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December 18, 2025 - Kansas City
How Hunter Nation’s Unmatched Advocacy, Grassroots Power, and National Mobilization Led to a Landmark Win for Wildlife Management
Hunter Nation is proud to celebrate the passage of the Pet and Livestock Protection Act of 2025 (H.R. 845) on December 18, 2025– a decisive move to delist the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and return wildlife management authority to the states. Introduced by Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04), this bill is a historic win for hunters, ranchers, farmers, and rural communities across America.
January 31, 2025 - Kansas City
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 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.
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) led 30 members of Congress in reintroducing legislation to remove the gray wolf from the Endangered Species List, ensure that action is not subject to judicial review, and restore authority back to state lawmakers and state wildlife officials to control the gray wolf population. The Pet and Livestock Protection Act passed the House of Representatives last Congress on a bipartisan basis, but was held up in the Democrat-led Senate.
RESPONSIBLE PREDATOR MANAGEMENT
What is this All About? For too long, Washington bureaucrats have tied our hands in managing our state's out of control wolf population. Attend these town hall meetings to hear about new legislation that will remove wolves from federal protection and prevent activist judges from intervening in the management of these apex predators.
Responsible predator management is an important component in maintaining balanced wildlife numbers. Wolf management must be returned to the states to help control the populations of moose, elk, deer, and other wildlife.
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Due to unmanaged populations, wolves are a real threat to wildlife, hunting and more...
In 1974, there were nearly 16 million American hunters. Deer, elk, moose and all game populations were on the rise. Hunting was an honored and revered skill, really a lifestyle, that had been passed down from generation to generation. At that time, the American hunter was living in “the good old days of hunting,” and the future of hunting had never looked so bright.
In 2000 Wisconsin hunters harvested over 615,293 Whitetail Deer, in 2023 the deer harvest is currently under 300,000.
248 wolves in 2000 have grown to over 1,000 today.
The 2023 firearms season was the lowest on record, statewide deer harvest was down nearly 20% from 2022.
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What’s the Wisconsin wolf population? DNR issues latest estimate. by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel June 26, 2026 Wisconsin had an estimated 1,162 gray wolves in 321 packs in late winter 2026, according to the Department of Natural Resources. The 2026 population estimate represents a 5% year-over-year decline and is 3% below the 5-year average, a slight fluctuation around a mean that suggests the state’s wolf population has reached its biological carrying capacity, said Lydia Margenau, DNR wildlife…
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State lawmaker wants 90-day deadline for Michigan wolf hunting season LANSING, Mich. – A state lawmaker from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula wants game regulators to establish a wolf hunting season as soon as possible should the apex predator ever be removed from the federal list of endangered species. State game regulators say Michigan’s wolf population has recovered, but a hunting season could not move forward unless federal protections are removed.
Wyoming to Cut Wolf Harvest in Half Amid Disease Outbreak Near Yellowstone By Dac Collins – Published May 18, 2026 5:25 PM EDT – Outdoor Life A draft proposal for the 2026 hunting season includes a 50 percent cut to wolf harvest caps in the state’s northwestern corner, where the gray wolf population has hit a 20-year-low – The state’s latest wolf report showed a statewide population of 253 wolves, down from 330 in 2024. Opportunities to…
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Hunter Nation partners with Western Justice to form an undeniable alliance to Delist the Gray Wolf First-of-its-Kind Coalition Formed to Secure the Passage of Federal Gray Wolf Delisting Legislation. With the Coalition already representing over 2 million Americans Nationwide, this partnership should grow the coalition to epic proportions. MISSION, Kan., May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hunter Nation is announcing the partnership of the Coalition to Delist the Gray Wolf, an alliance of national and state organizations committed…
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Wolves in Utah Partial ESA delisting presents management challenges in Utah The Endangered Species Act listing status of wolves in Utah has changed many times due to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service findings and court rulings. This inconsistent regulatory authority has been confusing and frustrating for Utah livestock producers, hunters and wildlife managers. Although the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has repeatedly determined that wolves in the western U.S. no longer warrant listing, the species…
