IT'S FEDERAL SPLIT ESTATE LANDS, NOT PUBLIC!

Near Jeffrey City, Wyoming     Photo by Roni Bell (c) 2018

At the Wyoming Stock Growers meet this past week, many ranchers asked me to look into "The Fremont County Public Lands Initiative" http://fcpli.com/
First of all, "Public" Lands is incorrect. Should read "Federal Split Estate Lands." 
After reviewing the website, I began reviewing websites of groups who are interested in using said lands. 
Shouldn't have. My blood pressure started up again.
Why? 
Because comments about "damn old ranchers & welfare cowboys" reigned. Many potential users hate Range Allotment Owners! 
Sure. I wanted to rip into their ignorance, but settled down and thought on it all instead. 
Here's the deal.
The Federal Government is the progenitor of such hate. 
How's that?
Through their deliberate misleading of the public. 
Yes. That's right. Federal Government employees and elected officials refuse to correct "public" to "federal-split estate." 
How come? 
Well...not sure, but, history's told us "it's because Federal Government employees and elected officials are in bed with eco-criminals and greedy bastards whose whole mission is to control all land and water in the U.S."
I could go into detail, but darn't all, I've been working outside all day and am tired and in need of a beer. 
So I'll leave you with this. 
Please DEMAND the Federal Government quit misleading YOU! 
There are NO "public" lands in the U.S. Government's inaccurate referencing perpetuates an "attractive nuisance," that is harmful to everyone. Period! 
Demand they post signage that will educate everyone about the "preexisting valid rights" of "property owners" on Federal Split Estate land. 
Signage could include language like: "
You are now entering Federal Split-Estate Lands. There are Property Owners on this land. Please be respectful of them. Leave gates open that are open, gates closed that are closed, carry out your trash, don't endanger, stress, harm domestic or wild life. Property Owner owns the forage, easements, improvements and beneficial use of the water."
Thank you.