August 20, 2026 8:03 am
Environment, Outdoors, Sports 
While hunting is the main target of anti-sportsman initiatives, animal rights groups have been targeting fishing as well. In response, anglers in many states are pushing for constitutional amendments to protect their rights. (Terry Otto for The Columbian)
Anglers line the banks of Icehouse Lake in southwest Washington. Fishermen across the country are feeling the heat from animal rights groups that hope to eliminate the sport. (Terry Otto for The Columbian)
As hunters see their rights attacked in states across the west, they are looking to pursue state constitutional amendments that will protect their rights, and those of future generations. (Terry Otto for The Columbian)
Hunting and fishing have been part of Northwest culture for over a 150 years. However, the rights to take part in these activities are under attack.
Well-funded anti-hunting and animal rights organizations are trying to pass initiatives to ban these sports here in the Northwest and across the entire country.
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