Wisconsin Advocacy and Updates
Wisconsin State Update – September 2023
Hunter Nation Wisconsin State Update – September 2023 Fall has arrived and I hope you and your family have a wonderful hunting season. This is special time to enjoy God’s great outdoors. Hunter Nation is committed to being the Unified Voice of the American Hunter and will continue to defend our Traditional American Values of…
Read MoreHunter Nation announces Chris Vaughan as Wisconsin State Director
Hunter Nation announces Chris Vaughan as Wisconsin State Director Chris started as a volunteer for Hunter Nation in 2020 where he conducted market research identifying new opportunities to grow Hunter Nation’s grassroots efforts. This work led to new client partnerships and coalitions fighting for, supporting, and educating our membership and legislators. As an avid hunter…
Read MoreHunter Nation: America’s leading grassroots hunting organization mobilizes 300,000 Wisconsin Hunters in support of Dan Kelly
Grassroots hunting advocacy group invests in a six-figure digital ad buy and grassroots campaign featuring celebrity rock star and hunter, Ted Nugent. Mission, KS – Hunter Nation, Inc. is making a strong final push in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race to support Daniel Kelly. The group has committed six figures for a combined issue advocacy…
Read MoreWisconsin Assembly Bill 912 Passes Following Hunter Nation Amicus Brief
Madison, Wis. – Today, Assembly Bill 912 – a bill that would limit how wide-ranging emergency powers can go in declaring a business essential or non-essential – passed in the Wisconsin State Senate and heads to Gov. Evers to be signed into law. Under the bill, no business may be declared essential or nonessential, and…
Read MoreWisconsin Sporting Freedom Act Testimony
Last week I had the distinct honor of offering testimony on the bills in the Wisconsin Sporting Freedom Act. I applauded the authors and legislators who have supported these bills. You can watch my testimony here. In my testimony I highlighted how these bills would expand the enjoyment of our God-given natural resources, make it…
Read MoreJefferson County Court Agrees with Hunter Nation: Wisconsin DNR Infringed on Wisconsin Hunters Constitutional Rights
Kansas City, Mo. – A Jefferson County Court agreed with Hunter Nation today by ruling that the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) infringed on Wisconsin’s hunters right to hunt by delaying Wisconsin’s statutorily required wolf hunt. The permanent injunction granted to Hunter Nation against the DNR means the agency must follow the law when…
Read MoreWisconsin Senate Passes Hunter Nation’s Bills to Defend Hunters and Anglers
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Senate passed 10 bills today from the Wisconsin Sporting Freedom package, sweeping but commonsense legislation backed by Hunter Nation that would protect the rights of hunters and anglers and expand outdoor opportunities throughout the state. The 10 bills would expand the enjoyment of our God-given natural resources, make it easier…
Read MoreAnother big day in Wisconsin for the future of hunting
It’s a big day in Wisconsin for the future of our lifestyle, our traditions, and our favorite pastimes! The Senate and Assembly committees on Sporting Heritage and Natural Resources hosted a joint hearing on all 13 of the bills we introduced in Madison last week. The President and CEO of Hunter Nation, Luke Hilgemann was in…
Read MoreWisconsin 2021 Fall Wolf Hunt Update
For those who’ve been following the ongoing saga in Wisconsin surrounding the upcoming wolf hunt, we wanted to give you an update on several cases that are making their way through the courts. In the case involving the Attorney General’s attempt to remove Dr. Frederick Prehn as the Chairman of the Natural Resources Board, a…
Read MoreHunter Nation Statement on Anti-Hunting groups Frivolous Wolf Hunt Suits
Statement on Anti Hunting GroupsFrivolous Wolf Hunt Suits August 31, 2021 For immediate release: Please contact for further comment: Luke Hilgemann at Luke@HunterNation.org Hunter Nation Statement on Anti-Hunting groups Frivolous Wolf Hunt Suits Hunter Nation, the fastest growing grassroots organization in the country dedicated to protecting the rights of hunters, issued the following statement today…
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