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Montana Department of Livestock Brands Enforcement Division PO BOX 202001, Helena, MT 59620-2001 2026 & 2025 LOST-STRAYED-STOLEN BULLETIN
LSS Bulletin CY2025 โ€“ 8/21/2026
If you have information concerning these animals, please report it to Department of Livestock: 406-444-2045
REPORT NUMBERREPORT DATEDescription (Number, Breed, Age, Color, Sex)Holding Brand & LocationEarmarks/ Ear tagsOld Brand(s) & LocationVicinity were loss occurredCounty where loss occurredLivestock Owner Information (Name & City)DATE RESOLVED
29-20268/25/20261 โ€“ Paint Mare, Bay & White, 17 or 18 yrs old, 15.2 Hands โ€ข Scars on legs - wireNo BrandNoneNoneCrow Agency Powwow CampgroundsBig HornCollena Yazzie, Lodge Grass
28-20268/25/20262 โ€“ Geldings: One Thoroughbred, Bay, 4 yrs; and the other a Pinto, Brown Pinto, 16 yrs. โ€ข Bay: 3 white socks โ€“ right front and two hinds, star-strip-snap lwer lip, white under R Jaw โ€ข Brown Pinto: old bullet wound under mane on left side. โ€ข Pictures are availableImageNoneNoneCrow Agency Powwow CampgroundsBig HornMike or Kevin Yazzie, Lodge Grass
27-20268/5/20261 โ€“ Blue Roan Gelding, 1,900 lbs, long maneNo BrandNoneNoneOff property of ownersMusselshellBrice Checketts, Melstone
26-20268/6/20262 โ€“ Heifers, Red Angus, 16 monthsImageOrange ear tagNoneGuenzler Lane / Round Butte RdLakeToni Sherman, Ronan
Montana Department of Livestock Brands Enforcement Division PO BOX 202001, Helena, MT 59620-2001 2026 & 2025 LOST-STRAYED-STOLEN BULLETIN
LSS Bulletin CY2025 โ€“ 8/21/2026
If you have information concerning these animals, please report it to Department of Livestock: 406-444-2045
REPORT NUMBERREPORT DATEDescription (Number, Breed, Age, Color, Sex)Holding Brand & LocationEarmarks/Ear tagsOld Brand(s) & LocationVicinity were loss occurredCounty where loss occurredLivestock Owner Information (Name & City)DATE RESOLVED
25-20267/7/20261 โ€“ Dairy Heifer, Jersey, Brown, 1 year oldNo Brand โ€“ Show Heifer500N 2 Red tags and 500N Green tattoo in left earNoneCorrals โ€“ 8740 Forest Grove Rd., LewistownFergusSonja Gregory, Lewistown
24-20267/7/20266 โ€“ Red/Black, mixed, 3 monthsNoneNoneNoneUnknownCusterCJR Ranch LLC, Miles City
23-20267/6/20262 โ€“ Quarter Horses: Palomino/Buckskin, Mare/Stud, 11 yrs and 2 monthsImage RH Bone โ€“ High > Mare (#185924) Stud โ€“ No BrandNoneOther: Mare โ€“ White star on forehead / Stud โ€“ sock right hind, white on left pasternSundial area on ranchCusterLarry McGill, Miles City
22-20266/22/20261 โ€“ Black angus bull, 2 yrs oldXT RH (#180105)Orange tag right ear 406, white tag in left earNoneNear bridge over Wolf Creek on Bear Springs Rd about 20 miles north of DentonFergusVictor Thomson, DentonResolved 8/18/2026
21-20265/26/20261 โ€“ Black angus calf, 2 months, unknown sexNoneNoneNoneEast end of Chestnut Valley RdCascadeJay Pribyl, Cascade
