Election law changes? Our legislation tracker’s got you.Check it out!

Hunting regulations ballot measures

From Ballotpedia

Voters have decided onhunting regulations ballot measures across the U.S. As a state ballot measure topic, these include measures regarding hunting practices, such as licensing, season limits, permitted species, and conservation policies. The topic is grouped within theenvironment and energy policy area.

This page provides information on:

Related ballot measures

Related state and local ballot measure topics
Explore more state ballot measure topics
Scroll to explore topics. Click a topic to view more information.
Economic regulationsBanking policyBusiness regulationsInsurance policyPublic economic investment policyTax policyBusiness taxesCarbon taxes and feesFees, licenses, and chargesFood and beverage taxesFuel taxesIncome taxesProperty taxesProperty tax exemptionsSales taxesSeverance taxesTobacco and cigarette taxesBudget policyBalanced budget requirementsBudget stabilization fundsDebt limitsRevenue allocationRevenue and spending limitsRestricted-use fundsBond issuesBond issue requirementsTax and revenue administrationCivil law and trialsCivil trialsTort lawCriminal sentences and trialsBail policyCriminal sentencingCriminal trialsDeath penaltyJuvenile criminal justiceParole policyDrug regulationsAlcohol lawsDrug crime policyMarijuana lawsPsychedelic substance lawsSmoking bansTobacco lawsLaw enforcement and correctionsCorrections governanceLaw enforcement fundingLaw enforcement officers and departmentsPrison and jail fundingPrison work regulationsCrime victims' rightsDueling bansHigher educationHigher education fundingHigher education governancePublic K–12 educationPublic education fundingPublic education governancePublic school teachers and staffReligion in public schoolsSchool class size policyEarly childhood educationSchool choice policyDirect democracyBallot measure supermajority requirementsBallot measure processInitiative and referendum processRecall processElectoral systemsCumulative votingPresidential electoral votePrimary election systemsProportional representationRanked-choice votingRunoff electionsTerm limitsCongressional term limitsExecutive official term limitsJudicial term limitsLocal official term limitsState legislative term limitsVoting policyAbsentee and mail votingCitizenship voting requirementsEarly votingLiteracy, poll tax, and property voting requirementsPrimary election participationRace and suffrageResidency voting requirementsVoter ID policyVoter registrationVoting age policyVoting rights for persons with criminal convictionsWomen's suffrageAge limits for officialsCampaign financeElection administration and governanceRedistricting policyEnergy policyCarbon emissions regulationsEnergy conservation and efficiencyEnergy market regulationsEnergy transmission projectsFossil fuel energyHydroelectric energyNuclear energySolar and wind energyHunting and fishingFisheries and fishing regulationsGame and fish commissionsHunting regulationsRight to hunt and fishNatural disaster policyEarthquake infrastructureFlood infrastructure and managementStorm infrastructureWildfire managementAgriculture policyAnimal treatment lawsFood policyForestry and timberMineral resourcesParks, land, and natural area conservationPollution, waste, and recycling policyAdministrative agenciesAdministrative organizationAdministrative powers and rulemakingLocal governmentLocal government organizationLocal government officials and electionsLocal government finance and taxesState constitutionsConstitutional rightsConstitutional wording changesState constitution ratificationState constitutional conventionsState executivesExecutive branch structureState executive electionsState executive powers and dutiesState legislaturesState legislative authorityState legislative electionsState legislative processes and sessionsState legislative structureState legislative vote requirementsState judiciaryState judicial authorityState judicial selectionState judiciary oversightState judiciary structureCensus policyCivil serviceEthics rules and commissionsFederal government issuesJury rulesImpeachment rulesOpen meetings and public informationSalaries of government officialsState capitalsState flags, symbols, and holidaysStatehoodTime standardsHousing policyHomestead tax exemptionsHousing assistance programsHousing development fundingRent control and regulationsTransportation policyAirport infrastructureHighways and bridgesNon-motorized transportationPorts and harborsPublic transportationRailwaysToll roadsTransportation taxes and feesVehicle and driver regulationsWater infrastructureDrinking water systemsSewage and stormwaterWater irrigation policyWater storageEminent domain policyLand use and development policyPublic land policyTelecommunications infrastructureUtility policyLabor union policyCollective bargainingLabor disputes and strikesLabor union deductionsRight-to-work lawsHealthcare policyComplementary and alternative healthcareHealthcare facility fundingHealthcare governancePrivate health insurancePublic health insuranceVaccinations and disease policyWork regulationsChild labor regulationsGender-based labor regulationsMinimum wage lawsPaid sick leave lawsWorkers' compensation lawsWorking hours regulationsPublic assistance programsPublic employee retirement fundsPublic works labor and contractingDefense-related fundingGovernment continuity policyMilitary service policyMilitary-related advisory questionsNuclear weapons policyState National Guard and militiaVeterans policyAbortion policyAffirmative actionAmerican Indian issuesAssisted death policyAthletics and sportsEnglish language policyFamily-related policyFirearms policyGambling policyImmigration policyLGBTQ issuesRace and ethnicity issuesReligion-related policySex and gender issuesSexual content regulationsSunday regulations



