'Right to Hunt and Fish' Amendment 2 Passes in Florida, Will Be Added to State Constitution
Voters overwhelmingly approve measure to protect hunting and fishing rights
Amendment 2, also known as the “Right to Hunt and Fish” amendment, passed with 60% of the vote in Florida on Tuesday. The amendment will add language to the state constitution that declares hunting and fishing to be “fundamental rights” and that the state shall protect these rights “for the benefit of its citizens.”
The amendment was placed on the ballot by the Florida Wildlife Federation, a nonprofit conservation organization. The federation argued that the amendment was necessary to protect hunting and fishing rights from future attempts to restrict them.
“This amendment is a victory for Florida’s sportsmen and women,” said Manley Fuller, president and CEO of the Florida Wildlife Federation. “It ensures that our hunting and fishing heritage will be protected for future generations.”
The amendment was opposed by some animal rights groups, who argued that it would make it more difficult to protect animals from hunting and fishing.
“This amendment is a setback for animal welfare,” said Kate MacFall, Florida state director for the Humane Society of the United States. “It sends the message that animals are nothing more than resources to be exploited.”
Despite the opposition, the amendment passed by a wide margin. This suggests that a majority of Florida voters believe that hunting and fishing are important rights that should be protected.
What does Amendment 2 mean for hunters and anglers in Florida?
Amendment 2 will have a number of implications for hunters and anglers in Florida.
- It will make it more difficult for the state to restrict hunting and fishing.
- It will give hunters and anglers standing to sue the state if they believe their rights are being violated.
- It will send a message to the courts that hunting and fishing are important rights that should be protected.
Amendment 2 is a significant victory for hunters and anglers in Florida. It will help to ensure that their rights are protected for future generations.
What are the next steps for Amendment 2?
Now that Amendment 2 has passed, it will be added to the Florida Constitution. The amendment will take effect on January 1, 2023.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will be responsible for implementing Amendment 2. The FWC will need to develop new rules and regulations to implement the amendment. The FWC will also need to work with other state agencies to ensure that Amendment 2 is implemented in a way that is consistent with other state laws.
Amendment 2 is a major change to Florida law. It will take some time to implement the amendment and to see its full impact. However, Amendment 2 is a significant victory for hunters and anglers in Florida. It will help to ensure that their rights are protected for future generations.