Montana Department of Livestock Brands Enforcement Division PO BOX 202001, Helena, MT 59620-2001 2026 & 2025 LOST-STRAYED-STOLEN BULLETIN
LSS Bulletin CY2025 โ€“ 8/21/2026
If you have information concerning these animals, please report it to Department of Livestock: 406-444-2045
REPORT NUMBERREPORT DATEDescription (Number, Breed, Age, Color, Sex)Holding Brand & LocationEarmarks/Ear tagsOld Brand(s) & LocationVicinity were loss occurredCounty where loss occurredLivestock Owner Information (Name & City)DATE RESOLVED
20-20264/29/20261 โ€“ Black Baldy, Angus/Hereford, Cow, 6 yearsImage (#116789)V notch tip of right earNoneCamas Prairie in pasture approx. 11/2 mile west of old schoolSandersCraig or Sheri Lien, Plains
19-20264/24/2026 (Contact District investigator Matt Noyes for additional information 406-860-2177)7 โ€“ Quarter Horses, mixed ages, Geldings/Mares, various colors Descriptions: โ€ข Bay Gelding - M/2 RT - 16 yo - No white markings โ€ข Bay Gelding - No brand - 12 yo - two hind socks โ€ข Black Gelding - M/2 RT - 16 yo - strip down face, right front coronet band, right hind sock, left hind ankle - wire cut โ€ข Black/White Paint Gelding - M/2 RT - 18 yo โ€ข Palomino Mare - DIA W RT - 16 yo โ€ข Bay Mare w-baby colt, branded (unknown), 18 yoImageNoneImageSoap CreekBig HornWilliam He Does It, St. Xavier
18-20264/20/20262 โ€“ Black Angus Cows, 4 yrs oldImage Freeze brands 217 - RR & 231 - RRBlue tagsNone1929 Eden Rd, Great FallsCascadeJim Granger Great Falls
17-20264/17/20265 โ€“ Black Angus Cows, 6-7 yrsImage RH (#125377)Orange ear tagsNone2 miles from houseCascadeB & JJ Inc. Belt, MT
Montana Department of Livestock Brands Enforcement Division PO BOX 202001, Helena, MT 59620-2001 2026 & 2025 LOST-STRAYED-STOLEN BULLETIN
LSS Bulletin CY2025 โ€“ 8/21/2026
If you have information concerning these animals, please report it to Department of Livestock: 406-444-2045
REPORT NUMBERREPORT DATEDescription (Number, Breed, Age, Color, Sex)Holding Brand & LocationEarmarks/ Ear tagsOld Brand(s) & LocationVicinity were loss occurredCounty where loss occurredLivestock Owner Information (Name & City)DATE RESOLVED
16-20263/31/20261 โ€“ Black Angus Calf, 2 days old, sex unknownNoneNoneNoneWitmore Rd., 11/2 way btwn Chestnut Rd., and Kittson's gateCascadeJay Pribyl, Cascade
15-20263/24/20262 โ€“ Black Angus Bulls, Age 4ImageNoneT2 RHAKLRMissouri River BreaksFergusKnox Ranch LLC, Winifred
14-20264/2/20262 โ€“ Cows, Black Angus, 5-6 yearsHLH (#160089)Blue ear tags and number freeze brands on LHImage5 miles south of Twin Bridges, east side of Hwy 91 on "The Page"MadisonTalitha Ashcraft, Dillon, MT
13-20263/4/20261 โ€“ Arabian Gelding, White, age 17 (birth yr 2009)NoneOther means of identification: Left Fore Hoof White, Right Black, Dark Skin lips, Scars-Left eye, Right eye tears, Left shoulder/ weakness, Tail head rubbed, Hind previous injuries, scar left above lip,From paddock: Jackson Meadows Rd., land "bowl" behind landownersFlatheadNancy Horne, Kila, MTResolved 4/28/2026
