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MS SB2420

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Walter Michel

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends all hunting seasons that end on a Saturday to 30 minutes after sunset on the following Sunday, adding to existing provisions that already extend Friday-ending seasons through Sunday
  • Applies to deer hunting seasons including bow and arrow, gun, primitive weapons, and dog hunting periods
  • Covers game bird seasons for bobwhite quail (Thanksgiving through first Saturday in March) and wild turkey (spring season March 1-May 15)
  • Extends squirrel season (October 1-February 28) and rabbit season (mid-October through February 28) when ending on Saturday
  • Includes fur-bearing animal seasons and the additional raccoon season (July 1-October 1) in the Saturday extension provision

Legislative Description

Open seasons; extend those ending on a Saturday until 30 minutes after sunset on the following Sunday.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks2/6/2026
Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks1/19/2026

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