MS HR136

Mississippi House Resolution recognizes regulated trapping as an essential, humane, and effective wildlife management tool for conservation in the state

Trapping enhances waterfowl production by reducing predation from raccoons and skunks on duck eggs, boosting nest success rates from 5-10% to the 15-20% threshold needed for stable populations

Resolution cites benefits including disease control, economic value through fur harvesting, prevention of beaver-induced flooding damage, and population regulation of overabundant species

Encourages education and public outreach efforts about the role of regulated trapping in balanced wildlife management and sustainable resource use

Directs copies be sent to the Mississippi Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, the state's four U.S. Representatives, and both U.S. Senators