12-20263/26/20262 โ€“ Cows, Red Angus, 4-5 yrsP4 LH (#237442)Yellow tags / Bangs tagsNone273 Woodside Cutoff RdRavalliRichard Patterson, Corvallis, MT
Montana Department of Livestock Brands Enforcement Division PO BOX 202001, Helena, MT 59620-2001 2026 & 2025 LOST-STRAYED-STOLEN BULLETIN
LSS Bulletin CY2025 โ€“ 8/21/2026
If you have information concerning these animals, please report it to Department of Livestock: 406-444-2045
REPORT NUMBERREPORT DATEDescription (Number, Breed, Age, Color, Sex)Holding Brand & LocationEarmarks/ Ear tagsOld Brand(s) & LocationVicinity were loss occurredCounty where loss occurredLivestock Owner Information (Name & City)DATE RESOLVED
11-20261/13/202610 โ€“ Steers, Angus Cross, 3-7 yrs, BlackRS (#153292)Pink 4-digit tagsVariousTobin PastureFallonTy Thompson / Thompson Cattle Co.3/10/2026: Resolved / Cattle located
10-20262/25/20261 โ€“ Bull, Black Angus, 2 yrs oldNoneWhite ear tag with 431Freeze brand 4551 / LH Circle with D in Center, LH / Iowa Brand600 Pease Bottom Rd., near HyshamTreasureAlan Erickson, Clancy, MT
9-20262/11/202650 โ€“ Cows & 45 Calves, Angus Cross, Black โ€“ Red, 2 yr old cows and 8 mo mixed calvesLH (#161804)ImageRanch tag โ€“ Yellow w-Ranch logo and Z with 4 digit numbersNoneGross / Redmond UnitBig HornPadlock Ranch Co. Manchester, WY2/11/2026: 6 Cows found / 44 cows still missing 4/20/2026 5 Cows & 3 calves found
8-20261/26/20261 โ€“ Black Angus Steer, 20 monthsImageNoneNone6641 Hwy 89, Belt, MTCascadeB & JJ Inc. Belt, MT
7-20261/24/20265 โ€“ Angus cows, Black, 4+ years in age-WD LS (#184133)/CD LH (#113805)Yellow Ear TagsPossible โ€“ some had old brands10-11 miles N of Ryegate on Hwy 238Golden ValleyWilliam D Burgan, Jr. or Chase Burgan, Roberts, MT
Montana Department of Livestock Brands Enforcement Division PO BOX 202001, Helena, MT 59620-2001 2026 & 2025 LOST-STRAYED-STOLEN BULLETIN
LSS Bulletin CY2025 โ€“ 8/21/2026
If you have information concerning these animals, please report it to Department of Livestock: 406-444-2045
REPORT NUMBERREPORT DATEDescription (Number, Breed, Age, Color, Sex)Holding Brand & LocationEarmarks/ Ear tagsOld Brand(s) & LocationVicinity were loss occurredCounty where loss occurredLivestock Owner Information (Name & City)DATE RESOLVED
6-20261/27/202630 โ€“ Black Angus, Mixed Females, Black or RedM-T 7LLH (#257434) LH (#196124)Orange, Yellow, Red, Purple Ear TagsPossibly10 miles SE of Roundup, South of Bender RdMusselshellTammy Boucher, Roundup, MT
5-20261/12/20268 โ€“ Heifers, 2 years old, Blk AngusLL7 RR (#153268) (4 with LL7 Brand) LB RH (#140351) (4 with LB Brand)LL7 = GT w/Red fly tag LB = YT w/Red fly tagNoneNone251 Pelzman Rd., NW of Choteau on Teton Canyon Rd.TetonJerry Stott, Leonard Blixrud, Choteau, MTResolved 1/26/2026
4-20261/11/20261 โ€“ Angus Cross, Heifer, Black, 1 yrNoneNone5 miles east of BeltCascadeMark Bourdeau, Belt, MT
