A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa providing that the people of the state have a right to hunt, fish, trap, and harvest wildlife.

HJR 7 proposes adding a constitutional amendment to Iowa's Constitution that explicitly states residents have the right to hunt, fish, trap, and harvest wildlife using traditional methods. This right would be subject to laws and rules focused on wildlife conservation, resource management, and preserving hunting/fishing opportunities. The amendment specifies that public hunting and fishing should be a preferred method for wildlife management and clarifies it won’t affect existing laws on property rights, trespass, or water resources. If adopted, it would require voter approval after legislative passage.