Hunter Nation on behalf of its members across all 50 states salutes Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) on their introduction of H.R.845 the Pet and Livestock Protection Act which seeks to return the management of the gray wolf back to individual states and prevents activist judges from relisting the gray wolf by judicial review.

“Hunter Nation celebrates this desperately needed legislation and salutes Congressman Tiffany for his unwavering support of hunters and our hunting lifestyle. This is a policy change that we have been fighting for since our founding,” said Keith Mark, President/Founder of Hunter Nation. “The recovery of the gray wolf is an incredible conservation success story that should be celebrated. This legislation allows each state to manage the now recovered wolf population just as they manage all other wildlife within the state. The best part of this legislation is the provision that prevents judicial review of the legislative action which will preclude anti-hunting groups from interfering with sound, science-based conservation in court.”

Ted Nugent, Hunter Nation Board Member, legendary rock star and lifelong hunter said, “The mighty wolf is neither threatened nor endangered and should finally be delisted. I encourage all members of Congress to vote YES on the “Pet and Livestock Protection Act” and put this sacred beast back in the conservation asset column where it belongs. I am proud to be part of Hunter Nation as we are the most powerful and positive force for real conservation and wildlife balance in America today!”

“Hunter Nation has been the conservation organization leading the fight for responsible predator management for years. We view this as the most consequential hunting legislation in decades. Thank you, Congressman Tiffany, for your leadership and I pledge that Hunter Nation will work tirelessly with you to get this legislation passed,” said Rock Bordelon, Hunter Nation’s Chairman of the Board.

“While the bill specifically mentions pet and livestock, hunters in affected areas know that their lifestyle is absolutely being protected by this effort. In states where the gray wolf has been introduced, there is an undeniable and devasting reduction in the deer, elk and moose populations,” stated Chris Vaughan, Hunter Nation’s Wisconsin state chapter director.

“A huge thank you to Hunter Nation for their support of the Pet and Livestock Protection Act.  Delisting the gray wolf and blocking judicial overreach has been their top priority for years, and I appreciate them leading the charge on this issue. Let’s get this delisting done!” Rep. Tom Tiffany said, “We've all seen the consequences of failing to manage the gray wolf population. They're killing livestock, wildlife, and pets all across our state.  In 2020, the Trump administration delisted the gray wolf through a process that included the best science and data available. Despite clear evidence of recovery, a San Francisco judge overturned this rule in 2022. Today, I introduced the Pet and Livestock Protection Act to delist them, return management back to state officials, and block judicial overreach. This will put a stop to judges relisting them.”

“Gray wolves are threatening the livelihoods of our ranchers and farmers with attacks on livestock because our agriculture community has their hands tied by out-of-date policies and progressive legal activism. This bill enacts a common-sense solution shared by administrations of both parties and prioritizes the strength of our agriculture community over predators. I’m proud to join with Rep. Tiffany again on this important legislation for our farmers and ranchers and deliver a major victory for our country’s agriculture community,” said Rep. Lauren Boebert.