PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS = WYOMING WAY OF LIFE

Strong private property rights are the backbone of Wyoming’s way of life. They ensure that ranchers, farmers, and landowners have the freedom to manage their land as they see fit—whether for ranching, agriculture, energy development, or conservation—without unnecessary government interference.

Wyoming families have worked the land for generations, running cattle, managing water, and stewarding open spaces. Protecting property rights means protecting their ability to keep ranching, farming, and making a living off the land while also providing opportunities to diversify income through grazing leases or energy development, ensuring that family operations can be passed down for generations.

Clear, enforceable property rights give landowners economic freedom, allowing them to choose how best to use their land, whether through leasing for wind or solar energy, tourism, mineral extraction, or conservation easements. These rights contribute to Wyoming’s economy while keeping working lands productive.

In Wyoming, land isn’t just property—it’s a legacy. Property rights uphold our values of independence, self-reliance, and responsible land stewardship, ensuring that ranching families remain a defining part of Wyoming’s rural and western heritage for generations to come.