Bill > HB826

This bill prohibits the use of dogs for deer hunting in Mississippi by amending two sections of the state's hunting regulations. Specifically, the bill eliminates provisions that previously allowed hunting deer with dogs during specific seasons, removing language about dog hunting from sections 49-7-31 and 49-7-37 of the Mississippi Code. The changes modify the deer hunting seasons, removing references to hunting with dogs in both the gun and primitive weapon hunting periods. The bill adjusts the deer hunting calendar to remove dog hunting options, effectively banning the practice of using dogs to hunt deer in the state. The bill modifies the dates and conditions for different types of deer hunting, including bow and arrow, gun, and primitive weapon seasons, while ensuring that the total number of hunting days remains consistent. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving hunters and wildlife management authorities time to adapt to the new regulations. This modification aims to change deer hunting practices in Mississippi, potentially to protect deer populations or address wildlife management concerns.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0826.xml