They advocated for the cattlemen of Teton County to retain their grazing rights and fought hard to change the legislature. While often accused of secrecy and heavy-handedness, the WSGA nonetheless kept extremely detailed records, paperwork, minutes of meetings, and preserved nearly all correspondence to and from the association. The number of letters preserved between the 1870s and the 1930s alone is estimated to be in excess of 50,000, while dozens of boxes exist containing paperwork and other records.
They advocated for the ranchers of Teton County to retain their grazing rights and fought hard to alter the legislature. While often accused of secrecy and forceful tactics, the WSGA nonetheless kept meticulous records, minutes from meetings, and preserved nearly all correspondence with and from the association. The number of letters preserved between the 1870s and the 1930s alone is estimated to be in excess of 50,000, while numerous boxes contain paperwork and other documents.