In a move aimed at reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions, the Wyoming Conservation Services (WCS) has announced that starting this fall, all antlered animals – including deer, elk, and moose—will have their racks painted with high-gloss, industrial-grade reflective paint.

Officials say the program, dubbed “Operation Glow Rack”, will make it easier for drivers to spot animals on or near roadways at night.

“We’ve tried warning signs, fences, and even those little deer whistles people slap on their bumpers,” said WCS Spokesman Randy Flinterhorn. “But nothing gets a driver’s attention like a glowing eight-point buck reflecting their high beams like a disco ball at Studio 54.”

The reflective paint, imported from a Scandinavian mining safety supplier, is said to be visible from up to 500 yards away when hit with headlights. Application is expected to begin this September, with game wardens armed with tranquilizers, ladders, and paint sprayers forming specialized “Glow Teams.”

“We’ll have mobile units stationed at major migration corridors,” said team leader Becky Luman. “Once an animal is sedated, it only takes about 10 minutes to give the antlers two coats and a sealant. We’re also tossing in glitter for style.”

Drivers React:

While some motorists are praising the program, others claim it’s causing new problems.

“I thought I was being abducted by aliens when I saw that moose,” said Cheyenne resident Terry Dukes. “Its rack lit up like a Vegas sign, and I drove straight into a ditch trying to get away.”

A pilot program last winter near Lander led to 47 fewer animal strikes, but also caused 16 cases of temporary snow blindness, 12 minor accidents due to “light shock,” and one man who tried to lasso a glowing elk thinking it was the Ghost of Christmas Past.

Backlash From Hunters and Wildlife Advocates

Hunters across the state are furious.

“It’s cheating,” said local hunter Dale “Rackmaster” Jenkins. “These antlers are supposed to blend in. Now they look like runway lights at Denver International. Hell, I bagged a buck last week just by following the glimmer.”

Animal rights groups have also expressed concern, with the Wyoming Wildlife Friends issuing a statement:

“While we support reducing roadkill, turning every elk into a walking emergency flare may disrupt mating rituals and cause existential crises in more sensitive moose.”

In response, WCS is also considering seasonal color options. Early fall may feature camo-colored reflective paint, while winter months could bring festive patterns like “Candy Cane” and “Frozen Tinsel Blaze.”

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The Wyoming Department of Transportation has issued a warning to drivers: “Please refrain from chasing, photographing, or attempting to ride any wildlife exhibiting a glow. Especially moose. Seriously. Moose are mean