MS HB1005

Exempts residents who own land from needing a trapping license when trapping on their own property, while helpers and assistants still require licenses.

Prohibits conibear-type or body-gripping traps exceeding 7 inches jaw spread on public lands unless partially submerged in water, with exemptions for designated public land authorities conducting nuisance control.

Requires all traps to be identified with a department-issued number on a metal tag for licensed trappers, or with the owner's name, phone number, and address for license-exempt residents.

Extends the period for selling or consigning raw fur, green pelts, and dried pelts from 10 days after trapping season closes to 30 days after the close of season.

Prohibits transporting raw fur or green pelts within Mississippi from 11 days after season closes until the next season opens unless each pelt is tagged or documented with the trapper's identification number, name, address, and harvest date and location.