MS HB217

Amends Mississippi Code Section 49-7-31.3 to authorize the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks to establish an additional statewide spring squirrel hunting season between March 1 and May 15.

Maintains existing fall and winter squirrel seasons in three zones: Zone 1 (north of Highway 82 and portions of Sunflower and Washington Counties) opens Saturday nearest October 1 through February 28; Zone 2 (between Highways 82 and 84) opens Saturday nearest October 15 through February 28; Zone 3 (south of Highway 84 and east of Interstate 55) opens last Saturday in October through February 28.

The spring season authorization is discretionary and allows the commission to set specific dates and regulations within the March 1 to May 15 window.

Takes effect July 1, 2010.