Alabama’s 2026 alligator permit application period is now open, giving hunters the opportunity to participate in one of the Southeast’s most unique and exciting hunts. Through a regulated lottery system, selected hunters help manage healthy alligator populations while experiencing a challenging outdoor tradition. As interest grows, Hunter Nation Alabama continues advocating for strong wildlife management, expanded opportunities, and conservation-driven hunting policies that keep Alabama’s outdoor heritage thriving for future generations.

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 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 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 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 Pennsylvania Announces Sporting Clays Shoot and Sunday Hunting Celebration On June 26, 2026, Hunter Nation Pennsylvania will be hosting a sporting clays shoot at Shenecoy Sportsmen located at 5776 Shenecoy Road, Huntingdon, PA 16652. For more refer to the attached flyer. To register for the event visit hunternation.org/pennsylvania. Individual shooters can register for…

Georgia hunters saw major legislative victories in 2026 with new laws expanding feral hog control, strengthening hunter education, increasing conservation funding, and protecting firearm rights. These measures improve access, support wildlife management, and reinforce outdoor traditions across the state. While some proposals failed to advance, the session delivered meaningful progress for sportsmen and conservation efforts. The outcomes highlight the growing importance of staying engaged in policy decisions that shape Georgia’s hunting future.

Florida lawmakers wrapped up a major redistricting special session, approving new congressional maps that will shape upcoming elections across the state. Attention now shifts to the upcoming budget special session, where funding decisions will directly impact conservation, public land access, wildlife management, and outdoor recreation. For hunters and anglers, these legislative outcomes carry long-term consequences for Florida’s natural resources and outdoor traditions, making continued engagement in the political process increasingly important.

Alabama hunters saw meaningful progress during the 2026 legislative session, with new laws expanding access for disabled outdoorsmen and supporting habitat restoration across the state. While some pro-hunting measures stalled, major conservation efforts moved forward. Turkey hunters also received encouraging news as updated 2027 season dates and regulations aim to improve opportunities statewide. Together, these developments highlight continued momentum for protecting hunting traditions, strengthening conservation, and keeping Alabama’s outdoor heritage strong.

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 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.

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.

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’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.

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.