Upcoming ballot measures

See also:2026 ballot measures and2027 ballot measures

The following is a list of state ballot measures related to this topic that are certified or potential for this year and future elections:

List of state ballot measures

Click the tabs to view state ballot measures related to this topic, organized by year or state.

Years
States

2026

  1. Oregon Remove Animal Cruelty Exceptions Initiative (2026) - Potential

2024

  1. Colorado Proposition 127, Prohibit Hunting of Mountain Lion, Bobcat, and Lynx Initiative (2024)Defeated

2016

  1. Montana I-177, Animal Trap Restrictions on Public Land Initiative (2016)Defeated

2014

  1. Maine Bear Hunting Ban Initiative, Question 1 (2014)Defeated
  2. Michigan Natural Resources Commission Referendum, Proposal 2 (2014)Defeated
  3. Michigan Wolf Hunting Referendum, Proposal 1 (2014)Defeated

2010

  1. Montana Hunter Access Funding, I-161 (2010)Approved
  2. Montana I-161, Increase Nonresident Hunting License Fees, Abolish Outfitter-Sponsored Licenses, and Dedicate Revenue Initiative (2010)Approved
  3. North Dakota Captive Game Animal Killing Prohibited Initiative, Initiated Statutory Measure 2 (2010)Defeated

2008

  1. Alaska Measure 2, Prohibit Airborne Hunting of Grizzly Bears Initiative (August 2008)Defeated

2006

  1. Michigan Proposal 06-3, Mourning Dove Hunting Season Referendum (2006)Defeated

2004

  1. Alaska Measure 3, Prohibition on Bear Baiting Initiative (2004)Defeated
  2. Maine Question 2, Prohibit Certain Bear Hunting Practices Initiative (2004)Defeated

2000

  1. Alaska Measure 1, Prohibit Ballot Initiatives on Hunting Amendment (2000)Defeated
  2. Alaska Measure 6, Repeal Law Allowing for Land-And-Shoot Hunting of Wolves Referendum (2000)Approved
  3. Arizona Proposition 102, Two-Thirds Vote Requirement for Hunting-Related Initiatives Amendment (2000)Defeated
  4. Oregon Measure 97, Prohibits Certain Animal Traps and Fur Commerce Initiative (2000)Defeated
  5. Washington Initiative 713, Animal Trapping Measure (2000)Approved

1998

  1. Alaska Measure 9, Prohibition of Wolf Snares Initiative (1998)Defeated
  2. California Proposition 4, Prohibition on Trapping Fur-Bearing Mammals Initiative (1998)Approved
  3. Montana Revise Outfitter and Hunting Licensing, I-136 (1998)Defeated
  4. Ohio Prohibition of Mourning Dove Hunting Initiative (1998)Defeated
  5. Utah Proposition 5, Two-Thirds Vote Requirement for Hunting-Related Initiatives Amendment (1998)Approved

1996

  1. Alaska Measure 3, Airborne Hunting Restrictions Initiative (1996)Approved
  2. California Proposition 197, Repeal Protection Status of Mountain Lions Measure (March 1996)Defeated
  3. Colorado Amendment 14, Prohibition of Certain Hunting Methods Initiative (1996)Approved
  4. Idaho Restrictions on Bear Hunting Initiative, Initiative 2 (1996)Defeated
  5. Massachusetts Question 1, Prohibition on Certain Forms of Hunting and Trapping Initiative (1996)Approved
  6. Michigan Proposal D, Limits on Bear Hunting Initiative (1996)Defeated
  7. Michigan Proposal G, Natural Resources Commission's Authority Referendum (1996)Approved
  8. Oregon Measure 34, State Fish and Wildlife Commission Authority and Repeal 1994 Hunting Tactics Limitations Initiative (1996)Defeated
  9. Washington Initiative 655, Bear-Baiting Misdemeanor Measure (1996)Approved

