 These killings would precipitate more hostilities and violence in the years to come.After the lynchings of their prominent competitors, the WSGA's control over the range was undisputed, until a group of smaller ranchers led by a local cowboy named Nate Champion formed the Northern Wyoming Farmers and Stock Growers' Association (NWFSGA) to compete with the WSGA.Upon hearing this, the WSGA immediately viewed Champion's association as a threat to their hold on the stock interests.