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MississippiSB 24202026 Regular SessionSenate

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

Sponsored By: J. Walter Michel (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Hunting seasons now run through Sunday

When a deer, bobwhite quail, wild turkey, squirrel, rabbit, or fur-bearing season ends on Friday or Saturday, it now stays open through the following Sunday. You can hunt until 30 minutes after sunset that Sunday. This also covers any additional raccoon season.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • J. Walter Michel

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Kevin Blackwell

    Republican • Senate

  • Jeremy England

    Republican • Senate

  • Tyler McCaughn

    Republican • Senate

  • Joseph M. Seymour

    Republican • Senate

  • Benjamin Suber

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 170 • No: 0

House vote • 3/10/2026

Passed

Yes: 118 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/5/2026

Passed

Yes: 52 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    3/19/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/13/2026House

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/13/2026Senate

  4. Returned For Enrolling

    3/11/2026House

  5. Passed

    3/10/2026House

  6. Title Suff Do Pass

    2/23/2026House

  7. Referred To Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks

    2/6/2026House

  8. Transmitted To House

    2/6/2026Senate

  9. Immediate Release

    2/5/2026Senate

  10. Passed

    2/5/2026Senate

  11. Title Suff Do Pass

    2/2/2026Senate

  12. Referred To Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks

    1/19/2026Senate

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