The Arizona Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Infrastructure and Public Debt on Tuesday passed House Concurrent Resolution 2008, a measure that would create a state constitutional right to hunt and fish, by a 5-1 vote.
It will next go to the Senate for consideration and, if passed, will go on the ballot in the fall election.
Robert Woodhouse, a member of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission, testified in favor of the bill at Tuesday’s Senate committee hearing.
In response to questions from the committee, Woodhouse said the amendment would protect the right of citizens to lawfully hunt and fish and that it would retain the commission’s authority over wildlife management as granted by the Legislature.
During his testimony, Woodhouse thanked the resolution's sponsor, Rep. Jerry Weiers (R-Glendale), for his leadership on this issue, and thanked the National Rifle Association, one of the leading proponents, for its willingness to work collaboratively on the language.
The commission voted on Feb. 23 to support HCR 2008. HCR 2008 passed the Arizona House March 24 by a 37-18 vote.
“Hunting and angling are long-standing and honorable traditions,” said Commissioner Jack Husted. “HCR 2008 recognizes the right to hunt and fish and will protect that right for all citizens for all time.
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