Make Hunting and Fishing Constitutional Rights in Washington State

[huntrights]

Wyoming:

http://soswy.state.wy.us/Elections/Docs/2012/2012BallotIssues.pdf

2012 General Election Ballot Issues

“Constitutional Amendment B
Following is the ballot language of Constitutional Amendment B as it will appear on the 2012
General Election ballot:
The adoption of this amendment will recognize and preserve the heritage of Wyoming
citizens' opportunity to fish, hunt and trap wildlife, subject to regulation as prescribed
by law.
A complete copy of 2011 Senate Enrolled Joint Resolution No. 3, Original Senate Joint
Resolution No. 0001 is attached. ...”

Help them get this passed by telling all you know in Wyoming to vote for it.

[huntrights]

If you know anyone in any of the states that have the Constitutional Rights to Hunt anf Fish coming up on their general election ballots, contact them and urge them to vote FOR these Constitutional Amendments. 

http://www.nraila.org/hunting/news/2012/3/right-to-hunt-and-fish-constitutional-amendments-will-be-on-the-ballot-in-idaho,-nebraska-and-kentucky-this-november!.aspx

Excerpt from the NRA-ILA Article:

"Fairfax, Va. – The National Rifle Association's effort to preserve hunting and fishing for future generations has moved forward into Idaho and Nebraska. Right to Hunt and Fish Constitutional Amendments will be on the ballot in Idaho, Nebraska and Kentucky this November. The Kentucky Legislature passed an Amendment last year.

The NRA has led efforts to provide these truly meaningful constitutional protections for sportsmen across the country by preserving science-driven wildlife management and the North American Wildlife Conservation Model. The amendments offer specific defenses against efforts to incrementally destroy our hunting heritage by anti-hunting extremist organizations such as The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). Nearly one-quarter of all states have adopted similar amendments.

"Hunting, fishing, and harvesting of wildlife are part of the American fabric," said Chris W. Cox, executive director for NRA's Institute for Legislative Action. "These constitutional amendments are a concerted effort by the NRA to help preserve America's rich hunting heritage that is increasingly under attack by well organized and well funded anti-hunting radicals. The stakes have never been higher. Voters in Idaho, Nebraska and Kentucky must go to the polls and vote to support our outdoor heritage."..."

Add Wyoming to the list for having it on their November 2012 ballot.

http://soswy.state.wy.us/Elections/Docs/2012/2012BallotIssues.pdf

[pianoman9701]

We should be making our sportsman-friendly politicians aware of this thread. If you have a state congressman or senator you know support us and our efforts, please send them the link to this thread with a note telling them that we're starting a campaign to have our hunting rights added to the state constitution. This may be the most important fight we have in WA, including the wolf issue. As a matter of fact, the people pushing the wolves are doing so not to help wolves, but to end hunting. They'd like to see all of the wilds belong only to animals other than man. We can stop them with this amendment.
PMan

[huntrights]

This organization in Idaho seems to have a good grasp of why we need to make hunting, fishing, and trapping Constitutional Rights.

http://www.huntersagainstpeta.com/tag/hunting-in-idaho

[huntrights]

"Wyoming voters face proposed constitutional amendment ratifying right to hunt, fish and trap"

http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/dec3d020677a405ea05ffb60f489c554/WY--Wyoming-Hunting

[huntrights]

Here's an interesting video on the RMEF Elk Tracks blog:

http://rmefblog.blogspot.com/2012/09/hunter-vs-vegan-educational-lesson-in.html

Here is the direct YouTube link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2N0Utg7KYE&feature=player_embedded

[Special T]

That's a great interview!  I'm glad there are people out there representing us like that!

[huntrights]

Keep this goal on your radars.  

The most important activities now are to make sure we elect the right people into public office that will protect our rights and freedoms.  Those people will then help us to make hunting, fishing, and trapping Constitutional Rights in Washington State.

Please VOTE, and VOTE for the right people.

[Special T]

I feel pretty good about getting a new president, but i'm not sure if we are gona get it together for a new Gov.  We need a new Gov in this state almost as bad as we need a new president.

[pianoman9701]

We need both. Inslee would be no different than Gregoire, Locke, and the others of our 30+-year run with Ds in the mansion. We know about Obama and what he's doing. Get out your wallets, gang, and learn about your candidates and their opponents.

Remember that either would be a problem for your 2nd Amendment rights. Both would be a two-pronged assault.

[huntrights]

Rob McKenna must win the Governor's race.

Please VOTE, and urge ALL of your family, friends, and colleagues to VOTE as well.  Of course, VOTE for the people that are committed to protecting rights and freedoms.

http://www.robmckenna.org/debate

"THE GREAT DEBATE"
Rob McKenna vs. Jay Inslee
Thursday, October 11, 9PM

"Be sure to cheer on Rob in his debate against Congressman Inslee Thursday, October 11 at 9:00 after the VP debate! The debate will be moderated by WSU Professor and Pullman Mayor Glenn Johnson. Here's where you can watch it live: Seattle area viewers can tune into KIRO 7, KING 5, KOMO 4 or KCPQ 13. Spokane area viewers can tune into KREM 2, KHQ 6 or KXLY 4. Tri-Cities viewers can tune into KVEW 42. Yakima viewers can tune into KAPP 35. All Washington viewers can tune into NWCN."

[csaaphill]

Here's an interesting video on the RMEF Elk Tracks blog:

http://rmefblog.blogspot.com/2012/09/hunter-vs-vegan-educational-lesson-in.html

Here is the direct YouTube link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2N0Utg7KYE&feature=player_embedded

ya kind of interesting I liked the comment about hunting as a natural thing like asking a wolf not to hunt. man kind hunts and is unatural for us not to I like that.

[huntrights]

Take note of debates in other states:

http://www.theolympian.com/2012/10/28/2300530/hunting-fishing-trapping-initiative.html

http://www.idahostatesman.com/2012/10/28/2326090/right-to-hunt-fish-trap-goes-to.html

http://journalstar.com/elections/put-hunting-fishing-in-state-constitution/article_3e3ad4d6-b2c8-5cbc-8275-a5d988f42bc2.html

http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/idaho-ballot-includes-measure-declaring-constitutional-right-to-hunt-fish/article_6c812da4-2131-11e2-a989-0019bb2963f4.html

http://www.thewildlifenews.com/2012/10/22/hunting-fishing-trapping-to-become-constitutionally-protected-rights-in-idaho/

http://www.klkntv.com/story/19867091/should-hunting-and-fishing-be-a-constitiuonal-right

http://www.kentucky.com/2012/10/28/2387280/rep-leslie-combs-the-case-for.html

There are many more articles that have come out recently.  Do an internet search on the topic.  Be sure to add the year 2012 in the search.

[huntrights]

http://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2012/10/kentucky-important-right-to-hunt-and-fish-amendment-needs-your-vote-on-november-6.aspx

http://www.nraila.org/hunting/vote/right-to-hunt-ne.aspx

[hunter360]

So, when Mkenna gets into office, lets all (everyone on this site) get together and go talk to him about this. What do you think?