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Recent News from the Gulf States


New Design for Horned Lizard License Plate Celebrates 25 Years of Conservation Funding
Posted on Wednesday November 05, 2025 Read more

Big Time Texas Hunts Winners Announced
Posted on Tuesday November 04, 2025 Read more

Rebuilding an El Paso Icon: Wyler Aerial Tramway Project Moves Forward
Posted on Tuesday November 04, 2025 Read more

Federal Red Snapper Season Closes November 21
Posted on Monday November 03, 2025 Read more

Crías Prósperas y Caza Próspera: La Población de Venados en Texas se Mantiene Fuerte
Posted on Friday October 31, 2025 Read more

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Louisiana Outdoors Forever Technical Advisory and Project Selection Board to Meet November 10
Posted on Wednesday November 05, 2025 Read more

Parts of Fort Polk-Vernon WMA to be Reopened for User Activities, LDWF Announces
Posted on Tuesday November 04, 2025 Read more

Maintenance Continues on LDWF Online Boat Registration Renewal System
Posted on Tuesday November 04, 2025 Read more

LDWF to Hold Commercial Fishing License Sales at Select Offices in December
Posted on Monday November 03, 2025 Read more

Agents Cite Two Subjects for Wildlife Violations in St. Landry Parish
Posted on Friday October 31, 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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Oyster Harvest Opens October 6
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ADCNR Expands Red Snapper Fishing Opportunities for Remainder of 2025 Season
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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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FWC approves rule changes for Gulf lane snapper
Posted on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Read more

FWC classifies Carolina hammerhead as a prohibited species
Posted on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Read more

Governor Ron DeSantis Applauds FWC’s Approval to Reopen Apalachicola Bay’s Oyster Industry
Posted on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Read more

Recreational harvest of hogfish closes in waters of the Atlantic/Florida Keys starting Nov. 1
Posted on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Read more

Flounder recreational harvest season closes Oct. 15
Posted on Monday, October 13, 2025 Read more

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    (228) 875 5912
  • Email:
    info@gsmfc.org
  • Address:
    2404 Government Street
    Ocean Springs, MS 39564