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 …
August 12, 2024 US Geological Survey study shows that management can have positive and negative impacts DNR staff holds a bluegill during a stream survey. A new study looks at the effects management practices are having on fish and other stream life. DNR …
August 9, 2024 The location (in red) of hydrilla in the Meadow Mountain Cove area of Deep Creek Lake. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Maryland Park Service Lake Management Office at Deep Creek Lake has recently identified a new location of …
August 8, 2024 Usually associated with warmer areas, the legendary sport fish is a rare sight in the state Blurry shapes just below the surface of the Chesapeake Bay, multiple tarpon school together in waters near Hoopers Island Lighthouse on Aug. 1. …
Angler Jerome Ries caught and released this 45.5″ Red Drum in the Chesapeake Bay. Opportunity is often described as a favorable or promising combination of circumstances. This certainly describes what is available for anglers in Maryland this time of the …
August 7, 2024 Funding includes $4 million for the Rural Legacy Program as well as support for projects in Howard and Cecil counties Nanticoke Rural Legacy Area, Dorchester County, contains a significant amount of the the state’s wetlands. Maryland …
August 6, 2024 DNR Sec. Josh Kurtz paddles a canoe at Tuckahoe State Park during a visit to the park in 2023. It has been one year since Gov. Wes Moore announced that Maryland was shifting its Chesapeake Bay cleanup strategy to align with the latest …
August 5, 2024 Ben Halfpap, of Monkton, poses with a blue catfish he caught. Halfpap was the 12th person to become a Maryland Master Angler. Submitted Photo/ DNR Ben Halfpap is first to nab all three invasive species in pursuit of designation Ben Halfpap, …
August 5, 2024 Maryland Natural Resources Police will participate in National Night Out activities in 17 counties across the state on August 6. Maryland Natural Resources Police officers will visit communities throughout Maryland on Tuesday, Aug. 6 in …
August 2, 2024 Watermen harvested 430,000 bushels of Maryland oysters A waterman harvests oysters in Fishing Bay, Dorchester County. Photo by William Whaley, winning entry in 2017 Maryland DNR Photo Contest (second place, winter category). The Maryland …
