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Fox News
02-06-2025
- General
- Fox News
Bright red fish caught by Mississippi angler with electric reel breaks new record
A Mississippi angler just broke a fishing record in the Magnolia State. Joseph Hoang of Biloxi, Mississippi, caught a vermilion snapper using an electric reel. The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) certified the all-tackle state saltwater fish record for the month of May. The snapper weighed 6 pounds and 9.6 ounces, according to the MDMR news release. Vermilion snappers are known for their bright red color and slender body. They can grow up to 2 feet long and weigh up to 7 pounds, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The fish can be found from North Carolina down to Brazil, including in the West Indies, the Gulf of America and the Caribbean Sea. Red snapper season started in Mississippi on May 23. Anglers are allowed to harvest two red snappers per person per day with a 16-inch minimum size limit. The largemouth bass is Mississippi's state fish. It's also the most common fish to find, according to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP). Largemouth bass can reach weights greater than 10 to 15 pounds, sometimes stretching over 26 inches in length, according to the MDWFP.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Mississippi invites artists for Wild Turkey Stamp artwork
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) announced the creation of the first-ever Mississippi Wild Turkey Stamp, aimed at enhancing management, habitat, and research for wild turkeys. The Wild Turkey Stamp, which is expected to launch for the 2025 spring turkey season, is the result of a multi-year legislative effort by hunters, conservation partners, and land managers and marks a major step forward for conservation. According to MDWFP, the initiative will provide a dedicated funding stream to support wild turkey populations and the habitats they depend on. When will applications open for 2025 Public Waters alligator season in Mississippi? 'Our state is a special place for turkey hunting,' said MDWFP Executive Director Lynn Posey. 'The Wild Turkey Stamp ensures Mississippi will remain at the forefront of turkey conservation for future generations. We appreciate our legislature, conservation partners, and the public who helped make this happen.' As part of its inaugural kickoff campaign, the MDWFP would like to invite Mississippi-based artists, ages 15 and up, to submit original artwork to be featured as the first-ever state Wild Turkey Stamp. Submissions should depict the Eastern wild turkey (Meleagris silvestris gallopavo) in a natural, Mississippi setting. The winning artist will receive a monetary gift, publicity and media recognition throughout MDWFP's social media channels, email blasts, and a spotlight in the Mississippi Outdoors Magazine. To learn more, click here. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
MDWFP stresses life jacket safety after boating citations over Memorial Day weekend
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) concluded its enforcement effort during the Memorial Day weekend. MDWFP Conservation Officers encountered more than 3,600 boaters statewide, ensuring safety and compliance of those enjoying Mississippi's beautiful waterways. Mississippi residents in 11 counties eligible for disaster unemployment aid During this period, officers issued 315 total citations. Of these, 32 were related to personal flotation devices (PFDs), 33 were drug and alcohol related, and 28 involved reckless operation of a vessel. Officers also made seven arrests for boating under the influence. Compared to Memorial Day weekend in previous years, officials said total citations were down, with the most significant decrease being in personal flotation devices. As summer recreational activities on Mississippi's waters increase, MDWFP reminds all boaters of critical safety requirements: Every vessel must carry one wearable USCG-approved PFD, also known as a life jacket, for each person on board. Ensure PFDs are in good and serviceable condition. Have appropriately sized PFDs for everyone aboard the vessel. Keep PFDs readily accessible in case of an emergency. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
When will applications open for 2025 Public Waters alligator season in Mississippi?
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Alligator hunters, mark your calendars! The draw application period for the 2025 Public Waters alligator season in Mississippi will open on June 2 and close on June 11. According to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP), the Public Water Season will run from noon on August 29 until noon on September 8. Mississippi opens applications for Private Lands alligator hunt There is a new application process this year. Applications for the 2025 Public Water Season will now go through the MDWFP Hunt Fish License System. If you do not yet have an account in the new license system, your are encouraged to do so before the draw period opens. MDWFP officials said permits are limited to a specific hunting zone. Only 'public waterways' within each zone, as defined by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), will be open to hunting. No other public water will be open to alligator hunting, except the lakes within the Northeast, Northwest, West Central, and Southwest Zone. There is no fee to apply for the public water draw. If drawn, you have seven days to purchase your Alligator possession permits. If you are choosing to opt out of your draw this year, then simply do not purchase your Alligator possession permits within the seven day window. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Mississippi opens applications for Private Lands alligator hunt
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP) said applications are open for the Private Lands alligator season. Beginning this year, the application process is online only. Mail in hard copy applications will not be accepted. These applications will remain open until July 1, 2025. Rabid bat in Mississippi leads to quarantine for two puppies The draw application period for Public Waters alligator season will open on June 2 and will conclude on June 11. Private Lands season is from noon on August 29, 2025, until 6:00 a.m. on September 22, 2025. For information on how to complete online application, click here. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WJTV.
