalities collaborate on infrastructure projects selected to meet local priorities. A renewed program could help communities address water and sewer systems, roads, public facilities and major repairs. These investments support existing residents while helping communities prepare for future growth, retain workers and attract businesses. Work remains to bring the renewed countywide consensus program to fruition. WCCA credited the committee with giving the effort new momentum and recognizing local elected officials are best positioned to identify their communities’ infrastructure needs. Although WCCA’s Legislator of the Year Award often recognizes an individual lawmaker, this year’s award reflects

The Wyoming County Commissioners Association (WCCA) has named members of the Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee its 2026 Legislators of the Year, recognizing their work to establish more predictable funding for local governments and advance locally driven infrastructure investment. Additionally, WCCA named Campbell County Commissioner Jim Ford its 2026 County Commissioner of the Year, honoring him with the Riding for the Brand Award for his dedication to community and leadership on issues affecting counties across Wyoming. 2026 Legislators of the Year The 2026 Legislators of the Year recognition honors the Joint Appropriations Committee collectively for addressing a longstanding challenge – the recurring uncertainty surrounding direct distribution funding counties, cities and towns rely on to provide essential services. The committee developed and advanced a durable solution to give local governments greater certainty as they plan for community needs. “For years, counties returned to each budget session facing the same uncertainty about direct distribution funding,” said WCCA

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LAKE DESMET continued from page 1 collapsed into the space vacated by the burned coal,” Visit Buffalo explains. Historic reports indicate the lake was much smaller and considerably more salinated than that of today. In fact, when U.S. Army Capt. Henry Palmer visited in 1865, he described the water as so “strongly impregnated with alkali, an egg or potato would not sink if thrown in.” Although the briny water supported only limited aquatic life at the time, it quickly became the subject of unusual lore. One of the earliest known legends tells of a group of Native Americans camped along Lake DeSmet’s shores when an alligator-like creature with unusually long legs emerged from beneath the water, grabbed a young child and disappeared. Lake DeSmet is also tied to the legend of Little Moon and Star Dust. According to “Indian Legends from the Northern Rockies,” written by Ella Clark and published in 1966, Little Moon was waiting on the bank of Lake DeSmet one night to meet Star Dust, when mist over the water transformed into the face of a beautiful woman. Mesmerized by the apparition, Little Moon rejected Star Dust when

she arrived, and the following morning, Star Dust was found drowned along the shoreline. Her father blamed Little Moon for her death and reportedly chained the warrior to a rock, leaving him to die. Legend has it the haunting sounds of Little Moon calling out to the maiden in the mist can still be heard echoing across the lake after dark. Serpents in the water Spirits aren’t the only thing said to haunt the lake, however. Some of the most famous and detailed accounts of Lake DeSmet were recorded by Edward Gillette, a civil engineer, railroad surveyor and the namesake of the town of Gillette. In 1910, while surveying a potential railroad route between Sheridan and Casper, Gillette collected stories about strange creatures inhabiting Lake DeSmet, which he later recorded in his 1925 book titled “Locating the Iron Trail.” Among those Gillette interviewed was a local rancher named Barkey and his wife. According to Gillette, the couple had lived near the lake for roughly 25 years but dismissed any stories they heard about monsters – until they reportedly saw two of

them with their own eyes. “They had seen two sea serpents which had made a great commotion in the water and swam as fast as a horse could trot,” Gillette writes. “Mrs. Barkey said they looked like a long telephone pole with lard buckets attached, no doubt referring to the fins or flappers along their sides.” Nearby Rancher Arthur Senff was equally skeptical. During his first conversation with Gillette, Senff reportedly insisted the Barkeys must have been mistaken, but by the time the two men met again, Senff had a story of his own. According to Gillette’s account, Senff watched as a serpent raised its head roughly six feet out of the water before taking off down the lake, producing waves large enough to “swamp a small boat.” Senff grabbed his rifle and attempted to shoot the creature, but had no luck. “These testimonies, coming from thoroughly reliable persons familiar with the country through long residence and who discredited the old sea serpent reports, makes one come to the conclusion there are probably some specimens of a supposed extinct species of water animal in this lake, similar to those recently

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reported in Patagonia,” Gillette reports. “Personally, I have no reason to doubt the statements of these ranchers,” he adds. Other encounters with the Lake DeSmet Monster have also been reported. An article from the Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library’s Wyoming Room notes three ranchers saw an enormous serpentine shadow in 1892, while another witness described a creature “resembling a wet mare” emerging from the lake in 1924. One account describes a 30- to 40-foot serpent with a ridge resembling a horse’s mane, while additional reports have described the mysterious creature as a gargoyle, giant seahorse, flying fish with claws and even a shapeless blob capable of overturning boats. Moster or myth? According to data from the Wyoming Water Development Board, Lake DeSmet has changed dramat-

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ically since these stories were recorded. Originally covering roughly 1,500 acres, the natural lake was enlarged through a series of dams and water projects beginning in the early 20th century. Fresh water diverted into the lake also altered the environment Gillette and earlier travelers had described. In all, there has been no physical evidence proving a giant unknown creature inhabits or ever inhabited Lake DeSmet.

Still, more than 100 years after skeptical Wyoming ranchers claimed they saw enormous sea serpents, the legend remains. After generations of unexplained sightings, eerie legends and strange happenings, those visiting Lake DeSmet may want to keep an eye on the water – just in case. Hannah Bugas is the managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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South Big Horn, Shoshone Conservation Districts collaborate with community Two Big Horn County conservation districts – the South Big Horn Conservation District and the Shoshone Conservation District – work to help communities and landowners protect natural resources and manage soil, water, forests and wildlife responsibly. With the help of local landowners and a dedicated board, both districts are responsible for coordinating local, state and federal resources to protect Big Horn County’s precious natural resources. History of conservation districts According to the Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA) website, the Dust Bowl of the 1930s made the need to conserve natural resources – particularly soil – very clear. “Agencies ranging from land grant universities to the Federal Emergency Relief Administration researched and implemented conservation practices throughout the nation,” the website states. “Eventually, the Soil Conservation Service – now named Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) – was created under the Soil Conservation Act of 1935 to develop and implement soil erosion control programs.” WDA notes local leadership was needed to coordinate program efforts and tie them into local conditions and priorities, and by March 1941, the Wyoming State Legislature passed an enabling act establishing conservation districts in Wyoming. The goal was to direct programs protecting local renewable natural resources, and today, Wyoming has 34 conservation districts in 23 counties continuing this mission. “The mission of Wyoming conservation districts is to provide leadership for the conservation of Wyoming’s soil and water; protect the agriculture resource base; promote the control of soil erosion; develop and protect the quality and quantity of Wyoming’s water; provide assistance to reduce the siltation of stream channels and reservoirs; foster wise use of Wyoming’s water and all other natural resources; preserve and enhance wildlife habitat; protect the tax base and promote the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens through a responsible conservation ethic,” reads an informational pamphlet published by the University of Wyoming, available on the Shoshone Conservation District’s website. According to the pamphlet, it is the policy of districts conservation should be led by local citizens, and the final responsibility for conservation lies with the landowner. In addition, conservation districts pledge to remain responsive to landowners, operators and the community as a whole and strive to maintain the best agricultural land

for agricultural use. South Big Horn Conservation District The South Big Horn Conservation District serves Greybull, Shell, Manderson, Hyattville and surrounding areas. Its history dates back to 1945, when the Greybull Valley Conservation District was formed. The South Big Horn and Shell Valley conservation districts were organized in 1947, and in 1968, the Greybull Valley and Shell Valley conservation districts combined to become the GreybullShell Conservation District. Finally, in 1977, area conservation districts consolidated into the South Big Horn Conservation District and remains known as such today. According to the South Big Horn Conservation District’s website, the public elects five residents from within the district to serve as supervisors. These supervisors serve without pay and work with citizens and government agencies in the district to set priorities for natural resource concerns. After establishing priorities, the district develops necessary programs and utilizes existing local, state and federal programs to address resource concerns. “The issues conservation districts have been dealing with will continue to be a challenge and provide opportunities to learn,” states the South Big Horn Conservation District’s website. “Through the conservation district, citizens have a chance to voice concerns and give possible solutions to problem areas.” To date, the South Big Horn Conservation District has had over 100 dedicated ranchers, farmers and area residents serve as board members. Shoshone Conservation District Shoshone Conservation District is located in the northern half of Big Horn County, serving the communities of Lovell, Byron, Cowley, Deaver and Frannie. The district focuses on locally led conservation and development, with a goal of providing leadership for the conservation of Wyoming’s soil and water resources. “Shoshone Conservation District will promote the control of soil erosion, the protection of the quality of Wyoming’s waters and the responsible use of Wyoming’s water,” reads the district’s mission statement. “It is a priority to preserve and enhance wildlife habitat; protect the tax base and promote the health, safety and general welfare of local citizens in the conservation of natural resources within the district to provide a benefit to and improve the quality of life of local citizens.” According to Shoshone Conservation District’s website, it is the district’s policy to provide for the conservation of soil and water resources, as well as to support and carry out

plans to improve soil erosion control and irrigation water management for sustainable agricultural lands – an important endeavor in an area where farming and ranching drives much of the local economy. The Shoshone Conservation District also focuses on providing effective environmental education programs for concerned individuals, both student and adult. Cooperation is also key, and Shoshone Conservation District pledges to cooperate with all individuals, groups or organizations having conservation issues concerning soil and water resources which may affect the health, safety and welfare of the community. They also cooperate with state and federal agencies, as well as local governments, by sharing expertise in the field of natural resource conservation. Finally, Shoshone Conservation District encourages landowners and operators to become cooperators and to develop conservation plans as a foundation for developing and conserving their natural resources. Programs of interest Both of Big Horn County’s conservation districts are involved in a variety of conservation programs which work to protect the area’s precious natural resources. Highlights of Shoshone Conservation District’s work include a seedling tree program, a septic system program, a small waters project program (SWPP) and a WDA water quality program. The seedling tree program works with nurseries in neighboring states to offer seedling trees to local landowners at minimal cost, which can be planted to provide windbreaks, reduce erosion and enhance wildlife habitat. Improving area water quality is one of Shoshone Conservation District’s top priorities, and the septic system program seeks to promote proper septic draining practices to protect streams and surface waters. The SWPP and WDA water quality program are both projects of the state which Shoshone Conservation District collaborates on to improve watershed conditions and implement irrigation best management practices (BMP), respectively. The South Big Horn Conservation District also focuses on multiple conservation efforts, as well as education and outreach initiatives. In addition to a variety of watershed improvement efforts, seedling tree projects, BMP cost share programs and water quality initiatives, the South Big Horn Conservation District conducts extensive outreach within the local community. Outreach efforts focus on providing farmers and ranchers with access to new technologies, tools and resources, in addition to educating

For more information about Big Horn County’s conservation districts, visit shoshonecd.com or southbighorncd.com.

youth and preserving natural resources for the next generation of Wyomingites. “Our outreach programs are designed to empower local citizens with the knowledge and tools they need to

make a positive impact in our community,” states the South Big Horn Conservation District website. “By highlighting the benefits of conservation, we inspire individuals to take action and create a more

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Sept. 28 – 1,921 Head • First test back, very high market on high-quality calves Oct. 1 – 136 Head • Cows & Bulls Steady BULLS JOH Ranch - Meeteetse 1 Blk Bull, 1940#.................. $18300 Haun, Bill - Worland 1 Blk Bull, 2030#.................. $17100 Pitchfork Ranch LLC - Meeteetse 1 Hrfd Bull, 1990# ................ $16300 Lewis, Paul - Cody 1 Blk Bull, 2260#.................. $16000 Rice Ranch, Inc. - Ten Sleep 1 Red Bull, 1545# ................ $15850 Bischoff, Wade - Lovell 1 Blk Bull, 2115# .................. $15100 COWS Pitchfork Ranch LLC - Meeteetse 1 Blk Cow, 1290#................. $17200 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1260# ....... $15400 Bodtke, Dale - Ten Sleep 1 Blk Cow, 1525#................. $16300 Jones, Wiley - Thermopolis 1 CharX Cow, 1340# ........... $16300 Whitlock, Will - Alcova 1 Blk Cow, 1290#................. $15950 Ready, Michael - Thermopolis 1 Blk Cow, 1270#................. $15800 1 Blk Cow, 1340#................. $15500 Nelson, Hunter - Worland 1 Blk Cow, 1500#................. $15500 Kirby Creek Ranch - Thermopolis 2 Blk Cow, avg. 1163# ......... $15400 O’Donnell, Gary - Ten Sleep 1 Blk Cow, 1340#................. $15100 Bower, Keith - Worland 1 Blk Cow, 1190# ................. $14700 Nielson, Hunter - Worland 1 Blk Cow, 1240#................. $14500 Jones, Stanley - Otto 1 CharX Cow, 1365# ........... $14500 McIntosh Revoc Trust - Rawlins 1 CharX Cow, 1410# ........... $13300 Haun, Bill - Worland 1 Blk Cow, 1210#................. $12100 HEIFERS Pitchfork Ranch LLC - Meeteetse 28 Blk Hfrs, avg. 982# ......... $27650 HEIFERETTE Nielson, Hunter - Worland 11 Blk Hfretts, avg. 970# ..... $26450 HEIFER CALVES Turnell Cattle Company - Meeteetse 29 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 262# ... $63200 Roush, Dustin - Gillette 6 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 295# ..... $59000 Hampton Sheep Co. - Ten Sleep 11 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 285# ... $58500 23 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 480# ... $41600 PAR Ranch - Meeteetse 15 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 349# ... $53000 22 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 417# ... $50250 5 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 510# ..... $44900 McCumber, Cort - Thermopolis 15 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 403# ... $49750 Bonita Ranch LLC - Ten Sleep 39 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 363# ... $51300 Larsen Ranch Co. - Meeteetse 22 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 421# ... $50500 23 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 448# ... $49025 Tucker, Dwayne - Ten Sleep 6 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 338# ..... $49500 Opstad, Brenton - Ten Sleep 10 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 388# $48500 Brubaker Sheep Co. - Ten Sleep 4 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 356# ..... $48250 Pierce, Karl - Deaver 10 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 393# ... $47100 Hoffman, Ronnie - Thermopolis 8 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 419# ..... $47000 11 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 474# ... $42050 Friday, Sr., Sanford - Arapahoe 3 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 488# .. $47000 2 RWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 463# .. $45000 6 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 592# .. $40500 Denvir, Margaret - Cody 4 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 470# ..... $46500 Pierce, Sr., Kenny - Deaver 16 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 421# ... $46400 Shumway, Leroy - Thermopolis 8 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 446# ..... $46000

