July 1, 2024 Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo Six community-based and local government organizations in Maryland will be receiving a combined $1.2 million over the next two years as part of a federal Inflation Reduction Act-supported …
June 27, 2024 Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo As visitation at state parks climbs during the busy summer season, it unfortunately also brings an increase in reported criminal activity. Vehicles parked in Maryland state parks and other public …
June 26, 2024 Blue catfish, photo courtesy of Chandlier Dominick It is now officially summer, but with this heat we didn’t need a calendar to tell us that! The early mornings and evenings offer some relief for anglers — wading or an overhead canvas, T- …
June 26, 2024 Lower oxygen conditions this spring consistent with yearly forecast model Data collected by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Old Dominion University show that May 2024 dissolved oxygen conditions in the Chesapeake Bay mainstem …
June 26, 2024 Dr. Ray Morgan The Maryland Sport Fisheries Advisory Commission and Maryland Department of Natural Resources are proud to recognize Dr. Ray Morgan as the 2024 recipient of the annual Maryland Sport Fisheries Achievement Award. The commission …
June 25, 2024 Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo Today, the Virginia Marine Resources Commission by a 5-4 vote repealed the longtime prohibition on dredging for blue crabs during the winter near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. The Maryland …
June 20, 2024 Crews constructing a living shoreline for flood mitigation in 2021, photo by Stephen Badger, Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced more than $2.9 million in competitive grants for 12 …
June 19, 2024 John Miller celebrated Father’s Day with his son Garret and father Jack, three generations of anglers doing what they love. Photo by Jack Miller. Father’s Day was a wonderful day for people to spend time with family – and many chose to go …
June 18, 2024 Lessons learned from past management give hope for new stock assessment Regulations that focused on female crabs starting in 2008 helped bring a back the population of the iconic crustacean in the Chesapeake Bay. Photo by Stephanie Kendall In …
June 18, 2024 A Maryland Natural Resources Police officer wears an Axon body-worn camera, which have been distributed to all officers on the force. Photo by Hunter Dortenzo, Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Following a 12-month pilot program, …
June 12, 2024 Bret Grossnickle found some quiet time and this beautiful smallmouth bass at Liberty Reservoir. Photo by Bret Grossnickle Summer breezes and warm temperatures set the stage for all kinds of fishing this week. Whether fishing in the Atlantic …
June 11, 2024 Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Adult Angler Education Program is offering a four-day kayak fishing course July 9-12 at Janes Island State Park in Somerset county. Staff will teach …
June 10, 2024 Environmental cleanup and ecological survey will take time, but officials look forward to opening the long-inaccessible park The view from Wills Mountain State Park. Photo by Joe Zimmermann/Maryland DNR Just past the stone ruins of an old …
June 6, 2024 Hiking at Tuckahoe State Park. Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo. June is Great Outdoors Month, and this year the month kicked off with National Trails Day. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources offers thousands of miles of …
June 6, 2024 Savage River State Forest in early fall, Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo. For those looking for an outdoor experience that truly gets away from it all, Maryland has 214,000 acres of public forest land, much of which is open to …
June 5, 2024 Chesapeake Channa, photo courtesy of Brooke Wolf. Although the season doesn’t officially change until June 20, it sure feels like summer, and everyone is enjoying the outdoors, especially their favorite fishing adventures. A popular pastime is …
June 5, 2024 Funding includes $2.1 million for Rural Legacy Area conservation easements Mid-Maryland Washington Rural Legacy Area. Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo. The Board of Public Works today approved Maryland Department of Natural …
June 4, 2024 Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo. Maryland’s growing shellfish aquaculture operations harvested a record 94,286 bushels of oysters in 2023, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources reported. “Though the shellfish aquaculture …
June 4, 2024 The plant is widespread in Maryland, but eating their fruit can help stem their growth Wineberries are known for their bright red color and sweet, slightly tart taste. Photo by Anna Paff In the summer, spots of red begin to appear in the …
June 3, 2024 State reports second-highest seasonal harvest on record Maryland hunters harvested 4,959 wild turkeys during the 2024 spring regular and junior turkey seasons. This year’s harvest was 7% lower than the record amount set last spring, but …