3/20261/15/20268 Cows, 4 Calves, 1 Bull Red Angus3 RR (#200873)Cow โ€“ Red ear tags Calves โ€“ Yellow/RedNoneDuck Creek Forest ServiceBroadwaterPlymale Brothers, Townsend, MT
2-20261/9/20263 โ€“ Blk Angus Heifers, coming 2 year oldsJ -LR (#133210) LH (#121672)J -Heifer has blue tag in right ear Heifers have orange tagNoneN of Brumfeld Rd T25 R19E Section 18StillwaterJohn W Griffel, Jacob E Griffel, Columbus, MT
Montana Department of Livestock Brands Enforcement Division PO BOX 202001, Helena, MT 59620-2001 2026 & 2025 LOST-STRAYED-STOLEN BULLETIN
LSS Bulletin CY2025 โ€“ 8/21/2026
If you have information concerning these animals, please report it to Department of Livestock: 406-444-2045
REPORT NUMBERREPORT DATEDescription (Number, Breed, Age, Color, Sex)Holding Brand & LocationEarmarks/ Ear tagsOld Brand(s) & LocationVicinity were loss occurredCounty where loss occurredLivestock Owner Information (Name & City)DATE RESOLVED
1-20261/5/20261 โ€“ John Mule, Chestnut, 18 years White socks on all 4 legs, brown spots on back socks, white spot on top of rumpNoneNoneSundial near ranch headquartersCusterCharles R Harris, Jr., Miles City, MTResolved 1/26/2026
28-202512/18/20251 โ€“ Bull, Blk Angus, 4-5 yearsImageMaybe white tagImageMissing from owner's addressCascadeBlake Standley, Cascade, MT
27-202512/4/20252 โ€“ Blk Angus calves, 8 monthsImage RH (#125377)Yellow tag, left earNone6641 Hwy 89, BeltCascadeB & JJ Inc. Belt, MT
26-202512/3/20258/8 โ€“ Cows, Angus, Black, Mixed agesNone- ImageNoneSouth of Glasgow in Whitmeyer Valley GrazingValleyMike Stuber, Washington
25-202511/13/20251 โ€“ Haflinger Mare, Sorrel color 1 โ€“ John Mule, Black colorNoneNoneRhodes Draw, KalispellFlatheadTim Viano, Kalispell, MT
Montana Department of Livestock Brands Enforcement Division PO BOX 202001, Helena, MT 59620-2001 2026 & 2025 LOST-STRAYED-STOLEN BULLETIN
LSS Bulletin CY2025 โ€“ 8/21/2026
If you have information concerning these animals, please report it to Department of Livestock: 406-444-2045
REPORT NUMBERREPORT DATEDescription (Number, Breed, Age, Color, Sex)Holding Brand & LocationEarmarks/ Ear tagsOld Brand(s) & LocationVicinity were loss occurredCounty where loss occurredLivestock Owner Information (Name & City)DATE RESOLVED
24-202511/18/202510 Pair, Cow/Calves, Blk Angus, ages 3-7ใ€Ž์ดŒ1 RR (#181574) ใ€Ž์ดŒ1 RR (#195897) ใ€ŽF3ใ€ RR (#148476)Orange tags White tags 2 or 3 digit numbersNoneS of Pine Unit Rd and E of Liberty Rd W T12N R58E Sec 23, 24, 25WibauxTim Casey, Glendive, MT
23-202511/24/20254 โ€“ Angus Cross Steers, 18 mo., Red or BlackImage South Dakota BrandYes โ€“ VariousCherry Creek Wild Horse SubdivisionRosebudJason Reed, Faith, SD
22-202511/8/20256 โ€“ Yearling mixed calvesImageEden Hall SouthCascadeJeff Solomon, Winifred, MT
21-202511/5/20251 โ€“ Angus bred heifer, coming 2-year-old, blackImageEar tag โ€“ White #2403 Bangs tattooNoneEnd of Road โ€“ 2nd Ashheldt RoadCascadeJessica Bliss, Fort Shaw, MT
