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Recent News from the Gulf States


Teal Season Opens in Texas Sept. 20
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025 Read more

Texas Game Wardens Emphasize Safety Ahead of Labor Day Weekend
Posted on Friday August 29, 2025 Read more

Boaters, Waterfowl Hunters Reminded to 'Clean, Drain and Dry' on Labor Day Weekend, Teal Season Opener
Posted on Wednesday August 27, 2025 Read more

Harvest Authorization Drawing Opens for Trinity River Alligator Gar Sept. 1
Posted on Wednesday August 27, 2025 Read more

Text, Call or Click: Texas Game Wardens Make Reporting Wildlife Crimes Easier Than Ever with Tip411
Posted on Tuesday August 26, 2025 Read more

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Recreational Red Snapper Landing Estimates Through August 17
Posted on Friday August 29, 2025 Read more

Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission to Meet September 4
Posted on Friday August 29, 2025 Read more

Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge to Temporarily Close for Alligator Harvest on Sept. 3-10
Posted on Tuesday August 26, 2025 Read more

LDWF to Offer Dove Lease Fields in DeRidder, Colfax on Sept. 6
Posted on Friday August 22, 2025 Read more

Louisiana Oyster Task Force to Meet August 26
Posted on Friday August 22, 2025 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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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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Bay Watch Public Boat Ramp Reopens With Improved Parking
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Saltwater Bag and Creel Limits Updated for 2025
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Alabama State Waters Open for Shrimping on June 1
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FWC wants your input on the future management of the spotted seatrout fishery
Posted on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Read more

Gulf red snapper private recreational fall season opens Sept. 1
Posted on Thursday, August 28, 2025 Read more

Recreational harvest of snook in all east coast and most west coast management regions opens Sept. 1
Posted on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 Read more

FWC to host 2025 Seatrout Symposium
Posted on Monday, August 25, 2025 Read more

Bay scallop season opens Aug. 16 in the Gulf County Zone
Posted on Friday, August 15, 2025 Read more

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Get in Touch

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