Property Ownership
A Wyoming rancher who has a Wyoming stock water right ('watering hole' right) holds:
AA federal water right administered by the BLM
BA state-administered right to use a specific water source for livestock watering under the prior appropriation system✓ Correct
CA revocable license from the State Engineer
DA riparian right that exists only while the ranch borders the water
Explanation
Wyoming livestock water rights are a type of state water right under the prior appropriation doctrine, administered by the State Engineer's Office. These rights allow the right holder to use a specific water source for livestock and have priority based on the date of first beneficial use.
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