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Mississippi Bills To Protect Hunting Lands Advance





Two bills in Mississippi that would ensure that hunting is protected on state land have advanced in their respective chambers. The bills reflect a concept originally conceived by the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance (USSA).

The Hunting Heritage Protection Act bills, HB 978 and SB 2075, were introduced to mandate the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks to open their land for hunting with a ‘no net loss’ requirement. The ‘no net loss’ directive requires the opening of compensatory huntable land if an area is closed to the sport.

Senate Bill 2075, introduced by Sen. Lynn Posey, D-Union Church, and HB 978, sponsored by Rep. Warner McBride, D-Courtland, passed their respective chambers on Feb. 2. The bills await action in the House and Senate Committees on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.

These state bill are based on model legislation developed and promoted by the USSA and put forth in the federal Hunting Heritage Protection Act in 2000, introduced by now Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Georgia. Arkansas, Georgia and Maryland passed similar legislation in 2005. Florida, Oregon and Pennsylvania have introduced legislation derived from the same concept, which Illinois adopted in 2004.

In United States Congress, Sen. Chambliss resurrected the concept and has again introduced the Hunting Heritage Protection Act, SB 1522. The bill would ensure Federal lands remain open to hunting, awaits action in the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Take Action! Mississippi sportsmen should urge their legislators to support the Hunting Heritage Protection Act. Urge them to protect hunting lands and state wildlife resources. Mississippi senators can be reached by calling 601-359-3267 and representatives can be reached by calling (601) 359-3360. Sportsmen can also find their legislators by using the Legislative Action Center at www.ussportsmen.org.

For a sample letter to your legislator, click here.
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