Yellowstone National Park officials are continuing to require people to obtain a free day ride permit if they’re planning to take stock on park trails.

“Traveling in Yellowstone’s backcountry with stock is an exciting way to see the park,” park officials said. “The free day ride permits provide an opportunity for park staff to assist riders in planning safe, enjoyable, and low-impact trips.”

Launched in 2017, park managers say the permit system helps them understand where, when and how many stock users visit the park. Rangers may ask to see people’s permits during rides on trails.

Stock users can obtain their free permits on the park’s website, by calling the central backcountry office at 307-344-2160, or at any of Yellowstone’s backcountry offices.

Yellowstone’s stock packing regulations remain in effect.

Stock users planning overnight trips must obtain a backcountry permit and must have certification of a negative Coggins Test performed within the last 12 months for all equine stock entering the park.

Yellowstone is not limiting the number of individual stock users on trails. Check the backcountry situation report to see what trails are open.