Long before these Federal agencies got involved.
Ranching on the millions of acres of public lands has been a mainstay of western life for more than a century Long before these Federal agencies got involved.
Piracy has been a mainstay of life in many places for more than a century. The American Indians had a way of life for several centuries.
Times, needs and perceptions change. The world is not the same place it was 100 years ago so that is no excuse.
Privatize that land. Use the short term revenue on the debt, save a bundle on the federal employees taking care of it and tax the revenue earned from it. The ranchers get ful control. Let the market work. It's a win-win for the American people.