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Wolf populations rise in Washington and Oregon Gray wolf populations continued to expand across the Pacific Northwest in 2025, with both Washington and Oregon reporting increases in total wolves, packs and breeding pairs. That growth came alongside a rise in livestock depredations and ongoing management challenges for agencies and producers alike. Washington The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) reported that the wolf population reached a new high in 2025, with a minimum count of 270…
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Montana wolf harvest decreased in 2025-26 season Hiking near Gardiner, Montana, on a recent balmy February day, I hit slushy snow and came across the tracks of one other human, and then some deer and elk. Soon, I encountered something more surprising: canine tracks that dwarfed my dog’s paws, and lots of them. Wolves. It was clear in these low-snow conditions that all the wildlife was staying up high. As I kept climbing, a hunter…
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Colorado has paid more than $1.3 million to ranchers for wolf damages. Is its funding program sustainable? Colorado has paid more than $1.3 million to ranchers for wolf damages. Is its funding program sustainable? Colorado’s wolf reintroduction program suffers from a math problem. The amount of money set aside each year to pay ranchers for impacts to their livestock from the controversial program isn’t keeping up with the size of damage claims. Eight claims from 2025…
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How Hunter Nation’s Unmatched Advocacy, Grassroots Power, and National Mobilization Led to a Landmark Win for Wildlife Management Hunter Nation is proud to celebrate the passage of the Pet and Livestock Protection Act of 2025 (H.R. 845) on December 18, 2025– a decisive move to delist the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and return wildlife management authority to the states. Introduced by Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04), this bill is…
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Hunter Nation applauds Senator Rob Stafsholt and Representative Chanz Green for advancing wolf population goal legislation in Wisconsin MADISON, WI – Hunter Nation commends Senator Rob Stafsholt (R–New Richmond) and Representative Chanz Green (R–Grand View) for introducing legislation that requires the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to include a clear statewide wolf population goal in its wolf management plan. This important bill responds to the DNR’s recently approved wolf rule, which moved forward without a numeric population goal despite concerns raised…
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Letter to USFWS Director Nesvik Urging Gray Wolf Delisting (Oct 31, 2025) Oct. 31, 2025 letter from members of Congress urging USFWS Director Nesvik to move forward with gray wolf delisting, framing it as consistent with the science and long-met recovery goals. Director Nesvik: We write to congratulate you on your confirmation as Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). Your leadership comes at a pivotal time for wildlife management across the country,…
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New Wisconsin wolf hunt rules set to take effect By Henry Redman – October 30, 2025 | Wisconsin Examiner Wisconsin Examiner report on new state wolf-hunt rules set to take effect, explaining how a hunt would work if wolves are delisted. Permanent rules to guide the conduct of wolf hunting in Wisconsin are set to take effect Saturday, capping off a yearslong process in which the state Department of Natural Resources worked to write policy…
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End the Nightmare: Put Wisconsin in Charge of Wolf Management October 27, 2025 – Farm Bureau News / End the Nightmare: Put Wisconsin in Charge of Wolf Management Wisconsin’s wolf population has rebounded from extinction to an undeniable conservation success. But lately, it feels more like a horror story than a success story. When wolves prowl close to livestock, the victims are not faceless numbers in a report. They’re our farmers – real people left to face…
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Wolf harvest regulations will soon take effect as wolves face potential delisting GOP lawmakers had requested modifications to the regulations, but the DNR decided against changes. Wisconsin Public Radio coverage of new state wolf-harvest regulations taking effect as the wolf faces potential federal delisting. By Danielle Kaeding – October 17, 2025 | Wisconsin Public Radio After first receiving approval two years ago, Wisconsin’s wolf harvest regulations are set to take effect in November. Federal protections remain in…
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Montana Wolf Management the Focus of Two Opposing Lawsuits Montana Free Press piece on two opposing lawsuits over Montana wolf management — one seeking more restrictive, one more permissive rules. A pair of lawsuits with opposing aims seek to overturn wolf regulations. by Amanda Eggert – 10.16.2025 | Two weeks after the Outdoor Heritage Coalition and a pair of Republican lawmakers sued the state for doing too little to reduce Montana’s wolf population, a coalition of…
