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Ep 355| Senator Jeremy England

In this episode of Brown Water Banter, we sit down with Senator Jeremy England to break down the new Mississippi DMR probable cause law and what it could mean for boaters, fishermen, and enforcement on the Gulf Coast.

Senator England explains how the bill came about, why constituents pushed for it, and what changes when DMR officers stop or board a vessel. The conversation also gets into how bills move through the Mississippi Legislature, why so many bills never make it to a vote, and the ongoing debate over Mississippi’s ballot initiative process.

The guys also talk through some of the bigger questions surrounding this issue, including public concerns about fishing license checks, boating safety, Omega Protein, campaign contributions, and where the line should be between protecting natural resources and protecting constitutional rights.

🎣 What the new DMR probable cause law actually says
⚖️ Why the Fourth Amendment matters on the water
🚤 How this affects boat stops, boarding, safety checks, and enforcement
🏛️ How bills move through the Mississippi Legislature
🐟 Omega Protein, bycatch concerns, and Gulf Coast fishing politics
🗳️ Mississippi’s unresolved ballot initiative issue

This one is a straight-up Gulf Coast civics lesson with a fishing and boating angle — and it’s a conversation a lot of Mississippi outdoorsmen are already talking about.

Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm for the support!