S 2639 Jeopardizes Anti-Trapping and Hunting Ordinances [2008]

Bill Description: If passed by the legislature and the voters, this bill would modify the state Constitution to prohibit a city or county from adopting a local law within its jurisdiction that impacts the right to hunt, trap or fish.
[teaserbreak] It is important to allow cities, counties, and their respective wildlife commissions to determine whether or not to allow the trapping of wildlife within their local borders. While it may be advisable to establish fundamental wildlife policies that are consistent statewide, local jurisdictions need to have the flexibility to adapt and fine-tune those restrictions to effectively address local wildlife issues. Allowing the state and local jurisdictions to partner with each other to establish effective policies is vital to effective long-term wildlife management as well as to the best interests of the public.