Bill > S02428

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to add a new article to the New York State Constitution explicitly protecting the rights of citizens to hunt, trap, and fish. The proposed amendment would recognize hunting, trapping, and fishing as valued parts of the state's heritage and ensure these activities are preserved for future generations. Specifically, the bill states that fish and wildlife management will be governed by state laws and regulations that provide people with continued opportunities to take wildlife using traditional methods. The amendment emphasizes that wildlife management must balance two key principles: preserving the cultural heritage of hunting and fishing, and maintaining the state's duty to conserve wild animals, birds, and fish. The proposed language also explicitly allows for reasonable regulation of these activities through state statutes. If passed, this amendment would be referred to the first regular legislative session after the next general election and would be published for three months prior to that election, following the state constitution's amendment procedures.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2428