20-202511/5/20253 โ€“ Angus Cows, Black, 2 yrs 3 โ€“ Angus Heifer Calves, Black, 8 moImageYellow tags Green tagsNoneBrad Schaffer pasture, west of Power, MT. on Seventh Rd NETetonKane Olsen, Dillon, MT
Montana Department of Livestock Brands Enforcement Division PO BOX 202001, Helena, MT 59620-2001 2026 & 2025 LOST-STRAYED-STOLEN BULLETIN
LSS Bulletin CY2025 โ€“ 8/21/2026
If you have information concerning these animals, please report it to Department of Livestock: 406-444-2045
REPORT NUMBERREPORT DATEDescription (Number, Breed, Age, Color, Sex)Holding Brand & LocationEarmarks/ Ear tagsOld Brand(s) & LocationVicinity were loss occurredCounty where loss occurredLivestock Owner Information (Name & City)DATE RESOLVED
19-202511/5/20253 - Yearling Bulls 1 - Yearling Heifer 5 - Mixed Calves Charolais / Charolais CrossNoneNoneNot describedMcConeClint or Gaylene Casterline, Wolf Point, MT
18-202510/20/20251 - Angus Bull, Black, 4 yearsImageEarmarks: Yellow "5", Pink "5"ImageChippewa Creek RdFergusWalter & Kelly Wichman, Hilger, MT
17-20259/8/20251 - Charlois Bull, White, 3 yearsImageYellow ear tag, left earNoneDry Creek, Hwy 384, MM 8-10Big HornElauna Nelson, Hardin, MT
16-20259/4/202513 - Black Angus, Cow/Calf Pairs, various agesImage Calves - No Brand1 Cow - tag #640NoneUnknownCascadeB & JJ Inc. Belt, MT
15-20257/23/20251 - AQHA Gelding, Black/Dark Brown, 13 yearsRosebudAvalee Little Whirlwind, Lame Deer, MTReported as Found
Montana Department of Livestock Brands Enforcement Division PO BOX 202001, Helena, MT 59620-2001 2026 & 2025 LOST-STRAYED-STOLEN BULLETIN
LSS Bulletin CY2025 โ€“ 8/21/2026
If you have information concerning these animals, please report it to Department of Livestock: 406-444-2045
REPORT NUMBERREPORT DATEDescription (Number, Breed, Age, Color, Sex)Holding Brand & LocationEarmarks/ Ear tagsOld Brand(s) & LocationVicinity were loss occurredCounty where loss occurredLivestock Owner Information (Name & City)DATE RESOLVED
14-20257/7/202598 head, Females, Mixed breed, 12-15 months, Black โ€“ Reds, BaldyRafter Star / LR / FreezeOrange EID tags$$ / LS or RR, Image LS8 Miles North on Dry Crk Rd โ€“ 9 Mile CreekBig HornRafter Star Ranch, Banner, WY
13-20257/21/20253 โ€“ Black steers / YearlingsImage Brand registered to Michael Wallewein / COO 3/2025Yellow ear tags โ€“ right earNone2 West & 1 Northwest of LedgerPonderaHank Zomer
12-20256/23/20256 โ€“ Angus 1 โ€“ Jersey Milk cow 2 yr + Females[F6] Image ImageTattoo left ear: K24, K1, K694, K1, K80NoneMissouri BreaksGarfield & PetroleumTim or Sarah Browning, Winnett, MT
11-20256/23/20251 โ€“ Black Angus โ€“ Holstein Cross Bull 1 โ€“ Red Angus X Jersey Heifer Age: 11 monthsNoneHeifer โ€“ dark lines on faceNoneRomine Sub Division โ€“ Rock Creek LaneTreasureJohn or Darcy Peck, Hysham, MT
10-20256/4/20252 โ€“ Angus (Black) / 1 6-yr old Cow and 1 bull calfImage957 Yellow tag Frozen ears and tailNone31577 Highway 81FergusDavid A or Stella A Weinheimer, Lewistown, MT
