SB2436

Black bear hunting season; require MDWFP to create and issue harvest tags for through a lottery system.

Chamber Passed·2/10/26

Mississippi SB2436 establishes a black bear hunting season and requires the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks to issue harvest.

Mississippi SB2436 mandates the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks to manage black bear hunting, including setting a hunting season starting in 2027-2028. The department must create and issue black bear harvest tags via a lottery system, with a reasonable fee for applications. Beginning with the 2027-2028 season, residents can apply for these tags, and nonresidents can apply starting in 2032-2033. One tag per season is reserved as the "Governor's Tag" for donation or auction to fund black bear conservation.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 49–3 · Feb 10
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
6
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

50 Yea

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60 Nay

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12 Not Voting

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History

Mar 10

House

Failed

Feb 23

House

Title Suff Do Pass

Feb 16

House

Referred To Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks