John Mitchell

23-24-CWS | July 20, 2023 BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) announces the recent update of its on-bottom shellfish regulations following the passage of Senate Bill 2544 during the Mississippi Legislature 2023 Regular Session. These revised regulations will enable private individuals or businesses to lease previously unavailable water bottoms, fostering a …

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23-23-CWS | July 17, 2022 BILOXI, Miss. – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced today that the recreational fishing season for Red Grouper (Epinephelus morio) will close in Mississippi territorial waters on Friday, July 21, 2023, at 12:01 a.m. local time. The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is dedicated to enhancing, protecting …

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23-22-CWS | July 14, 2023 BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Advisory Commission on Marine Resources will meet Tuesday, July 18, in Biloxi. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. and will be held at the Bolton State Building in the first-floor auditorium. The meeting will broadcast live on the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources’ YouTube channel …

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23-21-CWS | July 6, 2023 BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources certified three state fishing records for the month of June. Rodie Armes, 13, of Pass Christian set two youth fishing records using conventional tackle for Cownose Ray (Rhinoptera bonasus) with a fish weighing 30 pounds, 5.6 ounces and Atlantic Needlefish (Strongylura …

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23-20-CWS | July 3, 2023 BILOXI, Miss. – Mississippi’s recreational Red Snapper season will close Friday, July 7, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. After the closure, no Red Snapper shall be landed or possessed in Mississippi state territorial waters. Anglers should close out any trips as soon as possible so landings information can be compiled by …

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23-19-CWS | June 30, 2023 BILOXI, Miss. – In an effort to educate recreational boaters nationwide about the dangers of boating while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the Office of Marine Patrol at the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) will be participating in the annual Operation Dry Water campaign. The mission of …

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23-18-CWS | June 16, 2023 BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Advisory Commission on Marine Resources will meet Tuesday, June 20, in Biloxi. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. and will be held at the Bolton State Building in the first-floor auditorium. The meeting will broadcast live on the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources’ YouTube channel …

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23-17-CWS | June 1, 2023 BILOXI, Miss. – The first weekend of National Fishing and Boating Week in June of each year is designated as Free Fishing Weekend. On June 3 and 4, the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources would like anglers to know that any person may fish without a sport fishing license in …

Free Fishing Weekend June 3 and 4, Free Saltwater Sport Fishing Day July 4 Read More »