[Ben Ficklin]

There are a huge number of grazing leases thru-out the west which are available to those who contract with the feds and pay grazing fees, which are very, very cheap. The grazing fees on federal land are much cheaper than on privately owned land.

At any given time there are always some(usually a small number) who are not current on their grazing fees , but they all pay.

But you tell me Bundy owns the grass, or grazing rights. Evidently, he is the only one in Nevada and the US.

Then you tell me there is no difference between grazing rights and subsurface mineral rights.

I don't think you know much about split estates. You need to read up on it. I'll get you started.

BLM Page on Split Estates

And while you are at it, you should also read up on the Taylor Grazing Act and Federal Land Policy and Management Act.

[GilesB]

Tell me where I said there was no difference between grazing rights and mineral rights. I never made such a statement. I did say they were similar, (I assume you understand there is a difference between “the same” and “similar”) in that they each could be held by someone other than the land owner.

Actually, my brother owns grazing rights - some within city limits. The city council has recognized the strength of his claim, and they are currently in negotiation with him to settle (since houses were built on “his” graze without his permission).