Open Range Law

Open Range Law refers to a legal principle that allows livestock to roam freely across unenclosed land. Historically, this practice was common in the western United States, where ranchers could let their cattle graze on public or unclaimed land without fences. Under this law, landowners cannot hold livestock liable for damages if they wander onto private property, as long as the cattle were not negligent. However, this has changed in many areas due to the development and fencing of land, resulting in a shift towards more restrictive grazing laws and property rights.