Should it be your constitutional right to fish and hunt in Florida?&nbsp;&nbsp;It’s a decision voters will get to make in next year’s election.

Backers of the constitutional amendment say it’s necessary because “anti-fishing and hunting” groups could push for restrictions.

State statute currently recognizes the right to fish and hunt. Some fear putting it in the constitution could give people the right to hunt bears or even hunt on private property or use gill nets to catch fish, a method already banned.

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Should it be your constitutional right to fish and hunt in Florida?  It’s a decision voters will get to make in next year’s election. Backers of ...{ai:summary}<p>Florida voters will decide whether fishing and hunting should be a constitutional right, amid concerns of potential restrictions. Some worry that this amendment may grant the right to hunt bears, trespass on private property, or use prohibited fishing methods. #outdoors</p>

Florida voters to decide on constitutional right to hunt and fish in 2024

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