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STAR names red snapper division winner
With the closure of the federal season on June 29, the STAR Tournament recently announced the red snapper division’s winner, according to Coastal Conservation Association Louisiana. […]
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New state fishing record for Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
A new Mississippi recreational saltwater conventional tackle record was certified during the Mississippi Commission on Marine Resources’ June 18 meeting. […]
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300-pound mako jumps into boat
A 300-pound mako shark gave a pair of New Jersey anglers quite a scare when it leaped into their boat and started thrashing around. […]
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Two boaters rescued by MDMR Marine Patrol officer
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) Marine Patrol rescued two men near Long Beach on Tuesday (June 11) after their fishing boat capsized. […]
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Snapper season opens June 1
The 2013 recreational red snapper fishing season begins June 1, the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announce […]
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Fishing for greater AJs, triggerfish ends June 1
The recreational fishing seasons for greater amberjack and triggerfish close Saturday (June 1) in Mississippi waters, the state Department of Marine Resources announced. […]
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Chataginer to retire May 31
Marine Patrol Chief Walter “Tiny” Chataginer will be retiring Friday (May 31) after more than 34 years of law enforcement service to the State of Mississippi. […]
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Saltwater STAR kicks off Memorial Day Weekend
The 2013 STAR begins May 25, with more than $500,000 in prizes up for grabs. This year’s saltwater fishing tournament spans the Louisiana and Mississippi coasts. […]
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MDMR names new chief scientific officer
Dr. Kelly Lucas has been tapped to manage research and scientific projects for the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, the agency announced today. […]
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Bryant joins other Gulf Coast governors in calling for regional red snapper management
The governors of Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas and Florida have signed a letter to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Sen. Harry Reid, House of Representatives Speaker Rep. John Boehner, Senate Minority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell and House Minority Leader Rep. Nancy Pelosi asking that red snapper management be turned over to their states. […]
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Citations issued for red snapper violations
While Louisiana enforcement officials have said they will not enforce federal red snapper fishing regulations, it was made clear this weekend that Mississippi Department of Marine Resources’ Marine Patrol are onboard with the feds — despite their own governor signing an open letter to Congress demanding state management of the fishery. […]
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Remington, Ruger top rifle purchases in 2012
Remington and Ruger were the most-popular rifle brands in 2012, while Remington held the top spot in the shotgun category, according to a survey of hunters and shooters. […]