Oregon Petition to Ban Hunting and Fishing Nears November Ballot
A petition led by animal rights activists in Oregon aims to ban hunting and fishing by expanding animal cruelty laws. The petition, known as Initiative Petition 28, has gathered over 126,000 signatures, surpassing the required 117,000 to qualify for the November ballot. The initiative seeks to criminalize the injuring, breeding, or killing of animals, with exceptions only for self-defense or veterinary care. If passed, the law would significantly impact Oregon's beef and fishing industries, as well as research at public universities. 
