Forage permits available for state rights-of-way

Citizens wishing to harvest hay from state rights-of-way must first obtain a forage permit from the Wyoming Department of Transportation.

The forage permit allows permit holders to mow and collect forage free of charge until Oct. 1.

Adjacent landowners to WYDOT’s rights-of-way have until April 1 to file for a forage permit. Permits are then issued on a first-come, first-served basis.

Forage permittees are required to obtain and show proof of liability insurance coverage.

The forage permit process creates a beneficial relationship that reduces costs to maintain public roadways and provides free forage for agricultural operations.

Forage permits are available from Wyoming WYDOT maintenance office Thermopolis.