NY A09115

Proposes a constitutional amendment adding a new Article XX establishing hunting, trapping, and fishing as a protected right and "valued part of our heritage" to be "forever preserved for the people"

Requires fish and wildlife to be managed by state laws and regulations that ensure continued opportunity to harvest species using "traditional means and methods"

Mandates that fish and wildlife management remain consistent with the state's duty to protect this heritage and conserve wild animals, birds, and fish

Subjects hunting, trapping, and fishing rights to reasonable regulation as prescribed by state statute

Requires the amendment to be referred to the next legislative session following a general election and published for 3 months prior to that election, per constitutional amendment procedures