Come November Idaho voters will decide if they want to amend the state constitution to enshrine hunting, fishing and trapping. The proposal, known as the Right to Hunt Amendment, passed the Senate today. Sen. Lee Heider (R-Twin Falls) wrapped up the Senate’s discussion by saying he has trouble finding workers for his construction business during hunting season. “The people of Idaho love to hunt fish and trap and I would urge that you help them by passing this joint resolution and allowing them the privilege of having this, their constitution amended to reflect those rights.”
The proposal has already cleared the House. If voters approve this in the fall, the state’s constitution would say “the rights to hunt, fish and trap… are a valued part of the heritage of the State of Idaho and shall forever be preserved for the people.”