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MS SB2435
MS SB2435Black bear harvest permits; require issuance of 20 for the 2026-2027 hunting season with 10% annual increase thereafter.
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Create A New Section Within Chapter 7, Title 49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Mississippi Commission On Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks (commission) Shall Control, Regulate And Manage The Taking Of All Black Bears; To Impose Requirements For Residents And Nonresidents To Hunt Or Kill Any Black Bear For Any Purpose; To Require The Commission, Beginning With The 2026-2027 Hunting Season, To Establish A Black Bear Harvest Permit To Hunt Or Kill Black Bears And To Establish The Fee For Such Permit; To Require The Commission To Issue A Total Of 20 Black Bear Harvest Permits For The 2026-2027 Hunting Season And To Increase The Total Number Of Black Bear Harvest Permits Issued By 10% For Each Hunting Season Thereafter; To Set The Penalty For Violations Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Mississippi Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, referred to as the "commission," will oversee and manage all black bear hunting activities. Starting with the 2026-2027 hunting season, both residents and non-residents will need to obtain a hunting license and a new "black bear harvest permit" to hunt or kill a black bear, with the permit costing no more than $200 annually and being valid until June 30th of the following year. Initially, for the 2026-2027 season, the commission will issue a total of 20 such permits, and for every hunting season thereafter, the number of permits issued will increase by 10%, rounded to the nearest whole number. Violating these provisions will result in a Class I violation, with penalties outlined in Section 49-7-141 of the Mississippi Code.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2435.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2400-2499/SB2435IN.htm |
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