November 8, 2024 Nine hunters face fines up to $1,500 for illegally baiting during black bear hunt. Photo by Ranger Sarah Milbourne, Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) took action to stop illegal hunting …
Fall Foliage Report for November 7, 2024 November 7, 2024 Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area in Cecil County. Photo by Ranger Lesley Leader. All of Maryland is now past peak foliage for the year. A drought that has affected Maryland throughout …
November 7, 2024 Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service has awarded Volunteer Fire Assistance grants to 55 volunteer fire departments in 18 counties across the state this year. The …
November 7, 2024 Deer hunters enjoy successful early season with increased harvest compared to 2023 Photo by Mary Pat Bozel, submitted to the Maryland DNR Photo Contest Maryland hunters harvested 20,592 deer during the early portion of the 2024 archery and …
November 7, 2024 In October, more than 150 people attended the inaugural Maryland Outdoor Recreation Summit. The event, held at Rocky Gap State Park, represents a milestone for the Department of Natural Resources. We welcomed academics, park rangers, …
November 6, 2024 Frankie Goff hoists up this large blue catfish she caught at the Conowingo Dam pool. Photo by Don Goff Maryland anglers will be dressing a little warmer this month, but the fishing action is still hot for a variety of species. Forecast …
November 4, 2024 Annual hunt is an excellent opportunity for adults to mentor young hunters Photo by Chauntell Hawkins, submitted to the Maryland DNR Photo Contest. Maryland’s 2024 Junior Deer Hunt will be open November 16 statewide and in certain counties …
November 4, 2024 Maryland Forest Service promotes the many benefits of making space for edible plants Francis Smith, Maryland’s lead agroforestry planner, points out a persimmon at the White Marsh Park Edible Trail. Photo by Joe Zimmermann, Maryland …
November 1, 2024 Dry, windy conditions have increased fire risk across the state and fueled ongoing wildfires Maryland Forest Service crews work to suppress smoldering leaves from a wildfire in Washington County. Photo by Aaron Cook, Maryland Department of …
Fall Foliage Report for October 31, 2024 October 31, 2024 Harriet Tubman State Park and Visitor Center. Photo by Casey Bennett. Eastern Shore foliage has hit its peak for the season. “We have had a slow start but are now experiencing those vibrant Autumn …
October 31, 2024 Dissolved oxygen conditions continue to be better than average in August Data collected by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Old Dominion University show a smaller-than-average volume of hypoxia—waters with less than 2 mg/l …
October 30, 2024 Herb Floyd enjoyed some light tackle fishing in the Chesapeake Bay recently, catching this red drum. Photo by Rhonda Floyd A change of seasons is all around us this week, vibrant colors abound, the mornings have a little more chill in them …
October 30, 2024 Funding approved for DNR’s Conservation Reserve Enhancement, Rural Legacy, and Program Open Space Local programs Zekiah Rural Legacy Area in Charles County follows the watershed boundaries of Zekiah Swamp Run and is abundant with farms, …
October 30, 2024 Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo Maryland’s youth hunters, veterans, and military personnel are afforded a unique opportunity to experience the tradition of waterfowl hunting on two special hunt days: Nov. 2, 2024 and Feb. 8, …
October 29, 2024 Tree seedlings are loaded at John S. Ayton State Tree Nursery. Maryland DNR photo. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ John S. Ayton State Tree Nursery is accepting orders for spring planting. The online tree seedling catalog can …
October 28, 2024 Photo by Mitch Adolph, submitted to Maryland DNR Photo Contest. Maryland hunters harvested 125 black bears during the state’s 21st annual black bear hunt held Oct. 21-26 in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties. The 2024 …
Fall Foliage Report for October 24, 2024 October 24, 2024 Greenbelt Lake, Prince George’s County – Photo by Vincent Chiang In Western Maryland the foliage season is coming to a close, while trees on the Eastern Shore are hitting a midpoint. Trees in …
October 23, 2024 Angler Manny Gomez Angler Manny Gomez caught a 27.1-inch spotted seatrout, also called a speckled trout, in the Chesapeake Bay. Photo courtesy of Manny Gomez Mild weather conditions and a full spectrum of fall fishing opportunities await …
October 23, 2024 Maryland Department of Natural Resources staff assist with netting trout during a survey of the Gunpowder River. Photo by AJ Metcalf/Maryland DNR. On a brisk September morning, fisheries biologists with the help of an electrofishing …
October 21, 2024 Photo by Torey Vayer, Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Maryland hosted its first-ever Outdoor Recreation Summit in October, bringing together hundreds of outdoor enthusiasts for three days of networking and learning at Rocky Gap …