Swing, Bryce - Worland 11 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 633# ... $41500 4 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 456# ..... $45800 Swing, Bryce - Worland 8 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 541# ..... $41300 5 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 464# ..... $50500 Hunsperger, Lynnda - Meeteetse 8 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 528# ..... $46300 2 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 470# ..... $45500 8 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 569# ..... $42900 Hammarlund, Garrett - Burlington Hunsperger, Lynnda - Meeteetse 1 BWF Hfr Calf, 460# .......... $45500 5 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 508# ..... $49500 Mariposa Ranch LLC - Cody Hoffman, Ronnie - Thermopolis 12 Red Hfr Clvs, avg. 483# . $45500 19 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 489# ... $49500 3 Red Hfr Clvs, avg. 373# ... $45500 7 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 563# ..... $43700 Gerstner, John - Ten Sleep Pfister, Patrick - Pinedale 7 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 479# ..... $45000 18 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 501# ... $49200 Griffin, John - Riverton 14 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 579# ... $44000 8 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 463# ..... $44900 Griffin, John - Riverton 14 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 506# $48600 O’Donnell, Gary - Ten Sleep 5 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 510# .. $44000 Wooden Shoe Farms - Powell 6 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 578# ..... $40000 12 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 524# ... $48000 Pfister, Patrick - Pinedale Gifford, Max - Cowley 34 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 495# ... $43800 7 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 476# ..... $47600 Geis, Ernest - Worland 13 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 557# ... $43250 10 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 542# ... $41500 Walker, Greg - Lovell 5 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 622# ..... $39350 3 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 507# ..... $47300 Kittelmann, Gaylord - Shell Denvir, Margaret - Cody 6 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 579# .. $39500 5 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 517# ..... $47250 Rasmussen, Christy - Worland Friday, Sr., Sanford - Arapahoe 5 Red Hfr Clvs, avg. 598# ... $39300 4 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 515# .. $47100 1 Blk Hfr Calf, 610# ............. $38750 Gitlitz, Karla - Meeteetse 6 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 506# ..... $47000 STEERS Whitlock, Will - Alcova 1 Blk Str Calf, 630#.............. $40500 13 CharX Strs, avg. 784# .... $36200 Dalin, Stephens - Greybull 2 CharX Str Clvs, avg. 543# .. $46250 Hoffman, Ronnie - Thermopolis 2 Blk Strs, avg. 823# ........... $35000 4 CharX Str Clvs, avg. 619# .. $40800 Dobson, Martin - Burlington Shryack, Steve - Worland 4 Blk Strs, avg. 900# ........... $32900 3 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 537# ..... $45500 Mariposa Ranch LLC - Cody 2 Red Str Clvs, avg. 565#.... $42000 5 Red Strs, avg. 927# .......... $32600 Geis, Ernest - Worland 8 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 594# ..... $44200 STEER CALVES Turnell Cattle Company - Meeteetse 3 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 655# ..... $42150 11 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 237# ... $72500 O’Donnell, Gary - Ten Sleep 12 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 575# $43900 Bonita Ranch LLC - Ten Sleep 27 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 318# ... $67300 Triplett, Jennifer - Basin 45 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 403# ... $56800 2 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 560# ..... $43600 Hampton Sheep Co. - Ten Sleep Rasmussen, Christy - Worland 6 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 293# ..... $65250 4 Red Str Clvs, avg. 648#.... $43100 00 44 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 405# ... $584 Kittelmann, Gaylord - Shell 70 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 483# ... $50500 3 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 590# .. $42500 Roush, Dustin - Gillette 4 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 659# .. $39500 5 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 305# ..... $64500 Byrd, James - Thermopolis 4 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 581# .. $42100 Brewster Ranch LLC - Ten Sleep 15 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 341# ... $62200 Herren, Harry - Greybull 37 Blk Str Clvs avg. 419# .... $56000 6 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 583# ..... $42000 59 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 490# ... $49450 Brost, L. Wayne - Lovell 3 Red Str Clvs, avg. 612#.... $40250 Bower, Keith - Worland 3 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 340# ..... $60000 Goton, Michael - Shell 16 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 528# ... $46900 9 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 663# .. $39400 PAR Ranch - Meeteetse 7 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 673# ..... $38000 13 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 377# ... $57250 Pascoe, John - Powell 27 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 455# ... $52300 1 Blk Str Calf, 695#.............. $36800 14 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 547# ... $45550 Friday, Sandford - Arapahoe 3 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 683# ..... $36100 McCumber, Cort - Thermopolis 6 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 409# ..... $57250 Bates, Jeff - Crowheart 1 Blk Str Calf, 790#.............. $31250 Durney, Sarah - Powell 4 Red Str Clvs, avg. 366#.... $56250 Pierce, Sr., Kenny - Deaver • Upcoming Sales • 12 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 368# ... $55000 Oct. 8 – Weigh-Up Special 23 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 440# ... $53000 12 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 507# ... $47400 with All Class Cattle Tucker, Dwayne - Ten Sleep Oct. 12 – Monday: The Bawl 00 10 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 430# ... $545 of the Fall Feeder Special Brubaker Sheep Co. - Ten Sleep Oct. 15 – All Class Cattle, 6 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 380# ..... $54250 Opstad, Brenton - Ten Sleep Sheep & Goat 9 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 441# ..... $53900 Oct. 22 – All Class Cattle Pierce, Karl - Deaver Oct. 26 – Monday: The Bawl 14 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 430# ... $53250 of the Fall Feeder Special 24 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 500# ... $49600 Sorrels, Jamie - Fort Washakie Oct. 29 – Weigh-Up Special 00 2 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 423# ..... $530 with All Class Cattle 00 11 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 509# ... $486 Nov. 5 – Bred Cow Special Frimml, Chad - Worland w/ All Class Cattle 4 Red Str Clvs, avg. 406#.... $52250 6 Red Str Clvs, avg. 564#.... $43000 Nov. 9 – Monday: The Bawl Devries, Gerald - Thermopolis of the Fall Feeder Special 10 Blk Str Clvs. avg. 454# ... $51400 Nov. 12 – All Class Cattle 19 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 514# ... $48800 Larsen Ranch Co. - Meeteetse Nov. 19 – Weigh-Up Special 15 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 443# ... $51000 with All Class Cattle, Sheep 56 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 515# ... $48500

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Shumway, Leroy – 120 mixed black, 450-500#, complete vacc. Kumm Ranch – 115 mixed black & red 350-500#, all natural. Mark Hoyt – 100 black steers, 515#, complete vacc at branding. Jerry Geis – 60 black & red steers; 10 black & red heifers, 450#, complete vacc at branding. Craig & Mikala Harry – 70 mixed black, 500-600#, two rounds of shots, Multimin, poured. Campbells, Inc. – 50 black steers; 34 black heifers, 450-550#, complete vacc at branding. AFL Cattle – 60 mixed, mostly black, 450-600#, complete vacc at branding, knife cut. ZE Ranch – 50 mixed Hereford, 450-600#, complete vacc. Daniel Gingerich – 32 mixed black, 550-650#, vacc at branding. Carolyn & Mike Conner – 10 black steers; 6 black heifers, 450-550#, complete vacc at branding. LeRoy & Rob Klitzke – 10 mixed black, 500-550#, complete vacc at branding. Brenton & Allie Opstad – 3 black steers; 1 black heifer, 350-400#, shots at branding.

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Nicol, Bob – 75 black steers, 450-550#; 60 black heifers, 450-550#, complete vacc at branding.

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Big run of spring calves & weigh ups with calves selling on a stronger market. All classes and weigh ups market steady. Next week big run of calves Wednesday and first Saturday cow sale of the season! Thank you for your business! CALVES DAVID MCMICHAEL, BIDDLE MT 54 BLK/BWF STRCF 508 494.00 WT 2,507.05 6 BLK/BWF STRCF 392 560.00 WT 2,193.33 37 BBROC HFRCF 493 448.00 WT 2,206.70 3 BBROC HFRCF 373 511.00 WT 1,907.73 ARTY & CHRISTINE THOMAS, LEITER WY 53 BLK STRCF 573 436.50 WT 2,501.22 2 BLK STRCF 478 486.00 WT 2,320.65 1 BLK BULLCF 485 447.00 WT 2,167.95 2 BLK STRCF 378 535.00 WT 2,019.62 2 BLK STRCF 353 545.00 WT 1,921.12 31 BLK HFRCF 553 416.00 WT 2,300.74 5 BLK HFRCF 428 468.00 WT 2,003.04 ZACH & KIM DAVIS, BUFFALO WY 39 BLK STRCF 396 595.00 WT 2,357.87 7 BLK STRCF 340 665.00 WT 2,261.00 26 BLK HFRCF 386 536.00 WT 2,070.81 DAVE OR ERIN L SLATTERY, ROZET WY 52 BLK STRCF 561 443.00 WT 2,485.05 6 BLK STRCF 458 516.00 WT 2,360.70 42 BLK HFRCF 525 431.00 WT 2,262.75 BEAU LEDOUX, KAYCEE WY 48 BLK STRCF 432 558.50 WT 2,414.93 10 BLK STRCF 334 665.00 WT 2,221.10 26 BLK HFRCF 392 535.00 WT 2,096.78 BUTCH & DEBBIE KNUTSON, GILLETTE WY 76 BLK/BWF STRCF 481 496.00 WT 2,385.69 5 RWF STRCF 456 507.00 WT 2,311.92 3 BLK/BWF STRCF 372 602.50 WT 2,239.29 4 BLK/BWF BULLCF 345 630.00 WT 2,173.50 58 BLK/BWF HFRCF 436 486.00 WT 2,118.28 8 BLK/BWF HFRCF 353 555.00 WT 1,959.84 BRANDON & TERRI GOODLUCK, WYOLA MT 28 BLK/BWF STRCF 516 482.00 WT 2,485.74 25 BLK/BWF STRCF 387 599.00 WT 2,320.52 7 BLK/BWF STRCF 311 695.00 WT 2,159.46 13 RD/RWF STRCF 456 523.00 WT 2,383.67 24 BLK/BWF HFRCF 502 437.00 WT 2,192.28 32 BLK/BWF HFRCF 347 561.00 WT 1,944.21 7 RD/RWF HFRCF 471 441.00 WT 2,079.00 4 RWF HFRCF 336 527.50 WT 1,773.71 WYOMING CONSIGNMENTS 65 BLK/BWF STRCF 490 507.00 WT 2,486.64 15 BLK/BWF STRCF 495 495.00 WT 2,451.90 17 BLK/BWF STRCF 414 567.50 WT 2,346.77 9 RWF STRCF 455 509.00 WT 2,315.95 76 BLK/BWF HFRCF 454 483.00 WT 2,194.47 9 BLK/BWF HFRCF 356 560.00 WT 1,994.22 9 RD/RWF HFRCF 413 481.00 WT 1,985.46 GAIL K BULKLEY, LIBERTY LAKE WA 38 BLK STRCF 484 500.00 WT 2,417.76 1 BLK STRCF 315 595.00 WT 1,874.25 32 BLK HFRCF 463 475.00 WT 2,201.32 ALLEN OR KAREN TRIGG, GILLETTE WY 48 RED STRCF 508 477.00 WT 2,424.75 6 RED STRCF 387 535.00 WT 2,068.66 25 RED HFRCF 427 486.00 WT 2,075.22 C.J. OR CAREY JO OR CATH HODS, MOORCROFT 13 BLK STRCF 321 685.00 WT 2,199.90 9 BLK STRCF 464 509.00 WT 2,361.19 19 BLK HFRCF 372 545.00 WT 2,029.40 JEREMY W. YEAGER, BUFFALO WY 20 BLK HFRCF 402 510.00 WT 2,051.47 3 BLK STRCF 360 555.00 WT 1,998.00 SHANE AND CHRISTINE HAMPSHIRE, LEITER WY 67 BLK STRCF 645 397.00 WT 2,559.46 6 BLK STRCF 498 475.00 WT 2,363.12 7L LIVESTOCK, CASPER WY 53 BLK STRCF 439 552.00 WT 2,424.11 5 BLK STRCF 342 595.00 WT 2,034.90 10 BLK HFRCF 354 547.50 WT 1,935.41 VINCENT J OEDEKOVEN, GILLETTE WY 42 BLK/BWF HFRCF 470 470.00 WT 2,209.55 3 BLK HFRCF 327 507.00 WT 1,656.20 CODY OR LAUREN COLLINS, BUFFALO WY 18 BLK/BWF STRCF 623 408.00 WT 2,539.80 19 BLK/BWF HFRCF 570 386.00 WT 2,200.20 JACOB KLAAHSEN, SHOSHONI WY 19 BLK STRCF 576 433.00 WT 2,495.44 4 BLK STRCF 461 510.00 WT 2,352.37 15 RED STRCF 564 435.00 WT 2,451.95 7 BLK HFRCF 468 457.00 WT 2,138.10 7 RED HFRCF 485 426.00 WT 2,066.10 FADDIS-KENNEDY CATTLE CO, SHERIDAN WY 49 BWF HFRCF 430 500.00 WT 2,148.97 11 BWF HFRCF 345 557.00 WT 1,921.65 54 HERE HFRCF 382 482.00 WT 1,840.97 13 HERE HFRCF 310 455.00 WT 1,410.50 JOSEPH F & JOYCE RECULUSA, KAYCEE WY 24 BLK STRCF 517 485.00 WT 2,505.83 7 RED STRCF 462 503.00 WT 2,324.57 2 BLK STRCF 340 590.00 WT 2,006.00 17 BLK HFRCF 474 472.50 WT 2,237.42 11 RED HFRCF 427 471.00 WT 2,012.45 JOHN REVOC TRUST REYNOLDS, ROZET WY 20 BLK/BWF STRCF 451 530.00 WT 2,391.62 5 BLK STRCF 391 585.00 WT 2,287.35 14 BLK/BWF HFRCF 428 475.00 WT 2,030.62

TIM & LISA LOHOF, BIRNEY MT 28 BLK STRCF 595 415.00 WT 2,469.99 STUART COOPER, CASPER WY 4 BWF STRCF 558 444.00 WT 2,475.30 9 BLK/BWF HFRCF 447 471.00 WT 2,106.41 MATT COTTON, GILLETTE WY 11 BLK/BWF STRCF 454 523.00 WT 2,374.89 5 BLK/BWF STRCF 574 431.00 WT 2,473.94 5 BLK HFRCF 448 461.00 WT 2,065.28 WYOMING PREMIUM BEEF LLC, CORA WY 7 BLK STRCF 586 402.00 WT 2,357.44 DANIEL & ROBIN GRAVES, KAYCEE WY 8 BLK STRCF 564 428.00 WT 2,415.52 9 BLK HFRCF 529 410.00 WT 2,170.72 WAYNE E OR SHELLEY J PERKINS, BANNER WY 13 BLK STRCF 565 430.00 WT 2,431.15 6 BLK HFRCF 531 405.00 WT 2,149.87 BRENT STROCK, DOUGLAS WY 14 RD/RWF STRCF 646 379.00 WT 2,447.25 2 RD/RWF STRCF 498 447.50 WT 2,226.31 17 RD/RWF HFRCF 579 372.00 WT 2,153.22 DYLAN JAMES COLLINS, SHERIDAN WY 3 BLK STRCF 542 448.00 WT 2,426.66 PAMELA H OR CLAYTON J BENTLEY, ALCOVA WY 11 BLK STRCF 411 532.50 WT 2,190.51 TOBIN LIVESTOCK COMPANY L, MIDWEST WY 8 BLK/BWF HFRCF 302 575.00 WT 1,735.78 6 BK/RD STRCF 353 575.00 WT 2,026.87 10 BLK STRCF 331 640.00 WT 2,115.20 BRIDGIT RYAN DOWNS, DOUGLAS WY 5 BLK STRCF 345 595.00 WT 2,052.75 13 BLK HFRCF 345 550.00 WT 1,897.50 2 BLK STRCF 500 497.50 WT 2,487.50 BILL & CINDY L. MANKIN, GILLETTE WY 13 BLK/BWF STRCF 342 607.50 WT 2,077.18 5 BLK/BWF STRCF 335 607.50 WT 2,035.12 V BAR F CATTLE COMPANY IN, BUFFALO WY 10 BLK STRCF 492 495.00 WT 2,435.40 4 BLK HFRCF 359 475.00 WT 1,704.06 VICTOR AND DARCY GONI, BUFFALO WY 14 BLK STRCF 395 550.00 WT 2,170.53 WEIGH UPS QUINN OR JENNIFER LARSON, GILLETTE WY 3 BLK COWETTE 978 270.00 WT 2,641.50 BOARDMAN RANCH CO LLC, WESTON WY 8 RED COWETTE 1096 249.00 WT 2,729.66 HOWARD CARL, GILLETTE WY 1 BLK COWETTE 1110 247.50 WT 2,747.25 HUNTER KRAEN OR PETERSON, BUFFALO WY 1 BLK COWETTE 1120 228.00 WT 2,553.60 M KATE REVOCABLE TRUST HARLAN, KAYCEE WY 1 BLK COWETTE 1040 220.00 WT 2,288.00 KLONDIKE RANCH LIMITED PA, BUFFALO WY 1 BLK COWETTE 1160 217.00 WT 2,517.20 JEREMY W. YEAGER, BUFFALO WY 4 BLK COWETTE 1234 190.00 WT 2,344.12 M KATE REVOCABLE TRUST HARLAN, KAYCEE WY 1 BLK COWETTE 1260 187.50 WT 2,362.50 JOSEPH F & JOYCE RECULUSA, KAYCEE WY 1 BLK COWETTE 1265 186.00 WT 2,352.90 SAMUEL L RAMSBOTTOM, BUFFALO WY 1 BLK HFRTTE 885 290.00 WT 2,566.50 MERLIN RANCH INC, BUFFALO WY 8 BLK HFRTTE 893 282.50 WT 2,523.07 LAWRENCE RANCHES LLC, BUFFALO WY 6 BLK HFRTTE 979 277.50 WT 2,717.18 J. RUSSELL, TERRI A. BROCK, KAYCEE WY 1 BLK HFRTTE 990 273.00 WT 2,702.70 WILLIAM D RAMSBOTTOM, BUFFALO WY 1 BLK HFRTTE 810 267.50 WT 2,166.75 MAYFLOWER CATTLE COMPANY, SHERIDAN WY 1 BLK HFRTTE 910 267.50 WT 2,434.25 JUSTIN C & LYNN J MAYFIELD, MIDWEST WY 1 BLK HFRTTE 970 267.50 WT 2,594.75 WYOMING CONSIGNMENTS 1 BLK HFRTTE 990 267.00 WT 2,643.30 PAT GRAVES, SHERIDAN WY 1 BLK HFRTTE 1025 265.00 WT 2,716.25 JEREMY W. YEAGER, BUFFALO WY 3 BLK HFRTTE 1017 260.00 WT 2,643.33 KALE K KRETSCHMAN, GILLETTE WY 1 BLK HFRTTE 1005 260.00 WT 2,613.00 JOSEPH F & JOYCE RECULUSA, KAYCEE WY 1 RED HFRTTE 995 245.00 WT 2,437.75 GREGORY JAMES JARRARD, CASPER WY 2 BLK HFRTTE 1040 242.50 WT 2,522.00 KLONDIKE RANCH LIMITED PA, BUFFALO WY 3 BLK HFRTTE 1045 242.50 WT 2,534.12 QUINN OR JENNIFER LARSON, GILLETTE WY 1 HERE HFRTTE 1000 240.00 WT 2,400.00 MERLIN RANCH INC, BUFFALO WY 5 BLK/BWF COW 1183 200.00 WT 2,366.00 BUFFALO LIVESTOCK MARKETI, BUFFALO WY 1 BLK COW 1055 187.50 WT 1,978.12 ANGIE LONG, BUFFALO WY 1 BLK COW 1305 186.00 WT 2,427.30 MERLIN RANCH INC, BUFFALO WY 1 BLK COW 1240 185.00 WT 2,294.00 ADAMI RANCH LLC, BUFFALO WY 3 RED COW 1175 182.50 WT 2,144.37 QUINN OR JENNIFER LARSON, GILLETTE WY 31 BLK COW 1318 178.50 WT 2,352.45 WYOMING CONSIGNMENTS 1 BWF COW 1285 174.00 WT 2,235.90

