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Recent News from the Gulf States


TPWD Highlights Importance for Boaters to "Clean, Drain, and Dry"
Posted on Monday May 19, 2025 Read more

Texas Parks and Wildlife Launches "Better Outside" Podcast
Posted on Monday May 19, 2025 Read more

Purtis Creek State Park Seeks Volunteers for ADA Access Improvement Project
Posted on Friday May 16, 2025 Read more

Toyota ShareLunker Program Enjoys Another Successful Collection Season
Posted on Friday May 16, 2025 Read more

Texas Accepts First Dedication of Water Rights for Environmental Protection in 20 Years
Posted on Thursday May 15, 2025 Read more

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Are You GatorWise? LDWF Partners with Ten States to Launch Alligator Information Website
Posted on Monday May 19, 2025 Read more

Agents Cite Chauvin Man for Crabbing Violation in Terrebonne Parish
Posted on Friday May 16, 2025 Read more

LDWF Issues Permit Application for Registering Prohibited or Restricted Native Turtles in Possession by July 19
Posted on Friday May 16, 2025 Read more

LDWF to Hold Public Meeting on Wild Turkeys in Northeast Louisiana on May 28
Posted on Friday May 16, 2025 Read more

LDWF Announces Recreational Gag Grouper Season to Open September 1, 2025
Posted on Thursday May 15, 2025 Read more

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Recreational season for Gray Triggerfish to open March 1
Posted on Friday February 21, 2025 Read more

MACMR to meet Tuesday, February 18
Posted on Friday February 14, 2025 Read more

MDMR certifies state saltwater finfish records for January
Posted on Friday February 07, 2025 Read more

MACMR meeting moved to Friday, January 24
Posted on Monday January 20, 2025 Read more

MACMR to meet Tuesday, January 21
Posted on Friday January 17, 2025 Read more

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Alabama State Waters Temporarily Close for Shrimping
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2025 Red Snapper Season Modified to Provide Increased Fishing Opportunities
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Billy Goat Hole Boat Ramp Temporarily Closes for Additional Upgrades
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Red Snapper Season Closes December 31
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Oyster Season Closes on December 31
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FWC marks 5 years of the State Reef Fish Survey, advancing sustainable fisheries through data-driven efforts
Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Read more

Lionfish Removal and Awareness Day and Festival
Posted on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Read more

Tarpon fishing this season? Make sure to follow these best fishing practices to keep silver kings reigning
Posted on Monday, May 12, 2025 Read more

Recreational harvest of Atlantic greater amberjack, red porgy, hogfish, blueline tilefish and several groupers will open May 1
Posted on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Read more

Recreational harvest of Gulf greater amberjack remains closed during May
Posted on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Read more

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