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Recent News from the Gulf States


Texas Commemorates National Hunting and Fishing Day Sept. 27
Posted on Thursday September 25, 2025 Read more

Wildlife Health Alert: Texans Encouraged to Stay Vigilant for New World Screwworms
Posted on Tuesday September 23, 2025 Read more

Two Texas Game Wardens Recognized During August Commission Meeting
Posted on Monday September 22, 2025 Read more

Labor Day Weekend Marks Fewer Boating Incidents, Rise in Fatalities
Posted on Monday September 22, 2025 Read more

Fort Phantom Hill Lake 'Positive' for Zebra Mussels
Posted on Monday September 22, 2025 Read more

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Recreational Red Snapper Landing Estimates Through September 14
Posted on Thursday September 25, 2025 Read more

LDWF Agents Investigating Boating Incident in West Baton Rouge Parish
Posted on Sunday September 21, 2025 Read more

AMENDED: Louisiana Shrimp Task Force to Meet September 23
Posted on Friday September 19, 2025 Read more

LDWF Opens Registration for the Beginner Squirrel Hunt on Dewey Wills WMA
Posted on Friday September 19, 2025 Read more

Recreational Red Snapper Landing Estimates Through September 7
Posted on Thursday September 18, 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 to host in-person workshops on commercial and recreational oyster harvest for proposed rule
Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 Read more

FWC will host public workshops to gather input on recreational Atlantic red snapper management
Posted on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Read more

FWC Lionfish Challenge celebrates 10-year anniversary with this year’s winners!
Posted on Monday, September 22, 2025 Read more

Cast your imagination: Florida Fish Art Contest now open
Posted on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Read more

Temporary closure of Gulf County Zone for 2025 regional bay scallop season
Posted on Thursday, September 4, 2025 Read more

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Get in Touch

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