QUINN OR JENNIFER LARSON, GILLETTE WY 10 BLK COW 1222 169.00 WT 2,064.33 FADDIS-KENNEDY CATTLE CO, SHERIDAN WY 18 HERE COW 1228 162.50 WT 1,995.13 JEREMY W. YEAGER, BUFFALO WY 22 BLK COW 1262 162.00 WT 2,043.77 NIKKI WEAVER, CORA WY 1 BLK COW 1240 162.00 WT 2,008.80 7L LIVESTOCK, CASPER WY 6 BLK COW 1316 162.00 WT 2,131.65 19 BLK COW 1271 161.00 WT 2,045.54 KLONDIKE RANCH LIMITED PA, BUFFALO WY 1 BLK COW 1210 160.00 WT 1,936.00 LAWRENCE RANCHES LLC, BUFFALO WY 1 BLK COW 1250 158.00 WT 1,975.00 JARRARD LIVESTOCK LLC, CASPER WY 2 BLK COW 1243 158.00 WT 1,963.15 BOARDMAN RANCH CO LLC, WESTON WY 13 RD/RWF COW 1265 157.00 WT 1,986.65 FADDIS-KENNEDY CATTLE CO, SHERIDAN WY 3 HERE COW 1303 157.50 WT 2,052.75 V BAR F CATTLE COMPANY IN, BUFFALO WY 7 BLK COW 1251 157.00 WT 1,963.62 WILLIAM D RAMSBOTTOM, BUFFALO WY 1 BLK COW 1235 156.00 WT 1,926.60 V BAR F CATTLE COMPANY IN, BUFFALO WY 1 BLK COW 1230 156.00 WT 1,918.80 STUART COOPER, CASPER WY 5 BWF COW 1336 156.00 WT 2,084.16 RONALD R CHRISTENSEN, KAYCEE WY 2 BLK/BWF COW 1428 155.00 WT 2,212.62 MERLIN RANCH INC, BUFFALO WY 1 BLK COW 1270 155.00 WT 1,968.50 FADDIS-KENNEDY CATTLE CO, SHERIDAN WY 1 HERE COW 1225 155.00 WT 1,898.75 1 HERE COW 1140 155.00 WT 1,767.00 GAIL K BULKLEY, LIBERTY LAKE WA 5 BLK COW 1275 154.50 WT 1,969.87 7L LIVESTOCK, CASPER WY 7 BLK COW 1379 154.00 WT 2,124.10 ZANE AND MARCIE WAGONER, GILLETTE WY 1 BLK COW 1210 153.00 WT 1,851.30 V BAR F CATTLE COMPANY IN, BUFFALO WY 8 BLK COW 1138 153.00 WT 1,741.33 QUINN OR JENNIFER LARSON, GILLETTE WY 10 BLK COW 1266 153.00 WT 1,936.98 FADDIS-KENNEDY CATTLE CO, SHERIDAN WY 3 HERE COW 1095 152.50 WT 1,669.87 LAWRENCE RANCHES LLC, BUFFALO WY 1 BLK COW 1210 152.00 WT 1,839.20 J. RUSSELL, TERRI A. BROCK, KAYCEE WY 6 BLK COW 1325 151.00 WT 2,000.75 FLOYD LAND & LIVESTOCK IN, GILLETTE WY 1 BLK COW 1355 151.00 WT 2,046.05 MATT COTTON, GILLETTE WY 2 BLK COW 1273 151.00 WT 1,921.47 JUSTIN C & LYNN J MAYFIELD, MIDWEST WY 1 BLK COW 1385 151.00 WT 2,091.35 KLONDIKE RANCH LIMITED PA, BUFFALO WY 8 BLK COW 1359 151.00 WT 2,051.71 ANGIE LONG, BUFFALO WY 4 BLK COW 1456 150.50 WT 2,191.65 MATT COTTON, GILLETTE WY 1 BLK COW 1170 150.00 WT 1,755.00 BRADLEY & ROBERT VIREN, SHERIDAN WY 1 BLK COW 935 150.00 WT 1,402.50 QUINN OR JENNIFER LARSON, GILLETTE WY 6 BLK COW 1391 150.00 WT 2,086.25 JEREMY W. YEAGER, BUFFALO WY 8 BLK COW 1103 150.00 WT 1,654.68 JUSTIN C & LYNN J MAYFIELD, MIDWEST WY 6 BK/RD COW 1379 149.50 WT 2,061.85 JEREMY W. YEAGER, BUFFALO WY 8 BK/RD COW 1273 148.50 WT 1,889.66 LAWRENCE RANCHES LLC, BUFFALO WY 1 BLK COW 1440 147.00 WT 2,116.80 QUARTER CIRCLE U RANCH, BIRNEY MT 2 BLK COW 1293 147.00 WT 1,899.97 WYOMING CONSIGMENTS 2 BLK COW 1335 146.00 WT 1,949.10 HOWARD CARL, GILLETTE WY 1 BLK COW 1385 146.00 WT 2,022.10 RONALD R CHRISTENSEN, KAYCEE WY 7 BLK COW 1170 146.00 WT 1,708.20 KALE K KRETSCHMAN, GILLETTE WY 2 BLK/BWF COW 1363 146.00 WT 1,989.25 JARRARD LIVESTOCK LLC, CASPER WY 1 BLK COW 1470 145.00 WT 2,131.50 ALAN &/OR EILEEN GOLTER, SHERIDAN WY 1 BLK COW 1390 144.00 WT 2,001.60 2 BLK COW 1405 144.00 WT 2,023.20 QUINN OR JENNIFER LARSON, GILLETTE WY 3 BLK/BWF COW 1467 144.00 WT 2,112.00 BULLS GALEN OR KIM KRETSCHMAN, GILLETTE WY 1 BWF BULL 1200 230.00 WT 2,760.00 GAIL K BULKLEY, LIBERTY LAKE WA 1 BLK BULL 1045 225.50 WT 2,356.47 VICTOR AND DARCY GONI, BUFFALO WY 1 BLK BULL 1260 222.50 WT 2,803.50 GAIL K BULKLEY, LIBERTY LAKE WA 1 BLK BULL 1280 207.50 WT 2,656.00 GALEN OR KIM KRETSCHMAN, GILLETTE WY 1 BLK BULL 1775 174.00 WT 3,088.50 FADDIS-KENNEDY CATTLE CO, SHERIDAN WY 1 HERE BULL 1650 166.50 WT 2,747.25 KAREN &/OR ROBERT DANNAR, SHERIDAN WY 1 BLK BULL 2095 165.00 WT 3,456.75 GEORGE G. & LORRAINE V. KOBIE, SHERIDAN W 1 BLK BULL 1665 165.50 WT 2,755.57 DAVE WATT RANCH LLC, BUFFALO WY 1 BLK BULL 2260 162.00 WT 3,661.20 BRED COWS BOARDMAN RANCH CO LLC, WESTON WY 13 RED BCOW,BM,L 1319 2450.00 HD GAIL K BULKLEY, LIBERTY LAKE WA 13 BLK BCOW,BM,L 1379 2350.00 HD BOARDMAN RANCH CO LLC, WESTON WY 6 RED BCOW,SM,L 1392 2475.00 HD GAIL K BULKLEY, LIBERTY LAKE WA 4 BLK BCOW,SM,L 1369 2350.00 HD THOMAS W. OR THOMAS J MICHELE, SHERIDAN WY 6 BLK BCOW,SM,L 1256 2350.00 HD

• Fall 2026 Schedule • October 7 - Spring Calf Special • October 10 - Bred Cow Special and Regular Weigh Up Sale - Selling All Classes October 14 - Spring Calf Special • October 17 - Regular Weigh Up Sale - Selling All Classes • October 21 - Spring Calf Special October 24 - Bred Cow/Exposed Cow Special and Weigh up Special - Selling All Classes • October 28 - Spring Calf Special October 31 - Regular Weigh Up Sale - Selling All Classes • November 4 - Spring Calf Special November 7 - Regular Weigh Up Sale - Selling All Classes • November 11 - Spring Calf Special November 14 - Bred Cow/Exposed Cow Special and Weigh up Special - Selling All Classes November 18 - Spring Calf Special and Regular Weigh Up Special - Selling All Classes November 21 - Redland Angus Bull Sale - Fall Sale • November 25 - NO SALE, Happy Thanksgiving! November 28 - NO SALE! • December 2 - Regular Weigh Up Sale - Selling All Classes December 5 - Bighorn Mountain Heart of the Herd Bred Cow and Heifer Special December 9 - Spring Calf and Weaned Calf Special • December 16 - Regular Weigh Up Sale - Selling All Classes December 19 - Cows for Christmas Bred Cow and Heifer Special • December 23 - NO SALE - Merry Christmas! December 30 - NO SALE - Happy New Year!

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WGFD celebrates Landowners of the Year The Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) is pleased to announce the 2026 Landowners of the Year. This award is presented to Wyoming landowners who have demonstrated outstanding practices in wildlife management, habitat improvement and conservation techniques on their properties. “As an agency, we get the opportunity to work with landowners who are passionate about integrating wildlife into their operations,” said WGFD Interim Director Eric Wiltanger. “In partnership with these landowners, we are able to continue improving wildlife habitats across the state, and we are thrilled to formally recognize their dedication later this month.” A formal luncheon and award ceremony took place during the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission meeting at 11 a.m. on Sept. 22 at the Roundhouse and Railyards in Evanston. Sewell Ranching LLC and McCarty Canyon Ranch The Sewell Ranching LLC and the McCarty Canyon Ranch are about 40 miles south of Rawlins and approximately 9,200 acres of important seasonal range for elk, mule deer and pronghorn and also falls entirely within sage grouse core habitat. The Sewells have worked with various partners to convert 10 miles of fence to wildlife-friendly standards. They also had more than 1,400 acres of treatment for mixed mountain shrubs to enhance wildlife habitat; participated in large-scale, cross-ownership cheatgrass treatments and allowed headwater protection projects for Little Savery Creek – an important tributary to the Little Snake River. Miles and Karen Daily and Wendy Cecil Miles and Karen Daily and Wendy Cecil went above and beyond in working with WGFD to conduct fish passage and habitat improvement projects on their lands to benefit a diverse array of native fish species in Horse Creek near the Wyoming-Nebraska border. The section of Horse Creek running through their properties is home to many fish species designated as species of greatest conservation need, such as bigmouth shiner, brassy minnow, common shiner, Northern Plains killifish, orangethroat darter, plains topminnow and suckermouth minnow. BMG Ranch and J&H Livestock Gregg Jaggers of the BMG Ranch and J&H Livestock was honored with a posthumous award. The BMG Ranch encompasses more than 1,300 acres and nearly six miles of the New Fork River corridor near Boulder. The hayfields, riparian wetlands, sage uplands and stream habitats of the ranch offer resources for terrestrial wildlife. It contains crucial ranges for the Sublette moose and pronghorn herds, and it is adjacent to sage grouse winter concentration areas. The Sublette Pronghorn Migration Corridor utilizes much of the property, as do wintering mule deer. The river, riparian habitats and floodplain corridor of the New Fork are crucial to the region’s fishery resource and have been a focal point for aquatic restoration efforts during the last decade. Two Bar Ranch Since the purchase of the Two Bar Ranch in 1971, the Scott family has shown a long-standing commitment to wildlife conservation, public access and good land stewardship near Casper. Large portions of the ranch are enrolled in WGFD’s Access Yes program, which provides public hunting access for pronghorn, mule deer and elk and also helps the department meet wildlife management goals. Through years of rotational grazing, responsible range management and low-stress livestock handling, the family has maintained healthy and diverse rangelands to benefit wildlife and livestock. Gary and Carol Thronveit and Mike Ujifusa The Ujifusa family is one of the foundational families to settle in Washakie County and farmed the area for nearly 110 years. Gary and Carol Thronveit and Mike Ujifusa enrolled their properties in WGFD’s Walk-In Hunting Area program in 1998 and are among the inaugural landowners in the program. Their walk-in hunting areas include three separate properties totaling 871 acres. One property provides additional access to several hundred acres of state land. The properties provide some of the best wildlife habitat in the Worland area, and many hunters have harvested game on the property in the last 28 years. WGFD is dedicated to conserving, enhancing and protecting Wyoming’s exceptional fish and wildlife resources and the habitats that support them. For more information, visit wgfd.wyo.gov.

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community of more than 100 public universities across the nation which provides experiences for 4-H members to learn by doing. “For more than 100 years, 4‑H has welcomed young people of all beliefs and backgrounds, giving kids a voice to express who they are and how they make their lives and communities better,” the website adds. 4-H in Wyoming In a Sept. 23 University of Wyoming (UW) Ag News article written by Brooke Ortel, UW Extension invites new and returning Wyoming 4-H members and volunteers to celebrate National 4-H Week.

