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Recent News from the Gulf States


Texas Game Wardens Near Conclusion of 'Ghost Deer' Case with 24 Suspects, 1,400 Charges Filed Statewide
Posted on Thursday August 14, 2025 Read more

Licencias de Caza y Pesca de Texas a la Venta a Partir del 15 de Agosto
Posted on Thursday August 14, 2025 Read more

Texas Hunting, Fishing Licenses on Sale Aug. 15
Posted on Thursday August 14, 2025 Read more

Expanded Digital License, Tag Options for Recreational Hunting, Fishing on Sale Aug. 15
Posted on Wednesday August 13, 2025 Read more

Media Advisory: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Hosts Special Hunting for Conservation Workshop
Posted on Wednesday August 13, 2025 Read more

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Recreational Red Snapper Landing Estimates Through August 3
Posted on Friday August 15, 2025 Read more

LDWF Mother-Child FUN Camp to be Held Oct. 10-11 at Waddill Outdoor Education Center in Baton Rouge
Posted on Friday August 15, 2025 Read more

LDWF Schedules Drawdown on Lake Martin – St. Martin Parish
Posted on Friday August 15, 2025 Read more

2025 State Gag Grouper Season to Open September 1 and Close September 15
Posted on Friday August 15, 2025 Read more

Agents Cite Four Subjects for Alligator Hunting Violations in Winn Parish
Posted on Friday August 15, 2025 Read more

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Oyster spawning begins as MDMR-USM Hatchery Program enters production phase using mobile hatchery
Posted on Tuesday July 08, 2025 Read more

Deer Island Coastal Preserve trails, interior portions reopened after July 4 wildfire
Posted on Monday July 07, 2025 Read more

Mississippi recreational Red Snapper season closing Sunday, July 6, 2025
Posted on Tuesday July 01, 2025 Read more

MDMR offering free 2025 ServSafe course to seafood industry members
Posted on Thursday June 26, 2025 Read more

MDMR accepting proposals for GOMESA projects
Posted on Thursday June 26, 2025 Read more

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Alabama Oyster Meeting to be Held September 3
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Bay Watch Public Boat Ramp Reopens With Improved Parking
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Saltwater Bag and Creel Limits Updated for 2025
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Alabama State Waters Open for Shrimping on June 1
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Alabama State Waters Temporarily Close for Shrimping
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Bay scallop season opens Aug. 16 in the Gulf County Zone
Posted on Friday, August 15, 2025 Read more

FWC proposes new management framework for Apalachicola Bay oyster harvest and statewide rule updates
Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2025 Read more

FWC approves changes to protect bonefish pre-spawning aggregation in Biscayne National Park
Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2025 Read more

FWC approves changes to boundaries of Coral Formation Protection Zones in John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 Read more

FWC approves changes to inshore shrimp harvest in Nassau and Duval counties
Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 Read more

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    info@gsmfc.org
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