BILOXI, Miss. (AP) — The Department of Marine Resources says the Mississippi Sound oyster reefs are either depleted or stressed, but there will still be an oyster season this fall that could extend into winter.

The Sun Herald reports (http://bit.ly/XB1NhM ) the season, which will begin at the discretion of DMR Executive Director Jamie Miller, probably in late October, will be only for the tonging reefs off Pass Christian. Dredging will not be allowed.