MADISON — On Oct. 13, Wisconsin 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 the enjoyment of God-given natural resources, and recognizes the positive contributions outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen make to the state’s economy and way of life, legislators said.

“This is common sense legislation that makes perfect sound science sense for real conservation families in Wisconsin to support economic development, more and better access to the outdoor sports and logical beneficial management of our natural resources,” said rock and roll musician and Hunter Nation spokesperson Ted Nugent. 

“The Wisconsin Sporting Freedom Act is a win for the state of Wisconsin because it prioritizes the economic relationship and historic partnership that a state has with its sportsmen and women,” said Hunter Nation President and CEO, Luke Hilgemann. “Anytime we can protect the rights of Wisconsin’s hunters and anglers, the state of Wisconsin is also a winner.”

“Hunter Nation is for anything that will help protect hunting and fishing, our lifestyle, and our heritage,” said Hunter Nation Founder, Keith Mark. “The Wisconsin Sporting Freedom Act does just that.”

Hunter Nation is also calling on the legislature to fully audit the Pittman-Robertson Fund to ensure that taxpayer dollars directed to Wisconsin are being used to benefit Wisconsin’s hunters in the most efficient way possible. Under the Pittman-Robertson Act, Wisconsin receives federal aid for the management and restoration of wildlife. Currently, there is no accountability for the DNR, the group said.