The Right to Hunt Is Now Constitutionally Protected in North Carolina

North Carolina voters on Tuesday approved an amendment to codify the right to hunt and fish in the state’s constitution. This type of amendment is not new, though it has rapidly gained steam in the last two decades. More than 20 states have cemented a constitutional right to hunt and fish -- most through the ballot box. The effort was backed by outdoor sporting groups and the National Rifle Association (NRA) but faced concerns from animal rights groups.