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MississippiHB 16372025 Regular SessionHouse

Hunting and fishing on another's land; revise provisions relating to payment of restitution.

Sponsored By: Bill Kinkade (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Wildlife, Fisheries and ParksJudiciary BJudiciary, Division B

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Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.

Illegal fishing payments go to landowners

People convicted of knowingly entering another’s land without permission to hunt, fish, shoot, or trap must pay for illegally taken fish. They must pay the landowner $100 for each fish unlawfully taken or possessed from a private lake, pond, or other private waterbody. There is no total cap on these payments. The money compensates the private-water landowner.

Wildlife penalties fund fish and wildlife restoration

People convicted of knowingly entering another’s land without permission to hunt, fish, shoot, or trap must pay a wildlife assessment. It is $100–$500 per wild animal, wild bird, or their parts unlawfully taken or possessed, capped at $2,000 per violation. Court clerks collect the money and deposit it with the State Treasurer. The money goes to the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks’ Fisheries and Wildlife Fund for wildlife and sport fish restoration. The department can spend this money only after the Legislature approves funding.

Penalties for hunting on others’ land

Knowingly entering another’s land to hunt, fish, shoot, or trap remains illegal without permission or accompaniment by the owner, lessee, or agent. A first offense carries a $500–$1,000 fine; another offense within five years of the last carries a $1,000–$1,500 fine. Repeat offenders within that period lose all hunting, trapping, and fishing privileges for one year, with a $500 reinstatement fee. Officers may seize unlawfully taken or possessed animals, birds, fish, or parts for disposal by the state wildlife department. The law takes effect upon passage.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Bill Kinkade

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 260 • No: 21

House vote • 3/11/2025

Concurred in Amend From Senate

Yes: 117 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Senate vote • 3/6/2025

Passed As Amended

Yes: 46 • No: 4

House vote • 2/13/2025

Passed As Amended

Yes: 97 • No: 17 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    3/18/2025legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/13/2025Senate

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/12/2025House

  4. Concurred in Amend From Senate

    3/11/2025House

  5. Returned For Concurrence

    3/7/2025Senate

  6. Passed As Amended

    3/6/2025Senate

  7. Amended

    3/6/2025Senate

  8. Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

    2/27/2025Senate

  9. DR - TSDPAA: WI To JB

    2/26/2025Senate

  10. Referred To Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks;Judiciary, Division B

    2/17/2025Senate

  11. Transmitted To Senate

    2/17/2025House

  12. Passed As Amended

    2/13/2025House

  13. Amended

    2/13/2025House

  14. Read the Third Time

    2/12/2025House

  15. Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

    1/30/2025House

  16. DR - TSDPAA: JB To WI

    1/30/2025House

  17. DR - TSDPAA: WI To JB

    1/29/2025House

  18. Referred To Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks;Judiciary B

    1/20/2025House

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