Montana Department of Livestock Brands Enforcement Division PO BOX 202001, Helena, MT 59620-2001 2026 & 2025 LOST-STRAYED-STOLEN BULLETIN
LSS Bulletin CY2025 โ€“ 8/21/2026
If you have information concerning these animals, please report it to Department of Livestock: 406-444-2045
REPORT NUMBERREPORT DATEDescription (Number, Breed, Age, Color, Sex)Holding Brand & LocationEarmarks/Ear tagsOld Brand(s) & LocationVicinity were loss occurredCounty where loss occurredLivestock Owner Information (Name & City)DATE RESOLVED
09-20255/19/20251 โ€“ AQHA Sorrel Gelding, 5 years oldImageNoneNonePowderville near Spring Creek SchoolCusterCole Trexler, Powderville, MTResolved (8-6-2026)
08-20254/1/20251 โ€“ Black CowImage RRNoneNone7 mi N of GeyserJudith BasinThompson Family Trust, Geyser, MT
07-20254/17/20251 โ€“ Angora Mix Goat, yearling female, White with gray frecklesNoneGreen tag 0402 (Herd ID 3961)None49 Yellowstone Drive, Columbus T2S R20E Section 21StillwaterMyah Tymon, Coumbus, MT
06-20253/31/20251 โ€“ Quarter Horse Gelding, 21 years, Color: Cremello Approx 1000 lbs, 14 Hands (Barrel Horse)NoneNoneOther: Surgery marks under chin, left upper lip from sarcoid removal, tattoo lower eye lid, right side neck under mane 5 spots, sarcoid on left shoulderUnknownUnknownTara Moore, Rosebud, MTResolved 6/12/2025
05-20253/20/20259 โ€“ Angus (red and black) spayed heifers, 18-20 moImage LH (#167773)Spay tagsVarious from public auctionsWest Creek RanchParkSargent Ranches, Shawmut, MT
04-20253/1/2025Image RH (#131160) Feddes (2)Number freeze brandNonePark)
Montana Department of Livestock Brands Enforcement Division PO BOX 202001, Helena, MT 59620-2001 2026 & 2025 LOST-STRAYED-STOLEN BULLETIN
LSS Bulletin CY2025 โ€“ 8/21/2026
If you have information concerning these animals, please report it to Department of Livestock: 406-444-2045
REPORT NUMBERREPORT DATEDescription (Number, Breed, Age, Color, Sex)Holding Brand & LocationEarmarks/ Ear tagsOld Brand(s) & LocationVicinity were loss occurredCounty where loss occurredLivestock Owner Information (Name & City)DATE RESOLVED
10 โ€“ Black Angus heifers and young cows (Owners ran cows together on this lease)LRR (#225535) Hofner (3) LD RH (#151417) Van Dyke (2) RR (#182854) Van Dyke (2) [F3] LH (#172180) Van Dyke (1)Greely Creek Ranch โ€“ S of I-90, East of LivingstonPaul or Nathanial Feddes Phillip Hofner Lee Van Dyke Ron Van Dyke David Van Dyke
03-20252/20/20251 โ€“ Red Angus Cow (5-6yo)Image RH (#259284)Tag #026 / Red / Both earsImage RRW of Joliet-Fromberg Rd / T5S R22E Section 34&35CarbonBar WR Brand LLC dba Whiskey Ranch Land & Cattle Joliet, MT
02-20251/8/20252 โ€“ Angus (Bull & Steer)ImageNoneNone6641 Hwy 89, Belt Upper PastureCascadeB & JJ Inc. Belt, MT
01-20251/9/202510 โ€“ 1 yr old Black Angus Heifers (possible missing an additional 10 head)Image ImageWhite or Yellow tags, Left ear notchNoneSouth of Augusta, 1/2 mile, Hwy 287Lewis & ClarkRhett Young, Augusta, MT