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New Montana Wolf Regulations Aim to Protect Yellowstone Wolves but Set Concerning Statewide Quota Aug 28, 2025 Thankfully, the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission’s recent decisions to set 2025-2026 wolf hunting and trapping regulations upheld guidelines designed to protect Yellowstone National Park wolves from negative impacts of wolf hunting in the state. We applaud Region 3 Commissioner Susan Kirby Brooke for recognizing the value of wolves to southwest Montana’s economy and advocating for regulations that…
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New regulations came after hours of debate and public comment; new limit set at 452 wolves statewide By Micah Drew-August 26, 2025 | Idaho Capitol Sun After more than six hours of public comment and debate, the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission at its Aug. 21 meeting adopted new wolf hunting and trapping regulations that significantly increase the number of wolves hunters and trappers can kill statewide. Under the new hunting and trapping regulations, a 452-animal quota now exists for…
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Driftwood Outdoors: Appeal filed after ruling could return Northern Rockies wolves to federal protection August 10, 2025 by Brandon Butler/Outdoors Columnist| News Tribune A federal court ruling in Montana could force gray wolves in the Northern Rocky Mountains back under Endangered Species Act (ESA) protections. A coalition of hunting and conservation organizations has appealed. The Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation, Safari Club International (SCI) and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) filed a notice of appeal with…
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Montana Considers Killing Nearly Half Of Its Wolf Population Montana is considering setting a wolf kill quota of 500 for the 2025-2026 wolf seasons, nearly half of its wolf population. It would allow hunters and trappers to take as many as 15 wolves each. by Mark Heinz | Cowboy State Daily Montana is considering setting a wolf kill quota of 500 for the 2025-2026 wolf seasons, allowing hunters and trappers to take as many as…
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Wolves are killing cattle in Colorado. Feeling cut off from wildlife officials, ranchers seek their own solution. by Tracy Ross Jul 6, 2025 | The Colorado Sun Western slope ranchers are organizing to seek a resolution to their wolf problem. Is receiving payment to live with the wolves the answer? Only a few ranchers were expected to come to the meeting held in Chris Collins’ shop on the McCabe Ranch in Old Snowmass, which smelled…
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Petition seeks state listing of wolves as bills seek to remove federal protections By Danielle Kaeding – June 13, 2025 | Wisconsin Public Radio Congressional Republicans have introduced bills to delist wolves and bar court review of the decision. Wisconsin wildlife officials voted Oct. 25, 2023, on a contentious new wolf management plan that doesn’t include a specific population goal despite demands from hunters and farmers to establish a hard cap on the animals. Conservation advocates…
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Wyoming Eyes Higher Predator Quotas State wildlife officials propose expanded hunting limits on wolves and mountain lions, invite public comment Mountain Journal – by Sophie Tsairis – June 5, 2025 Public sentiment in Wyoming says that there are too many mountain lions and they have a potential to impact mule deer populations. Credit: Savannah Rose CORRECTION: A previous version of this article stated that Wyoming wolf hunting seasons run from September 15 to March 31…
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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 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.
by Bronson Winslow | Restoration News – The out-of-touch Senator for Madison is doing everything to sic the wolves on northern Wisconsin hunters—literally Northern Wisconsin’s hunters and ranchers are fighting a losing war with the state’s dangerous and rapidly growing gray wolf population, costing them livestock and livelihoods. But Democrat politicians seem bent on backing the predators over their own constituents.
Deer hunting in Wisconsin is in jeopardy. Anti-wolf hunting advocates, and their organizations, time and again have convinced activist judges in California and Washington D.C. to keep the wolf on the Endangered Species list. They have thwarted any efforts to responsibly manage the wolf population in Wisconsin and our deer population is suffering as a result. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently asked an appeals court to return to a Trump-era rule which would…
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We need your help today (9/19). It’s time to make our voices heard and protect the balance of our ecosystems and our hunting heritage. We urge you to reach out and demand the immediate delisting of the gray wolf. Please call and message the following Senators and express your support for the wolf delisting bill: Sen. Tammy Baldwin (WI) at (202) 224-5653 and by web message Sen. Chuck Schumer (NY) at (202) 224-6542 and by…
