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MDMR hosting photo contest for 2021 calendar
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is hosting a photo contest, and the winners will be used in the agency’s 2021 calendar. […]
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Mississippi red snapper season opening Labor Day weekend
The MDMR said that red snapper season will open for recreational anglers and state for-hire vessels on Sept. 5 in state and federal waters. […]
Alligator
Mississippi’s alligator hunting season opens Aug. 28
The 2020 Public Waters Alligator Hunting Season opens on Aug. 28. The season will be open for 10 days and will close on Sept. 7. […]
Fishing
CMR certifies youth state record for Spot
Rodie Armes, 10, of Pass Christian set the youth state record for Spot (Leiostomus xanthurus) using conventional tackle, with a fish weighing 4.87 ounces. […]
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Wildlife biologist and WMA manager of the year
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks named Brad Holder the Biologist of the Year and Michael Cleveland the WMA Manager of the Year. […]
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New Chairman of the Mississippi Commission of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
Commissioner Robert Taylor has been elected to serve as Chairman of the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks for the coming year. […]
Deer Hunting
Reservoir draw hunt process begins August 5
The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District will again hold draw archery hunts for deer in two areas for the 2020-21 whitetail season. […]
Hunting
MDWFP to offer full certification online Hunter Education class to residents 12 and above
Residents age 12 and above are able to complete their Hunter Education requirement online. The internet course will be available on mdwfp.com. […]
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Conservation officer saves life of attempted murder victim
On July 20, Conservation Officer Brian Tallent was on routine patrol in Yalobusha County when he performed life-saving measures on a female passenger. […]
Fishing
CMR certifies six state records
The Mississippi Commission on Marine Resources certified six state fishing records at this month’s meeting, including speckled trout. […]
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Recreational, commercial harvests opening
Officials with the MDMR announced that the recreational fishing season for Greater Amberjack will open in Mississippi territorial waters on Aug. 1, 2020. […]
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MDWFP’s Visitor Education Center to reopen July 28
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Visitor Education Center near Enid will re-open to the public on Tuesday, July 28. […]