(Statewide) – Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) has issued Executive Order 2026-005, authorizing emergency relief permits for vehicles transporting oversize and overweight loads of livestock feed and livestock across Wyoming.
The Executive Order comes in response to widespread drought, high temperatures, low humidity, and wildfires across Wyoming during the spring and summer of 2026. These hazardous conditions have depleted pasture grass and natural forage, creating a critical livestock feed shortage that threatens the state’s agricultural sector and general economy.
“Wyoming drought conditions have substantially impacted producers on the ground, including impacts to hay and forage production,” Governor Gordon said. “This executive order will help alleviate barriers affecting Wyoming’s impacted livestock operations. This necessary action will provide opportunities for our producers to continue feeding their animals during these times of hardship.”
“WYDOT and the Wyoming Highway Patrol are committed to connecting Wyoming’s ranchers with the supplies they need to support their families and way of life. While fees may be waived, all applicable oversize and overweight loads must still obtain the required permit and coordinate with Wyoming’s Ports of Entry to ensure safe routing, verify bridge vertical clearances, and protect Wyoming’s transportation infrastructure,” Darin Westby, Director of the Wyoming Department of Transportation, said.
The Executive Order is in effect for 30 days and can be found on the Governor’s website. For questions about permits, please visit here.