Gulf Coast Fisheries with Rick Burris

11/13/24 • 41 min

In this episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast, host Matt Wyatt sits down with Rick Burris, Chief Scientific Officer at the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, to discuss the intricacies of managing Mississippi's marine resources. Rick shares the department’s efforts in fisheries management, including setting size and bag limits, tracking fish populations, and working closely with other Gulf states. The conversation delves into the unique challenges posed by Mississippi’s diverse ecosystems, from redfish and speckled trout to oysters and artificial reefs.

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In this episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast, host Matt Wyatt is joined by William McKinley, the Deer Program Coordinator at MDWFP, to discuss Mississippi's thriving deer population and what hunters can do to maintain healthy herds. William dives into the data behind deer management, explains the importance of hunters leading the conservation effort, and shares his personal journey from childhood hunting trips to a career in wildlife biology.

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In this episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast, host Matt Wyatt speaks with George Phillips, paleontology curator at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. George shares his expertise on Mississippi’s ancient history through fossils, from marine life to rare dinosaur discoveries. He explains what it means to be a curator, discusses significant fossil finds, and gives listeners a glimpse into the process of uncovering the state’s prehistoric secrets. Whether it’s a massive marine lizard or a single dinosaur tooth, George’s passion for paleontology is infectious.

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