June 1, 2026 Maryland hunters harvested a total of 5,094 wild turkeys during the 2026 spring season. This year’s harvest was 5% higher than last year but remained below the record harvest of 5,356 set in 2023. “Favorable weather helped contribute to …
May 28, 2026 New Germany State Park. Maryland DNR photo The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now seeking public comment on the draft Land Preservation and Recreation Plan (LPRP). This report outlines statewide priorities for land …
May 28, 2026 Dolphins are regular summer visitors to the Chesapeake Bay – such as these enjoying the waters off Tilghman Island – but unfortunately some can get stranded in shallow water. Photo by Dennis Raulin, submitted to the 2018 Photo Contest The …
May 27, 2026 Brian Buckman is all smiles with this northern pike that he caught and released recently. Photo courtesy of Brian Buckman It was a cloudy and overcast Memorial Day Weekend, not ideal for the beach and picnics, but a great one for fishing. …
May 27, 2026 License-free fishing days are great opportunities to give fishing a try or bring a friend who doesn’t have their license. Maryland DNR photo. All state residents and visitors can fish without needing a fishing license, trout stamp, or …
May 26, 2026 Among the notable findings, the list highlights the rediscovery of the wood lily (Lilium philadelphicum) in Allegany County after 118 years. Photo by by R.H. Wiegand The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released its updated 2026 …
May 22, 2026 A dozen new showers were installed at Assateague Island State Park, ready for use this summer. As summer begins, there are new paths to follow, new places to explore, and old history to learn about in Maryland state parks and public lands. …
New Law Eases Path for Living Shoreline Loans in Maryland May 22, 2026 Legislation modernizes DNR’s shoreline erosion loan program A living shoreline at Windy Hill Farm in Queen Anne’s County that was built with support of DNR’s Shore Erosion Loan Program …
May 20, 2026 Photo by Winn Brewer, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Starting this week, visitors planning to attend Greenbrier State Park, Point Lookout, Newtowne Neck, North Point, Sandy Point, and Swallow Falls State Parks for Memorial Day …
May 20, 2026 Young Emerson Desmond and family went out with a Chesapeake Bay fishing guide and he caught this striped bass. Photo by Travis Long Summer is knocking on the door with the recent hot weather and the Memorial Day weekend upon us. Increasingly, …
May 20, 2026 Board also approves Program Open Space – Stateside funds for protection of 244 acres of forest in Frederick and St. Mary’s counties A conservation easement will be preserved within the Mid-Maryland Rural Legacy Area, which borders South …
May 18, 2026 Photo by Terry Taylor, submitted to the 2018 Maryland DNR Photo Contest. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cautions anyone who encounters a fawn to avoid disturbing it and resist the urge to feed or handle it. Removing deer from …
May 18, 2026 Blue crabs counted and measured by blue crab biologists during the Winter Dredge Survey in Maryland. Photo by Joe Zimmermann/DNR The Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey, a cooperative effort between the Maryland Department of Natural …
May 15, 2026 Maryland Park Service Director Angela Crenshaw (center) leads a short hike during the dedication of Freedman’s State Park. Photo by Anthony Burrows, Maryland DNR Today, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the Office of Governor Wes …
May 14, 2026 Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo The number of wildfires in Maryland in 2025 remained steady but total acres burned nearly doubled, largely due to arson, according to the Maryland Forest Service’s Annual Wildland Fire Report. The …
May 14, 2026 All Maryland detections originated within the state’s existing management area Maryland Department of Natural Resources image The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reported that 69 white-tailed deer sampled in 2025 tested positive for …
May 13, 2026 David Strum caught and released this beautiful chain pickerel in Loch Raven Reservoir. Photo courtesy of David Strum A lot of moms celebrated Mother’s Day last weekend fishing with sons, daughters and husbands, a wonderful way to celebrate …
May 13, 2026 New initiative will invest grant funding toward wetland restoration, living shorelines, other nature-based projects through collaboration with local and regional partners From left to right: Suzanne Biemiller, Vice President and Executive …
May 12, 2026 Lenny Rudow (center) with his sons David and Max, enjoying the Chesapeake Bay on Christmas in their very favorite way. Photo by Zach Ditmars, submitted to Maryland DNR The Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Sport Fisheries Advisory …
May 7, 2026 The living shoreline project in Deale, Anne Arundel County, was completed with plantings in 2023. Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo. Spring is a season when we celebrate nature’s emergence and revival, and it’s also when we …
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