Hunting & Fishing: Constitutional Amendment for Hunting & Fishing Headed to Senate Floor

Monday, February 11th, 2008

Another state constitutional amendment, this one claiming a right to hunt and fish, is on its way to the floor of the state Senate. The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the bill last week.

Sponsor Doug Jackson says nationally such organizations as People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) are gearing up, financially and politically, to oppose the traditional activities of hunting. Jackson argues that hunting is not just a hobby – it’s part of a heritage that builds character and responsibility…