Constitution · Alabama

Ala. Const. art. I, § 36.02

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Constitution of Alabama
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October 2026

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(a) The people have a right to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife, including by the use of traditional methods, subject to reasonable regulations, to promote wildlife conservation and management, and to preserve the future of hunting and fishing. Hunting by the public and fishing by the public shall be the preferred means of managing and controlling wildlife. This amendment shall not be construed to modify any provision of law relating to eminent domain, trespass, or property rights. (b) This amendment shall be known as the “Sportsperson’s Bill of Rights.” (Proposed by Act 96-569, p. 862, ratified December 5, 1996, as Amendment 597; amended by Act 2014-286, ratified December 1, 2014, as Amendment 892.)

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