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Join host Keith Mark in this powerful episode of the Hunter Nation Virtual Campfire as he is joined by Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany to discuss the Trust the Science Act. This emotional conversation also features firsthand stories from recent wolf victims, Denise C., Greg M., and Scotty M., who share their life-altering experiences. Chris Vaughan, Hunter Nation’s Wisconsin State Director, provides a crucial update on the state’s wolf population and the ongoing efforts to delist…
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JUNE 19, 2024 – MATT FREY/THE STAR NEWS TAYLOR COUNTY SPORTSMAN’S CLUB/HUNTER NATION FORUM If you’re of the opinion that wolves need to be more tightly managed in Wisconsin and beyond –– which just about every one of the at least 200 in attendance likely was at Tuesday’s predator management forum in Medford –– change is only going to happen through pressure on elected officials who have the ability to make that change. That was…
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MEDFORD, Wis. (WAOW) By Sabrina Lee Dozens gathered in Medford to discuss the predatory impact on hunting in Wisconsin, with the grey wolf population taking center stage. Since their reintroduction to areas in Yellowstone and Idaho nearly 30 years ago, there are an estimated 950 to over a thousand wolves in the Badger state. That’s up from 248 in the year 2000. The grey wolf is currently listed as an endangered species in Wisconsin, which…
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On Friday, May 3, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. (CT), the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries will hold an oversight field hearing titled “How Many Wolves Are Enough? Examining the Need to Delist the Gray Wolf.” This hearing will be focused on the impacts of an unmanaged gray wolf population on local communities. Specifically, the subcommittee will hear from impacted stakeholders from the agriculture community, sportsman, local elected officials, and wildlife biologists. Witnesses and Testimony…
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By Benjamin Yount | The Center Square – A Northwoods’ congressman says he has the science on his side in the debate over what to do about the gray wolf. Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany got his plan to take the gray wolf off the endangered species list through the House. It was a close vote, just 209 to 205, and the plan faces a dim future in the U.S. Senate. Still, Tiffany said there’s more…
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May 1, H.R. 764 to delist the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act passed the House. This is a BIG WIN for Wisconsin hunters, pet owners, and farmers. Thank you, @HunterNation , for all the support. Rep. Tom Tiffany@RepTiffany
Mission, KS – Hunter Nation applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for its bipartisan effort in passing Congressman Tom Tiffany’s (WI-07) and Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s (CO-03) legislation to delist the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act. The “Trust the Science Act (H.R. 764),“ removes the gray wolf from the list of endangered species and prevents judicial review of the delisting. This bill gives each state and the state wildlife agencies the ability to manage…
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by The Associated Press Thu, April 4th 2024 DENVER — A wolf has killed a calf in Colorado, wildlife officials said Wednesday, confirming the first livestock kill after 10 of the predators were controversially reintroduced in December to the aggrievement of the state’s rural residents. Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed after an investigation that the wounds of the calf killed Tuesday, and nearby wolf tracks, were consistent with a wolf kill, what they refer to as a…
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By Courtney Flatt (Northwest News Network) Some ranchers are saying it is time to find creative ways to deal with wolf attacks on livestock. That’s what a new bill in the Washington state Senate hopes to do — to the frustration of some wildlife rights groups. A big goal of Senate Bill 5939 is to lethally remove wolves that chronically attack livestock. Right now, ranchers say, current methods — with all the paperwork and decisions — are…
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On Friday, March 31st, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers vetoed 41 bills which had been passed by the state’s legislature. Among the vetoed bills was Senate Bill, SB139, which would have set a target population goal for the gray wolf which would have helped manage the state’s out-of- control and currently unmanaged wolf population. The veto was immediately condemned by Wisconsin hunters, farmers and residents in the areas most impacted by the increasing wolf population, and…
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Field and Stream by Travis Hall Back in December, Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) released five gray wolves on public land west of Denver. The widely-publicized release took place amid heavy opposition from hunters and conservation groups because it had been mandated by a narrowly-passed ballot initiative four years earlier. Now, Colorado’s voting public is on the cusp of considering yet another controversial wildlife-related ballot referendum. The ballot initiative that led to December’s wolf release, known as Proposition 114,…
