One of the consequences of this verdict is that the government's efforts to avoid violence on the refuge (setting aside the death of Mr. Finicum, a distinct event) went for naught, in the sense that the government 's use of a largely nonviolent method of restoring the refuge to its proper use has essentially failed.  This may lead to much more rapid removal of future occupiers by force, and more injuries and death.  What happens if Bundites seize part of Yellowstone or other public land?  

Next time people who disagree with the occupiers will refuse to honor the police blockades because the government has demonstrably failed in its duty to protect public resources.  During the Malheur occupation, at least one large group of environmentalists did not go to the refuge because the government asked that it stay home.  Next time law enforcement's requests will be ignored, as the government has shown that it cannot perform its duty.  The result will be significant violence.