Litigation in the Field: How Hunters Win the Fight for Outdoor Freedom

Episode 21

The fight for hunting and fishing rights has moved to the courtroom — and outdoorsmen are taking a stand.

In this episode of Hunt. Fish. Freedom., host Kenia Link sits down with Luke Hilgemann and Travis Thompson to unpack one of the most important — and least understood — battles in modern conservation: litigation. From the bear hunts in Florida to the right-to-fish fight in Maine, this episode dives deep into how hunters and anglers are defending their outdoor heritage through the legal system.

You’ll hear how anti-hunting groups are using lawsuits to block science-based wildlife management — and how the International Order of T. Roosevelt (IOTR) is fighting back. Luke and Travis break down why constitutional protections for hunting and fishing matter, what “right to harvest” really means, and why showing up — from commission meetings to courtrooms — is critical to protecting waterfowl hunting, whitetail seasons, and sustainable fisheries for generations to come.

Whether you chase ducks in flooded timber, glass for elk in the Rockies, or wet a line for smallmouth bass, this episode delivers a grounded look at the legal frontlines of conservation — and what it takes to keep our outdoor freedoms alive.

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Litigation in the Field: How Hunters Win the Fight for Outdoor Freedom