Right to Hunt & Fish Amendment
Right to Hunt & Fish Amendment Facts at a Glance
Right to Hunt and Fish (RTHF) amendments work to protect against future threats to the right to hunt and fish that do not exist today.
The right to hunt and fish has roots in America even before 1776. Historically, the English game laws made hunting a monopoly of those privileged to do so by the Crown, and imposed draconian penalties, by contrast, the American colonists were free to hunt.
22 states recognize the Right to Hunt and Fish (RTHF) in their constitutions. NRA has worked hard to secure these rights and will continue to fight for these rights in all states.
In 20 of the 22 states RTHF amendments were approved by the voters.
The rest of the RTHF states—Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming have passed since 1996.
Florida and New Hampshire statutorily recognize the right to hunt and fish.
California and Rhode Island constitutionally guarantee the right to hunt but not fish.
Alaska’s constitutional language is considered by some to guarantee the RTHF because of its strong case law history
Saturday, May 9, 2026
On Friday, May 8th, the Hawaii State Legislature adjourned sine die from the 2026 legislative session.
Friday, May 8, 2026
The Arizona Legislature continues to consider several pro-Second Amendment measures impacting the rights of lawful gun owners, including ...
Friday, May 8, 2026
Next week, the Ohio General Assembly will return to session after its spring recess.
Friday, May 8, 2026
As the Illinois General Assembly enters the final weeks of the Spring legislative session, law-abiding gun owners must ...
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Today, the National Rifle Association, along with the Firearms Policy Coalition and FPC Action Foundation, filed an amicus ...
Thursday, May 7, 2026
At the stroke of midnight, May 7th, the Connecticut legislature adjourned from the 2026 legislative session.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Wednesday, May 6 was a big day in Harrisburg for gun owners as the Senate took action on ...
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
In March, gun owners and NRA members around the state contacted their lawmakers and, as a result, Attorney General Davenport ...
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
On Tuesday, May 5th, the House passed Senate Bill 1421, which incorporates language from SB1078, the public transit carry ...
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Last night, in the early morning hours of May 6th, progressives in the Connecticut Senate passed H5043, the Governor's bill ...
