They also sided with the cattlemen during the war , harassing sheepherders in the region .
The cowboys fought what they perceived as rustlers and thieves preying on the company 's cattle , but they also targeted and harassed local ranches and farms that competed with the outfit .
cowboys also sided with the cattlemen during the war , harassing sheepherders in the region .
The cowboys fought what they perceived as rustlers and thieves preying on the company 's cattle , but they also targeted and harassed local ranches and farms that competed with the outfit .