Article: Constitutional right to hunt and fish will be up to voters

Constitutional right to hunt and fish will be up to voters

By DENNIS CHAPTMAN AND RICHARD P. JONES dchaptman@journalsentinel.com

Wednesday, January 29, 2003

Madison -- Wisconsin voters will decide April 1 whether to change the state constitution to guarantee people the right to hunt, fish and trap after the Legislature on Tuesday paved the way for the spring referendum.

For the second straight session, the Senate and Assembly approved the amendment, pushed by sporting interests who fear future restrictions on their traditional outdoor pastimes.

Legislators' approval came on lopsided votes, with the Assembly endorsing it on a 94-3 vote and the Senate following up with a 30-1 vote.

If approved ...

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