September 4, 2024 “Splash” the water safety dog joins a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at Sandy Point State Park. Maryland DNR photo. For many years, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recognized a disparity in relating laws, …
September 4, 2024 Photo by by Nathaniel Peck, submitted to the Maryland DNR Photo Contest. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has drawn the lottery for the 2024 Maryland Black Bear Hunt. A total of 950 lottery entrants were randomly selected and …
September 4, 2024 The 38.0-pound grouper caught in the Atlantic Ocean is only 10 pounds short of the world record. Jian Feng Li, center, caught the new Maryland state record yellowedge grouper from an Ocean City charter boat. Photo by Gary Tyler, Maryland …
September 3, 2024 Stream restoration projects like Cattail Creek offer multifaceted benefits to watersheds and ecosystems The stream restoration at Cattail Creek uses rocks and plants to reinforce the stream channel. As their roots take hold, plants can …
August 30, 2024 Record 20.6-pound fish reeled in from depths of Poorman’s Canyon off Ocean City Angler London J. Anthony (holding fish) caught this state record blueline tilefish off Ocean City. Photo courtesy London Anthony. The Maryland Department of …
August 30, 2024 Bowhunting opportunities continue into February Photo by Mary Pat Bozel, submitted to the 2021 Maryland DNR Photo Contest. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will open the archery hunting season for white-tailed and sika deer on …
August 29, 2024 Funding approved for several DNR programs Deer Creek Rural Legacy Area in Harford County. Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo. The Board of Public Works on Aug. 28 approved Maryland Department of Natural Resources items totaling …
Hopefully, all our crabbers are as lucky as John Turrall and catch a mess of jumbo hard crabs that are large and full of meat. Photo by Rich Watts Labor Day is upon us and September is on the horizon, promising cooler weather and excellent fishing and …
August 28, 2024 More than 125,000 acres permanently preserved throughout Maryland Photo by Patrick Siebert, Maryland Office of the Governor Maryland’s Rural Legacy Program is celebrating 25 years of active land preservation across the state this year. …
August 28, 2024 Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Maryland State Department of Education are accepting member applications to participate as representatives in the Maryland Outdoor Learning …
August 27, 2024 Trip highlights opportunities to enjoy farm-fresh Maryland ice cream after hiking at a state park or natural resource management area Secs. Atticks and Kurtz hike the Monocacy Natural Resources Area Trail. Maryland Department of Natural …
August 27, 2024 Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has launched the new Greenspace Equity Program, which provides grant funding to land trusts, nongovernmental organizations, and local …
August 23, 2024 Dissolved oxygen conditions show improvement in late June and July Data collected by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Old Dominion University show a higher than average volume of hypoxia—waters with less than 2 mg/l oxygen— …
August 22, 2024 Fairgoers can look for signs like these pointing to the Maryland DNR exhibit hall at Miller-Mosner Building. Photo by Dawn Webb/Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and partners will bring …
August 22, 2024 The Operation Dry Water Awards Program recognizes law enforcement officers and agencies that are making a positive impact on boating under the influence. Maryland DNR photo. Two Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) officers are nominated …
August 22, 2024 Mourning dove, early resident Canada goose seasons start Sept. 2 The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced the state’s 2024-2025 migratory game bird hunting seasons, the first of which begin Sept. 2. Bag limits, season …
James Crosby got a little help from his friends during his battle with this huge bigeye tuna. Photo courtesy of James Crosby. Fishing is always better in the company of family or friends, and when an angler is successful and has their friends to cheer them …
August 21, 2024 Hotline or online form available; reports contribute data to marine science Dolphins off the Ocean City inlet, photo by Mark Odell/Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources asks residents and …
August 19, 2024 Contest features higher cash prizes for first place winners The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is extending the deadline for submission to its 2024 Maryland Natural Resource Photo Contest. Photographers have until 5 p.m. on Aug. …
Lincoln Giordano was getting some fishing lessons from his grandfather recently when he caught two white perch on the same lure. It must have been a good lesson. Photo by Adam Giordano There is some very pleasant weather in the forecast, a relief from …
