Mississippi SR97: Encourage education and outreach to inform the public about the role of regulated trapping in balanced wildlife management.

What the bill says

A resolution to encourage education and outreach efforts to inform the public about the role of regulated trapping in balanced wildlife management.

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION TO ENCOURAGE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH EFFORTS TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE ROLE OF REGULATED TRAPPING IN BALANCED WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT. WHEREAS, regulated trapping has long served as a vital and scientifically grounded tool for wildlife conservation and management, enabling state, federal, and tribal agencies to maintain balanced ecosystems, control predator populations, and protect critical habitats essential for biodiversity and species recovery; and WHEREAS, trapping plays a pivotal role in furbearer management by protecting endangered and vulnerable species during key life-cycle stages, such as ground-nesting birds and sea turtles, while facilitating the successful reintroduction of populations like river otter and beaver, thereby promoting healthy wildlife communities across diverse landscapes; and WHEREAS, through targeted predator management, trapping significantly enhances waterfowl production in high-density breeding areas where it reduces predation on duck eggs by species *SS36/R1632* S. R. No. 97 ~ OFFICIAL ~ N1/2 26/SS36/R1632 PAGE 1 (rdd\tb) such as raccoons and skunks, boosting nest success rates from as low at 5%-10% to the 15%-20% threshold needed for stable populations, ultimately increasing duck numbers by tens of thousands and restoring natural breeding potential; and WHEREAS, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recognizes trapping as an integral component of integrated pest management on national wildlife refuges, regulated under federal laws to sustainably manage wildlife populations, eradicate invasive species, control pests, and safeguard …

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Sponsors

• Blackwell, Kevin (R, 19) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 15, 2026: Died In Committee
2. March 24, 2026: Referred To Rules

Common questions

What is SR97?

SR97 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Encourage education and outreach to inform the public about the role of regulated trapping in balanced wildlife management.

What does SR97 do?

In its own words: A resolution to encourage education and outreach efforts to inform the public about the role of regulated trapping in balanced wildlife management.

What is the status of SR97?

Failed as of April 15, 2026. Latest action: Died In Committee (April 15, 2026).

Who sponsored SR97?

Blackwell, Kevin (R, 19).

Where is the official record for SR97?

On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0097.xml