Right of Public to Hunt, Fish and Trap
Kansas Ballot Measure - HCR 5008
Election: Nov. 8, 2016 (General)
Outcome: Passed
Categories:
Animals and WildlifeConstitution
Summary
HCR 5008 proposes a state constitutional amendment for consideration at the next general election, in November 2016. That amendment, if approved by a majority of Kansas voters, would establish a constitutional right to hunt, fish, and trap wildlife in the state.
The amendment would add a new section to the Bill of Rights in the Kansas Constitution to create the constitutional right of the public to hunt, fish, and trap wildlife. The amendment would specify the people have the right to hunt, fish, and trap by traditional methods, subject to reasonable laws and regulations that promote wildlife conservation and management and that preserve the future of hunting and fishing. The amendment also would specify that hunting and fishing shall be the preferred means for managing and controlling wildlife, and the amendment would not be construed to modify any provision of law relating to trespass, property rights, or water resources.
Measure Text
Explanatory statement. This amendment is to preserve constitutionally the right of the public to hunt, fish and trap wildlife subject to reasonable laws and regulations. The right of the public to hunt, fish and trap shall not modify any provision of common law or statutes relating to trespass, eminent domain or any
other private property rights.
A vote for this proposition would constitutionally preserve the right of the public to hunt, fish and trap wildlife that has traditionally been taken by hunters, trappers and anglers. This public right is subject to state laws and rules and regulations regarding the management of wildlife and does not change or diminish common law or statutory rights relating to trespass, eminent domain or private property.
A vote against this proposition would provide for no constitutional right of the public to hunt, fish and trap wildlife. It would maintain existing state laws and rules and regulations governing hunting, fishing and trapping wildlife.
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