Well that was a spirit dazzling 70-day bowhunting whirlwind, was it not! My landrush race to huntseason 2021 was as exciting, if not moreso, then any huntseason in my 73 years! I do believe the over-the-top giddy anticipation of getting back in the Michigan bowhunting groove was a hair more electric this year than most…

Pennsylvania hunters have not been allowed to hunt on all Sundays for years. However, a Senate bill in Pennsylvania would fully repeal the state’s limits on Sunday hunting. Senate Bill 607 would completely repeal the Sunday hunting ban and allow the Game Commission to determine how many hunting seasons should include Sunday hunting. With the…

We need to fight federal overreach and protect hunting access! Last April, the Department of the Interior quietly announced the request to close millions of acres of federal public lands to all non-local hunters for moose and caribou. The public voiced their concern at a telephone town hall. Thanks in part to the public outcry,…

Today is my wonderful grandson Jack’s 19th birthday, and on this very special November 5 fall day during this very special time of year, this here old grandpa celebrates his grandson’s birthday in a very special way. It was many years ago on this fine November 5th that I erected a tall ladderstand way up…

  Hunches are beautiful things! Never underestimate a spontaneous, knee-jerk instinctual hunch when it comes to making a hunting decision on the fly. I had just hosted a killer weekend with my good friends and American deerhunting compadres Dan Schmidt, editor of Deer And Deer Hunting magazine and respected, legendary outdoor writer Bob Robb on…

Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Senate passed 10 bills today from the Wisconsin Sporting Freedom package, sweeping but commonsense legislation backed by Hunter Nation that would protect the rights of hunters and anglers and expand outdoor opportunities throughout the state. The 10 bills would expand the enjoyment of our God-given natural resources, make it easier…

Hunter Nation Statement On Court Decision Halting Legal Wolf Hunt Hunter Nation | October 22, 2021 Hunter Nation released the following statement on a Dane County judge’s decision today to grant an injunction halting a hunt of the gray wolf that is clearly provided for under state law and the Wisconsin Constitution: “With only three…

It’s a big day in Wisconsin for the future of our lifestyle, our traditions, and our favorite pastimes! The Senate and Assembly committees on Sporting Heritage and Natural Resources hosted a joint hearing on all 13 of the bills we introduced in Madison last week. The President and CEO of Hunter Nation, Luke Hilgemann was in…

Another day, another hunt! Hallelujah! I have to start out a little earlier than the average hunter each hunt because I film every outing and there are a lot of extra little details I have to manage. I dress into my de-scented Mossy Oak hunt garb and boots, check over and clean out the video…

Hunter Nation continues to go on offense to protect American hunters and the sports we love, preserve our outdoor lifestyle and values, conserve our God-given natural resources, and remove barriers for the rising generation of hunters and anglers to enjoy the hunting tradition for years to come. Earlier today, I stood with Ted Nugent and…

Madison, Wis. – Today, Republican Legislators, Hunter Nation, a national grassroots organization of hunters and sportsmen, and Ted Nugent unveiled, in Wisconsin’s capitol building, legislation that would preserve and build upon Wisconsin’s sporting heritage. The Wisconsin Sporting Freedom Act is sweeping but commonsense legislation that protects the rights of hunters and anglers in Wisconsin, expands…

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…

Fist Full of Dirt with Cuz Strickland,” a podcast dedicated to helping outdoors enthusiasts connect with the land and wildlife they love and hold dear. This week’s guest is Hunter Nation’s Founder Keith Mark. Keith has survived 2 moose charges and a kick to the face by Shawn Michaels. He’s now the Founder of Hunter…

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) calling for a ban on trade in wild mammals and birds. While…

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…