Since 1936, the Florida Wildlife Federation has advocated for science-based wildlife-management in balance with sustainable regulation and education for hunting and fishing. The Federation is a citizen-based organization representing a diverse set of conservationist and recreationist, from bird watchers to turkey hunters. However, the Federation is opposed to the legislature driven constitutional amendment, the Right to Hunt and Fish (Amendment 2) which will appear on the Florida 2024 election ballot.
Amendment 2 introduces unnecessary interference with the Florida Constitution and is overly vague in its language, leaving it vulnerable to misinterpretation or misuse, potentially undermining its intent.
UNNECESSARY AMENDMENT
Amendment 2 seeks to establish hunting and fishing as a constitutional right in Florida. However, the Federation emphasizes that these activities are already well-protected and guarded under current state laws, particularly Chapter 379.104 of Florida Statutes. The existing legal framework provides ample opportunities for responsible and ethical hunting and fishing, making the proposed amendment redundant. Furthermore, enshrining these activities in the state constitution could introduce legal complications, potentially leading to costly taxpayer-funded legal battles and undermining scientifically supported wildlife management practices.
"As an outdoorsman who hunts and fishes, I believe Amendment 2 is a threat Florida's wildlife and ecosystems (like the Everglades) At a time when wildlife populations are already in serious decline, This amendment could and will undermine important conservations measures. Allowing broad, unchecked access will devastate fish populations and other species. We need to prioritize sustainable and responsible stewardship of our natural resources, not change our state constitution allowing a roll back of critical protections." Clinton Trotta/ Federation Board Member, hunter, and angler.
In addition, the Amendment's vague preference of "traditional hunting methods" might open the door for the return harmful and currently prohibited by law practices like the use of gill nets, which in Florida's past have had major detrimental effects on Florida's fisheries, coastal communities and their economies.
WE'RE NOT GOING BACK FLORIDA, NO NEED TO CHANGE THE FLORIDA CONSTITUTION, IF IT AIN'T BROKE, DON'T FIX IT.
ON AMENDMENT 2....VOTE.........NO.
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| GLORIA ALPHONSO Miami Review News |
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