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MS HB217
Bill
Status
2/2/2010
Primary Sponsor
Mark Baker
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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The spring season authorization is discretionary and allows the commission to set specific dates and regulations within the March 1 to May 15 window.
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Takes effect July 1, 2010.
Legislative Description
Hunting; create spring squirrel hunting season.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2010