Hunting and fishing license; authorize Native Americans to receive free of charge upon providing tribal identification card.

HB 1245 would allow qualified Native American residents of Mississippi to receive free resident hunting and fishing licenses upon presenting a federally recognized tribal identification card (containing photo, name, address, and date of birth) at the time of application. The bill specifically amends license fee provisions to exempt these individuals from standard fees while requiring the tribal ID as proof of eligibility. It affects Mississippi residents who are members of federally recognized tribes and directly impacts the state’s licensing system for hunting and fishing. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and was never enacted.