constitutional right to hunt, fish, trap, & harvest wildlife
Protect New York's Outdoor Heritage
Hunting, fishing, trapping and responsible wildlife harvest are part of conservation, science-based wildlife management, food procurement and New York's outdoor heritage.
WHAT ARE WE WORKING TOWARD?
The initiative seeks to amend the New York State Constitution to recognize the right of the people to hunt, fish, trap and harvest wildlife, while preserving the State's authority to regulate wildlife and natural resources using sound science.
PHASE 1
PUBLIC ADVOCACY PETITION
how You CAN Support for the Right to Hunt, Fish, Trap, and Harvest Wildlife
The New York State Conservation Council (NYSCC) is promoting a statewide effort to build public support for a proposed amendment to the New York State Constitution that would protect the right to hunt, fish, trap, and harvest wildlife for future generations.
Hunting, fishing, trapping, and the sustainable harvest of wildlife are important parts of New York's heritage, conservation efforts, and wildlife management practices. NYSCC believes these traditions deserve constitutional recognition and protection, while remaining subject to reasonable laws and regulations that support conservation, public safety, and sound wildlife management.
Add Your Voice
NYSCC is collecting signatures from New York residents who support advancing this proposed constitutional amendment.
The purpose of this petition is to demonstrate public support. Signatures will help NYSCC show elected officials at the state, county, and local levels that New Yorkers value these activities and support their continued protection.
This is a public advocacy initiative, not an official constitutional amendment petition. Signing does not initiate or directly change the New York State Constitution. Rather, it helps build a collective voice encouraging lawmakers to take the necessary steps toward a constitutional amendment.
How You Can Help
Sign the petition. Add your name to demonstrate your support.
Collect signatures. Encourage fellow sportsmen and women, family members, friends, and other eligible New York residents to participate.
Get your organization involved. Sporting clubs, conservation organizations, and community groups can help distribute petitions and collect signatures.
Spread the word. Share this initiative and help others understand why constitutional protection matters.
DO YOU want to collect signatures?
Complete the form below to receive a petition packet.
DO YOU HAVE COMPLETED PETITIONS?
Mail original petition pages to New York State Conservation Council, 1060 Broadway #1090, Albany, NY 12204. Please keep copies or submit copies using the form below.
wHAT WOULD THE AMENDMENT DO?
THE AMENDMENT WOULD:
• Recognize lawful hunting, fishing, trapping and wildlife harvest constitutionally.
• Affirm the role of hunting, fishing & trapping in conservation and wildlife management.
• Protect lawful opportunities for future generations.
• Maintain the ability to regulate wildlife.
THE AMENDMENT WOULD not:
• Eliminate hunting, fishing or trapping regulations.
• Guarantee someone can hunt anywhere they choose.
• Override private property rights or trespass laws.
• Eliminate seasons, bag limits or licensing.
• Prevent emergency wildlife-management action.