Advocacy
Hunter Nation and WILL Sues Wisconsin DNR for Ignoring State Law Requirement to Schedule Wolf Hunt
DNR is required by 2011 state law to hold wolf hunt between November and February (Madison, WI) February 2, 2021 – Today the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), on behalf of Luke Hilgemann and Hunter Nation, filed a lawsuit in Jefferson County Circuit Court against Wisconsin DNR Secretary Preston Cole, the Wisconsin DNR, and…
Read MoreDNR Shamefully Disregards Wisconsin Hunters
Failure to attend wolf harvest hearing “A complete failure to the citizens of Wisconsin” Madison, Wisconsin (January 13, 2021) – Today Hunter Nation, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting America’s hunting heritage, represented its 20,000 members, testifying in support of enacting Wisconsin’s wolf harvest season immediately before the Joint Committee on Sporting Heritage.…
Read MoreDemand the Wisconsin DNR Reinstate the Wolf Hunt Now
Hunter Nation Calls on Wisconsin Hunters to Speak Out Before Radical Anti-Hunting Groups Block Much-Needed Hunt Madison, Wisconsin (January 11, 2021) – Today Hunter Nation, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting America’s hunting heritage, issued a call to action to all Wisconsin hunters, encouraging them to attend the Joint Committee on Sporting Heritage’s…
Read MoreHunter Nation Applauds Delisting of the Gray Wolf from Endangered Species Act
Madison, Wisconsin (October 30, 2020) – Today Hunter Nation, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting America’s hunting heritage, issued the following statement in response to the removal of the gray wolf from federal Endangered Species Act protections across the lower 48 states: “Responsible predator management is critical to preserving wild game populations and…
Read MoreVote YES on Utah’s Right to Hunt and Fish Constitutional Amendment
This November, outdoorsmen, and women in Utah have the opportunity to protect their right to hunt and fish. Constitutional Amendment E would protect the state’s long-standing outdoor traditions now and in the future by establishing a constitutional right to hunt and fish. Specifically, the amendment would promote wildlife conservation and management and preserve the future…
Read MoreGovernor Murphy: Stop Tyrannical Hunting Bans
In an abuse of power, NJ Governor strips hunting rights & puts public in danger Madison, Wisconsin (October 7, 2020) – Today Hunter Nation, a grassroots organization dedicated to preserving and protecting America’s hunting heritage, denounced Governor Phil Murphy’s tyrannical black bear hunt suspension. Hunter Nation President and CEO, Luke Hilgemann, issued the following statement:…
Read MoreHunter Nation Applauds Signature of Great America Outdoors Act
“Desperately needed” legislation will revive and protect our public lands Madison, Wisconsin (August 4, 2020) – Today Hunter Nation, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting America’s hunting heritage, issued the following statement in response to the Great American Outdoors Act being signed into law by President Trump: “Today is a great day in American history,”…
Read MoreHunter Nation completely opposes anti-hunting provisions known as the CECIL Act added to HR 7612
Action Alert: Hunter Nation members we have an urgent action alert that requires your immediate attention! The US House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on HR 7612, a bill that establishes funding levels for the Department of Interior and other agencies related to the environment. While we are supportive of funding requests to help…
Read MoreHunter Nation Claims Victory: Hunter Education Courses to Re-Open
For immediate release: Please contact for further comment: Luke Hilgemann at Luke@HunterNation.org Tyler Ruhland at Tyler@HunterNation.org Hunter Nation Claims Victory: Hunter Education Courses to Re-Open Outdoor Group Says Illegal Closure of Training Courses Jeopardized Hunting Heritage Madison…Hunter Nation, a non-profit organization that works to protect the rights of hunters, claims victory in their June 2020…
Read MoreHunter Nation Takes Legal Action Against DNR to Allow Hunter Education Courses to Re-Open
For immediate release: Please contact for further comment: Luke Hilgemann at Luke@HunterNation.org or Tyler Ruhland at Tyler@HunterNation.org Hunter Nation Takes Legal Action Against DNR to Allow Hunter Education Courses to Re-Open Outdoor Group Says Illegal Closure of Training Courses Jeopardizes Hunting Heritage Madison…Hunter Nation, a non-profit organization that works to protect the rights of hunters,…
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