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The open range period on the Great Plains lasted roughly from the mid-1860s to the late 1880s. This era was characterized by unrestricted grazing of cattle on public lands, fueled by the demand for beef following the Civil War. However, it began to decline with the introduction of barbed wire and changes in land ownership, leading to increased Fencing and the establishment of private ranches. By the 1890s, the open range had largely disappeared as a result of these developments.

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