Bill > A09115

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment that would add a new article to the New York State Constitution explicitly protecting the rights of citizens to hunt, trap, and fish. The proposed amendment recognizes hunting, trapping, and fishing as valuable cultural heritage activities that should be preserved for future generations. It mandates that the state manage fish and wildlife through laws and regulations that ensure people can continue to pursue these traditional activities using established methods. The amendment also stipulates that wildlife management must balance the preservation of hunting and fishing traditions with the state's responsibility to conserve wild animals, birds, and fish. Importantly, the proposed constitutional provision allows for reasonable regulation of these activities through state statutes, ensuring that wildlife conservation and responsible management remain a priority. If passed, this amendment would be referred to the first regular legislative session after the next general election and would need to be publicly published for three months prior to that election, in accordance with constitutional procedures for amending the state constitution.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Justice

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9115