The Oregon Standoff refers to a 41-day occupation that took place in January 2016 at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon. A group of armed protesters, led by Ammon Bundy, took over the refuge to oppose federal land management policies and advocate for local control of land use. The standoff drew national attention and raised questions about land rights and government authority. The occupation ended in February 2016 when law enforcement arrested several participants, including Bundy. The standoff highlighted ongoing tensions between the federal government and some rural communities over land use, particularly in the context of the Bundy family's previous conflicts with the government regarding grazing fees.