So it looks like the whole operation was fully funded and everybody - ex-mil contractors, equipment providers, slaughterhouses - were paid in advance. SOMEBODY authored a successful grab of at LEAST 800 cattle-plan.. who?
Success has a million fathers, failure is a bastard. Shouldn’t be hard to find the ‘brains’ of the failed mission.
"Sun J Livestock, Inc
Jody And John Holmes
3277 S 1500 E
Vernal, UT 84078 - View Map
Phone: (435) 790-4928"
received thir money up front, depends on how the contract was written, I suppose.
His notice is directed toward Shayne Sampson, Cameron Warner, Sahpson Livestock, Allen Carter, Sky Hawk Helicopter Service, Chad Bigler, Troy Pearson, Troy Pearson Custom Hauling, Scott Robins, R Livestock Connection and all parties related thereto.
A second notice was directed toward Dave Cattoor, Sue Cattoor, Troy Cattoor, Sandy Cattoor, Cattoor Livestock Roundup Inc., Sun J Livestock and all parties related thereto.
Notice of cattle rusting and illegal seizure by contract cowboys under the direction of the BLM is in progress on Bundys Ranch, Clark County Nevada, the notice and lien states. I demand that all entities engaging in these activities, including any of the above named, cease and desist and that the Clark County sheriff and the state of Nevada protect my property from attempts at illegal seizure of my cattle and that all persons receiving said cattle without my express permission are violating the law and my rights."
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3147140/posts
I believe You will find the answer and more on the above thread. Be sure to read the whole article at the link.