Just before statehood laws are passed in Wyoming Territory in 1893 a stormy winter lines up esters and outlaws against the cattlemen, and Blade Talbot lone wolfs it until trouble comes to him. He has to buck the big play of Baxter, who is ready to pick up the places when his plans for local disruption succeed, and the little treacheries of his foster son, Tod. But Blade and his High Dome riders shake down the shady build-up and end organized rustling. Brawny.