The resolution proposed by Senator Huffman seeks to establish a constitutional right to hunt and fish in the State of Ohio by enacting Section 23 of Article I of the Ohio Constitution. This section emphasizes that hunting, fishing, and wildlife harvesting are integral to Ohio's heritage and should be preserved for the public good. It affirms the people's right to use traditional methods for these activities, while also allowing the General Assembly to regulate them through laws aimed at promoting wildlife conservation and ensuring the future of hunting and fishing.
If approved by a majority of voters in the general election on November 3, 2026, this constitutional amendment would take effect immediately. The resolution clarifies that the right to hunt and fish does not infringe upon existing laws regarding trespass or property rights, and it designates hunting and fishing as preferred methods for managing and controlling wildlife in Ohio.