1995

  1. Louisiana Hunting and Fishing Laws Amendment (October 1995)Defeated

1994

  1. Arizona Proposition 201, Prohibit Specific Trapping Methods on Public Land Initiative (1994)Approved
  2. Oregon Measure 18, Prohibit Baited Bear Hunting and Cougar Hunting with Dogs Initiative (1994)Approved

1992

  1. Colorado Amendment 10, Limitations on Black Bear Hunting Initiative (1992)Approved

1984

  1. Alabama Hunting License Amendment (1984)Defeated

1983

  1. Maine Question 1, Repeal the Hunting Season on Moose Initiative (1983)Defeated

1982

  1. Alaska Measure 7, Prohibit Classification in Personal Consumption Hunting and Fishing and Repeal Subsistence Laws Initiative (1982)Defeated

1980

  1. Oregon Measure 5, Prohibit Snare and Leghold Traps Initiative (1980)Defeated
  2. South Dakota Referred Law 1, Mourning Dove Hunting Referendum (1980)Approved

1977

  1. Ohio Prohibition on the Use of Certain Trapping Devices Initiative (1977)Defeated

1972

  1. South Dakota Initiated Measure 1, Dove Hunting Measure (1972)Defeated

1948

  1. South Dakota Amendment D, Tax on Public Shooting Areas Measure (1948)Approved

1942

  1. Florida Amendment 3, Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission Amendment (1942)Approved

1940

  1. Missouri Amendment 5, Repeal of Conservation Commission Code and Reinstatement of Pre-1936 Fish and Game Laws Initiative (1940)Defeated

1938

  1. Nevada Question 2, Bounty on Predatory Animals Initiative (1938)Defeated

1936

  1. Maine Resident Fishing and Hunting Licenses, Question No. 4 (1936)Approved

1934

  1. Massachusetts Question 1, Restrictions on Trapping Referendum (1934)Approved
  2. Nevada Question 3, Predatory Animal Bounty Payments Initiative (1934)Approved
  3. Nevada State Question 2, Wildlife Protection and Game Regulation Referendum (1934)Approved

1930

  1. Massachusetts Question 3, Limitations on Animal Traps Initiative (1930)Approved
  2. North Dakota One Man Game and Fish Commission Referendum (1930)Approved

1928

  1. Illinois Hunting and Fishing Ground Proposition (1928)Defeated

1926

  1. Arizona Measure Nos. 302-303, Repeal State Game and Fish Law Referendum (1926)Defeated

1922

  1. Arizona Measure Nos. 300-301, Repeal the Preservation of Fish and Game Act of 1916 Measure (1922)Defeated

1916

  1. Arizona Measure Nos. 306-307, Hunting and Fishing Regulations Initiative (1916)Approved

1914

  1. California Proposition 18, Wild Game Sale Referendum (1914)Defeated

1912

  1. Arizona Measure Nos. 316-317, Hunting of Game Birds and Animals Referendum (1912)Approved

1908

  1. South Dakota Protection of Quail Referendum (1908)Approved

See also

Ballot Measure Overview

State & Local Ballot Measures
Ballotpedia
Measures
  • • State ballot measures
  • • Local ballot measures
  • • Analyses
History
  • • Historical Ballot Measures (HBM) Factbooks
  • • History of ballot measures by topic
Campaigns
  • • Campaign finance
  • • Endorsements
  • • Polls

Footnotes

State ballot measures
2026 •2025 •2024 •2023 •2022 •2021 •2020 •2019 •2018 •2017 •2016 •2015 •2014 •2013 •2012 •2011 •2010 •2009 •2008 •2007 •2006 •2005 •2004 •2003 •2002 •2001 •2000 •1999 •1998 •1997 •1996 •1995 •1994 •1993 •1992 •1991 •1990 •1989 •1988 •1987 •1986 •1985 •1984 •1983 •1982 •1981 •1980 •1979 •1978 •1977 •1976 •1975 •1974 •1973 •1972 •1971 •1970 •1969 •1968 •1967 •1966 •1965 •1964 •1963 •1962 •1961 •1960 •1959 •1958 •1957 •1956 •1955 •1954 •1953 •1952 •1951 •1950 •1949 •1948 •1947 •1946 •1945 •1944 •1943 •1942 •1941 •1940 •1939 •1938 •1937 •1936 •1935 •1934 •1933 •1932 •1931 •1930 •1929 •1928 •1927 •1926 •1925 •1924 •1923 •1922 •1921 •1920 •1919 •1918 •1917 •1916 •1915 •1914 •1913 •1912 •1911 •1910 •1909 •1908 •1907 •1906 •1905 •1904 •1903 •1902 •1901 •1900