The 136th General Assembly of Ohio has proposed a joint resolution to establish a constitutional right to hunt and fish by enacting Section 23 of Article I of the Ohio Constitution. This proposal, introduced by Representatives Ferguson and Santucci, along with several cosponsors, aims to recognize hunting and fishing as integral parts of Ohio's heritage that should be preserved for the public good. The resolution stipulates that individuals have the right to use traditional methods for hunting and fishing, which will be regulated by laws and rules set forth by the General Assembly to promote wildlife conservation and management.

If approved by a majority of voters in the general election scheduled for November 4, 2025, this constitutional amendment would take effect immediately. The proposed section emphasizes that hunting and fishing are preferred methods for managing and controlling wildlife in Ohio, while also clarifying that it does not infringe upon existing laws regarding trespass or property rights.