Make Hunting and Fishing Constitutional Rights in Washington State

[pianoman9701]

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?

I'd be right there. He has my name on his rolls.

[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?

I'd be right there. He has my name on his rolls.

Me too. I have a friend that can arrange a meeting with him.......

[pianoman9701]

I actually don't hink that the Governor is part of the Constitutional amendment process. It would be propose as a bill to the House. Once passed there, needs to be voted by 67% of the Senate. Once it passes there, goes to a vote of the people. Correct me if I'm wrong, someone.

[hunter360]

I believe you are right.....but as someone pointed out already, the governer appoints wdfw people. If we talk to him.....we might have some influence on who gets in charge of wdfw   

[pianoman9701]

I believe you are right.....but as someone pointed out already, the governer appoints wdfw people. If we talk to him.....we might have some influence on who gets in charge of wdfw   

That's a whole other topic of discussion, one which i had with Senator Benton just last Sunday a week ago. After his aid had written and told me that they don't oppose gubernatorial appointments out of courtesy, I went to the state GOP and asked about this. I never received a response, which further annoyed me. I was, of course, referring to the appointment of Jay Kehne to the Wildlife Commission. Mr. Kehne had spent the previous 3 years campaigning around the state as a proponent of the cuddly grey wolf and a board member of Conservation Northwest.

[hunter360]

I believe you are right.....but as someone pointed out already, the governer appoints wdfw people. If we talk to him.....we might have some influence on who gets in charge of wdfw   

That's a whole other topic of discussion, one which i had with Senator Benton just last Sunday a week ago. After his aid had written and told me that they don't oppose gubernatorial appointments out of courtesy, I went to the state GOP and asked about this. I never received a response, which further annoyed me. I was, of course, referring to the appointment of Jay Kehne to the Wildlife Commission. Mr. Kehne had spent the previous 3 years campaigning around the state as a proponent of the cuddly grey wolf and a board member of Conservation Northwest.

Well, if you haven't got a response, let's go face to face with Mkenna if he gets elected. If we have the means, then why not right?

[pianoman9701]

I believe you are right.....but as someone pointed out already, the governer appoints wdfw people. If we talk to him.....we might have some influence on who gets in charge of wdfw   

That's a whole other topic of discussion, one which i had with Senator Benton just last Sunday a week ago. After his aid had written and told me that they don't oppose gubernatorial appointments out of courtesy, I went to the state GOP and asked about this. I never received a response, which further annoyed me. I was, of course, referring to the appointment of Jay Kehne to the Wildlife Commission. Mr. Kehne had spent the previous 3 years campaigning around the state as a proponent of the cuddly grey wolf and a board member of Conservation Northwest.

Well, if you haven't got a response, let's go face to face with Mkenna if he gets elected. If we have the means, then why not right?

absolutely

[CedarPants]

I believe you are right.....but as someone pointed out already, the governer appoints wdfw people. If we talk to him.....we might have some influence on who gets in charge of wdfw   

That's a whole other topic of discussion, one which i had with Senator Benton just last Sunday a week ago. After his aid had written and told me that they don't oppose gubernatorial appointments out of courtesy, I went to the state GOP and asked about this. I never received a response, which further annoyed me. I was, of course, referring to the appointment of Jay Kehne to the Wildlife Commission. Mr. Kehne had spent the previous 3 years campaigning around the state as a proponent of the cuddly grey wolf and a board member of Conservation Northwest.

Well, if you haven't got a response, let's go face to face with Mkenna if he gets elected. If we have the means, then why not right?

absolutely

 

[huntrights]

Election day updates:

Kentucky:
"Constitutional amendment to protect hunting and fishing passes easily"
http://www.kentucky.com/2012/11/06/2398379/constitutional-amendment-to-protect.html

Idaho:
"Voters approve amendment on hunting and fishing"
http://www.ktvb.com/news/Idaho-voters-show-support-for-hunt-fish-and-trap-measure-177594861.html

http://www.theolympian.com/2012/11/06/2310925/voters-approve-amendment-on-hunting.html

Please log into the Olympian comment section on this article to show your support of Idaho's new Constitutional Amendment to make hunting and fishing Constitutional Rights.  Hopefully our time will come soon. 


Nebraska:
"Nebraska voters enshrine hunting in constitution"
http://www.kearneyhub.com/news/local/nebraska-voters-enshrine-hunting-in-constitution/article_79ad7c28-289b-11e2-b8a1-001a4bcf887a.html

Wyoming:
It looks like Wyoming passed their Constitutional Amendment also, but the results are still unofficial (see page 2, Constitutional Amendment B):
http://soswy.state.wy.us/Elections/Docs/2012/Results/General/2012_Statewide_Constitutional_Amendments.pdf

[huntrights]

This would be a good article to comment on.  Start planting the seeds of thought in this state; particularly on the west side of the state.

http://www.theolympian.com/2012/11/06/2309742/voters-to-decide-on-hunt-fish.html

[huntrights]

State Constitutional Right to Hunt and Fish

2012 Election Update

http://www.ncsl.org/issues-research/env-res/state-constitutional-right-to-hunt-and-fish.aspx

Idaho, Kentucky, Nebraska, and Wyoming passed their State Constitutional Right to Hunt and Fish this year.

[huntrights]

Four States Amend Constitutions to Protect Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping Rights

http://www.outdoorlife.com/blogs/newshound/2012/11/four-states-amend-constitutions-protect-hunting-fishing-and-trapping-rights

[Special T]

It seems some states faired well on their hunting trapping constitutionality... I fear we have few friends on this issue in the state now...

I know i will talking to my state and federal reps about this issue soon. 

[huntrights]

State Constitutional Right to Hunt and Fish

November 2012 Update

http://www.ncsl.org/issues-research/env-res/state-constitutional-right-to-hunt-and-fish.aspx

Seventeen states guarantee the right to hunt and fish in their constitutions, with 16 of those approved via the voters.

State      Year of Adoption
Alabama      1996
Arkansas      2010
Georgia      2006
Idaho      2012
Kentucky   2012
Louisiana      2004
Minnesota      1998
Montana      2004
Nebraska   2012
North Dakota   2000
Oklahoma      2008
South Carolina   2010
Tennessee   2010
Vermont      1777
Virginia      2000
Wisconsin      2003
Wyoming   2012


For the 2014 Ballot:

Mississippi
http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2012/html/HC/HC0030PS.htm

Indiana (?)
http://www.in.gov/legislative/bills/2011/RES/SJ0009.2.html

[huntrights]

Mississippi: On the ballot in 2014

http://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2012/4/mississippi-senate-passes-two-more-nra-supported-bills-this-week.aspx?s=mississippi+right+to+hunt&st=&ps=

http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2012/pdf/history/HC/HC0030.xml

All votes were YEAS.

http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2012/pdf/votes/senate/0990005.pdf