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Wisconsin Public Radio – By Danielle Kaeding Supporters of the bill say it’s necessary to keep the wolf population in check Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has vetoed a Republican bill that would have ordered state wildlife regulators to set a statewide population goal for wolves. The legislation was introduced by Sen. Rob Stafsholt, R-New Richmond, and Rep. Chanz Green, R-Grand View, after the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources nixed a population goal in an update…
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Nevada Current – By Jeniffer Solis State wildlife managers reported a possible wolf pack sighting in Nevada for the first time in over 100 years on Wednesday. Last week, a helicopter crew conducting an aerial moose survey spotted three suspected wolves traveling together in northeast Nevada near Merritt Mountain, north of Elko. State wildlife biologists are now working with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to confirm the sighting of one of Nevada’s most iconic…
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Fox News By Thomas Catenacci House Republicans are urging the Biden administration to delist the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act, pointing to conflicts with ranchers and farmers, along with the species’ growing population. As the species is delisted from the endangered list in several states, farmers fear increased livestock predation and call for stricter management strategies. GOP lawmakers propose legislation to either fully delist the gray wolf or grant states more control over…
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The Denver Post By Elise Schmelzer One wolf’s collar is no longer working, wildlife officials said. Colorado’s reintroduced wolves continue to roam widely across the state in the last month, though wildlife officials who released a tracking map said the geolocating collar for one of the canines was no longer working. The 12 wolves known to live in Colorado, including 10 released in December, spent time in a large swath of the state, according to a…
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CNN’s Lucy Kafanov reports.– Packs of gray wolves are once again roaming the Colorado Rockies after the state approved the first-ever voter mandated reintroduction of wolves. While urban voters and environmental advocates applaud the move, some ranchers are worried about the apex predator’s potential impact on livestock and livelihoods.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has released its 2023 figures for that season’s deer hunt harvest, the state’s estimated wolf population and depredation payments, illustrating the complex trends central to the politics of regulating a controversial and charismatic animal. By Nathan Denzin | Here & Now (PBS Wisconsin) Deer hunting comes up a lot when people talk about wolves in Wisconsin. The harvest numbers for the 2023 gun season showing an annual dip in the number…
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by TOM AIZENBERG | KRNV EL DORADO COUNTY, Ca. — One man is dead after being attacked by a mountain lion in Georgetown, California on Saturday afternoon. On March 23 at approximately 1:15 p.m., the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office (EDSO) received a 911 call from an 18-year-old who reported that a mountain lion near the remote area of Darling Ridge Road and Skid Road in Georgetown attacked him and his 21-year-old brother. The caller…
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Fox News by Thomas Catenacci Releasing the apex predator into the region will improve ‘social tolerance’ of the species, the Biden administration said. Wildlife expert Tom Nelson weighs in on the Biden administration’s reported plan to release grizzly bears in a federally-managed forest area near communities in Washington on ‘Jesse Watters Primetime. We’re prioritizing apex predators over elk and deer: Tom Nelson Washington cattle producer Neil Kayser: Grizzly bear relocation is a danger to our…
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St. Paul, Minn. (Northern News Now) – By Madisan Green The conversation about wolves and deer in the Northland continues in the Minnesota Capitol. Rep. Roger Skraba (R, Ely) Said: “It’s time to delist it and start putting pressure on the people that make a federal decision” “Bear management, wolf management, timber management, look at all of them and see how they work to bring more deer onto the landscape”
COEUR D’ALENE PRESS By KAYE THORNBRUGH daho’s grizzly bear population tops out at about 200, depending on the time of year, with the largest concentration of grizzlies existing in the Panhandle and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. https://cdapress.com/news/2024/mar/21/idaho-wolf-trapping-cut-over-threat-to-grizzlies/
White Mountain Independent – By Peter Aleshire Mexican Gray Wolves saw a 24% increase in 2022 and a 6% increase in 2023 putting the number in AZ/NM at 257 total. Ranchers say reimbursement programs don’t cover their losses. They maintain that even the presence of the wolves affects how much weight cattle gain.
