​Colorado voters could adopt a right to hunt and fish, but opponents warn measure threatens wildlife

Colorado voters will decide in November whether to put the right to hunt and fish in the state’s constitution. Backers of the amendment, currently known as Initiative 302, gathered enough signatures to land on the ballot, the secretary of state’s office announced last week. “The people of Colorado have spoken with their signatures. This amendment [

By: Sara Wilson

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: August 24, 2026

Words: 786

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago


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Colorado voters will decide in November whether to put the right to hunt and fish in the state’s constitution.

Backers of the amendment, currently known as Initiative 302, gathered enough signatures to land on the ballot, the secretary of state’s office announced last week.

“The people of Colorado have spoken with their signatures. This amendment safeguards science-based wildlife management and ensures hunting and fishing remain the preferred means of responsibly managing our fish and …

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