BLOGS, NEWS, AND MEDIA

DNR Shamefully Disregards Wisconsin Hunters

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. Inexcusably, Secretary Preston Cole and the Department of Natural Resources chose not to attend…
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Demand the Wisconsin DNR Reinstate the Wolf Hunt Now

Demand 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…
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American hunters were the difference makers

As we approach the end of 2020, I want to thank you for your commitment to our principles of God, Family, Country, the Outdoor Lifestyle, and our nation’s constitution. Over 250,000 hunters across America pledged to not just vote – But to stay involved in critical issues facing our country. Hunter Nation Foundation’s Hunt the…
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Hunter 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…
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Vote 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…
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Governor 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:…
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Hunter Nation Foundation Responds to PETA’s Inept Attack on Hunting Rights

“Hunters must get out of the deer stand and get out and vote” Madison, Wisconsin (September 25, 2020) – Today Hunter Nation Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting America’s hunting heritage, issued the following statement in response to PETA’s inept criticism of South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s “Less COVID, More Hunting” South Dakota Governor Kristi…
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Hunter 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,”…
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Hunter 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…
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Hunter 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…
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Deerhunting Aint Always Deerhunting

by Ted Nugent The big old swamp donkey matriarch doe was still a ways off, more than 100 yards due south of me, upwind with a strong, steady breeze at her backside. She appeared off and on as she slowly skirted in and out of the heavy cover twixt the standing cornfield and the golden…
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Trigger Time Now

by Ted Nugent Oh boy oh boy! Here I go again unleashing my firefingers of freedom attacking another unsuspecting innocent keyboard to rave and roar about the important priorities in my (our) American Dream; life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness! Seeing as how this is July 9th, going down in history as the wildest of…
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The Politics of Deerhunting

Oooooh! Politics! Scary stuff! Don’t wanna get too political now do we! I am told time and time again by editors, managers, agents, and interviewers; Be sure we keep away from politics! With the unprecedented level of societal insanity rampaging across the country this dangerous summer 2020, I am afraid that the feeble and cowardly…
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Trophy Does Turn Me On

by Ted Nugent It was early October 1970, and young Ted was once again up a tree, hope throttling eternal. I had already been bowhunting like a madman for nearly 20 years, following my dear old bowhunting dad, yew longbow, and cedar arrows in hand, through the state and national forests of Northern Michigan each…
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Hunter 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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