Through programming administered by UW Extension and supported by volunteers across the state, 4-H helps Wyoming youth ages five to 18 build lifelong leadership skills through project-based learning, mentorship and community engagement. 4-H programming is available in every Wyoming county and on the Wind River Indian Reservation, and Ortel notes the program reaches thousands of Wyoming youth annually through clubs, camps, afterschool programs, local and state fairs, national leadership experiences and even international trips. The organization offers some-

OBITUARIES Marion Harold Scott

Nov. 27, 1932 – Sept. 23, 2026 Marion Harold Scott, age 93, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Sept. 23. Marion was born on Nov. 27, 1932 to Harold and Bertha Jane (Anderson) Scott in Gillette. He was raised on the ranch homesteaded by his grandparents in 1917, with his brothers Bill, Jim and Doug and his sister Kay. As the oldest of five children, Marion was fondly remembered for his protective and loving nature. The Scott children attended the Lonetree School where they rode their horses to school each day. Marion graduated from Campbell County High School in 1951, and on Jan. 31, 1953, he married the love of his life, Mary McClure. Their first home was a one-room cabin with dirt floors and no electricity or plumbing. They worked to build their future there, and together they raised four daughters – Marilyn, Debbie, Cathy and Cindy – on the Scott family ranch. In his youth, Marion was involved in 4-H and participated in a variety of livestock projects, including the very first horse project in Campbell County with his horse Brownie. He continued his support of 4-H with over 25 years as a 4-H leader and supported his daughters and grandchildren through 4-H and rodeo. Marion was drafted into the U.S. Army at the start of the Korean War and was allowed to continue helping his father on the ranch by serving his duty in the U.S. Army National Guard. Marion spent most of his life horseback, working sideby-side with his father to operate and grow the ranch, and as their family grew, Marion and Mary purchased the Ray Gilstrap place adjoining the original Scott Ranch to establish their own home and P Cross Bar Ranch. During those years, Marion mentored many young men and instilled a foundation of hard work and an appreciation for caring for the land and for their livestock. His influence had a lasting impact on their lives. Marion and his dad started an outfitting business together

in the 1960s. This was where he found his passion. He went on many hunting trips from the Yukon to Mexico and completed his Grand Slam in 2004. One of his last hunts was hunting musk ox in the Yukon. Marion, alongside his wife, continued to operate P Cross Bar Trophy Hunts for over 60 years, guiding hunters for mule deer, antelope, elk and buffalo. Marion lived and worked on the ranch in northern Campbell County until the age of 89. He dedicated his entire life to preserving the family ranch for generations to come and instilled the humble values of hard work and maintaining the Western lifestyle carried on through his daughters, grandchildren

thing for everyone, and participants explore project areas ranging from livestock showing, woodworking and cooking to public speaking, robotics and photography. “Wyoming 4-H is a fun and dynamic program which allows youth to experience healthy competition and community,” says UW Extension Youth Development Specialist Mijal Altmann. “For many youth, 4-H is a space for exploration and discovery outside of the traditional educational context.” Beyond Ready This year, the National 4-H Week theme is “Beyond Ready.” Developed by the National 4‑H Council, the theme highlights the positive impacts being involved with

and great-grandchildren. One of his greatest honors was being inducted into the Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2023. He shares this honor with his dad and his brother Bill. Marion was a lifetime member of Safari Club International where he served as chapter president, director at large and was awarded Guide of the Year, Outfitter of the Year and North American Professional Hunter of the Year. He was also the recipient of the coveted CJ McElrory Leadership Award. Marion was an active member of the Wyoming Outfitters and Guides Association for over 40 years where he served as secretary/treasurer, vice president and president and was recognized for his contributions to the association as an Honorary Lifetime Member in 2018. Marion served on the Mountain West Farm Bureau Board of Directors, was an

4-H has on America’s youth, preparing them with tools needed to succeed throughout life. This year, Wyoming activities include a holiday card competition, a service project recognizing local firefighters and a statewide bingo competition which concludes with prize drawings from the Wyoming 4-H State Office, according the UW Ag News article. In the same article, Wyoming State 4-H Events Coordinator Rylie Ogden says National 4-H Week is “a great way for members to connect, have fun and encourage new youth to join 4-H.” “Each community throughout the 23 Wyoming counties and the Wind River Indian Reservation all

bring something unique to the Wyoming 4-H story and highlighting the small things helps shine a light on those who are a part of our program,” Ogden says. “Wyoming 4-H is a unique program because it allows youth to explore their sparks, encounter mentorship and support and learn resilience and lifelong skills long before they know they are doing such a thing,” Altmann adds. “By the time they graduate and launch into their adult lives, they have explored what motivates and excites them and learned how to connect that to making the world a better place.” Grace Skavdahl is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylr.net.

active member of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association and testified before the Wyoming Legislature and in Washington, D.C. on many agricultural issues. Marion was also a member of Campbell County Farm Bureau, Grand Slam/OVIS, Boone and Crockett, Family Life Church and a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. Marion spent his final years in Primrose Retirement Community in Gillette, where he made many friends and enjoyed happy hour and playing poker. He will be remembered for his fierce sense of humor and his love of cattle, horses, fishing, hunting and living the Western lifestyle. He was a true cowboy. Marion is preceded in death by his parents; his wife Mary of 71 years; daughter Cathy Morrison; brothers Bill Scott, Jim Scott and Doug Scott; sister Kay Storms;

great-granddaughter Korbi Groene and great-grandson Coyle Allee. Marion is survived by his daughters Marilyn (Dudley) Mackey, Debbie (Butch) Knutson and Cindy Lovelace, all of Gillette; grandchildren Amanda (Patrick) Fiedor of Gillette, Scott (Carey) Mackey of Gillette, Kimberly (Shane) Goode of Zebulon, N.C., Kelly (Jason) Groene of Torrington, Clint (Erin) Knutson of Gillette, Tammy (Chris) Abma of Lexington, Mo., Nate Morrison of Interior, S.D., Nick (Ivy) of Roman Forest, Texas, Mark Allee of Gillette, Stacy (Dustin) Smoot of Golden, Colo. and Taylor (Ruben) Kriseldi of Bogor, Indonesia; great-grandchildren Brittany (Jake) Anderson, Ty Maya, Jerzey Fiedor, Jarek Fiedor, Preston Mackey, Macie Mackey, Courtney Goode, Gavin Goode, Natalie Goode, Klacie Groene,

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Carter Groene, Colby Groene, Clancy Knutson, Klaire Knutson, Janessa Abma, Tyler Morrison, Gracious Morrison, Sadi Maul-Allee, Eliza Kriseldi and Norah Kriseldi; great-greatgrandchildren Weston, Orin, Leroy and Maya Anderson and Hazel Maul-Allee and numerous nieces and nephews. Marion’s life was celebrated on Oct. 2 at Family Life Church in Gillette. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marion’s name to the Rockpile Museum Association, Campbell County 4-H or Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame.

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Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 38 No. 24 • October 3, 2026

CALENDAR

Submit your events to: Editor, Wyoming Livestock Roundup, P.O. Box 850, Casper, WY, 82602, or e-mail to roundup@wylr.net.

EVENTS Oct. 3 Oct. 6 Oct. 7-11 Oct. 8

Oct. 8-25 Oct. 9-10 Oct. 9-12 Oct. 10

Oct. 12 Oct. 15 Oct. 16-17 Oct. 17 Oct. 19 Oct. 20-22 Oct. 22 Oct. 23-24 Oct. 23-24 Oct. 26 Oct. 26-28 Oct. 29 Nov. 5-6 Nov. 5-7 Nov. 5-19 Nov. 6-7 Nov. 7

Nov. 9 Nov. 10-11

The American Fair Gala, 5:30 p.m., Fort Reno, Wyoming State Fairgrounds, Douglas. For more information, contact Rindy West at rindywestwsff@gmail. com or 307-751-3430. Dave Stamey: An Evening of Western Songs and Stories, 6 p.m., Midwest Theater, Scottsbluff, Neb. For more information, visit legacyoftheplains.org/ dave-stamey-live-in-concert. 30th Annual Trailing of the Sheep Festival, Ketchum, Idaho. For more information, visit trailingofthesheep.org. Nebraska Extension Considerations for Feeding the Cow Herd this Fall and Winter Webinar, 6:30 p.m., online. For more information or to register, visit go.unl.edu/feeding_the_cowherd_webinar or e-mail Aaron Berger at aberger2@unl.edu. 2026 American Royal Livestock Show, Kansas City, Mo. For more information, visit americanroyal.com. Independent Cattlemen of Wyoming 20th Annual All Members Meeting and Convention, Rustler Ag and Equine Complex, Central Wyoming College, Riverton. For more information or to register, visit icowwy.org/convention. 2026 Young and Emerging Entrepreneur Tour, Pennsylvania. For more information or to apply, visit docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1Um5dR T8GreeXcg0Px9YifFy84IfAzDa7hZD1JuAAz9F4kA/viewform. Utah State University Extension Sheep and Goat Reproduction and Genetic Selection Workshop, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Utah State University South Farm, Logan, Utah. For more information or to register, visit 4h.zsuite.org/ external-event-registration/49183. Nebraska Extension Knowing, Growing and Grazing Grass Webinar Series, 6:30-7:45 p.m., online. For more information, contact Aaron Berger at aberger2@ unl.edu or 308-235-3122. To register, visit go.unl.edu/knowing_grass. Nebraska Extension Knowing, Growing and Grazing Grass Webinar Series, 6:30-7:45 p.m., online. For more information, contact Aaron Berger at aberger2@ unl.edu or 308-235-3122. To register, visit go.unl.edu/knowing_grass. American Lamb Board Utah Sheep IQ Workshop, Cedar City, Utah. For more information or to register, visit sheepiq.com/sheep-iq-workshops-fornew-producers/. University of Wyoming Ag Day Barbecue, Indoor Practice Facility, University of Wyoming Campus, Laramie. For more information, visit uwyo.edu/ uwag/students/ag-day-bbq-university-of-wyoming.html. Nebraska Extension Knowing, Growing and Grazing Grass Webinar Series, 6:30-7:45 p.m., online. For more information, contact Aaron Berger at aberger2@ unl.edu or 308-235-3122. To register, visit go.unl.edu/knowing_grass. Stockmanship and Stewardship, Sunbelt Ag Expo, Moultrie, Ga. For more information, visit stockmanshipandstewardship.org/. Nebraska Extension Knowing, Growing and Grazing Grass Webinar Series, 6:30-7:45 p.m., online. For more information, contact Aaron Berger at aberger2@ unl.edu or 308-235-3122. To register, visit go.unl.edu/knowing_grass. 2026 Wyoming Bee College, Casper College, Casper. For more information or to register, wyomingbeecollege.org/. American Lamb Board Missouri Sheep IQ Workshop, Columbia, Mo. For more information or to register, visit sheepiq.com/sheep-iq-workshops-fornew-producers/. Nebraska Extension Knowing, Growing and Grazing Grass Webinar Series, 6:30-7:45 p.m., online. For more information, contact Aaron Berger at aberger2@ unl.edu or 308-235-3122. To register, visit go.unl.edu/knowing_grass. Society for Range Management Wyoming Section Fall Conference Training and Tour, Thermopolis. For more information or to register, visit rangelands.org. Nebraska Extension Knowing, Growing and Grazing Grass Webinar Series, 6:30-7:45 p.m., online. For more information, contact Aaron Berger at aberger2@ unl.edu or 308-235-3122. To register, visit go.unl.edu/knowing_grass. Wyoming Cooperating Agency Symposium, Best Western, Casper. For more information or to register, visit wyo-wcca.org/event-details/wyomingscooperating-agency-symposium. West Central States Wool Growers Convention, Holiday Inn-Buffalo Bill Resort, Cody. For more information, visit wyowool.com/wcswgconvention. North American International Livestock Exposition, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky. For more information, visit livestockexpo.org. American Lamb Board West Virginia Sheep IQ Workshop, Morgantown, W. Va.. For more information or to register, visit sheepiq.com/sheep-iq-workshops-for-new-producers/. The Great American Cowboy Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Rodeo, 7 p.m., Central Wyoming Fairgrounds, Casper. For more information, visit eventbrite.com/e/great-american-prca-rodeo-2026-tickets-2000666608683?aff =oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true. Nebraska Extension Fundamentals of Feeding the Cow Webinar Series, 6:30-7:45 p.m., online. For more information, contact Erin Laborie at erin.laborie@unl.edu or 308-268-3105. To register, visit go.unl.edu/feedingthecow. Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Symposium, Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport/Conference Center, Des Moines, Iowa. For more information or to register, visit beefrepro.org/arsbc/.

SALES Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 28 Nov. 1 Nov. 10 Nov. 11 Nov. 12 Nov. 19 Nov. 19 Nov. 20 Nov. 24 Dec. 1 Dec. 1 Dec. 1 Dec. 5 Dec. 5 Dec. 12 Jan. 9

Farmers and Ranchers Livestock Commission 29th Annual Fall Colt and Yearling Catalog Sale, Salina, Kan., 785-825-0211, fandrlive.com Basin Angus Ranch “A Lasting Legacy Elite Female Sale,” Billings Livestock Commission, Billings, Mont., 406-350-0350, 406-350-2332, 406-3663612, basinangus.com Micheli Cattle Company Bull Sale, at the ranch, Ft. Bridger, 307-747-7786, 307-747-3897, michelicattle.com Triangle J Ranch Harvest Select Female Sale, at the ranch, Miller, Neb., 308-627-5085, 308-457-2505, 308-293-9241, trianglejranch.com Beartooth Angus Annual Bull Sale, Billings Livestock Auction, Billings, Mont., 406-794-1287, beartoothangus.com Hummel Cattle Company and Friends Angus Bull and Commercial Female Sale, Snowy Range Equestrian Center, Laramie, 307-399-7617 Stellpflug Cattle Company Fall Bull Sale, Hoffman Ranch Facility, Thedford, Neb., 307-351-1712, 530-604-5096, stellpflugcattle.com Largent and Sons The Desert Mart “Value World” Sale, at the ranch, Kaycee, 307-738-2443, 307-267-3229, largentandsons.com K2 Red Angus Fall Female Sale, K2 sale barn, Wheatland, 307-331-2917, k2redangus.com Leachman Cattle Fall Roundup Sale, Meriden, 307-788-7165, 308-7631361, 970-413-0993, leachman.com Paint Rock Angus Annual Fall Sale, at the ranch, Hyattville, 307-469-2206, 307-271-2000, 307-272-5332, 307-578-7392, paintrockangus.com ZumBrunnen Angus Annual Bull and Female Production Sale, at the ranch, Lusk, 307-216-0198, 307-334-2265, zbangus.com Ward Livestock Seventh Annual Red, White and Blue Bull Sale, at the ranch, Laramie, 307-399-9863 Reflected R Ranch Complete Female Dispersal, Crowley County Fairgrounds, Ordway, Colo., 719-469-2857, reflectedrranch.com Leachman Cattle High Altitude Sale, Loma, Colo., 307-788-7165, 308-7631361, 970-413-0993, leachman.com T-Heart Ranch High Altitude Bred Female Sale, at the ranch, LaGarita, Colo., 719-850-3082, 719-850-3083, t-heartranch.com Big Country Genetics Bull Sale, at the ranch, Cody, 231-878-1908, bigcountrygenetics.com Rafter T Angus Annual Bull Sale, Buffalo Livestock Marketing, Buffalo, 307736-2415, 307-299-4569, raftertangus.com

POSTCARD from the Past

Compiled by Dick Perue rrichardperue@gmail.com

Near Tragedy over Water Rights While researching material for a history trek to the Pick Ranch, one of Wyoming’s oldest spreads, I came across an interesting story about the state’s most precious possession – water and, in particular, irrigation water. In Judge W.L. Kuykendall’s book “Frontier Days,” published in 1917, he writes, in part: In the spring of 1882, after having cleaned up the wreckage of the sheep business, my son and I purchased a ranch and a bunch of cattle near Warm Springs – now Saratoga. The ranch had been greatly added to in acreage but not in the production of crops. Experience has demonstrated the successful cattleman of the time cared little for soil production. As evidence of this, when I took charge, the place did not produce 100 tons of hay. In three or four years, it produced from 500 to 700 tons, besides a good acreage of oats. For eight or nine years, I continued the hard labor of running a ranch and managing my cattle interests, until my physical condition became such I could no longer manage a day’s work. It is said he who causes two blades of grass to grow where only one existed before is a public benefactor. In my case, a dozen to one was the result in the way of improvement.