Montana Outdoor – Moosetrack Megan A March 19, 2024 federal court decision will change wolf trapping seasons in some regions of Idaho based on their alleged potential effect on grizzly bears. “We’re very disappointed in this decision,” Fish and Game Director Jim Fredericks said. “While wolf trapping seasons will change to comply with the order, we’re considering our legal options to reverse a decision we believe is wrong based on the law and on-the-ground reality.”…
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FarmProgress – by Olivia Sip Wolf population protection and livestock production create a tricky balance. A top priority for the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association is advocating for the delisting of the gray wolf. Kaitlyn Root, executive director of the MSCA, says, “There are over 2,900 wolves in the state of Minnesota, and we have producers that struggle losing calves to wolves, which is a really big deal.”MN has the largest Gray Wolf population the 48 contiguous…
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Hunter Nation President Keith Mark, in a recent PBS documentary, discusses the conservative hunting advocacy group’s perspective on how the economics of game management plays a role in wildlife conservation and outdoor recreation. By Nathan Denzin | Here & Now (PBS Wisconsin) Keith Mark: Sometimes I wonder if these anti-hunting groups really care about wildlife, like they say, ’cause they sure don’t put their money where their mouth is. You can look at the Pittman-Robertson Act and…
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Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Brad Olson describes concerns about the state’s 2023 wolf management plan related to how a growing population of the predator impacts ranching and hunting. By Nathan Denzin | PBS Wisconsin (Here & Now) Brad Olson: I think the biggest fact is is that that wolves, they’re just predatory. So they take what’s there, they take what’s available and in one case in central Wisconsin, they came in in a night and wiped…
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By Bill Bartlett | The Nugget Long Hollow Ranch sits on 12,000 acres across two counties. Its main entrance is on Holmes Road in the heart of Sisters Country. The most visible part of the operation is its wedding and event venue but behind the bucolic setting are cows. Hundreds of them. The ranch also sits on an AKWA (Area of Known Wolf Activity). Long Hollow is claiming the loss of seven cows to wolves…
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Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources wildlife species section supervisor Sam Jonas describes the legal requirements and population objectives shaping the state’s 2023 plan to manage wolves. By Nathan Denzin | Here & Now (PBS Wisconsin) Sam Jonas: I would say, you know, the overarching result of the 2023 wolf management plan is that it strives for a sustainable and healthy wolf population in the state of Wisconsin, and that’s the real goal of the plan itself. In…
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Mountain Journal by David Tucker The Gray Wolf and a Dogged Pursuit A COALITION OF WESTERN ENVIRONMENTALISTS SEEKS RENEWED ENDANGERED SPECIES STATUS FOR WESTERN GRAY WOLVES The US Fish and Wildlife Service decided that placing the Western Gray Wolf back on the endangered species list was “not warranted.” Now, the Western Environmental Law Center says it intends to sue
By Brandon Ferdig | Star Tribune – Attendees fill Morrill Hall on Dec. 18, with State Rep. Isaac Schultz (left) and Steve Porter at the front. Look plainly at the wolf issue, and we can see the source of the conflict: 1. Wolves are revered. 2. Wolves can cause serious harm. This animal whose howl at the moon elicits within us spine-tingling wonder is the same one that would latch its jaws onto your dog.…
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Colorado Times Recorder – by Brodie Farquhar STEAMBOAT SPRINGS – About 100 ranchers from northwest Colorado gathered Wednesday evening to hear Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) and Wildlife Services personnel present information about the reintroduction of grey wolves into western Colorado. Officials answered questions about how to prevent wolf depredations on livestock, as well as how the state will compensate ranchers for losses. Carhart overalls, cowboy hats, and wildlife officer uniforms filled a meeting room…
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By Nathan Denzin | Here & Now | PBS Wisconsin Indigenous communities, farmers, hunters and Wisconsinites of all stripes express strong feelings about wolves as their numbers grow in the state and a new management plan for the species is unveiled. Bring up wolves to a Wisconsinite, and you’ll likely get a passionate response. “They’re going to allow an unchecked, unmanaged wolf population to continue to wreak havoc,” said Keith Mark. “The more you put wolves in close…
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Wyoming Public Radio | By Melodie Edwards A recent decision to reintroduce wolves has created division between rural and urban Coloradoans. But wolves have actually been there a while. A few years ago, a couple migrated down from Wyoming to settle in the mountain valley of North Park, southwest of Laramie. It’s given the ranchers there a headstart on adjusting to a new reality. As soon as I climbed out of the car, longtime North Parker…
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Trevor Ballantyne | Steamboat Pilot Colorado Parks and Wildlife released five gray wolves onto public land in Grand County on Dec. 18. Since then, the wildlife agency has not received any reports of the wolves attacking livestock in Colorado, but the ranching community remains concerned over how to mitigate conflicts with the animals. Colorado Parks and Wildlife/Courtesy photo Colorado Parks and Wildlife hosted a meeting with area livestock producers Wednesday to answer questions and listen…
