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The Mississippi Commission on Marine Resources voted recently to open the State’s oyster season beginning Monday, Oct. 3. The reefs in the western portion of the Mississippi Sound will be open to tonging and dredging. The daily sack limit is … Continued
The outlook for Mississippi catfish production in 2016 is generally good according to a recent industry update from Mississippi Sea Grant. Mississippi catfish pond acreage is down slightly this year while demand for catfish remains high and feed prices are … Continued
Shrimpers reported good catches on June 6th, the opening day of the 2016 Mississippi shrimp season, according to Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR). “The fishermen that braved the weather reported decent catches of 50-60/60-70 brown shrimp with a good … Continued
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has set the opening date of the 2016-2017 shrimp season in state territorial waters for 6 a.m. Monday, June 6. All regulations of the MDMR will be in full force and effect, and all … Continued
The Congressional Omnibus Appropriations bill passed by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Obama on December 18, 2015, includes a provision to extend Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana state seaward fishery boundaries from 3 miles out to 9 … Continued
The Oyster Recovery Program initiated by the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) will begin at legal sunrise Monday, Jan. 18, 2016. MDMR officials will open Area I B (St. Joe Reef) and all commercial fishermen who have been approved … Continued