Advocacy
Hunter Nation Opposes Expanding Two National Monuments in Utah and Restricting Its Public Use
Today President Biden is signing proclamations to expand the size of two National Monuments in Utah and impose restrictions on the use of this public land. On behalf of sportsmen, Hunter Nation opposes these actions which will increase the amount of public land restricted for public use for hunting, fishing and recreational shooting. “These National…
Read MoreHunter Nation Pushes Back Against Wild Game Import Ban Proposal
An open letter to the Director Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dr. Walensky, On behalf of millions of American hunters and in keeping with our principles, Hunter Nation urges the Center for Disease Control to reject the misguided petition recently submitted by the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)…
Read MoreHunter Nation Wins Yet Again in Wisconsin Court!
We just received word that the legal challenge brought by Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul – a known enemy of hunters and our lifestyle – attempting to remove Natural Resources Board Chairman Dr. Frederick Prehn via the courts was thwarted today when the Dane County Judge overseeing the case ruled in favor of Chairman Prehn…
Read MoreWisconsin Wolf Hunt Update
For those who’ve been following the ongoing saga in Wisconsin surrounding the upcoming wolf hunt, we wanted to give you an update on several cases that are making their way through the courts. In the case involving the Attorney General’s attempt to remove Dr. Frederick Prehn as the Chairman of the Natural Resources Board, a…
Read MoreHunter Nation Response to Chipman Withdraw
Hunter Nation applauds the decision to withdraw David Chipman’s nomination to head the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Chipman’s nomination to head the ATF was a threat to America’s hunting tradition, our outdoor lifestyle, and our second amendment rights. His extremist record, statements, and positions are out of touch with the Constitution and…
Read MoreHunter Nation Files Brief Defending Hunters in Federal Wolf Delisting Case
September 2, 2021 For immediate release: Please contact for further comment: Luke Hilgemann at Luke@HunterNation.org Hunter Nation Files Brief Defending Hunters in Federal Wolf Delisting Case Kansas City, Kansas…Hunter Nation, the fastest growing grassroots group in the country dedicated to defending our hunting traditions, filed a brief in federal court this week defending the U.S.…
Read MoreHunter Nation Statement on Anti-Hunting groups Frivolous Wolf Hunt Suits
August 31, 2021 For immediate release: Please contact for further comment: Luke Hilgemann at Luke@HunterNation.org Hunter Nation Statement on Anti-Hunting groups Frivolous Wolf Hunt Suits Hunter Nation, the fastest growing grassroots organization in the country dedicated to protecting the rights of hunters, issued the following statement today in response to lawsuits made public by national…
Read MoreVirginia Predator Calling Competition Ban Fails to Pass
A proposed Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources regulation that would have banned awards for predator hunting contests was pulled from consideration on August 18. Working behind the scenes and with local pro-hunting activists, Hunter Nation actively opposed this “animal rights” agenda item. On May 27, at the Virginia DWR Board meeting, the staff presented information…
Read MoreHunter Nation Thanks NR Board for increasing fall wolf hunt quota to 300
Testimony in support of increasing Fall wolf hunt quota Submitted by: Luke Hilgemann – President, CEO Hunter Nation Date: August 11, 2021 Honorable Chairman Prehn, and members of the Board. My name is Luke Hilgemann and I am the President and CEO of Hunter Nation – a grassroots organization that represents the United Voice…
Read MoreHunter Nation Michigan Participates in Wolf Management Meeting
Hunter Nation Michigan’s Coordinator, Jordan Hoover, participated in the first meeting of the Wolf Advisory Committee last week in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Jordan shared his experience and perspective as a lifelong hunter in the Upper Peninsula. Hello Hunter Nation, As many of you are aware, the Wolf Advisory Council is scheduled to…
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