Red Snapper season re-opens
Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) announced that the private recreational fishing season for Red Snapper has re-opened. The season is set...
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While algae bloom remains seafood deemed safe to eat
by Alex Paton
A Harmful Algal Bloom is still affecting all of South Mississippi’s beaches in Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson Counties. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through...
Dead dolphins, sea turtles – Coast Mayors discuss solutions
by Alex Paton
A group of Mayors along the Gulf Coast met to discuss issues and negative impacts that have come from unprecedented dual openings of Louisiana’s Bonnet...
Fishermen move oysters to boost population
by Alex Paton
Mississippi oyster fishermen are working with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources to increase the oyster population. The oyster relay initiated by the Mississippi Department...
Coast beaches to get re-design
by Alex Paton
Beaches on the Coast in Harrison County will be getting a new look. Governor Phil Bryant unveiled architectural designs recently for the first phase of...
Red Drum & Red Snapper seasons open
by Alex Paton
The recreational fishing season for Red Snapper will reopen over the Labor Day Weekend. The season will only be open in Mississippi territorial waters on...
Red Snapper season ends
by Alex Paton
Red Snapper season ends today. State for-hire vessels are projected to reach their quota for Red Snapper, and the season will end at 11:59 p.m....
Red Snapper season to close Sunday
by Alex Paton
Mississippi’s red snapper season is closing. Mississippi Department of Marine Resources said state for-hire vessels are projected to reach their quota for Red Snapper, and...
Shrimp season opens this week
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has set the opening date of the 2018-2019 shrimp season in state territorial waters for 6 a.m. Wednesday, June...
Free fishing weekend during national fishing and boating week
by Alex Paton
The first weekend of National Fishing and Boating Week in June of each year is designated as Free Fishing Weekend. On June 2nd and 3rd,...