One near tragedy is worth relating. Being for a short time the owner of another ranch and part owner of the ditch through which the water reached my place last, there was often trouble because those above used all of the water and caused me serious loss. As remonstrance had no effect, I rode unarmed to the ranch and along the ditch to discover the cause of shortage and to ascertain who was responsible. I also wanted to measure the flow of water at and near each of their boxes or cuts in the ditch for the purpose of getting a court order for an equitable distribution of the water. While riding along the ditch, the dirt flew up near me, followed by the report of a gun.

Stopping and turning my horse toward the house 300 to 400 yards away, the smoke from the gun was seen floating away from behind the barn, then another bullet came whistling uncomfortably close. After a few minutes, I rode slowly over to the gate as if going out, when a man with something on his shoulder started from the house for the ditch. Waiting until he was nearing the latter, I urged my horse to do some good running until I was by his side telling him what I thought of him and his foolish conduct and if I had to come again it would be with a Winchester. He was profuse with apologies, and as no physical damage had occurred to me or my horse, it seemed to be a ridiculous episode so I quietly turned and rode home. Killings have occurred in cases where men owning ranches near the lower end of ditches in which they were equal co-owners could get little or no water because of the hogging propensity of those nearer the head of the ditch, often when there was an abundance of water for all those interested.

Pioneer Irrigator – Protecting water rights while properly “spreading the moisture” is the major job of the ranch irrigator. A horse and dog joined this Brush Creek Ranch irrigator in the Upper North Platte River Valley of south-central Carbon County in the 1920s. Photo courtesy of Anna (Yoakum) Pilot Stubbs from her family album. Historical Reproductions by Perue

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MARKETS

LIVE CATTLE FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Compiled from USDA Market News Service information and other sources

Location Volume PAYS 9-30

Under 400

Steers Heifers

400-500 600-700 700-800 Over 800 Sltr Bull Stock Cows FOR THE500-600 WEEK ENDING May 24, Sltr 2019 Cows Pairs

497.50-610 460-570

457-500 410-452

402.50-447.50 384-412

Centennial 9-25 1500

530 470

425-495 390-412.50

360-382.50 342.50-370

Crawford 9-25 1525

585-625 475-516

485-645 420-467.50

420-471 382.50-447.50

382.50-425

Riverton 9-29 1327

542.50-660 474

490-522 450-465

435-448.25 381.50-407.50

380-410.50 340-342.50

Torrington 9-28 5209

586-682 535-573

505-544 460-527

405-488 391-425

St. Onge 9-25 3500

608-658 470-620

482.50-556 422.50-492.50

Big Horn Basin 10-1 2057

550-725 455-632

Billings 10-1 1285 Buffalo 9-30 2275

955

375-387 357-359

373 334

331 289-317

161-184.50 100-138

154-295

300

240 237.50

175.50-191 143-157

$1625-$2600 $3550-$3875

263-327

171-194 117-145

351 340-342.50

257.50-334 270-317

165-183.50 145-173

$1950-$2850

419-438 355-360

367-381 347-361

316-321 252-337

175-188 145-152

$2075-$4500

434-485 377.50-440

380-431 375

390 347.50-355

476-584 420.50-505

420-496 393-449

361-431

312.50-362

326-350 276.50

151-183 121-172

540-602.50 473-480

435-525 395-442.50

386-442.50 370-401

387.50-408 382.50

335 322.50-339

290-330 270-330

158-183 104-135

151-307.50

436.50-695 416-561

397-685 386-557

379-640 372-575

447-630

162-230 144-200

$2350-$2475

PAYS

Volume

Feeder Lambs

Slaughter Lambs

Slaughter Ewes

271-359.50 160-287.50 284.50-345 102.50-157.50

Stock Ewes

Change

220.93 222.35 223.65 224.70 219.43

218.68 222.70 225.08 226.80 221.88

-2.25 +0.35 +1.43 +2.10 +2.45

FEEDER CATTLE FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

This Week

Change

333.33 329.50 321.68 317.28 316.93

336.43 334.30 327.68 324.20 323.98

+3.10 +4.80 +6.00 +6.92 +7.05

OCTOBER NOVEMBER JANUARY MARCH APRIL

WHEAT FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month Week Prev DECEMBER 7.08 MARCH 7.24 MAY 7.32 JULY 7.33

2682

St. Onge

6700

Change -0.32 -0.33 -0.33 -0.32

CORN FUTURES

Slaughter Bucks

Month

Week Prev

This Week

5.29 5.43 5.51 5.53

5.01 5.15 5.23 5.27

DECEMBER MARCH MAY JULY

Change -0.28 -0.28 -0.28 -0.26

OATS FUTURES SETT PRICE

No Report

Centennial

This Week 6.76 6.91 6.99 7.01

SETT PRICE

WEEKLY SHEEP AUCTIONS Auction

This Week

OCTOBER DECEMBER FEBRUARY APRIL JUNE

FOR THE WEEK ENDING October 2, 2026 WEEKLY CATTLE AUCTIONS

Week Prev

268-414

195-412.50

98-200

150-234

85-114

Daily Grower Bids Region Price US #2 Yellow Corn Southeast WY 5.0225-5.3725 US #1 HRWW Southeast WY 6.5450-6.8750 US #1 Black Beans Min-Dak 40-45/cwt US #1 Great Northern Beans Den-Rate 40/cwt US #1 Pea (Navy) Beans Min-Dak 38/cwt US #1 Pinto Beans Den-Rate 43/cwt Min-Dak 42-43/cwt Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Torrington National Sheep Summary As of September 25, 2026 Compared to last week slaughter lambs sold strong. Ewes sold strong. All sheep sold per hundred weight (CWT) unless otherwise specified. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-3: San Angelo: 60-70 lbs 294.00-316.00. Billings: No test. Ft. Collins: 50-60 lbs 245.00; 60-70 lbs 320.00; 80-90 lbs 280.00-295.00; 90-100 lbs 280.00-300.00; 100-110 lbs 260.00285.00; 110-120 lbs 262.50-280.00. Sioux Falls: 110-120 lbs 250.00-281.00; 120-130 lbs 265.00281.00; 130-140 lbs 265.00-285.00; 140-150 lbs 270.00-287.50; 150-160 lbs 255.00-285.00. Slaughter Ewes: Good 2-3: St. Onge: 107.00-110.00. San Angelo: 114.00-134.00. Billings: 121.00-125.00. Ft. Collins: 100.00-190.00. Sioux Falls: 85.00-130.00. Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1: St. Onge: 30-40 lbs 420.00; 40-50 lbs 408.00; 50-60 lbs 379.00386.00; 60-70 lbs 337.00-361.00; 70-80 lbs 331.00-349.00; 8090 lbs 305.00-339.00; 90-100 lbs 284.00-294.00; 100-110 lbs 261.00. San Angelo: No test. Billings: 50-60 lbs 400.00-435.00; 60-70 lbs 378.00-395.00; 7080 lbs 360.00-380.00; 80-90 lbs 327.00-367.50; 90-100 lbs 309.00349.00; 100-110 lbs 299.00-320.00; 110-120 lbs 282.50-299.00. Sioux Falls: 50-60 lbs 365.00; 60-70 lbs 305.00-375.00; 7080 lbs 285.00-315.00; 80-90 lbs 270.00-285.00; 100-110 lbs 265.00-275.00. Ft. Collins: No test. Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2: St. Onge: No test. San Angelo: No test. Billings: No test. Ft. Collins: No test. South Dakota: No test. Sioux Falls: 2-4 Exposed 130-140 lbs 90.00. Sheep and lamb slaughter under federal inspection for the week to date totaled 36,000 compared to 36,000 last week and 37,106 last year. Source: USDA AMS LPG Market News, San Angelo, Texas National Wool Review As of September 25, 2026 Domestic wool trading had no confirmed trades reported this week. Prices reflect trades FOB warehouse in original bag or square pack, bellies out, some graded, and 76 mm or longer. No allowance made for coring, freight, or handling fees at the warehouse level to reflect net grower prices. Wools shorter than 75 mm typically discounted .10-.20 clean. Classed and skirted wools usually trade at a .10-.20 premium to original bag prices. Australian Wool Exchange Clean Del Price Change from 75-85 Percent Micron US Grade in U.S. Dollars Previous Sale of Australia 17 > 80s 8.60 0.01 6.45.7.31 18 80s 8.25 0.00 6.19-7.01 19 70-80s 7.50 (0.01) 5.62-6.37 20 64-70s 6.64 (0.22) 4.98-5.65 21 64s 6.32 (0.20) 4.74-5.37 22 62s 6.25 (0.15) 4.69-5.31

105-200 $150-$400

225

23 60-62s ----------------------24 60s ----------------------25 58s 3.88 (0.07) 2.91-3.30 26 56-58s 3.60 (0.01) 2.70-3.06 28 54s 2.80 (0.10) 2.10-2.38 30 50s 2.61 (0.04) 1.95-2.21 32 46-48s 1.95 (0.19) 1.46-1.66 Merino Clippings 3.82 0.06 2.86-3.24 Source: USDA- CO Dept of Ag Market News Service, Greeley, CO Wyoming Hay Summary As of October 1, 2026 Compared to the last report all reported forages sold steady. Demand was moderate to instances good. Quite a lot of hay is moving but it was sold earlier in the year and just now getting delivered. Most producers across the state are on third cutting of hay with a few finishing up on second cutting in the Northwest area. Most irrigation districts are shut down on the 2026 water allotments. Several hay producers are helping neighbors with silage chopping across the state. Spotting rain showers since the last report with unseasonal warm weather in the nearby forecast. Central Wyoming Alfalfa Cubes 460 Eastern Wyoming Alfalfa Pellets 17% Suncured 400 Alfalfa - Good/Premium Large Square 3x4 330 Alfalfa - Good Large Square 3x4 270-300 Millet Large Square 3x4 200-225 Western Wyoming Alfalfa Cubes 400 Alfalfa - Good/Premium Large Square 3x4 260-300 Small Square 350 Small Square 3 Tie 300 Medium Square 3x3 155/bale Alfalfa - Fair Large Square 3x4 210 Alfalfa/Orchard Mix - Premium Large Square 3x4 265 Small Square 285 Grass - Premium Medium Square 3x3 160/bale Grass - Fair Large Square 3x4 210 Rye Grass - Fair Large Square 3x4 185 Sudan Large Square 3x4 240 Teff - Good/Premium Large Square 3x4 300 Small Square 350 Small Square 3 Tie 340 Brome Straw Large Square 140 Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News Torrington Montana Hay Summary As of September 18, 2026 Compared to last report(9-04-26): Hay sold generally steady. Demand for hay is mostly moderate to good. Supplies are mostly moderate. Demand for hay has lightened some as fall rains have helped improve late season grazing conditions in some locations and heavier available supplies have lighten demand. Some locations still remain dry and many worry they will have to feed hay as early as October. Hay in the northern half of the state remains a discount to southern hay as sellers compete with hay coming out of Canada and across highway 2 from North Dakota. Most of this hay continues to be delivered for 180.00-230.00 depending on freight and quality. Demand for hay to ship into Wyoming is good to very good as drought conditions continue to be seen. Conditions have improved over the last few weeks as some late summer rains have been seen. Many producers are selling hay south as hay prices in Wyoming are a strong premium to Montana prices. Producers are trying to put up 3rd cutting but are having a tough time finding a window without rain in the forecast. Some producers report some excess loads of hay available as some buyers backed out of spoken for hay as lower prices in surrounding states and Canada eased supply concerns. Demand for straw is good to very good and supplies are light. Many report finding straw is difficult as many

Month

Week Prev

This Week

Change

4.17 4.26 4.30 4.27

4.19 4.29 4.34 4.31

+0.02 +0.03 +0.04 +0.04

DECEMBER MARCH MAY JULY

SOYBEAN FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

This Week

13.18 13.34 13.42 13.50

12.93 13.09 13.18 13.26

NOVEMBER JANUARY MARCH MAY

Change -0.25 -0.25 -0.24 -0.24

CUTOUT VALUES Cutout Values Primal Rib Primal Chuck Primal Round Primal Loin

This Week

Prior Week

Last Year

378.71 660.08 326.74 298.07 476.40

379.13 644.46 328.58 305.40 470.24

382.60 629.19 330.50 324.47 470.68

5 AREA WEEKLY WEIGHTED CATTLE PRICE Live Steer Live Heifer Dressed Steer Dressed Heifer

This Week

Prior Week

Last Year

220.67 220.93 347.93 347.91

221.87 222.01 350.15 350.38

232.65 233.80 364.97 363.81

producers opted to spread it instead of baling it this year. Straw sold with higher undertones in a narrow comparison. According to the drought monitor 47.02% the state is in Moderate drought or worse, down 9.69% from 2 weeks ago. 18.09% of the state is in an Severe drought or worse, up 0.60% from 2 weeks ago. 5.01% of the state is in Extreme drought or worse, up 0.61% from 2 weeks ago. 0% of the state is in Expectational drought, unchanged from 2 weeks ago. Notably, 77.50% of the state is abnormally dry, down 15.02% from 2 weeks ago. Central Montana Alfalfa/Grass Mix - Utility/Fair Large Square 3x4 230 N/A Alfalfa - Premium Large Round 280 Alfalfa - Good/Premium Large Round 250 Alfalfa - Fair Large Square 225 Alfalfa/Barley Mix - Fair Large Round 200 Alfalfa/Grass Mix - Premium Large Round 300 Alfalfa/Grass Mix - Fair Large Round 225 Barley Large Square 3x4 150 Grass - Premium Large Round 230 Timothy Grass - Premium Small Square 360 Wheat Large Round 200 Barley Straw Round 80 Northern Montana Alfalfa/Grass Mix - Fair Large Round 160 Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Billings, MT

The latest markets data can be found by visiting USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service at https://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news

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Help Wanted GOTTSCH LIVESTOCK FEEDERS LLC Red Cloud, NE Come Join the Gottsch Livestock Feeders Family! Gottsch Livestock Feeders is looking for Cowboys/Pen Riders for their feedyard in Red Cloud, NE. The main focus of the Cowboy/Pen Riders are spotting, pulling, diagnosing and taking cattle to the hospital and shipping fat cattle. This person will need to be a team player who is seeking a long-term position. You will have the opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best in the industry. We offer a benefits package that includes health insurance, dental, vision, 401(k), health savings, life insurance and paid vacation. Retention bonus offered to full-time employees. Incentives paid out at 6 months and 1 year of employment. If you are interested stop by and fill out an application or visit our website at www.gottschcattlecompany.com Call Mike Faimon at 406-469-1585 or Davin Arnold 970-301-3098 for more information. COLORADO SPRINGS DIVISION MANAGER: Flying Diamond is a fifth-generation, commercial cattle operation in eastern Colorado. The ranch employs holistic management and planned grazing to optimize operations, runs 5,000 bred cows and retains calves as yearlings. Will directly lead all operations at Tee Cross Ranch and oversee operations at the other two ranches in the division. The position will ensure efficient management of logistics, planning, equipment, infrastructure and cattle performance, while aligning with the company’s core focus of enhancing resources for generations through comprehensive ranch management. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the manager leads the division’s team in line with Flying Diamond’s core values of: Striving, accountability, fundamentals and excellence. This is a full-time, hands-on role requiring expertise in ranch operations. College degree preferred. Applications due by Oct. 15. Salary: $60,000-$75,000 DOE. Housing included on Tee Cross Ranch. PTO. E-mail PDF resumes to Jim@fdranch. com. PDF document titled: Last name, first name, resume, position applying for (i.e. “Doe, Jane Resume, Division Manager”) .............10/10 FULL-TIME EXPERIENCED COWBOY/RANCH HAND: Commercial ranch seeking experienced cowboy/ranch hand for all aspects of ranch operations: Irrigation, haying, feeding, cattle stewardship, horseback skills a must. Housing, benefits, salary. ONLY serious committed candidates should apply. Eastern Oregon cow/calf operation. Please call 541-742-2130 or send resume to lisa.steele@ pvranch.com .................10/10

Help Wanted

RANCH HAND WANTED Full-time ranch hand needed for cow/calf operation in northeast Wyoming. Must be experienced in feeding livestock, calving, haying, as well as maintaining and servicing equipment. Housing and utilities provided. This position is open immediately.

