Maryland legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Maryland HB447: Natural Resources - Right to Hunt, Fish, and Harvest Wildlife
Status: In committee, March 11, 2026
Establishing that every person has the right to hunt, fish, or harvest wildlife, including the right to use traditional methods to hunt, fish, or harvest wildlife, subject to certain regulations and restrictions; establishing that the right to hunt and fish is forever preserved for the public good; and establishing that fishing and hunting are preferred means of managing and controlling wildlife in the State.
What the bill says
A bill ENTITLED AN ACT concerning Natural Resources - Right to Hunt, Fish, and Harvest Wildlife FOR the purpose of establishing that every person has the right to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife, including the right to use traditional methods to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife, subject to certain regulations and restrictions; establishing that the right to hunt and fish is forever preserved for the public good; establishing that fishing and hunting are preferred means of managing and controlling wildlife in the State…
From the introduced text, January 23, 2026:
A BILL ENTITLED AN ACT concerning Natural Resources - Right to Hunt, Fish, and Harvest Wildlife FOR the purpose of establishing that every person has the right to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife, including the right to use traditional methods to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife, subject to certain regulations and restrictions; establishing that the right to hunt and fish is forever preserved for the public good; establishing that fishing and hunting are preferred means of managing and controlling wildlife in the State; and generally relating to the right to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife in the State. BY proposing an addition to the Maryland Constitution Declaration of Rights Article BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Natural Resources Section 4-103 and 10-102 Annotated Code of Maryland (2023 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, (Three-fifths of all the members elected to each of the two Houses concurring), That it be proposed that the Maryland Constitution read as follows: Declaration of Rights ARTICLE 49. (A) EVERY PERSON SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO HUNT, FISH, AND HARVEST WILDLIFE, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO USE TRADITIONAL METHODS TO HUNT, FISH, EXPLANATION: CAPITALS INDICATE MATTER ADDED TO EXISTING LAW. [Brackets] indicate matter deleted from exist in g l aw . *hb0447* HOUSE BILL AND …
Sponsors
- Robin Grammer (R, HD-006) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Hearing 3/16 at 12:00 p.m.
- : First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Common questions
- What is HB447?
- HB447 is a bill in the Maryland Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Natural Resources - Right to Hunt, Fish, and Harvest Wildlife.
- What does HB447 do?
- In its own words: A bill ENTITLED AN ACT concerning Natural Resources - Right to Hunt, Fish, and Harvest Wildlife FOR the purpose of establishing that every person has the right to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife, including the right to use traditional methods to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife, subject to certain regulations and restrictions; establishing that the right to hunt and fish is forever preserved for the public good; establishing that fishing and hunting are preferred means of managing and controlling wildlife in the State…
- What is the status of HB447?
- In committee as of March 11, 2026. Latest action: Hearing 3/16 at 12:00 p.m. (March 11, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB447?
- Robin Grammer (R, HD-006).
- Where is the official record for HB447?
- On the Maryland Legislature website: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb0447?ys=2026RS
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