Bill > HB447

This bill proposes to amend the Maryland Constitution and existing state law to establish a fundamental right for every person to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife, including the use of traditional methods, as long as it adheres to regulations designed for wildlife conservation, management, and the preservation of hunting and fishing for the future, while explicitly stating that these rights do not override laws concerning trespass or property rights. Furthermore, the bill declares that the right to hunt and fish is to be permanently preserved for the public good and that these activities are to be considered preferred methods for managing and controlling wildlife within the state, with the constitutional amendment part of the bill requiring voter approval in the next general election.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0447?ys=2026RS