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Recent News from the Gulf States


Applications Open Dec. 1 for 69th Texas Game Warden and State Park Police Cadet Class
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025 Read more

Celebrate the Holiday Season Outside at a Texas State Park
Posted on Friday November 21, 2025 Read more

El Reabastecimiento de Trucha Arcoíris Regresa el 26 de Noviembre en Todo el Estado
Posted on Thursday November 20, 2025 Read more

Rainbow Trout Stocking Returns to Texas Waters Nov. 26
Posted on Thursday November 20, 2025 Read more

CWD Confirmed at Tom Green County Facility Linked to “Ghost Deer” Investigation
Posted on Thursday November 20, 2025 Read more

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LDWF Enforcement Weekend Yields 60 Federal and State Migratory Bird Violations
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025 Read more

LDWF Agents Assisting with Bayou Classic Weekend Security
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025 Read more

Farmerville Man Arrested for Illegal Firearm Possession and Hunting Violations in Union Parish
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025 Read more

Agents Arrest Convicted Felon in Claiborne Parish
Posted on Monday November 24, 2025 Read more

2025 Youth Hunter of the Year Applications Open Now, LWF and LDWF Announce
Posted on Monday November 24, 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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Recreational harvest of flounder reopens Dec. 1
Posted on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 Read more

Seasonal closure for recreational snook harvest begins Dec. 1 on Florida’s west coast and Dec.15 on east coast
Posted on Monday, November 24, 2025 Read more

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Management Proposal for Atlantic Red Snapper Season
Posted on Monday, November 10, 2025 Read more

Apply for Apalachicola Bay oyster harvest beginning Nov.10
Posted on Monday, November 10, 2025 Read more

FWC proposes changes for spotted seatrout management
Posted on Thursday, November 6, 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