Idaho Right to Hunt and Fish Constitutional Amendment Passes Senate

[huntrights]

Although this article came out on March 28, 2012, many people don't know about it.  The more states that can make hunting and fishing Constitutional Rights, the better chance we have of doing the same in Washington.  If you know family or friends in Idaho, please urge them to vote FOR this measure.  This is their chance to get their rights clearly stated in the Idaho State Constitution.  Ask them to spread the word.

Here is a link to the actual House Joint Resolution:

http://www.legislature.idaho.gov/legislation/2012/HJR002.htm


Here is the link to the NRA-ILA article:

http://www.nraila.org/hunting/issues-and-alerts/2012/3/idaho-right-to-hunt-and-fish-constitutional-amendment-passes-senate-and-will-be-on-november-ballot.aspx

"Idaho Right to Hunt and Fish Constitutional Amendment Passes Senate and Will Be on November Ballot

Posted on March 28, 2012

Yesterday, the Idaho Senate voted 31 to 3 to pass House Joint Resolution 2a, a much-needed constitutional amendment that would provide meaningful protections against anti-hunting activists who seek to ban all hunting in America.  HJR 2a passed the House on March 22 by a 63 to 4 vote.  HJR 2a will now be on the ballot for voter approval this November.

The NRA has been working with state House and Senate leadership to produce a robust constitutional amendment.  Thanks to their efforts, HJR 2a contains most of the core tenets of the NRA’s model Right to Hunt language that have been developed over recent years.

For instance, HJR 2a, introduced by the House Ways and Means Committee, would guarantee the rights of Idahoans to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife “by the use of traditional methods.”  This would eliminate any opportunities for well-funded animal rights activists to ban the use of certain methods like archery tackle or dogs for hunting.  In other jurisdictions, these radical groups have sought to ban these “cruel” and “unsporting” methods, and HJR 2a will help to ensure they do not succeed in Idaho.

In addition, HJR 2a specifies that hunting, fishing and harvesting of wildlife shall be used as a “preferred means” of managing and controlling wildlife. This provision would ensure that sportsmen will continue to be used as the state’s responsible game managers instead of the taxpayer-funded sharpshooters and unproven, expensive wildlife contraception schemes employed in other jurisdictions.

Thank you to all legislators who worked so hard to pass HJR 2a and to all NRA members who contacted their state Senator and Representative.


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[bearpaw]

good deal, hope it becomes law....

[BOWHUNTER45]

I hope so too ! So animal group sent me a message on facebook telling me our hunting days are numbered ...

[bearpaw]

If it gets to Otter's desk I am willing to bet he will sign it. 

[huntrights]

Trapping clause draws objections as right-to-hunt amendment heads for Nov. ballot

http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/boise/2012/jul/23/trapping-clause-draws-objections-right-hunt-amendment-heads-nov-ballot/

It might be a good idea for the trappers in this forum to protect their method of hunting in Idaho.  Educate people why trapping is a legitimate method to hunt.

Idaho must pass this amendment to their constitution.