Who owns unoccupied and non-appropriated lands in Wyoming?

In Wyoming, unoccupied and non-appropriated lands are owned by the United States Government. This is primarily a reflection of the federal land management system in the West, where large portions of land are retained by the federal government, primarily for purposes such as conservation, recreation, and resources management.

The concept of unoccupied and non-appropriated lands revolves around the idea that these lands have not been claimed or developed for specific uses, which makes them available for potential federal management. The federal government holds vast areas of land across many Western states, including Wyoming, where it maintains ownership to preserve the land for public use and prevent overdevelopment.

While the state government, local counties, and private individuals may own other types of lands, such as state lands or privately owned lands, unoccupied and non-appropriated lands specifically fall under federal jurisdiction, distinguishing them from those ownerships.