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Recent News from the Gulf States
Fort Phantom Hill Delivers its Second Legacy Class ShareLunker, Toledo Returns to the Mix
Posted on Thursday February 12, 2026 Read more
El TPWD Está Cerrando el Área de Aprovechamiento de Ostión en la Bahía Galveston
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026 Read more
TPWD Closing Oyster Harvest Area in Galveston Bay
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026 Read more
El TPWD Está Cerrando el Área de Aprovechamiento de Ostión en la Bahía Matagorda
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026 Read more
TPWD Closing Oyster Harvest Area in Matagorda Bay
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026 Read more
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Regulations
LDWF Agents Seize Live Alligator on Bourbon Street
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026 Read more
LDWF Makes Delinquent Oyster Lease List Available Online
Posted on Friday February 13, 2026 Read more
Agents Cite Three Men for Deer Hunting Violations in Avoyelles Parish
Posted on Friday February 13, 2026 Read more
LDWF to Host Beyond the Stand: Reptiles, Amphibians and What Every Hunter Should Know
Posted on Thursday February 12, 2026 Read more
LWFC Passes Amendments to 2026-27 Hunting Regulation Notices of Intent
Posted on Thursday February 12, 2026 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
Licenses and Fees
Regulations
Alabama’s Red Snapper Season Continues Through December 31
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Oyster Season Closes on December 23
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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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Licenses and Fees
Regulations
UPDATED: FWC approves holistic management approach for spotted seatrout
Posted on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Read more
FWC proposes Phase III changes to Marine Special Activity License program
Posted on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Read more
Applications for FWC’s Atlantic Red Snapper Exempted Fishing Permits project open on Jan. 30
Posted on Friday, January 30, 2026 Read more
Recreational harvest of snook for most of Florida’s east coast will open Feb. 1
Posted on Thursday, January 29, 2026 Read more
Catch a Florida Memory celebrates 10 years of reeling in memories
Posted on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Read more
