Baldwin, MI – The Michigan Outdoor Writers Association has named Ted Nugent as an inductee into the 2026 Michigan Outdoor Hall of Fame. Nugent is being honored for his tireless efforts to promote hunting, gun ownership, and the celebrated outdoor lifestyle cherished in Michigan and beyond.
Ever articulate, Nugent is widely recognized for his unique conversational tone, taking even the most complex subject matter and presenting it in a clear and compelling way. He is credited with impacting millions with his unwavering passion for the outdoors, and his writings have been featured in a profusion of prominent books, magazines and digital outlets worldwide.
Previous Hall of Fame inductee, Fred Bear, lives forever through the song of the same name, written, recorded and performed by Nugent, introducing new generations to the “father of modern bowhunting.”
“Blessed to be raised in the wilds of Michigan by the hand of God, my wonderful father and His Majesty Fred Bear, the mystical flight of the arrow and the reverence for wildlife called my name from birth and guided me on my TruNorth compass setting in life. Even more than Chuck Berry! I am honored and humbled and extremely grateful to join the innercircle of the real Michigan Spirit of the Wild hands-on conservation BloodBrothers of the Michigan Outdoor Hall of Fame!” stated Nugent.
The MOWA Outdoor Hall of Fame recognizes Michigan outdoors communicators, authors and others who have inspired us in the outdoors. The candidates demonstrate statewide, regional, and national significance and have made an undeniable impact on outdoor sports over their lifespans.
Ted Nugent has carved a permanent place in rock & roll history, selling more than 40 million albums, performing more than 7,000 high-octane concerts, and being named Detroit’s Greatest Guitar Player of All Time by readers of MLive. Ted Nugent serves as National Spokesman for Hunter Nation, uniting hunters to protect God, family and country. A New York Times bestselling author, Nugent’s books include Ted, White & Blue: The Nugent Manifesto; God, Guns & Rock ‘n’ Roll; Kill It & Grill It; BloodTrails and BloodTrails II. The award-winning Ted Nugent Spirit of the Wild television show is the most-watched series on The Pursuit Channel. The Ted Nugent Spirit Campfire airs on Real America’s Voice, Saturdays at 3pm Eastern, and Sundays at 1am & 10pm Eastern. For allthings Nuge, visit www.tednugent.com