MSCFU

Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United- Promoting #sustainable #fisheries, providing a unified voice for all MS #fishermen, and advocating domestic #seafood!

[MSCFU @MSCFUnited]

🚨NEW STATE LAW 2026- SB2263 PROHIBITS ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OF THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES FROM PERFORMING VESSEL STOPS OR BOARDING A VESSEL WITHOUT PROBABLE CAUSE

Read the full bill here: https://t.co/108bKC9Aoa

#Mississippi #fishing #boating #seafood #msleg

[MSCFU @MSCFUnited]

For generations, Mississippi’s oyster reefs have been worked by families who know these waters by memory and muscle; these reefs have long belonged to the public.

https://t.co/rHyAQ1gMXi

#Mississippi #seafood #oysters #msleg #lawsuit

[WLOX @WLOX]

Court strikes down Mississippi oyster leasing law https://t.co/elL0OOKkhS

[MSCFU @MSCFUnited]

A judge has ordered the MDMR to permanently end a private oyster-bottom lease program that the state Legislature created, finding it unconstitutional and contrary to the public’s right to catch oysters.

Read more at: https://t.co/9q5qF4u16v

#Mississippi #oysters #seafood #msleg

[MSCFU @MSCFUnited]

There has been significant opposition from local oystermen, communities, and advocacy groups over this shift toward private oyster leasing that HB734 seeks to allow in the State of Mississippi.

#msleg #seafood #oysters

[MSCFU @MSCFUnited]

The Gulf of America Fishery Management Council is meeting in Biloxi, MS this week at the Golden Nugget.

[MSCFU @MSCFUnited]

It’s National Seafood Month! #knowyourfisherman

Captain Frank Parker of F/V TOVIAH out of Ocean Springs, MS

#knowyourfisherman #Mississippi #seafood #heritage #GenuineMS #shrimp #crab #oysters #fish #fishing #commercialfishing #shrimping #oystering #crabbing #food #producer

[MSCFU @MSCFUnited]

It’s National Seafood Month! #knowyourfisherman

Captain Timmie Lee Millis on F/V Capt Ben from Sneads Ferry, NC

#knowyourfisherman #USA #seafood #heritage #shrimp #crab #oysters #fish #fishing #commercialfishing #shrimping #oystering #crabbing #food #producer #eatlocal

[MSCFU @MSCFUnited]

It’s National Seafood Month! #knowyourfisherman

Captain Raymond Johnston of F/V Cindy C from Bayou Caddy, MS

#knowyourfisherman #Mississippi #seafood #heritage #GenuineMS #shrimp #crab #oysters #fish #fishing #commercialfishing #shrimping #oystering #crabbing #food #producer

[MSCFU @MSCFUnited]

It’s National Seafood Month! #knowyourfisherman

Captain Aaron Tillman of F/V Stephanie Ann now in Ocean Springs, MS

#knowyourfisherman #Mississippi #seafood #heritage #GenuineMS #shrimp #crab #oysters #fish #fishing #commercialfishing #shrimping #oystering #crabbing #food

[MSCFU @MSCFUnited]

It’s National Seafood Month! #knowyourfisherman

Captain Ricky Ross of Ocean Springs, MS on F/V Mark and Dawn.

#knowyourfisherman #Mississippi #seafood #GenuineMS #shrimp #crab #oysters #fish #fishing #commercialfishing #shrimping #oystering #crabbing #eatlocal #buylocal #USA

[MSCFU @MSCFUnited]

Yesterday, our Director Ryan Bradley attended and spoke at a meeting of the Mississippi Sound Coalition.

WLOX NEWS:
https://t.co/zg9KICdvHP

#Mississippi #MSSound #msleg #marinelife #seafood

[WLOX @WLOX]

Mississippi Sound Coalition urges Congress to pass Northern Gulf Estuary Protection Act https://t.co/ebItjquihW

[MSCFU @MSCFUnited]

It’s National Seafood Month! #knowyourfisherman

Captain Nguyen Hoang of F/V Capt Justin- Biloxi, MS

#commercialfishing #shrimping #oystering #food #producer #eatlocal #buylocal #wild #GulfofAmerica #MSseafood #USA

[MSCFU @MSCFUnited]

The 2025-2026 Mississippi Oyster Season to open Monday, October 13, 2025 with a daily sack limit of 15 sacks for tongers and 20 sacks for dredgers.

#oysters #GenuineMS #seafood #oysterlovers #oyster #eatmoreoysters #USA

[MSCFU @MSCFUnited]

Know your fisherman! During National Seafood Month this October we are bringing back our #knowyourfisherman campaign!

If you know an outstanding commercial fisherman or fisherwoman that deserves to be recognized (or even yourself) please complete the form below:

https://t.co/9fYnUyGm32

#knowyourfisherman #commercialfishing #seafood #Mississippi #USA

[MSCFU @MSCFUnited]

The Court recently issued a Preliminary Injunction in our lawsuit to halt up to 80% of Mississippi’s oyster reefs from being privately leased. This is a huge win for the public’s right to fish!

Your support is needed to help us sustain our case to defend the public's access to Mississippi's oyster reefs including historic natural reefs!

Donate today to help us preserve Mississippi’s oyster industry for future generations:
https://t.co/ONSsrra0ry

#Mississippi #oysters #seafood #fishing #msleg #USA

[WLOX @WLOX]

Judge rules oyster reef private leasing law unconstitutional, issues injunction https://t.co/ELjtzyXx4r

[MSCFU @MSCFUnited]

Today, a Mississippi judge ruled in our favor, granting a preliminary injunction halting the private leasing of up to 80% of Mississippi’s permitted oyster reefs. Waters to remain open to the public!#msleg #oysters #seafood

[MSCFU @MSCFUnited]

We support the Safer Shrimp Imports Act!

[Congressman Mike Ezell @RepEzell]

Growing up on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast, I know how important the shrimp industry is—not just to our economy, but to our way of life. Our local Gulf Coast shrimpers are playing by the rules while foreign producers are flooding the market with unsafe, low-quality products. This bill is about leveling the playing field and protecting our American producers, and keeping America healthy.

Read more⬇️
https://t.co/H9PZzzAUqR