Game check program; establish for white-tailed deer.

HB 1361 requires Mississippi hunters of white-tailed deer to use an electronic game check system (via app, website, or digital tools) to report harvests. This mandatory program, to be developed by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, collects detailed harvest data to inform wildlife conservation policies. Hunters who fail to comply face fines starting at $100 for a first offense, increasing to $500-$1,000 for repeat violations. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, and mandates annual reports to legislative committees on program implementation.