COVID-19 INFORMATION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) has made temporary changes to its business operations for the safety of our employees and the general public. Licenses may be purchased at MDMR from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. Monday through Friday or by mailing to 1141 Bayview Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39530. Recreational fishing licenses can also be purchased online at ms.gov/mdwfp/licensing/login. For permits or any other inquiries, visit our website at dmr.ms.gov or call 228-374-5000.
LATEST UPDATES
Updated 04/03/2020 (Subject to change. Please check this page regularly.)
- The following guidance is provided in carrying out and complying with Governor Reeves’ Executive Orders and subsequent guidance:
- Commercial fishing is defined as an Essential Business and may continue to operate. However, every effort should be made to comply with the CDC and MSDH guidance of maintaining 6 ft of distancing and no gatherings of 10 or more people.
- Recreational boating and fishing does not meet the definitions of the Governor’s Executive Order.
PRESS RELEASES
MDMR accepting public comments for CARES Act assistance to fisheries participants spending plan
20-56-CWS | August 14, 2020 BILOXI, Miss. – With the appropriation of $1,520,087 from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act to the
CMR approves commercial, charter boat license expiration date extension to June 30
20-41-CWS | May 27, 2020 BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Commission on Marine Resources approved today to extend the expiration date to June 30, 2020,
CMR approves commercial license expiration date extension
20-28-CWS | April 10, 2020 BILOXI, Miss. – In order to comply with Executive Order 1466, the Commission on Marine Resources approved today to suspend
