Amendment 2 - Right to Fish and Hunt Amendment

Summary

The amendment would add a section to the constitution to preserve forever fishing, hunting, and the taking of fish and wildlife, including by the use of traditional methods, as a public right and preferred means of managing and controlling fish and wildlife.

A "yes" vote supports adding a section to the constitution to preserve forever fishing, hunting, and the taking of fish and wildlife, including by the use of traditional methods, as a public right and preferred means of managing and controlling fish and wildlife.

A "no" vote opposes adding a section to the constitution to preserve forever fishing, hunting, and the taking of fish and wildlife, including by the use of traditional methods, as a public right and preferred means of managing and controlling fish and wildlife.

Arguments

"It's really hard to believe that there are states that are outlawing fishing and hunting Florida will not be one of those states." - Sen. Jim Boyd (R), in support of Amendment 2 (Learn more)

"This dangerous and misleading amendment will strip Florida citizens of their power to protect and conserve wild animals. It's designed to trick voters into allowing some of the cruelest forms of hunting and prevent citizens, scientists, and agencies from protecting wildlife in the future. World Animal Protection says a resounding "no" to Amendment 2." - World Animal Protection, in opposition to Amendment 2 (Learn more)

"Florida is an incredibly important state for the sportfishing industry and is considered the Fishing Capital of the World. Our state attracts more than 4.3 million anglers who make fishing in Florida an economic engine that contributes nearly $14 billion in economic output and supports more than 120,000 jobs." - Martha Guyas, Southeast Fisheries Policy Director for the American Sportfishing Association, in support of Amendment 2 (Learn more)

"If passed, this constitutional amendment would make authorizing a hunt of these animals easier and quicker, potentially even before other science-backed measures are implemented for decreasing human-animal interactions. Using hunting and fishing as the first-rung approach for managing wildlife could have a catastrophic effect on wildlife populations throughout the state, and such a drastic change would only require 60% of votes to be enacted." - Macie J. H. Codina, Savannah Sherman, in opposition to Amendment 2 (Learn more)

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