Right to Fish and Hunt in Florida

Pros and cons on Florida’s Amendment 2: Preserving the right to hunt and fish
Among the less publicized constitutional amendments Florida voters will decide next month is a measure that would enshrine the right to hunt and fish in the state’s Constitution with Amendment 2. The ballot language says this: “Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to preserve forever fishing and hunting,
Amendment 2 preserves fishing and hunting in Florida. What supporters and opponents say
Fishing is a passion, a culture, and an economic engine in Florida, and efforts to preserve it and enshrine hunting and fishing in the state constitution will be on the ballot this November.
Amendment 2: The Right to Fish and Hunt in Florida
Rick Roth co-sponsored the bill to get Amendment Two on the ballot. “There could be people someday against hunting and fishing, because y
Florida voters to decide if fishing and hunting should be a guaranteed right
Floridians already have the right to fish and hunt under state law, regulated by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission. But supporters of Amendment 2 say that can be easily changed which is why they are pushing for a constitutional amendment. However, some conservationists are worried this could harm the state’s ecosystem.
Amendment 2 adds to Florida’s Constitution many protections already in state law
Amendment 2 is largely backed by hunting and fishing groups and charter captains. Amendment 2 is opposed by environmental groups and some homeowners are worried about increased trespassing
Florida proposes amendment to the state constitution to protect hunting and fishing rights
While some states are proposing more restrictions surrounding hunting, Florida is doing just the opposite. Voters will have the opportunity to add an individual’s right to forever fishing and hunting in the state’s constitution.
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Amendment 2: Right to fish and hunt
Tens of thousands of Floridians, and thousands more visitors that come to our state, enjoy fishing and hunting. We live in a state surrounded by water and wildlife and people have taken advantage of that.
Opinion: Amendment 2 poses significant risks to Florida's wildlife, public lands
Amendment 2, with its broad and unclear language, poses significant risks to Florida's wildlife and public lands. The ...
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I fish and hunt in Florida, but I say ‘No’ to Amendment 2 | Opinion
In theory, I’m just the type of person who might support Amendment 2, the proposal to enshrine the right to hunt and fish in the Florida Constitution. But, in fact, I’m highly skeptical of the ...