United Hunter Oil and Gas Corp. Provides Update on Canadian Oil Production and the Huasna Project, California

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - April 13, 2012) - United Hunter Oil & Gas Corp. (TSX VENTURE:UHO) ("UHO").

Canadian oil production from the Atlee Buffalo Project in Alberta averaged net cash flow of about $80,000 per month for the first quarter of 2012. Well operating costs during the same time averaged $15,000 per month, assisting UHO in maintaining its positive cash flow position since January 2012.

UHO has appealed the decision of the San Luis Obispo County Planning Commission to deny the Huasna project from proceeding in the Huasna Valley. A decision from the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors is expected on or about May 15^th, 2012.

United Hunter Oil & Gas Corp. (www.unitedhunteroil.com) is a Canadian based corporation with management very experienced in the oil and gas industry and has projects in California and Canada. United Hunter Corp is publicly traded on TSX Venture Exchange (TSX VENTURE:UHO). The Corporation's public filings may be found at http://www.sedar.com.

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