Hunter Nation proudly sponsored the exclusive USA Shooting event at the Palm Beach County Shooting Complex, celebrating Olympic excellence and American tradition. From elite instruction on the range to an elegant evening at Mar-a-Lago, the event highlighted patriotism, precision, and our commitment to protecting America’s hunting and shooting heritage.

February was a momentum-building month for Hunter Nation Arizona, marked by strategic conservation roundtables, strong representation at the Western Hunting Expo, and grassroots engagement across the state. From collaborating with statewide partners to energizing sportsmen in Salt Lake City and speaking to packed civic groups, our chapter continues expanding its reach and impact. Together, we’re strengthening Arizona’s hunting heritage, advancing conservation priorities, and growing a powerful, informed community of sportsmen.

America’s conservation system relies on hunters and anglers, but declining participation is putting that model at risk. While excise taxes still generate strong funding, most now comes from non-hunting shooters, creating both a gap and an opportunity. Fewer hunters mean reduced revenue, weaker wildlife management, and economic strain on rural communities. Sustaining conservation will require strengthening participation, supporting license sales, and turning financial contributors into active hunters to keep the system working.

A growing decline in hunter participation signals a serious threat to wildlife management and conservation. Long before aging demographics became the focus, recruitment has failed to keep pace, shrinking hunters’ role nationwide. As numbers fall, so does the ability to manage wildlife populations, leading to increasing ecological and agricultural challenges. This is more than a generational shift—it’s a structural issue. Reversing the trend will require expanding recruitment beyond tradition and actively bringing new participants into the field.

Oregon’s IP28 ballot measure reaches far beyond hunting, targeting farming, fishing, and everyday life by removing key legal protections. Standard agricultural practices, fishing activities, and even pest control could be treated as criminal acts under its expanded definitions. The proposal threatens rural economies, education programs, and conservation funding, while signaling a broader push to eliminate animal use entirely. Its impact would reshape industries, communities, and traditions across the state.

The 2026 session of the Georgia General Assembly is advancing bold, pro-conservation policies that strengthen hunting rights and protect wildlife habitat statewide. From expanding feral hog control through HB 946 to introducing hunter safety education in schools under SB 148, lawmakers are reinforcing Georgia’s outdoor heritage. Additional efforts to reauthorize the Conservation Tax Credit and enhance the Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund ensure long-term habitat protection and public access. With strong leadership from Brian Kemp, Georgia continues to champion responsible stewardship, innovation, and expanded opportunities for hunters and anglers across the Peach State.

Florida hunters and trappers have exciting opportunities ahead as the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approves new rules for the 2026–27 season. With four new Wildlife Management Areas opening, expanded youth and family hunts, and added flexibility for crossbows and airbows, access to public land continues to grow. Updated trapping regulations—aligned with national best practices—modernize equipment standards, training, and reporting to ensure humane, science-based wildlife management. These changes reflect strong public input and reinforce Florida’s commitment to conservation, ethical harvest, and preserving our outdoor traditions for generations to come.

The 2026 Alabama Legislative Session is delivering meaningful wins for hunters, anglers, and conservationists across the state. From cutting red tape on feral swine management to creating lifetime licenses for disabled residents, lawmakers are advancing practical reforms that strengthen Alabama’s outdoor heritage. Major conservation efforts—including coastal habitat restoration, seagrass recovery, and expanded oyster aquaculture—highlight the vital role sportsmen play in stewardship. With hunting and fishing fueling a $14 billion outdoor economy and supporting wildlife through license dollars and Pittman-Robertson funding, this session reinforces Alabama’s commitment to protecting access, opportunity, and abundant wildlife for future generations.

Hunter Nation Wisconsin has been busy advocating for hunters and wildlife. From lobby day in Madison to testifying before the Senate on wolf management, and engaging voters at the Utah Hunt Expo, Hunter Nation continues to champion sporting heritage and ensure hunters’ voices are heard across the state.

Oregon’s IP28 ballot measure is being positioned as a national test case, aiming to dismantle hunting through a simple legal strategy that could be replicated across the country. By removing key protections, it shifts the debate toward banning animal use entirely. Backed by a long-term strategy to normalize these ideas, its success could trigger similar efforts nationwide, threatening conservation systems, rural economies, and the future of hunting traditions.

Hunter Nation has launched a statewide digital advocacy campaign urging Utah hunters and Second Amendment supporters to stand together in repealing Proposition 4. Featuring messages from Ted Nugent and Donald Trump Jr., the effort combines peer-to-peer outreach, multimedia engagement, and grassroots organizing to educate and mobilize sportsmen across the state. Supporters are encouraged to add their name, stay informed, and take action to protect Utah’s hunting heritage and Constitutional freedoms.

Stopping Oregon’s hunting ban requires immediate, organized action. Success depends on reaching beyond hunters, educating the public on its impact to food security, farming, and everyday life. Refusing to sign petitions, supporting unified coalitions, and engaging at the local level can halt momentum before it reaches the ballot. Voter turnout will be decisive. This is a fight against complacency, where informed communities and active participation will determine whether conservation and rural traditions endure.

The Kyress Buck official score of 204 6/8 inches typical. #1 typical whitetail in Pennsylvania —and #4 in the world. Join HN at GOAS to see the Kyress Buck in Person at Booth: #6643 Great American Outdoor Show 📍 Harrisburg, PA 📅 February 7–15, 2026 🏢 Farm Bureau (Hunter Nation) Booth: #6643

Florida’s first regulated black bear hunt in a decade has proven what science-based wildlife management can achieve. The 2025 season, overseen by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, delivered a carefully controlled outcome that balanced conservation, public safety, and ecosystem health. With just 52 bears harvested under strict quotas and permit limits, the hunt validated regulated hunting as an effective tool for managing overpopulation and reducing human–wildlife conflicts. The results reinforce the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and set a strong precedent for Florida’s future bear management.

Hunter Nation proudly announces the launch of Hunter Nation Georgia, a new state chapter mobilizing hunters as critical legislative battles unfold in Atlanta. With more than 500,000 Georgia hunters at risk of sitting out the 2026 elections, the chapter aims to activate this powerful voice on issues impacting conservation, wildlife management, youth hunter education, and Second Amendment rights. Led by Georgia State Director Kelby Seanor, Hunter Nation Georgia is closely tracking key bills shaping the future of hunting and uniting sportsmen to defend the traditions that define the Peach State.