The DOI’s Historic Expansion of Hunting & Fishing Access Is a Major Victory for America’s Outdoorsmen

By Hunter Nation | May 26, 2026 |

The Department of the Interior’s largest-ever expansion of hunting and fishing access opens millions of acres across the National Wildlife Refuge System to America’s outdoorsmen. This major victory strengthens public access, supports conservation funding, and reinforces the role hunters and anglers play in wildlife management. Expanding opportunities on public lands helps protect outdoor traditions, boost rural economies, and preserve America’s conservation legacy for future generations while pushing back against growing anti-hunting pressure.

Hunter Nation Applauds Department of the Interior for Historic Expansion of Hunting and Fishing Access

By Hunter Nation | May 26, 2026 |

Hunter Nation is celebrating a historic expansion of hunting and fishing access across America’s public lands. The Department of the Interior’s proposal opens millions of additional acres within the National Wildlife Refuge System, creating new opportunities for sportsmen while strengthening conservation and rural economies. Expanding access reinforces the role hunters and anglers play in funding wildlife management and protecting outdoor traditions. This landmark move represents a major victory for public access, conservation, and America’s outdoor heritage.

Hunter Nation – 2026 May Newsletter

By Hunter Nation | May 22, 2026 |

🏹 Hunter Nation Monthly Update: State Chapter News, Conservation Fights & More.
From the fight to delist the gray wolf to grassroots action across the country, see what Hunter Nation chapters are doing to protect hunting, conservation, and the outdoor way of life.

Hunter Nation Webinar Highlights Growing Demand to Delist the Gray Wolf

By Hunter Nation | May 21, 2026 |

Hunter Nation is pushing for gray wolf delisting and the return of wildlife management authority to the states. Unmanaged wolf populations are impacting deer and elk herds, livestock operations, pets, and rural communities across the Midwest and West. Conservation depends on balanced, science-based predator management that protects both wildlife and hunting traditions. Through legislation, advocacy, and public engagement, Hunter Nation continues fighting to ensure rural Americans and state wildlife professionals—not activist lawsuits—shape the future of wolf management.

Hunter Nation Celebrates Passage of Senator Allain’s SB244 Creating Louisiana’s First Recreational Alligator Hunting Season

By Hunter Nation | May 1, 2026 |

Hunter Nation celebrates the unanimous passage of Louisiana Senate Bill 244, legislation championed by State Senator Robert Allain to create Louisiana’s first recreational alligator hunting season.

With Louisiana’s alligator population now exceeding 3 million, SB244 represents an important step toward responsible wildlife management while expanding hunting opportunities for Louisiana residents. The bill passed both the Louisiana Senate and House with unanimous support and has been sent to the Governor for signature.

Hunter Nation Louisiana gratefully acknowledges Senator Allain’s leadership and collaboration in advancing this important legislation.

Hunter Nation and Western Justice Delist the Wolf Coalition

By Hunter Nation | May 1, 2026

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, KS — Hunter Nation is announcing the partnership of the Coalition to Delist the Gray Wolf, an alliance of national and state organizations committed to securing the removal of the gray wolf from the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA), without judicial review, and restoring wildlife management authority to the states. These organizations represent millions of hunters, ranchers, sportsmen, farmers, conservationists, and rural families.

Hunter Nation Applauds Advancement of McCormick Bill, Championing a Strategic Pause on Restrictive CWD Regulations in Louisiana

By Hunter Nation | April 27, 2026 |

A major step forward in Louisiana aims to pause restrictive CWD regulations and restore balance to wildlife management. HCR 4 introduces an 18-month window to reassess policies that have placed heavy burdens on hunters through rigid thresholds and declining participation. By prioritizing collaboration with hunters and landowners, the effort seeks more practical, field-driven solutions. This shift emphasizes that effective conservation depends on those closest to the land having a voice in the process.

Stand with Ted Nugent & Hunter Nation: Lift the Louisiana Baiting Ban

By Hunter Nation | April 23, 2026 |

Hunter Nation and Ted Nugent are calling on Louisiana hunters to support HCR 4 and lift the deer baiting ban. It’s time to address CWD with science, facts, and common sense — not destructive regulations that hurt hunters, farmers, and rural communities.

Oklahoma HB 3270: What the Bill Proposed—and Where It Stands Now

By Hunter Nation | April 21, 2026 |

Oklahoma’s HB 3270 aimed to reshape deer management by introducing genetic strategies to combat Chronic Wasting Disease and shifting oversight of farmed deer operations. The proposal included breeding for disease resistance, releasing selected deer into wild populations, and changing regulatory authority between agencies. Although the bill failed in committee and is unlikely to advance this session, it highlights ongoing debates over wildlife health, genetics, and management approaches that could resurface in future legislation.

A Win for Hunters: Anti-Dog Language Stripped from 2026 Farm Bill

By Hunter Nation | April 21, 2026 |

Hunting traditions secured a key victory as harmful language targeting working dogs was removed from the 2026 Farm Bill. Earlier provisions threatened training methods, field trials, and hound hunting nationwide. Through strong advocacy and unified pressure, those risks were eliminated in committee. While this marks significant progress, the legislative process continues, and vigilance remains critical. Protecting hunting dogs and the traditions they represent depends on continued engagement and ensuring these protections remain intact through final passage.