The Nevada State Constitution effectively killed any rights his ancestors may have had to the land. Where is his deed for the land?
“Third. That the people inhabiting said territory do agree and declare, that they forever disclaim all right and title to the unappropriated public lands lying within said territory, and that the same shall be and remain at the sole and entire disposition of the United States;
Bull shirt. They ran off all but one of the ranchers to "save the turtles."
The grazing rules for the land went through changes over the years, including some updated grazing rules in 1993 in the Gold Butte land area of Nevada. Among other issues, the 1993 rules were changed to protect the endangered desert tortoise. Other rules included limits to the number of cattle allowed in certain areas[13] to protect the lands from the severe over-grazing and destruction[13] which was caused by less regulation over the years. Bundy claims land managers changed the terms, citing concern for the desert tortoise, reducing Bundy's 158,666-acre Bunkerville allotment by 90% and capping his allotment to 150 animals.[14] Currently there are no grazing permits on the Bunkerville allotment, and any livestock on that land are there illegally
Bundy fought back, the other ranchers were run off. Cut his access by 90% and allotment to 150 animals. 150 animals is more a hobby size, no family could live off that, not on stringy desert cows anyways.
Can't believe you jerks are defending this crap. Oh yeah it's not your family that's being destroyed.