Call 307-685-8213 or e-mail resumes with references to denise@wylr.net

Wyoming Sugar Company is hiring pile ground workers in Basin and Burlington, Wyoming 307-347-3261 Starting date September 23. TEE CROSS ASSISTANT RANCH MANAGER: Flying Diamond is a fifth-generation, commercial cattle operation that manages 250k+ acres, primarily in eastern Colorado. The ranch employs holistic management and planned grazing to optimize operations. Flying Diamond runs 5,000 bred cows and retains calves as yearlings. Will work under the Colorado Springs Division Manager to operate a cow/calf and yearling operation. Will help execute the division manager’s plan. This includes daily cattle and water checks, infrastructure maintenance, repair/maintain equipment, cattle feeding/health monitoring and all other facets of daily ranching. This is a full-time, hands-on role in ranch operations. Applications due by Nov. 15. Salary: $35,000-$45,000 DOE and education. Housing included on Tee Cross Ranch. PTO. Email PDF resumes to Jim@ fdranch.com. PDF document titled: Last name, first name, resume, position applying for (i.e. “Doe, Jane Resume, Division Manager”) .....10/24 RANCH HAND/GROUNDS KEEPER: Full-time position at a family-owned ranch near Cody, WY and located in the Shoshone National Forest. Position entails lawn care, irrigation, heavy equipment operation, carpentry, equipment maintenance, building maintenance and overall residential and agricultural property maintenance. Experience is welcome but will train the right candidate. The ideal candidate will be reliable; have a strong work ethic; be able to perform individually and with a team; be a self-starter and enjoy working outdoors. Benefits include health, with optional dental and vision; paid-time off and 401(k) with employer matching contribution. For the right candidate housing on property is also available. Salary based upon previous experience. Send resumes to emilyb@colliergroupoffice.com ......... 11/21 VALLEY FOODS IN SARATOGA, WY HAS IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR MEATCUTTER, DELI, GROCERY AND PRODUCE WORKERS: Experience is preferred but not necessary. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, efficient and customer service minded. Pay DOE. Send resume to valleyfoods9024@hotmail. com ............................ 10/24

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DEVILS TOWER FOREST PRODUCTS, INC., A LUMBER MANUFACTURER IN HULETT, WY, IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SAWMILL/SAWBLADE FILER, JANITORIAL CLEANUP, PLANER/FEEDER MAN STACKER OPERATOR, BOILER/KILN OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE DAY/NIGHT SHIFT MILLWRIGHT: Benefit package includes company paid medical and dental insurance (including dependents), life insurance, company-matching 401(k), safety incentives, holiday pay, paid vacation. Mandatory employment and random drug testing is conducted. EOE. Starting wage D.O.E. Online applications are available at www.neiman.com. E-mail applications to joe.ortner@devilstowerfp.com or fax to 307467-5418, contact Joe Ortner at 307-467-5252 with additional questions ........................... 10/3

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FREE FARM OR RANCH LABORER: In exchange for a place to stay. ANY SEASON. My parents’ and grandparents’ farm went out of business when I was young, so I chose a different path in life but have always wanted to know about that way of life. WRITE: Matthew Stephens, 583 Maple Grove Road, Starucca, PA 18462 ....................................10/3

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Red Angus LYTLE RED ANGUS IS YOUR SOURCE FOR 30+ YEARS OF SELECTION FOR FERTILITY, LONGEVITY AND EFFICIENCY: Our Red Angus cows are moderate framed, low-maintenance and highly adaptable. ALSO, be sure to reach out about our private treaty opportunities and keep an eye out for our spring calving bred cows that will be available this fall!! Contact Zeb, 605-441-7658 or email zeb.lytle@gmail.com. Visit www.lytleredangus.com for more insights. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds.....................................10/10

Hereford SAMANTHA CAMPBELL REGISTERED HEREFORD BULLS for sale private treaty. For more information, contact Kristy Campbell 970-405-6093

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Brands WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: LHC, expires Dec. 31, 2026, $600. Call 308225-3080 ............................10/24 WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: LRC, LSS, LSH. Dues paid until 2033. Electric and hot irons included, $10,000 OBO. Call 307-575-2887 ...............10/24 WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: LHC, LTH. $3,500. Call Bryan, Torrrington, WY, 307-534-5690 ..........10/17

Or der an Online Subscription for Only $30/Year www.wylr.net Dogs FOUR ENGLISH SHEPHERD PUPPIES: Farm raised, working parents. Ready to go. Tri-colored, shots and health certificate, $400/ each. Call 402-641-8842 ...10/17 LIVESTOCK GUARDIAN DOG PUPS FOR SALE: Primarily Great Pyrenees (73%) mixed with Akbash, Anatolian and Maremma. Both parents are on site and guarding livestock. Six months old and ready to work. Located east of Chugwater, WY. Priced with the rancher in mind. For further information call or text Donna, 307262-5699 or Clay, 307-331-5762. To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds ............10/3

Angus 260 BLACK ANGUS BRED HEIFERS: South Dakota origin, OCVD, exposed to proven LBW Black Angus bulls for 60 days. Start calving Feb. 1, 2027. References available. Call 785-3941955 or 785-731-5067 .........9/26

SimAngus 3/H SIMMENTAL RANCH, PLAINS, MT OFFERS POWERFUL SIMANGUS BULLS: Yearlings and 18-month-olds sired by top AI genetics. Bred for performance, soundness and longevity, with a strong emphasis on calm disposition. These bulls are built to work and last in real world conditions. Call Alan at 503-931-6815, to find the right fit for your program. To view photos, go to www. wylr.net in the classifieds ....TFN

Custom Feeding 3,500 HEAD FEEDLOT NEAR WATERTOWN, S.D.: Specializing in replacement dairy cattle and custom beef operations. AI service available. Shots/vaccines to your protocols. Room available. Call/text to talk rates, Nathan, 605-868-7383 .......................10/3 CUSTOM FEEDING AND FINISHING FOR CATTLE AND SHEEP. Cactus Hill Ranch Company, Fort Collins, CO. Contact AJ Nelson, 970-3728273................................11/14 CUSTOM CATTLE FEEDING AND BACKGROUNDING AVAILABLE. Custom grazing. Located in Montezuma, KS. Call Galen Schmidt, 620-2908151..................................7/24 FAITHFUL FEEDERS: Heifer development, backgrounding and grass calf prep. Billings, MT. Call Ryan, 406-696-0104 ...........4/10

Pasture WOULD LIKE TO WINTER 100-150 STOCK COWS: Good tree shelter. No yardage fee. Located near Aberdeen, S.D. Call 605-380-0887 .......... 10/3

Ranch Lease Wanted LOOKING TO LEASE A RANCH FOR APPROXIMATELY 150-200 HEAD OF COWS. Prefer area in Johnson and Sheridan counties. Call 307290-1643 ........................10/10

Ranch for Lease PARK COUNTY, WY RANCH NEAR CODY, WY IS AVAILABLE FOR A LONG-TERM LEASE: The ranch has over 50,000 acres and supports an irrigated hay base with BOR water rights. Carrying capacity is 700 animal units year-round with hay production. Willing to split the hay ground and grazing. Please e-mail Melanie Giliati at mgiliati@acpg.com for details.................................10/17

Horses FOR SALE, 11-year-old black gelding, Percheron cross, 15.3 hands, broke to ride and drive. A good packhorse, has packed horns without an issue, $4,500. ALSO, 3-yearold gelding, 3/4 Belgian and 1/4 paint (red and white paint), 16.1 hands, rides and drives, has roped calves, rode in the mountains for hunting, quiet and gentle, $11,000. Call Sam Hershberger, 307271-1881 .................... 10/17

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FOR SALE: Weanling/yearling and 2-year-old draft cross colts. Mostly roans. ALSO, 3-year-old bay draft cross gelding, broke to ride and drive, quiet and gentle. For more information, leave message at 307-467-5651, Henry Lambright .....................10/24

IRRIGATED HAY AND ALFALFA ROUND BALES FOR SALE: Located near O’Neill, NE. Please contact Jerald Pritchett for pricing at 402-340-4154 ..........10/17

RANCH HORSES WANTED: Sound, rope broke and gentle. Call 605-347-3403 or 605-4999088 ......................................10/3

Sheep TARGHEE AND HAMPSHIRE CROSS YEARLING RAMS FOR SALE: Targhees are extremely fine wooled. Call 307247-2296 ......................... 10/24 GERDES HAMPSHIRES HAS 20 REGISTERED PUREBRED HAMPSHIRE RAMS: Born in the winter of 2026. Our rams are big framed, fast growing with plenty of depth, muscle and bone. These are wether producing type Hampshires without excessive leg length but possess tremendous thickness of loin and leg. Rams are sired by stud rams purchased from leading Hampshire sheep breeders at national sales and are sired by sons of Unicorn, UFFDA and Jackalope. For more information, call or text Darrell Gerdes of Madison, S.D. at 402-760-0104. To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds ....... 10/24 SHEEPHERDER WAGON FOR SALE: The wagon is a piece of Western history, built in the 1930’s and served as the sheepherder’s mobile home in central Wyoming. Aluminum siding, original wooden wheels converted to rubber tires, a steel chassis, freshly painted inside, a pullout table, new 3/4 mattress, wood stove and electrical hook up. Great for a unique backyard guest house or a hunting camp. Must be hauled on flatbed trailer. For more information and price, call Al, 307-8519759 or Debbie, 307-851-9737. To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds .........10/10

Swine EIGHTTO 12-WEEK-OLD FEEDER PIGLETS: Hampshire/ Yorkshire crosses. ALSO have pigs ready for processing. Call Andrea if interested, 307-2726037 ....................................10/17 WEANER PIGS FOR SALE. ALSO, butcher hogs. Located in Powell, WY. For more information, call 307-271-1014 ................1/16

Hay & Feed APPROXIMATELY 400 TONS 2nd cutting mixed hay, 4x4 squares, tarped, $265/ton. Near Bozeman, MT. Delivery available. Call Doug 406-581-4124

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MONIDA OATS: $16/cwt. Combine run, great for seed or feed. Will auger into truck, trailer or large totes/ag bags. Located between Powell and Cody, WY. Certified scales on site. Call or text Knopp Farms for details, 307-254-0554 ..................... 11/7 CERTIFIED TRITICALE STRAW: Long stem round bales. ALSO, 3-way oat, pea and barley hay, 3x3 bales. Farson, WY. Call 307350-0350 ............................10/10 ALFALFA AND ALFALFA/ GRASS HAY FOR SALE: Round bales. Will deliver. Call 605-8869264, Thompson Trucking & Farms .................................10/10

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HAY FOR SALE: Alfalfa, grass and grass/alfalfa mix. Starting at $250/ton Located Winner and Presho, S.D. Call 605-815-4655 ..........................................10/3

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VALLEY VIDEO HAY MARKETS, LLC: Millet hay will be available in the coming weeks. Call Barry McRea for your future hay needs, 308-235-5386, www.valleyvideohay.com.....10/3 HAY FOR SALE: Native grass, 220 bales, 1,400-1,500 lbs., net wrapped, $175/ton. ALSO, CRP hay, native grass, 400 bales, call for price. Wayne Opitz, Roslyn, S.D., 605-590-0578..............10/3 FOR SALE: 1,000+ hailed out wheat bales, swathed and baled while it was green. Nutritional values provided upon request, 1,350 lb. bales, $110/each. Call 701337-6496 ............................10/10

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HAY FOR SALE: 2026 first cutting alfalfa, grass/alfalfa mix and alfalfa/grass mix. ALSO, CRP hay and 2026 wheat straw. All in netwrapped round bales. Semi load delivery available. Call for pricing, ask for Klint, 701-290-4418, if no answer, send a text or keep trying ..................................10/10

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HAY FOR SALE: Alfalfa, in rounds and squares, alfalfa mix in rounds, grass in rounds and squares. Call 605-670-9242 .......................10/3

Irrigation

EAR CORN FOR SALE. NON GMO, no pesticides. Minatare, NE. Taking orders for fall harvest, call Byron, 303-818-8152, leave message..................10/31

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HAY FOR SALE: Wheatgrass, round bales. Barley/chickpea mix, big squares and round bales. Oat/ soybean mix, big squares and round bales. Oat hay, big squares and round bales. All tested. Round bales average 1,350 lbs. and big squares average 1,250-1,300 lbs. Trucking and delivery available. Located in Sheridan, WY. Call 307-751-2068, if no answer leave a message ..........................10/24

Irrigation

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2nd cutting straight alfalfa, 3x4 squares, tarped, $265/ton. Near Bozeman, MT. Delivery available.

HAY AND STRAW FOR SALE: Delivery available!! Call 307-6303046 ....................................10/24

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USED IRRIGATION PIVOTS FOR SALE, www.zimmag. com ● 2013 Valley 7000 lot#002, 7 tower 1,336’, 3,882 hours ● 2017 7 tower Valley 8000 lot#-018, 1,321’ ● 2015 9 tower Valley 8000 Lot#-019, 1,596’ ● 2022 7 tower Valley 8000 lot#-020, 1,267’, 2,553 hours ● 2014 6 tower Valley 8000, lot#-021, 1071’, 4,164 hours ● 2022 7 tower Valley 8000 with GPS guided V Flex corner arm, lot#-022, 1,552’, 2,142hours ● 2011 7 tower Valley 8000 lot#-023, 1,259’, 11,594 hours ● 2016 Zimmatic 7 tower 8500, lot#024, 1,275’, 5,249 hours ● 2011 Zimmatic 7 tower 9500, lot#-025, 1,297’, 7,343 hours ● 2012 Valley GPS Precision corner arm, Lot#-017, 267’ ● Call 402-910-3236 ...... 10/24

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IRRIGATED 80+ FARM AND HOME: Classic, beautiful ranchstyle home with a blend of country charm. Situated on 80+ acres with an irrigation well for the wiper pivot. Features a versatile Cleary building, well-maintained livestock corrals and a character filled antique loft barn. Positioned 6 miles northeast of Henry, NE in Sioux County. $775,000. Pictures at www.buyaranch.com. Call Casey Essert, Land Broker, 307532-1750 ..............................TFN

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by Lee Pitts Come and Get It It was the original tailgate party. Cowpokes would gather around a campfire for a hearty meal of sourdough biscuits, sonof-a-gun stew, prickly pear au grautin and a steaming cup of Arbuckle’s best. History books might say the chuck wagon got parked permanently around the turn of the century, but don’t try telling this to modern-day cowboys who still “go out with the wagon.” Rowly is a Nevada buckaroo who ran a cow

outfit for an insurance company out of Chicago. Once a year, he took his crew of 18 men and boys out with the wagon to rope and brand over 3,000 calves, and when the chore was completed, he had to travel to Chicago to make his annual report to the board of directors. According to Rowly, spending two weeks with 18 smelly cowboys was a lot more enjoyable than two days in the big city. “The last time I went to the big city for a meet-

BIG HORN continued from page 1 the basin as prime hunting grounds. In the early 19th century, fur trappers and explorers began entering the region. A man named George Drouillard, who was involved with the Lewis and Clark Expedition, traveled into the northern Big Horn Basin in 1807, with other trappers and explorers following close behind. This included parties associated with the Missouri Fur Company and famed Fur Trader William Ashley. However, unlike some of Wyoming’s other river valleys, the basin’s geography, wildlife and waterways made the fur trade difficult, and large-scale white settlement was still decades away. The cattle boom By the 1870s, cattle-

men began recognizing the grazing potential of the Big Horn Basin. Among the most prominent was Henry Clay Lovell, whose herd reportedly numbered around 25,000 head and ranged from southern Montana to present-day Thermopolis. Another was Germanborn Otto Franc von Lichtenstein, better known as Otto Franc, who established the famous Pitchfork Ranch along the Greybull River in 1879 with approximately 1,200 cattle. The operation eventually stretched into portions of present-day Big Horn and Park counties, and the town of Otto still bears his name. Like elsewhere across Wyoming Territory, the cattle industry expanded rap-

