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Recent News from the Gulf States


Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Launches First All-Digital State Wildlife Action Plan in the Nation
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026 Read more

Official Media Statement: TPW Commission Passes Updated Proof of Residency Requirements
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026 Read more

Comunicado de Prensa Oficial: La Comisión de TPW Aprueba Requisitos Actualizados de Comprobación de Residencia
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026 Read more

Texas Game Warden Lt. Col. Graduates from FBI National Academy in Quantico
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026 Read more

Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway Adds About 2,200 Acres Through New Acquisitions
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026 Read more

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The U.S. Coast Guard Launches the 2026 National Recreational Boating Safety Survey
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026 Read more

Louisiana Alligator Advisory Council to Meet April 1 in Abbeville
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026 Read more

LDWF Agent Graduates from 2026 National Conservation Law Enforcement Leadership Academy
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026 Read more

Easter Holiday Closures for Bodcau, Woodworth Shooting Ranges Announced
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026 Read more

LDWF Hammond Field Office to be Closed March 31 for Building Maintenance
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 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

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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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Recreational harvest of gray triggerfish opens March 1 in Gulf state and federal waters
Posted on Friday, February 27, 2026 Read more

FWC’s Catch a Florida Memory Triple Threat Throwdown Season 4 Starts March 1
Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2026 Read more

FWC hosts public workshops to gather input on recreational Gulf gag grouper management
Posted on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Read more

FWC proposes Phase III changes to Marine Special Activity License program
Posted on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Read more

UPDATED: FWC approves holistic management approach for spotted seatrout
Posted on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Read more

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