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Petition 28 Secures 126k Signatures, Targets $1.2B Hunting-Fishing Industry

6/2/2026

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Initiative Petition 28 has gathered 126,000 signatures, surpassing 117,173 needed to place PEACE Act— which would criminalize hunting, fishing and killing animals— on the November 2026 ballot.
Supporters, led by David Michelson, say campaign aims to shift attitudes on animal rights rather than win the 2026 vote.
Opponents such as the Oregon Farm Bureau warn proposal could jeopardize a $1.2 billion hunting-fishing sector supporting over 11,000 jobs, proposing a transition fund for workers.

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Initiative Petition 28 has gathered 126,000 signatures, surpassing 117,173 needed to place PEACE Act— which would criminalize hunting, fishing and killing animals— on the November 2026 ballot.
Supporters, led by David Michelson, say campaign aims to shift attitudes on animal rights rather than win the 2026 vote.
Opponents such as the Oregon Farm Bureau warn proposal could jeopardize a $1.2 billion hunting-fishing sector supporting over 11,000 jobs, proposing a transition fund for workers.