Unnecessary amendment

Regarding “Rights to hunt and fish” letter to the editor (Page B15, Sunday), when it comes to hunting issues, we work to curb the most inhumane practices, and that’s what has led us to campaign vigorously against poaching, captive hunting of endangered species, steel-jawed leghold traps and contest killing — practices that Humane Society of the United States and many rank-and-file hunters agree are abusive and unacceptable. We work with many hunters who follow the standards of fair chase and sportsmanship and who are working toward conservation policies such as transitioning away from toxic lead ammunition.

As the Chronicle editorial board pointed out in its endorsement page (“Our endorsements,” Page B15, Oct. 18), Proposition 6 is an unnecessary amendment that could potentially lead to serious unintended consequences. Hunting is a tradition in Texas and is not going away; putting this amendment in the state constitution is a redundant solution searching for a problem.

Katie Jarl, Texas state director, Humane Society of the United States