December 15, 2023 DNR points to project as example for renewable projects in the state Arrays of solar panels capture up to 12 megawatts of electricity at the Annapolis site. Photo by Joe Zimmermann. Off Route 450, just outside of Annapolis, there’s an …
December 14, 2023 Funding provided to 52 volunteer fire departments in 17 counties Volunteer Fire Assistance grants provide funding for local fire departments to purchase certain types of equipment and training to combat wildland fires. Maryland DNR photo. …
December 8, 2023 Building a team for Maryland’s future Members of the Secretary’s staff and DNR senior leadership visiting Patapsco Valley State Park, photo by Anthony Burrows, Maryland Department of Natural Resources. As I conclude my first year at the …
December 8, 2023 Early winter stocking to make room at state’s hatcheries Maryland DNR photo The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has begun “preseason” stocking with the first of about 290,000 trout in Maryland waters statewide. This …
December 7, 2023 First Day Hike at Patapsco Valley State Park, photo by Maryland DNR The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites all Marylanders to take a First Day Hike —Maryland’s annual tradition for a fun, healthy way to welcome the New …
Chain pickerel, photo by Eric Packard Welcome to December, there are some wonderful fishing opportunities to be found this week for many anglers fishing close to home. The chain pickerel stands out for pure fun and excitement. This will be the final weekly …
December 6, 2023 Photo by Ranger Elena Gilroy, Maryland Department of Natural Resources The second half of Maryland’s muzzleloader deer hunting season will reopen Dec. 16 and run through Dec. 30. This first half of the split season was held in October. …
December 4, 2023 Projects funded through the Department of Natural Resource’s ‘Resiliency Through Restoration’ Initiative Deale Beach living shoreline, photo by Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) …
November 30, 2023 The newest members of the Maryland Natural Resources Police, graduates of the 64th Basic Recruit Class. Photo by Fran Gower The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police (NRP) welcomed 14 new officers following graduation of its …
November 30, 2023 Cooler weather prevails in opening weekend of two-week hunt Sika deer in the marsh, photo by Earl Blansfield, submitted to Maryland DNR Photo Contest. Hunters reported harvesting 10,864 deer on the opening weekend of the 2023 Maryland …
Black sea bass, photo by Monty Hawkins. The weather is getting colder but if you bundle up there is plenty of good fishing to be had throughout Maryland. One example is fishing offshore of Ocean City, where anglers are catching limits of hefty black sea …
November 28, 2023 The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is submitting striped bass emergency regulations this week in an effort to bolster the species’ spawning population. These Maryland-specific actions will complement additional actions that will …
November 28, 2023 This summer’s dissolved oxygen levels in the Chesapeake Bay were much better than previous years Water monitoring data collected by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Old Dominion University show that dissolved oxygen …
November 27, 2023 Thousands of pounds of seeds will help grow next generation of Maryland trees Frederick County Girl Scout Troop 37025 displaying the chestnut oak acorns they collected. Photo by Katie Hager. The Maryland Forest Service and the John S. …
Herb Floyd took a break from fishing for striped bass and enjoyed some great chain pickerel action. Photo courtesy of Herb Floyd The Thanksgiving holiday gives us all a chance to reflect on all the things we are grateful to have. Family and friends always …
November 21, 2023 FishMaryland Master Angler Jason Paugh with a largemouth bass. Photo courtesy of Jason Paugh Jason Paugh, of Red House, officially became the fourth Master Angler awarded under the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland …
November 20, 2023 Maryland Forest Service staff and community volunteers plant trees purchased through the Gift of Trees program in a Baltimore City park this fall. Photo by Gregg Bortz, Maryland Department of Natural Resources The Maryland Department of …
November 17, 2023 Popular season helps significantly to manage the deer population Photo by Steve Edwards, submitted to Maryland DNR photo contest. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that the two-week firearms hunting season for sika …
November 16, 2023 “How beautifully leaves grow old. How full of light and color are their last days.” – George Burns A few remaining orange and russet leaves hold on tightly during fall’s final days at the King and Queen Seat at Rocks State Park. Photo by …
Sara LaMonica is all smiles with this large crappie she caught at Prettyboy Reservoir recently. Photo courtesy of Sara LaMonica The weather is a bit chilly, but the fishing remains good. Anglers can be seen switching their footwear from sneakers to …
