Its a Turkey Stamp with the revenue generated being earmarked for wild turkey management. Purchasing the stamp is how hunters will get their Game Checks (e-tags) or physical tags (and associated Game Checks) if purchased in person at a license vendor. Funds cannot be used by the dept. for employee salaries or be diverted elsewhere. $10 for residents, $100 for non-residents. It replaces the former $50 turkey permit for non-residents, effectively raising the non-resident price to hunt by $50. Other states have been rolling with successful turkey stamp/permit programs for years. Florida and Wisconsin are two great examples. Arkansas implemented a voluntary stamp a few years back but the popularity has waned since it isn't required.
This has the potential to generate nearly a million dollars a year for wild turkey in Mississippi. Even much more if used to secure federal Wildlife Restoration matching funds. Really excited for it all and a huge win for Mississippi!