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ing, they took me to one of those real fancy boutique restaurants,” recalled Rowly. “Our waiter was the friendliest fellow I ever met. He came up and introduced himself, gave us a brief family history and acted like we had all met before, but I doubted he was from our part of the world. He wouldn’t have lasted 10 minutes out with the wagon.” “It must have been an enjoyable dining experience for you after eating off of tin plates for two weeks?” I asked. “Not really,” he admitted. “It was a lot more uncomfortable eating at the restaurant. I got frostbite from my salad fork and got zonked on the head with a pepper shaker that was three feet long. When I excused myself to use the

facilities, it got real confusing. I located the restrooms easy enough, but instead of saying ‘men’ or ‘women’ on the doors, they just had pictures of real cute cats. I didn’t know if I was supposed to be a Tom Cat or a Top Cat. I took my chances and thought I had guessed wrong because there was a lady using the urinal. At least she was dressed like a lady.” “You meet some strange cats in the big city,” I suggested. “Not near as strange as the food,” Rowley said. “What did you eat?” I asked “Well, the entire menu was written in French so I didn’t know what to order,” he said. “Our friendly waiter made some suggestions though. He recommended the veal

because it had been raised in a stress-free environment at a rural resort with an ocean view. The lamb was also good, according to our waiter, because it had been brought up in a family setting and was conceived without the use of artificial insemination. The waiter said he preferred the more sensitive salmon with bernaise sauce, and the salmon’s name was Julian.” “This was more than I really cared to know about the food I was about to get intimate with, so I just ordered a slab of beef,” he added. “Was it any good?” I asked. “I’m telling you they served me a piece of raw meat called ‘steak tar-tar’ or something like that,” Rowley replied.

idly during the early 1880s as outside capital and large herds poured onto the open range, but overgrazing and severe winters eventually brought the cattle boom to an end. Sheep also became an important part of the region’s livestock industry, with many early settlers raising both sheep and cattle. Competition for the open range fueled tensions between livestock producers and homesteaders, and famous conflicts played a significant role in the county’s early history. Big Horn County takes shape In the 1880s, early settlements began cropping up across the basin. Hyattville, originally known as Paintrock, was among the first. The community was later renamed after early settler Samuel Hyatt, who opened a store in 1886 and served as the town’s first postmaster. The nearby town of Bonanza was established following the discovery of a small oil spring and became home to the Big Horn Basin’s first newspaper, the Big Horn Rustler, which published its first edition in 1889. In March 1890, the Wyoming Legislature approved the creation of Big Horn County – carved out of Sheridan, Johnson and Fremont counties – although a county government was not formally organized until Jan. 4, 1897. After a heated campaign, Basin gained the majority vote to serve as the county seat. The original county was enormous, encompassing roughly eight million

acres – nearly one-eighth of the entire state of Wyoming. It stretched from the crest of the Big Horn Mountains west to the Continental Divide and from the Owl Creek Mountains north to the Montana border. However, as the Big Horn Basin’s population grew, the county was divided into smaller parcels. Park County was created to the west, followed by Hot Springs and Washakie counties to the south. Today, Big Horn County encompasses roughly two million acres, which is less than one-quarter of its original territory. Of Wyoming’s 23 counties, Big Horn County ranks 13th according to land mass. Water transforms the landscape Perhaps nothing changed Big Horn County more dramatically than irrigation. Beginning in the late1800s, settlers constructed canals to draw water from the Big Horn, Greybull and Shoshone rivers and their tributaries, transforming portions of the arid basin into productive farmland. In the spring of 1895, approximately 100 families associated with the Church of Latter-day Saints arrived on the banks of the Greybull River and began digging an irrigation canal. Their settlement later became known as Burlington, and within a few years, hundreds of families lived in the growing community. Around 1900, another wave of Church of Latterday Saints settlers arrived in the northern end of basin and began construction on the Sidon Canal near the Shoshone River.

Communities including Byron and Cowley developed alongside these irrigation efforts. With reliable water, farmers could raise productive fields of sugarbeets, dry beans and other crops, which complemented the county’s longstanding livestock industry. Railroads and new markets Because they were surrounded by vast and rugged mountain ranges, communities in the Big Horn Basin were isolated from major markets, so transportation remained one of the greatest barriers in developing the county. This began to change, however, with the arrival of the Burlington Railroad. A branch of the railroad running from Montana finally reached northern Wyoming in 1901, and in 1905, construction began on a line running south from Frannie Junction along the Big Horn River. A freight terminal established north of Basin helped spur the development of Greybull, which was incorporated in 1909. Ultimately, the railroad opened new markets for livestock and crops, especially sugarbeets. In 1916, the Great Western Suar Company constructed a processing plant in Lovell, providing area growers with a reliable local market. Then, nearly a decade after the railroad first reached Kirby, a connection through the Wind River Canyon was completed in 1914, linking the basin more directly to communities in the south.

“What did you do?” I gasped. “You didn’t eat it did you?” “Of course not,” he stated. “I figured I had two options. If I’d of been out with the wagon, I could have thrown the raw meat on the ground for the wildlife to eat. Believe me, there was plenty of wildlife in that restaurant, though I doubt they’d have eaten it either.” “What was your other option?” I queried. “If the chef would have been our camp cookie back home and served us uncooked meat, I’m sure there would have been only one solution,” Rowley stated. “What would that have been? Throw it on the fire?” I asked. “No, we’d have shot him, of course,” he said. Agriculture and natural resources Oil and natural gas also became important to Big Horn County during the early 20th century. Discoveries near Byron and Greybull spurred exploration, pipelines and refinery development. Bentonite, shale and other mineral resources later added another dimension to the county’s economy, particularly around Greybull and Lovell. Still, agriculture remained one of the basin’s most important drivers. By 1950, agriculture generated over $30 million across the Big Horn Basin, with cattle and sheep accounting for more than half of this total. Sugarbeets, dry beans and other crops also contributed significantly. Today, Big Horn County is home to 551 farms encompassing 456,535 acres, with crops now accounting for the majority of sales. In 2022, Big Horn County sold nearly $91 million worth of agricultural products, accounting for six percent of Wyoming’s total ag sales – 58 percent was attributed to crop sales and 42 percent to sales of livestock, poultry and other related products. Information in this article was compiled from WyoHistory and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service 2022 Census of Agriculture. Hannah Bugas is the managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylr.net.

BLM launches All Americans Outside program The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is launching All Americans Outside, a nationwide initiative designed to expand access, strengthen communities and help more Americans enjoy their public lands. This initiative will allow BLM

to build on its ongoing work to create more opportunities for people to explore, learn, serve and work on public lands while partnering with communities and organizations to improve recreation sites and helping the next generation build lasting ties to the outdoors.

All Americans Outside amplifies accessible recreation, youth and Veteran engagement and partnerships. As more Americans discover and explore public lands, BLM remains committed to keeping these lands healthy, accessible and resilient.

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HUNTING continued from page 1 President Donald Trump writes in the EO. “Hunting promotes healthy and robust animal populations, conserves our beautiful wildlife for future generations and ensures every American can enjoy our rugged, diverse and untamed frontier areas.” He continues, “Despite this legacy, accessing federal lands for hunting has never been harder. Hunting opportunities in our nation have declined due to the federal government’s regulatory overreach, confusing and inconsistent access policies and heavy-handed restrictions on hunter education and recruitment efforts. Reform of these restrictions is long overdue. It is therefore the policy of my administration to reinvigorate, protect and expand America’s hunting heritage to benefit our people and our land.” Expanding public access One major focus of the EO is expanding access to federal lands. The order directs the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Secretary of War, Secretary of the Interior and Secretary of Commerce to recommend modifications to policies or regulations restricting access to land under their respective jurisdictions within 180 days of the EO’s date. The EO notes, under this directive, federal lands would generally be presumed open to hunting, unless closures can be justified by local resource conditions, with the exception of national parks. Further, the order instructs agencies to improve access to difficultto-reach federal lands and waters through the use of voluntary access easements,

land exchanges and cooperative agreements with state and local governments. According to Trump, these efforts are intended to help unlock checkerboarded and landlocked federal parcels, while still respecting private property rights. The EO also directs agencies to allow construction, repair and maintenance of infrastructure to provide access for recreational and wildlife management on federal lands and permit the use of traditional lead ammunition and tackle. Additionally, the order directs DOI to allow hunting of species not protected under the Endangered Species Act in the Castle Mountain National Monument in California and Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve in Idaho within 90 days. Other key provisions Other key provisions outlined in EO 14429 encourage the promotion of game species populations, increasing wild game donations and fostering a new generation of hunters. Specifically, the order directs the Secretary of Agriculture, Secretary of the Interior and Secretary of War to coordinate with state agencies to increase wild game numbers by voluntarily removing or reducing wildlife movement barriers, as well as implementing invasive species control and disease and predator management. Additionally, federal agencies are instructed to pursue voluntary agreements with private landowners and ag producers and to issue guidance supporting state-based wild venison donation programs like the

Emergency Food Assistance Program. Lastly, the EO underscores the importance of fostering a new generation of hunters. “Within 90 days of the order, the Secretary of Labor and Secretary of Education shall issue guidance to clarify the permissibility of federal education funding for archery and hunter education programs in schools,” the EO reads. “Within 180 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of the Interior shall, through the use of existing federal funding and authorities, identify additional opportunities and incentives to assist states in cultivating the hunting tradition among American youth and Veterans.” “The Department of Veterans Affairs shall prioritize – to the extent permitted by law – grants to support outdoor hunting and fishing opportunities in its Adaptive Sports Grant Program,” the order continues. A positive reaction Overall, the reaction across sportsmen and conservation groups has been positive. In a Sept. 18 statement, the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership notes improving access to landlocked federal lands has long been a priority for hunters and anglers.

The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (NFWA) also applauded the EO, emphasizing the importance of cooperation between federal and state wildlife managers. “The association is especially grateful for provisions directing federal agencies to coordinate with states to sustain robust game species populations,” NFWA writes in a Sept. 25 Facebook post. “The order identifies actions to promote habitat connectivity, reduce invasive species, mitigate wildlife disease and apply a range of appropriate management tools.” The National Deer Association (NDA) specifically praised the EO’s provision regarding wild game donations. NDA President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Nick Pinizzotto emphasizes venison donation programs can provide benefits beyond the hunting community. “Venison donation programs are good for hunters, good for agricultural producers and good for our small business partners in the meat processing community,” Pinizzotto states. Other groups like Delta

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Waterfowl, the National Wildlife Federation, Ducks Unlimited (DU) and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation have also welcomed the EO. “Hunters have been our nation’s most ardent conservationists for generations, and it’s terrific to see Trump publicly recognize this in the White House Rose Garden,” says DU CEO Adam Putnam. “This EO is an acknowledgment of hunters’ longstanding contribu-

tions to conservation, hunting access, sound waterfowl science and hunter education. Our proud hunting heritage has been woven into the fabric of our great nation’s identity for 250 years, and this sort of commitment will help ensure it remains this way for future generations.” Hannah Bugas is the managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

To view Executive Order 14429, Reinvigorating America’s Hunting Heritage, in its entirety, visit whitehouse.gov/presidentialactions/2026/09/reinvigorating-americas-hunting-heritage/.

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RIVERTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION Tuesday, September 29 Market Report 1327 Head Sold Representative Sales BREDS Shoshoni 12 BLK-BCOW, 1066# ........................... $2850 Powder River 4 BLK-BCOW, 1031# ........................... $2800 Boulder 1 BLK-BCOW, 1430# ........................... $2775 Powder River 1 BWF-BCOW, 1225# ........................... $2750 3 BWF-BCOW, 1015# .......................... $2725 2 BLK-BCOW, 1030# ........................... $2675 Shoshoni 10 BLK-BCOW, 1136# ........................... $2550 Powder River 1 BLK-BCOW, 1530# ........................... $2300 Big Piney 2 BLK-BCOW, 1255# ........................... $2300 Boulder 1 BLK-BCOW, 1330# ........................... $2300 1 BWF-BCOW, 1285# .......................... $2250 Big Piney 1 BLK-BCOW, 1475# .......................... $2250 Powder River 2 BLK-BCOW, 1400# ........................... $2225 Pavillion 11 BLK-BCOW, 1220# ........................... $2200 Shoshoni 20 BLK-BCOW, 1129# ........................... $2175 Boulder 1 BLK-BCOW, 1325# ........................... $2166 Powder River 1 BWF-BCOW, 1290# .......................... $2141 Boulder 2 BWF-BCOW, 1210# .......................... $2125 5 BLK-BCOW, 1282# ............................$2110 Powder River 3 BLK-BCOW, 1158# ........................... $2100 Pavillion 1 BLK-BCOW, 1190# ........................... $2094 Big Piney 3 BLK-BCOW, 1215# ........................... $2085 Shoshoni 51 BLK-BCOW, 1013# ........................... $2075 Casper 3 BLK-BCOW, 1087# ........................... $2060 Powder River 3 BLK-BCOW, 1125# ........................... $2050 Big Piney 1 BLK-BCOW, 1315# ........................... $2012 Shoshoni 10 BLK-BCOW, 1078# ........................... $1950 COWS Boulder 1 BWF-COW, 1495# ......................... $150.00 1 BLK-COW, 1450# .......................... $150.00 1 BLK-COW, 1445# .......................... $150.00 Crowheart 1 BLK-COW, 1345# .......................... $160.00 Thermopolis 1 BLK-COW, 1635# .......................... $129.50 Powder River 1 BLK-COW, 1200# .......................... $173.00 Boulder 1 BLK-COW, 1235# .......................... $166.00 Powder River 1 BLK-COW, 1285# .......................... $158.00 4 BLK-COW, 1189#........................... $170.00 Casper 3 BLK-COW, 1240# .......................... $161.00 Daniel 2 BWF-COW, 1250# ......................... $159.50 Thermopolis 3 BLK-COW, 1298# .......................... $152.50 Pavillion 1 BLK-COW, 1270# .......................... $155.00 Daniel 1 BLK-COW, 1310# .......................... $149.00 Thermopolis 5 BLK-COW, 1263# .......................... $153.50 Crowheart 1 BLK-COW, 1245# .......................... $154.50 Daniel 3 BWF-COW, 1322# ......................... $145.00 Thermopolis 7 BLK-COW, 1142#........................... $167.00 Big Piney 1 BLK-COW, 1075# .......................... $172.50 Daniel 3 BLK-COW, 1082# .......................... $165.00 Powder River 2 BLK-COW, 1108#........................... $160.00 HEIFERETTES Boulder 2 BLK-HFRT, 790# ............................ $335.00 4 BLK-HFRT, 840# ............................ $318.50 Thermopolis 10 BLK-HFRT, 876# ............................ $299.00 Daniel 3 BLK-HFRT, 897# ............................ $300.00 Thermopolis 1 BLK-HFRT, 920# ............................ $282.50 Powder River 1 BLK-HFRT, 975# ............................ $276.00 Boulder 2 BLK-HFRT, 990# ............................ $271.00 Shoshoni 1 BLK-HFRT, 1045# .......................... $250.00 BULLS Crowheart 1 BLK-BULL, 1660# .......................... $182.50 Boulder 1 HERFD-BULL, 1705# .................... $166.00 Lander 1 BLK-BULL, 1735# .......................... $182.00 Boulder 2 HERFD-BULL, 1753# .................... $168.50 Farson 1 BLK-BULL, 1805# .......................... $167.50 Daniel 1 BLK-BULL, 1835# .......................... $165.00 Farson 1 BLK-BULL, 1840# .......................... $165.00 Big Piney 1 BLK-BULL, 1840# .......................... $172.50 Riverton 1 BLK-BULL, 1860# .......................... $183.50 1 BLK-BULL, 1895# .......................... $180.50 Daniel 1 BLK-BULL, 1975# .......................... $174.50 Boulder 2 HERFD-BULL, 2028# .................... $169.00 Jackson 1 BLK-BULL, 2125# .......................... $180.00 1 BLK-BULL, 2220# .......................... $174.00 1 BLK-BULL, 2310# .......................... $180.50 Riverton 1 BLK-BULL, 2315# .......................... $170.00

