Hunter Nation NEWS North Dakota Pushes Back Against the CWD Narrative 2025 Legislation included SB2137, addressing the feeding of big game and CWD. SB2137 reads: Hunting big game animals using supplemental feed not prohibited or restricted Since 2005, the North Dakota Game and Fish has shown a desire to ban feeding due to disease. They…
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Hunter Nation Press RElease H.R. 845 Passes House Committee: Pet & Livestock Protection Act Advances The House Committee’s passage of H.R. 845 advances gray wolf delisting, allowing states to manage recovered populations and preventing judicial review, a move Hunter Nation celebrates as a win for science-based conservation and local control. April 09, 2025 Mission, KS- House…
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Hunter Nation Press RElease Hunter Nation Praises Senators Johnson, Lee and Barrasso for Introduction of Bill to Delist Gray Wolf from Endangered Species Act Grassroots Hunting group urges Congress to pass legislation that returns control of recovered species back to states. April 04, 2025 Mission, KS- Hunter Nation, the leading grassroots organization for America’s…
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Hunter Nation Wisconsin State Update – Spring 2025 Wisconsin State Updates & News Hunter Nation Wisconsin State Director, Chris Vaughan, testified before the Wisconsin Senate Committee on Financial Institutions and Sporting Heritage, arguing for a science-based wolf management plan rather than an unchecked protection policy. Testimony in opposition to CR 23-047 called for a statewide…
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A new bill in the Texas Legislature could help shape the future of hunting in the Lone Star State. House Bill 1085, introduced by Rep. Pat Curry, would allow hunter education courses offered in public high schools to satisfy students’ physical education requirements. The proposal recognizes hunter education as more than a safety class—it’s a foundation of ethics, conservation, and responsibility. By bringing this instruction into schools, Texas has an opportunity to reach new generations, strengthen outdoor traditions, and reinforce the role hunters play as conservation leaders. For Texas sportsmen, HB 1085 represents a meaningful investment in hunting’s long-term future.
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A newly filed bill in the Texas House is igniting debate across the Lone Star State. House Bill 4938, introduced by Rep. Pat Curry of Waco, would abolish the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and redistribute its responsibilities among three separate agencies. Supporters argue the move could streamline government and ease regulatory burdens on landowners and small businesses, while critics warn it could create confusion and weaken conservation efforts. For Texas hunters, the stakes are high. How wildlife is managed, enforced, and protected could change dramatically, making this proposal one that demands close attention, thoughtful debate, and strong engagement from the sporting community.
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The future of the gray wolf took center stage on Capitol Hill as lawmakers debated whether the species still belongs on the Endangered Species Act list. During a heated March 25, 2025, hearing, the House Committee on Natural Resources examined H.R. 845, a bill that would delist the gray wolf and return management to state wildlife agencies. Testimony highlighted decades of data showing wolf populations in the Great Lakes region far exceed recovery goals. At the heart of the debate is a fundamental question: should federal protection continue indefinitely, or should conservation success be recognized by letting states lead science-based wildlife management?
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Hunter Nation is making a major play in Wisconsin’s April 1st Supreme Court election, investing $1.8 million in a digital-first voter mobilization campaign to help elect Judge Brad Schimel. The effort targets hunters and Second Amendment supporters, urging turnout in a race that could determine the court’s ideological balance. Featuring high-impact social and connected TV ads with voices like Donald Trump Jr., Ted Nugent, and Rep. Tom Tiffany, the campaign bypasses traditional media to reach voters directly on their phones. With gun rights and hunting traditions on the line, Hunter Nation says this election is critical for Wisconsin’s future.
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A pivotal federal hearing on March 25, 2025, put the future of wildlife management squarely in the spotlight. The House Committee on Natural Resources examined four major bills that could reshape conservation policy nationwide, including H.R. 845, the Pet and Livestock Protection Act of 2025. Central to the debate was whether gray wolves should remain protected under the Endangered Species Act or be delisted and returned to state management. Hunter Nation testified in support of science-based, state-led conservation, emphasizing that wolf populations have exceeded recovery goals for decades. The hearing marked a critical step toward restoring local control and accountability in wildlife management.
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Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Recognizing Species Recovery, HR845 Would Delist the Gray Wolf Hunter Nation Applauds Representatives Boebert and Tiffany for introducing legislation to support responsible, local wildlife management and to protect livestock and pets March 25, 2025 Washington, D.C. — Hunter Nation, the leading grassroots organization for America’s hunters and conservationists, is demanding…
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