PETITION PACKETS

Thank you for volunteering to collect signatures in support of amending the New York State Constitution to protect the right to hunt, fish, trap, and harvest wildlife. Your role is important.

Please follow these instructions carefully.

WHO MAY SIGN

• Be 18 years of age or older and a resident of New York State.

• Sign the petition personally and only sign once.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

• Read the petition so you understand its purpose.

• Use blue or black ink.

• Do not alter the petition language.

• Have a firm writing surface available.

WHEN COLLECTING SIGNATURES

• Ask each signer to print their name clearly.

• Have each signer sign their own name, zip code and date they signed.

• Do not complete these fields for another person.

IMPORTANT RULES

• You must personally witness every signature placed on the petition.

• Never leave a petition unattended for people to sign later.

• Do not allow anyone to sign for another person.

• Do not erase, white-out, or alter signatures.

• If a mistake is made, draw a single line through the incorrect entry and have the signer complete another line.

PETITION CERTIFICATION

• After you finish collecting signatures, complete the certification on the back of the petition.

• Provide your printed name, signature, address, city/state/ZIP, telephone/email, date, and the total number of signatures on the sheet.

• Do not sign the certification until you have finished collecting signatures.

RETURNING PETITIONS

• Every signature was witnessed by you.

• Each signer completed all required information.

• The circulator certification is fully completed and signed.

• The number of signatures listed matches the actual number on the sheet.

• All pages remain attached and undamaged.

• Mail original petition pages to New York State Conservation Council, 1060 Broadway, #1090, Albany, NY 12204

Thank you for helping preserve New York's outdoor heritage for future generations.