STEERS Lander 2 CHAR-STR, 218# .......................... $635.00 2 BLK-STR, 235# .............................. $660.00 5 BLK-STR, 290# .............................. $635.00 Powder River 4 RED-STR, 308# ............................. $600.00 Pavillion 4 BLK-STR, 314# .............................. $615.00 Shoshoni 12 BLK-STR, 328# .............................. $566.00 Green River 1 BLK-STR, 350# .............................. $545.00 Worland 4 BLK-STR, 358# .............................. $550.00 Arapahoe 4 BLK-STR, 384# .............................. $542.50 Powder River 32 BLK-STR, 413# .............................. $522.00 Lander 3 MIX-STR, 427# .............................. $510.00 6 BLK-STR, 468# .............................. $490.00 Arapahoe 4 BLK-STR, 505# .............................. $440.00 Crowheart 5 BLK-STR, 527# .............................. $448.25 Arapahoe 2 RWF-STR, 553# ............................ $435.00 Crowheart 23 BLK-STR, 624# .............................. $410.50 14 BLK-STR, 697# .............................. $380.00 Jackson 1 BLK-STR, 745# .............................. $351.00 21 BLK-STR, 852# .............................. $334.00 21 BLK-STR, 967# .............................. $314.00 9 BLK-STR, 989# .............................. $309.25 5 RED-STR, 995# ............................. $309.50 1 BLK-STR, 1130# ............................ $257.50 HEIFERS Lander 17 BLK-HFR, 394#.............................. $474.00 Worland 10 BLK-HFR, 417#.............................. $450.00 Fort Washakie 4 BLK-HFR, 425#.............................. $452.50 Pavillion 2 BLK-HFR, 415#.............................. $465.00 Lander 4 BLK-HFR, 538#.............................. $382.50 Fort Washakie 1 BLK-HFR, 515#.............................. $402.50 Lander 2 BLK-HFR, 513#.............................. $407.50 Crowheart 4 BLK-HFR, 470#.............................. $451.00 Pavillion 9 BLK-HFR, 542#.............................. $392.50 Shoshoni 1 BWF-HFR, 555# ............................ $390.00 Fort Washakie 1 BLK-HFR, 540#.............................. $402.50 Crowheart 21 BLK-HFR, 589#.............................. $381.50 Lander 3 BLK-HFR, 682#.............................. $342.50 Crowheart 7 BLK-HFR, 692#.............................. $340.00 Saratoga 1 BLK-HFR, 730#.............................. $340.00 Thermopolis 5 BLK-HFR, 756#.............................. $342.50 Boulder 5 BLK-HFR, 843#.............................. $317.00 Saratoga 1 BLK-HFR, 1035#............................ $270.00

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 CALF & YEARLING SPECIAL START TIME 9:30 AM

YEARLINGS Eastfork Livestock- 320 Blk, BWF, RWF, small % Hereford Yrlng Strs 850-925#. 140 Blk, BWF, RWF, small % Hereford Spayed Yrlng Hfrs 800-850#. Cattle have rec Nasalgen & 7 way @ branding, Vista Once SQ & 8 way w/ Somnus @ weaning. Sired by great Herd bulls. This is a reputation set of High Elevation, High Performance Yearlings!! CALVES Hurricane Cattle Co- 330 Blk Ang & AngX Strs 450-550#. 280 Blk Ang & AngX Hfrs 450-550#. Rec Calf Guard, Vision 8 w/Somnus & Vista Once @ branding. Knife cut. Summered above 8000’. Sired by Lucky 7 Angus, Ingalls Angus & Popo Agie Angus Bulls. Year-round Chelated Mineral program. Fancy, one brand, high elevation! Sired by performance tested, high quality Black Angus bulls! Mike & Cindy Fabrizius- 190 Ang and AngX Strs 425-475#. 120 Ang and AngX Hfrs 400-450#. Good quality mineral products available at all times. Rec Vision 8 @ birth, Vision 8, Multi Min & Nasalgen 3 @ branding. Sired by High elevation Black Angus bulls. High desert, green and fancy. Griffin Bros.- 400 Blk Ang & AngX Strs 375-475#. Rec Vista Once SQ, Nasalgen 3 & Vision 7 @ branding. Knife cut. Sired by feed efficient, high growth Lucky 7 Black Angus bulls. Year around mineral (Purina w/Availa 4). Reputation, high desert, high performance steers! Growth & Carcass! Joe & Deanna Crofts- 300 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 425-475#. Rec Virashield 6, Vision 7 w/ Somnus. Year-round mineral program. 100% Black Angus sired. One iron, high desert, green & Fancy! Ruby Ranch- 200 Blk Ang & AngX Strs 450-525#. Rec Vista Once & Vision 7 w/Somnus @ branding. Sired by Popo Agie & Ingalls Angus Black Angus bulls. Reputation & high elevation! Bitterroot Ranch- 175 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 525600#. Rec Fusoguard, Vista BVD-CFP, Nasalgen 3 PMH & Vision 7 + spur @ branding. Sired by Lucky 7 Black Angus bulls. High elevation

Early Consignments & powerful!! John Paul & Kara Stoll- 130 LimFlex Strs & Hfrs, 85% black. 550-600#. Sired by top end LimFlex bulls in the top 10% of breed for carcass EPD traits including: Rib Eye area, marbling, carcass weight & gain. Year round mineral program. Rec Nasalgen 3 PMH & 8 way w/Somnus @ branding. High elevation, one brand & Reputation!! Jones, Blair & Hay- 120 Blk & BWF Ang Strs & Hfrs 425-475#. Rec Vista Once & Vision 8 @ branding. Knife cut. High elevation. Good, Green, Desert calves! Steve & Trudy Slagowski- 120 Blk Ang & AngX (F1) Strs 460-510#. Rec Vista Once SQ & Vision 8 @ branding. Knife cut. Sired by low PAP, high altitude (7500-8000’) bulls. High desert calves! Red Bluff Ranch- 100 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 450-525#. Rec Vista Once SQ & Vision 7 @ branding. Sired by Abernathy Blk Ang bulls. Choice, green & High elevation!! Justin & Paige Reed- 100 Blk Ang Strs 525-550#. Rec Bovishield Gold, 7 way & Nasalgen @ branding & Precon. Sired by Resilient, Stellarator & Sons of Kahuna. Fancy, High elevation calves!! Chris Harns- 65 Blk Ang Strs, 35 Blk Ang Hfrs 500-550#. Rec Vision 7 & Nasalgen 3 @ branding; Vision 7, Virashield 6 & Pastruella @ Precon. Knife cut @ birth. 100% Sired by Registered Black Angus bulls. High desert & Fancy! Diamond TA Cattle Co- 95 Blk & Red Angus Strs & Hfrs 520-600#. Rec 8 way & Pyramid 5 w/Presponse @ branding. Sired by Feddes & Loosli Red Angus bulls. High elevation! Charlie McIntosh- 85 Blk Ang/HerfX Strs & Hfrs 475-550#. Vision 7 somnus w/ spur @ branding, knife cut. Sired by Powerful Blk Ang & Hereford bulls. Great set of High desert, reputation calves!! Smoky Canyon Ranch- 80 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 425-450#. Choice, high elevation calves! Stanford St Clair- 70 Blk Ang& AngX Strs & Hfrs 400-600#. Rec 8 way, Ivomec & Clean-up @ branding. High elevation. Good set of one brand calves! Cathy Meyer- 60 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 475500#. Rec Vista Once SQ, Vision 8 + Spur @ branding. Knife cut. Sired by feed efficient, high growth Lucky 7 Black Angus bulls. Reputation, high desert, high-performance calves! Growth & Carcass! James & Toni Downing- 60 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 500-600#. Rec Vision 8 @ branding. Sired by powerful Black Angus bulls. High desert. Reputation, one brand calves! JD Slagowski- 35 Blk Ang & AngX (F1) Strs 480520#. Rec Vista Once SQ & Vision 8 @ branding. Knife cut. Sired by low PAP, high altitude (7500-8000’) bulls. High desert calves! Tyler & Lindsey Taylor- 30 Blk Ang & AngX Strs, 24 Blk Ang & AngX Hfrs 400-500#. Rec Vision 8 w/Somnus & Vista Once @ branding. Summered above 8000’. One brand, good calves! Fernando Roman- 25 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500600#. Rec Vision 7 w/Somnus + Spur, Bovine Virus Diarrhea Vaccine & Nasalgen 3-PMH @ branding. Reputation, one brand calves!! Tim O’Neal- 25 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 550-650#. Rec Vista Once SQ and Vision 8 @ branding. Sired by SO Blk Angus Bulls. Knife Cut, Fancy!! Robertson Livestock- 25 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 400-550#. Comp vacc @ branding. One iron calves! Dion Tidzump- 20 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 400-500#. Rec comp vacc@ branding. High desert, one brand! Grant Whitman- 20 Mostly Blk Sim/Ang Strs & Hfrs 500-525#. Rec Comp vacc @ branding. Desert calves, one brand. Clay Cope- 20 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 400450#. Rec Virashield 6 & Vision 7 w/spur @ branding. Knife cut.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 WEIGH UP COW & BULL SALE ALONG w/ BREDS • START TIME 9:30 AM

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 CALF & YEARLING SPECIAL START TIME 9:00 AM YEARLINGS Lester Horst- 30 Blk Ang & AngX Yrlng Strs 750#. Dillon Hedges- 1 PTO SIMX Yrlng Hfr 1000# CALVES Martin Land & Livestock- 250 Blk Ang Strs 475-525#, 150 Blk Ang Hfrs 450-500#. Rec Vista Once SQ, Vision 7/w Somnus @ branding. 100% Sitz Ang sired. Cow herd Sitz genetic for multiple generations! No Replacements kept! High desert reputation calves! Anderson Ranch- 400 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 400-475#. Rec Vista Once SQ & 7 way w/Somnus @ branding. Sired by Powerful Black Angus bulls. Choice, Green, High desert! Fancy! Fayette Ranch- 325 Mostly Blk Strs & Hfrs 470-500#. Rec One Shot, 8 way & Inforce @ branding. Fancy, High elevation calves! Jack & Amy Robinson- 160 Blk Ang & Ang/SimX Strs & Hfrs 550-650#. Rec Nasalgen, 8 way & Once PMH @ branding. Choice Black Sim/Ang sired calves! Summer over 8500 ft. Powerful feeding calves! Wanda Miller– 140 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 550-600#. Comp vacc @ Branding. High elevation. Sired by good Blk Angus bulls, great performing calves! Kenny Whitt- 100 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 500#. Rec

Comp vacc @ branding & Precon. Reputation, one brand calves! Scott & Brittany Harris- 60 Blk Ang & CharX Strs & Hfrs 450-500#. Rec Nasalgen 3 PMH, Bovilis BVD & Vision 7 @ branding. Steers are knife cut. Sired by Sitz Blk Ang bulls & Valley View Charolais bulls. Powerful calves! High elevation & Fancy! Ken Persson- 60 Blk Ang/Lim-flex Strs & Hfrs 500-600#. Rec C&D antitoxin & 8 way @ birth; Multi Min 90, 8 way & One shot @branding. Knife cut. Sired by Stoll Lim-Flex bulls. Good calves! Chris & Jerome Young- 55 Blk & BWF Ang/SimX Strs & Hfrs 550#. Rec 4 way @ branding. High desert. One brand. Rob & Heidi Crofts- 25 Blk Ang & CharX Strs 450-500#. Rec Vista Once SQ & 7 way @ branding. Knife cut. Sired by Sitz Black Angus & Valley View Charolais Bulls. High elevation! Mill Iron J Ranch- 25 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 400500#. Rec Vision 8 @ branding. Year around mineral program. Sired by Black Angus bulls. High elevation. Heifers are replacement quality. Good gaining steers!! Dillon Hedges- 20 Blk, Red & Char Strs & Hfrs 400650#. Rec Vision 7 & MultiMin @ birth, Vision 7 + Spur & Vista Once @ branding. Knife cut. Year around mineral program. 100% sired by Griswold Simmental bulls. High desert! All heifers are replacement quality & fancy! Nice, Big Stout calves!! Brian Livingston- 19 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 400450#. Rec 7 way @ branding. Knife cut. One brand. Joe Casciato- 16 Red Ang Strs & Hfrs 500-550#. Rec Bovishield Gold 5 & Vision 7 w/ Somnus + Spur @ branding & Precon(10-1). Knife cut. Heifers are replacement quality! Sired by Ludvigson Red Angus Bulls. Fancy!!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 WEIGH UP COW & BULL SALE ALONG w/ BREDS • START TIME 9:30 AM

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 CALF & YEARLING SPECIAL START TIME 9:00 AM CALVES Shane & Chris Eberline- 230 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 475-550#. Rec Vista Once SQ, Nasalgen & Vision 7 @ Branding. Sired by SO Cattle & Hancock Blk Ang bulls. High elevation, choice calves! Ransom & Jill Logan – 150 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 525#. Sired by Colyer Herefords & Angus bulls, & Redland Redbank Angus bulls. Rec Vista Once SQ, & Vision 7 Somnus w/ Spur @ branding. High elevation. Good F1 cross calves! Ron & Becki Weber- 85 Hereford Strs & Hfrs 600650#. Rec One Shot Ultra 7 @ branding; Bovishield Gold One Shot, Ultra Choice 7 & poured @ turnout; Bovishield Gold One Shot this fall. Sired by Churchill Horned Hereford Bulls. High elevation & Reputation feeding cattle. Good quality, stout calves!! Homer Hunsberger- 65 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 400-500#. Rec Cattle Activ @ birth; Vision 7 w/ Spur & Bovilis Nasalgen 3 PMH @ branding. Year around mineral program, Purina Avala 4. Fred Larsen – 60 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 500#. Rec Vista Once SQ & 7 Way w/ Somnus @ branding. Choice calves! Doug & Carolyn Hamel- 40 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500#. Rec comp vacc @ branding. Good calves! Johnson Ranch- 35 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500-550#. Rec Vision 8 & Virashield 6 @ branding. Sired by Clay Creek Black Angus bulls. One brand! Jennifer McIntosh- 23 Blk Ang Strs & 17 Blk Ang Hfrs 430#. Rec Ultrabac 7 w/Somnus & Vira Shield 6 @ branding, Probac 4+ BVDK, Vision 7 & Safeguard @ Precon. Calves are on complete mineral program. Sired by Mr. K, T & E Angus & SO Angus bulls. Nice, one brand, high desert calves! Richie & Lisa Walker- 33 Red Ang Strs 525#, 10 Red Ang Hfrs 475#. Rec MultiMin 90, Pyramid 5 + Presponse & Vision 7 w/Somnus + Spur @ branding. Sired by Red Angus bulls.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 BRED COW SPECIAL ALONG w/ WEIGH UP COWS & BULLS START TIME 9:00 AM w/ WEIGH UPS • BREDS @ NOON

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 CALF & YEARLING SPECIAL START TIME 9:00 AM CALVES Star Shadow L/L- 350 Blk Ang & CharX Strs & Hfrs 350-450#. Rec Virashield 6 & Bar Vac 7 @ branding. Knife cut. Sired by McKim Charolais & Redland Redbank Blk Ang Bulls. Fancy, light, green, high desert! Rowdy & Valree Muir- 125 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 400-500#. Rec Multi-Min 90, Calfguard & Enforce 3 @ birth; 8 way @ branding. Knife cut. High elevation. Choice, green, powerful calves!!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~Consignors~~~~~~~~~~~ Preg Checking/Bleeding Cattle: Cattle need to be in the yard by 2:00 PM prior to the day of sale if they need preg checked or bled. Thank you for your cooperation!

Contact: Riverton Livestock Auction (307) 856-2209 • Jeff Brown (307) 850-4193 • Tom Linn (307) 728-8519 • Mark Winter (580) 747-9436 www.rivertonlivestock.com • Also watch our live cattle auction at www.cattleusa.com

1490 South 8th Street East • River ton, WY 82501 • (307) 856-2209