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Part of situation: Colorado Amendment 83 hunting and fishing rights (4 clusters)

Colorado Amendment 83 proposes constitutional hunting and fishing rights

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Colorado voters will decide on Amendment 83 this November, a measure that seeks to enshrine the right to hunt and fish within the state constitution. If passed with the required 55% majority, the amendment would establish hunting and fishing as the preferred methods for managing the state’s wildlife.

Proponents, including the International Order of T. Roosevelt and the law firm West Group, argue the amendment is necessary to protect these activities from legislative and advocacy group interference. They contend the measure will maintain the current status quo of wildlife management.

Opponents argue that recreational activities should not be constitutionalized and that existing statutory protections are sufficient. They express concern that the amendment could limit the flexibility of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission in managing wildlife populations and potentially trigger increased litigation.

Critics also note that the term “traditional methods” mentioned in the amendment is a point of contention. Some suggest it could lead to the reinstatement of practices previously banned, such as wildlife killing contests, which the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission outlawed in 2020.

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Amendment 83 · Colorado · Colorado Parks and Wildlife · International Order of T. Roosevelt · West Group

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Amendment 83 could bring back bear baiting, leghold traps and killing contests [www.durangoherald.com]
Should Colorado establish a constitutional right to hunt and fish? Amendment 83 asks voters to decide. [www.craigdailypress.com]
Should Colorado establish a constitutional right to hunt and fish? Amendment 83 asks voters to decide. [www.aspentimes.com]