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Ohio witnesses split as Senate panel weighs constitutional right to hunt, fish
Summary
The committee heard extensive pro- and anti-amendment testimony on Senate Joint Resolution 8, a proposal to enshrine hunting and fishing as a constitutional right. Opponents warned vague language could limit Ohio Department of Natural Resources authority and invite litigation; proponents stressed heritage and preemptive protection. The committee took no vote.
The Senate General Government Committee heard sharply divided testimony on Senate Joint Resolution 8, which would place a constitutional right to hunt and fish on the ballot.
Opponents — including Erica Davidson of Columbus Animal Advocates, Kaylee Leary of Ohio Animal Advocates, Mark Finner of Humane Society for Animals, and Vicki Diesner of the Animal Welfare Institute — urged the committee to reject the resolution or send it back for redrafting. They argued the measure is unnecessary in Ohio, uses vague language such as "traditional methods"…
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