Hunter Nation Honors Governor Jeff Landry with the Great White Buffalo Award

By Hunter Nation | January 29, 2026 |

During Washington Mardi Gras week, Hunter Nation honored Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry with its highest distinction, the Great White Buffalo Award, recognizing his lifelong commitment to hunting, conservation, and America’s outdoor heritage. Reserved for leaders who demonstrate sustained action and earned trust within the hunting community, the award reflects Governor Landry’s deep roots as a lifelong hunter and his stewardship of Louisiana’s renowned sporting traditions. His leadership reinforces the vital role hunters play as conservation partners, protecting wildlife, habitat, and the values that define the American outdoor way of life.

Mainstream Media Discovers What Hunters Already Knew

By Hunter Nation | January 5, 2026 |

For decades, hunting was framed as a fading tradition, but national media coverage is shifting that narrative. Outlets like Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal now highlight hunting as a modern response to food transparency, wildlife management, and conservation funding. Data shows participation has stabilized beyond the pandemic surge, supporting predictable conservation systems and local economies. As Americans rethink food quality, self-reliance, and stewardship, hunting is increasingly recognized not as nostalgia, but as a practical, relevant tool for healthy protein, ecological balance, and resilient communities.

Gov. Evers Vetoes Commonsense Hunting Bills That Would Have Expanded Hunting Access

By Hunter Nation | March 31, 2022 |

Madison, WI. –Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers today killed by veto two bills that were key components of the Wisconsin Sporting Freedom Act. The two bills passed by the Legislature but killed by the Governor would have made it easier for more people to enjoy our God-given resources and ensure the government works better for hunters…

A CHRISTMAS BUCK

By Keith Mark | December 23, 2021 |

TALES FROM WHEAT CREEK A CHRISTMAS BUCK I was only eleven years old when I first met Mr. Barnes. Mom and Dad had just bought the farm in Wheat Creek, and he owned the farm just west of us. He was the first person I met after we moved in, and although that was more…