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By Ashlee Manalang | Earth.org Controversial legislative actions and management strategies threaten the progress made in wolf recovery efforts. Despite federal wildlife authorities declining pleas to reinstate safeguards for gray wolves in the Northern Rockies, conservation groups continue to advocate for their protection. In recent decades, there has been a paradigm shift in attitudes toward wolves, largely due to a better understanding of their ecological importance. Wolves are now recognized as apex predators. As such,…
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By: Henry Redman | Wisconsin Examiner A former Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) warden who served on the agency’s committee to create a new wolf management plan for the state is under investigation by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for killing a wolf in his yard in December. He has claimed self-defense, but he posted on Facebook in November that he was baiting the animals with doughnuts and rice crispy cereal. The warden,…
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By Mark Heinz | Cowboy State Daily Some of Colorado’s wolves have been pushing north, toward the Wyoming state line. It’s likely just a matter of weeks before some cross over into Wyoming, where they can be shot on sight. There’s no telling when wolves from Colorado will cross the state line into Wyoming. But it’s bound to happen, and it could happen soon, a wolf watcher said. “If I had a crystal ball, what do…
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Clay Newcomb ventures to southeast Alaska in search of wolves and Sitka blacktail deer with his friend and outfitter, David Benitz. Traveling aboard sea boat and skiff, Clay shadows David along his expansive traplines across the vast coastal Alaskan beaches. David shares his art for trapping along with his love and appreciation for the wolf and desire to manage them as a natural renewable resource. After discovering a few empty sets, they change their attention…
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Colorado Trappers & Predator Hunters Association Rallying call to Preserve our Wilderness Heritage: Colorado At the Forefront – SaveTheHuntColorado.com In recent years, Colorado has become the battleground for a movement threatening not just the hunting tradition, but the very essence of wildlife management. This is not merely a local issue; it’s a ripple that could stir waves across all states. The assault on Colorado’s hunting community and wildlife managers is a precursor to what sportsmen across…
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USFWS – Federal Register – A Proposed Rule by the Fish and Wildlife Service on 02/07/2024 We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce a finding on the gray wolf ( Canis lupus) in the Northern Rocky Mountains (NRM) and in the Western United States. After a thorough review of the best available scientific and commercial data, we find that gray wolves within the NRM area do not, on their own, represent a valid…
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Hunter Nation denounces the Biden administration and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for their decision to make no change to the gray wolf’s status under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). When the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced their decision to make no change in the wolf’s status, at least until September 2025, they stated their decision was based, in part, by the fact that the debate over the management of wolves has included…
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Field & Stream BY TRAVIS HALL The controversial plan was mandated by a narrowly-passed ballot initiative back in 2020. On Monday, December 9, Colorado wildlife officials uncrated five gray wolves on a tract of public land west of Denver. The wolves were captured in Oregon earlier this winter. Their release is part of an ongoing effort to re-stock the species into its historic range in select parts of the Centennial State. he five wolves were…
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USFWS – Federal Register – A Rule by the Fish and Wildlife Service on 11/08/2023 We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), establish a nonessential experimental population (NEP) of the gray wolf ( Canis lupus) in the State of Colorado, under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). The State of Colorado (Colorado Parks and Wildlife or CPW) requested that the Service establish an NEP in conjunction with their State-led gray wolf reintroduction effort. Establishment of…
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Hunter Nation, is celebrating the efforts of Representatives Lauren Boebert (R-CO) and Tom Tiffany (R-WI) for their wildlife management legislation, H.R. 764, known as, the “Trust The Science Act”. The legislation mandates the delisting of the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This delisting would effectively return the management of the gray wolf to state lawmakers and state wildlife officials. The legislation would also prevent judicial review of the legislative action. The bill…
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February 2021 – Wolf Harvest Season – 200 Total Quota Wolf Harvest Season: 2/22/21–2/28/2021 Quota Reached in under 3 Days on 2/24/2024 Harvest Quota: 200 (14.9% of Estimated Wolf Population) (119 state / 81 tribal) Wolf Harvest: 218 – 60 hours – 109% of Total Quota, License Quota Exceed Wolf Population (2020): 1,340 (Pop. increase of 680 – 6 years since last hunt) Wolf Hunting & Trapping Licenses: 1,548 (Purchased), 2,380 (Awarded), 27,151 (Applications) CLICK…
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Madison, Wisconsin (January 13, 2021) - This week, Hunter Nation, along with the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, won our lawsuit against the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for ignoring a state law requirement to schedule a wolf hunt this winter.
A Jefferson County Circuit Court found that the Wisconsin DNR violated state law by refusing to schedule a winter 2021 gray wolf hunt when the gray wolf was delisted from the Endangered Species Act on January 4, 2021.
