South Dakota ranching couple indicted by Forest Service for fence in place since 1950

Another ranching family targeted by aggressive government overreach; facing 10 years in prison

CAPUTA, SD – A South Dakota ranching couple is facing 10 years in prison over a fence dispute.

Charles and Heather Maude, both 39, of Maude Hog & Cattle have each been charged separately with theft of government property for allegedly placing a fence on federal grassland. U.S. Forest Service (USFS) special agent Travis Lunders arrived at their ranch with…