November 8, 2023 Warm weather prevailed for most of the hunt, but harvest remains steady Photo by Mitch Adolph, submitted to Maryland DNR 2023 Photo Contest. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reported that hunters harvested 103 black bears …
November 6, 2023 Hunt offers prime time for adult hunters to pass on traditions Photo by Matthew Doged, submitted to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo contest. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources encourages experienced deer …
November 3, 2023 Frostburg State University is working with the Department of Natural Resources to study the spread of ticks and provide more community information Frostburg State Students Sarah and Alex test ticks for Lyme disease as part of the “Tick …
November 2, 2023 “It looked like the world was covered in a cobbler crust of brown sugar and cinnamon.” — Sarah Addison Allen, from the novel “First Frost” Photo by Vincent C., Prince George’s County. Blink and you might miss it. Peak fall color that is. …
November 2, 2023 Donation locations statewide to help give a ‘Boatload of Toys’ to Maryland children Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police is conducting its annual “Boatload of Toys” drive at …
November 2, 2023 Department of Natural Resources scientists look for several different indicators to evaluate the overall health of Maryland streams–here’s how they do it How can the Maryland Department of Natural Resources tell whether a stream is healthy …
November 1, 2023 Guest Author: Joel Cockerham, Natural Resources Technician Hello Habichatters! File this under “notes from the field,” in which we give you a peek into the daily challenges and triumphs of managing a rare ecosystem. And we’ll share how you …
November 1, 2023 Photo by Nathaniel Peck, submitted to the 2023 Maryland DNR Photo Contest. The subject of this native animal could come right out of a horror movie! It only comes out at night; it has barbed, dagger-like spikes all over its body; its huge, …
November 1, 2023 Little Brown Bat by DNR Biologist Megan Zagorski. Many of us have put a lot of time and energy into gardening for pollinators – but have you considered gardening for bats? An often underappreciated and misunderstood group, bats in Maryland …
November 1, 2023 by Sarah Witcher “The garden suggests there might be a place where we can meet nature halfway.” ~ Michael Pollan For gardeners with limited real estate, the decision between food gardening and using native plants can be tricky. Many of us …
Amy Fradiska holds up a largemouth bass she caught and released recently. Photo courtesy Amy Fradiska The colors of fall are all around, water temperatures are cooler, and it is a wonderful time to go fishing for a variety of freshwater, Bay, and marine …
November 1, 2023 Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service staff stand with Baltimore Ravens mascot Poe in Chinquapin Park, Baltimore. Photo by Anne Gilbert, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, along with …
November 1, 2023 Department of Natural Resources scientists monitor Maryland’s waters to determine the habitat health for fish, crabs, oysters, and other aquatic organisms. Results from our monitoring programs measure the current status of waterways, tell …
October 31, 2023 Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo Maryland’s youth hunters, veterans, and military personnel will be afforded a great opportunity to experience the tradition of waterfowl hunting on two special hunt days: Nov. 4, 2023 and Feb. …
October 26, 2023 Additional silviculture operation proposed for Potomac-Garrett State Forest in FY24 Potomac-Garrett State Forest, photo by Scott Campbell, Maryland Department of Natural Resources The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is seeking …
October 26, 2023 “I wish that every day was Saturday and every month was October.” – Charmaine J. Forde The treetops of Sword Mountain awaken as the sun rises in Clear Spring. Photo by Forester Aaron Cook. With colors intensifying across the state this …
Eric Packard enjoyed a day fishing for snakeheads in his kayak. Photo courtesy of Eric Packard Recent chilly temperatures are causing anglers to replace their sneakers and T-shirts with rubber footwear and flannel shirts. Cooler water temperatures have …
October 24, 2023 This year marks the return of Wye Oak clone seedlings Maryland DNR photo The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces that its online tree seedling catalog is now open and accepting orders for spring 2024 planting from the John S …
October 24, 2023 New accessibility features make it easier for anglers with disabilities to cast a line at popular fly-fishing destination The ribbon is cut at Morgan Run’s accessible fishing platform. Photo by AJ Metcalf, Maryland Department of Natural …
October 19, 2023 “Two sounds of autumn are unmistakable … the hurrying rustle of crisp leaves blown along the street … by a gusty wind, and the gabble of a flock of migrating geese.” —Hal Borland A Department of Natural Resources drone captured this …