This is a historic victory for Wisconsin hunters and our constitutionally protected right to hunt and manage our wildlife here in Wisconsin!
State Initiatives
I was born in Georgia and raised in rural Kentucky, where my passion for the outdoors began at an early age through hunting deer, dove, pheasant, and quail. My father introduced me to hunting and competitive shooting, and together with my mother, instilled in me the importance of faith, family, and respect for nature.
I bring an extensive background in the shooting sports community as a professional clay target shooter and instructor. My competitive experience includes being a multi-time member of Team USA, a 10x NSCA All-American, six Top 100 finishes at World Sporting (FITASC) Championships, and numerous clay target championships. I am also grateful to be supported by leading industry partners, including Krieghoff International, DuPont/Krieghoff, Clay Shooters Supply, and RC Cartridges. Competition shooting has introduced me to some of the greatest people from around the world who share a common passion for hunting and the outdoors.
I was born and raised in rural NW Illinois, deep in whitetail country, in a Christian conservative family where hunting was a way of life. My grandfather and father passed down values of faith, family, and the outdoors, introducing friends to hunting and creating bonds that shaped who I am today.
In 2008, I moved to Arizona, later earning my Ph.D. in Leadership and spending the next decade gaining experience across a range of industries — from serving in leadership within our 4th-gen family beer distribution business in Iowa, to Fortune 500 leadership consulting, aerospace trading, and fintech. Those years shaped my perspective on leadership and service fueling my passion to Make Arizona Great Again. In 2024, I started volunteering in Arizona political campaigns, where I became passionate about building conservative grassroots coalitions and serving as a Precinct Committeeman in LD14. My driving purpose is simple: to help protect our values of God, family, and freedom and secure a better future for our children.
I was born and raised in Louisiana, where the outdoors, family traditions, and a deep respect for God and nature shaped who I am. From an early age, I learned that hunting was not just a sport, but a way of life — one rooted in stewardship, responsibility, and gratitude for the land. Those values stayed with me as I built my career, my family, and my commitment to serving my community.
With more than 25 years of leadership and environmental advocacy experience, I have worked across business, conservation, and community engagement, always guided by a passion for protecting our natural resources while honoring the traditions that connect families to the outdoors. As a mother, I raised my children to respect nature, work hard, and live ethically — lessons that no classroom could ever replace. Today, I am proud to bring that same commitment to Hunter Nation as Louisiana State Director, where my mission is to defend our hunting heritage, support ethical conservation, and mobilize Louisiana hunters to protect our freedoms for future generations.
I was born in Georgia and raised in rural Kentucky, where my passion for the outdoors began at an early age through hunting deer, dove, pheasant, and quail. My father introduced me to hunting and competitive shooting, and together with my mother, instilled in me the importance of faith, family, and respect for nature.
I bring an extensive background in the shooting sports community as a professional clay target shooter and instructor. My competitive experience includes being a multi-time member of Team USA, a 10x NSCA All-American, six Top 100 finishes at World Sporting (FITASC) Championships, and numerous clay target championships. I am also grateful to be supported by leading industry partners, including Krieghoff International, DuPont/Krieghoff, Clay Shooters Supply, and RC Cartridges. Competition shooting has introduced me to some of the greatest people from around the world who share a common passion for hunting and the outdoors.
My passion for service began in my early teens through working on political campaigns, and later continued through roles as a firefighter, coach, and community leader. I am proud to serve as a career firefighter and as Pennsylvania State Director for Hunter Nation, a role I accepted in early 2020 because I believe in standing up for every hunter and every opportunity our future depends on. From supporting Saturday rifle deer opener and Sunday hunting, to advocating on key statewide issues, my mission is simple: protect our hunting traditions and ensure they remain strong for generations to come. My favorite hunts are any that I get to share with my kids — whether it’s deer, small game, ducks, or pheasants — because those moments are what truly define our legacy.
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RESPONSIBLE PREDATOR MANAGEMENT
What is this All About? For too long, Washington bureaucrats have tied our hands in managing our state's out of control wolf population. Attend these town hall meetings to hear about new legislation that will remove wolves from federal protection and prevent activist judges from intervening in the management of these apex predators.
Responsible predator management is an important component in maintaining balanced wildlife numbers. Wolf management must be returned to the states to help control the populations of moose, elk, deer, and other wildlife.