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Wyoming's open range law means:

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B) Property owners must fence their land to keep livestock OUT — livestock owners are not liable for trespass on unfenced land

Wyoming is an open range state (W.S. §11-28-103). If a property owner wants to keep livestock out, they must build and maintain their own fences. This is a significant consideration for rural property buyers.

Answer Options
A
All land is public
B
Property owners must fence their land to keep livestock OUT — livestock owners are not liable for trespass on unfenced land
C
Fences are prohibited
D
Only applies to BLM land

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fencing-responsibilityrural-WYranching

Key Terms:

open rangeWYfencelivestocknot liable

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