Wyoming Standoff

The Wyoming Standoff was a 1997 confrontation between federal authorities and rancher Cliven Bundy, who had been grazing his cattle on public lands without proper permits. The government attempted to seize Bundy's cattle in response, leading to a tense standoff involving hundreds of supporters defending him. Although often confused with events involving Bundy in Nevada, the Wyoming incident highlighted conflicts over land rights, federal authority, and individual property rights, reflecting ongoing debates about government regulation versus personal liberties in the American West.