In January, the Georgia House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure that would provide a constitutional guarantee of the right to fish and hunt in that state.
By a vote of 154-14, the House approved asking voters in November whether the foll0owing should be added to the Georgia constitution,
Paragraph XXVIII. Fishing and hunting. The tradition of fishing and hunting and the taking of fish and wildlife shall be preserved for the people and shall be managed by law and regulation for the public good.
The proposed ballot measure is now making its way through the Georgia Senate. If it is passed by a supermajority there, then it could go to voters as early as November 2004 where a simple majority vote would result in its adoption.
The full text of the proposed ballot question can be read here.
Source:
Hunting/fishing ‘right’ must be written. Ledger-Enquirer (Georgia), February 8, 2004.