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MDMR requests anglers’ input for upcoming fishing effort survey
MDMR is currently undertaking a study to gain more detailed and accurate information on Mississippi recreational anglers’ fishing effort. […]
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MDMR Marine Information Calendars available coastwide
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources’ 2024 Marine Information Calendars are now available at locations along the Coast. […]
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MDMR Hatchery Bureau releases 2,000 spotted seatrout on Dec. 14
A total of 4,000 6-inch spotted seatrout, raised with the University of Southern Mississippi, were released in Harrison and Jackson counties. […]
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MDMR certifies fish records for November 2023
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources certified two state fishing records using conventional tackle for the month of November […]
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Mississippi’s recreational red snapper season closing Sept. 30, 2023
Mississippi’s recreational red snapper season will close Sept. 30, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. After the closure, no red snapper shall be landed. […]
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MDMR certifies fish records for September 2023
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources certified three state all tackle fishing records for September 2023. […]
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MDMR hosting photo contest for 2024 calendar
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is hosting a photo contest, and the winners will be used in the agency’s 2024 calendar. The deadline to submit entries is Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. Submitted photos should
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Mississippi’s recreational red snapper season re-opening, gag grouper opening Sept. 1
Mississippi’s red snapper season will re-open for private recreational anglers and state for-hire vessels on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. […]
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Jason Osborne appointed to MACMR
Gov. Tate Reeves has appointed Jason Osborne to the MACMR representing nonprofit environmental organizations. […]
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MDMR certifies fish records for July 2023
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources certified six state fishing records for the month of July 2023. […]
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Recreational fishing seasons opening for Gray Triggerfish and Greater Amberjack
The recreational fishing season for Gray Triggerfish opens Aug. 1. The recreational fishing season for Greater Amberjack opens Aug. 1-25. […]
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MDMR to accept proposals for On-Bottom Molluscan Shellfish Leases
The MDMR announces the recent update of its on-bottom shellfish regulations following the passage of Senate Bill 2544. […]