April 9, 2026 A DNR staff member helps conduct a prescribed burn. DNR photo The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will conduct a series of prescribed burns along the lower Eastern Shore from early April to mid-May as weather and site …
April 8, 2026 Eason Feng caught this large rainbow trout while fishing in the Patuxent River and catching this large rainbow trout. Photo courtesy of Xiaoying Liu The spring weather invites all to enjoy the outdoors as the Maryland landscape blossoms and …
April 8, 2026 A black bear sighted on a property in Allegany County. Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo. In portions of Maryland, black bears have vacated their dens and started exploring the areas around them. Homeowners who leave human- …
April 8, 2026 Anglers return with their bounty from the Nanticoke River and Marshyhope Creek during the 2022 Sharptown Catfish Tournament, where nearly 1,000 pounds of invasive blue catfish were harvested. Maryland DNR photo. Maryland anglers can do their …
April 6, 2026 A black bear sighted on a property in Allegany County. Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo. In portions of Maryland, black bears have vacated their dens and started exploring the areas around them. Homeowners who leave human- …
April 3, 2026 Pumpout station at Skipjack Cove Marina in Georgetown. Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is currently accepting applications from marinas for grants to support the operations and …
April 1, 2026 Collin Martin enjoyed fishing on the Big Gunpowder Falls with his dad when he caught these rainbow trout recently. Photo courtesy of Lambert Martin It is no April Fool’s joke – fun fishing abounds in Maryland this week. Hatchery crews and …
April 1, 2026 Program Open Space – Stateside funds were approved for the acquisition of 1.4 acres of land adjacent to the Warrior Mountain Wildlife Management Area in Allegany County. Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo. The Board of Public …
April 1, 2026 A worldwide charter booking service lists Maryland as the No. 2 fishing destination state. Fishing charters and guides introduce many new anglers to Maryland’s waters. Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo For many Marylanders, …
April 1, 2026 DNR and other state agencies have plans for flood mitigation and resources for Marylanders Flooding stops traffic in Baltimore in July, 2024. Photo submitted to MyCoast Maryland’s rivers have long histories of destructive flooding. Events …
March 31, 2026 Volunteers from McClintock Distilling and their partners planted 60 native trees along a new public walking trail at Othello Regional Park in Knoxville on March 27. The planting took place with assistance from the Maryland Forest Service and …
March 31, 2026 An angler carefully releases a striped bass caught while jigging in the lower Bay. Photo by Eric Packard Maryland regulations for 2026 recreational striped bass fishing will take effect April 1, implementing a shift in the season from the …
March 30, 2026 Turkey, photo by Leonardo Pecora, submitted to the 2021 Maryland DNR Photo Contest Maryland’s statewide spring wild turkey season opens this month, beginning with the Junior Turkey Hunt on April 11. The regular spring turkey season opens for …
March 25, 2026 Jack Proctor went fishing with his grandfather and mom on youth trout day and had a wonderful time. Photo by Tammi Garnand Spring has officially arrived and anglers are looking forward to the traditional opening day of trout season. The …
March 25, 2026 DNR accepting local applications for federal program; webinar for applicants scheduled April 9 Photo by Alexander Minkovsky The Maryland Department of the Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting preliminary applications for the federal Land …
March 25, 2026 The graduating class is NRP’s first since November 2023 Eight members of Maryland Natural Resource Police’s 67th Basic Recruiting Class gather at the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions in Sykesville prior to their …
March 24, 2026 A seine net yields numerous species for scientists to study. Maryland DNR photo. The green-brown waters of the Chesapeake Bay can appear mysterious, but the Maryland Department of Natural Resources regularly conducts surveys to reveal life …
March 24, 2026 Located in western Allegany County, Dan’s Mountain Wildlife Management Area includes the largest contiguous state-owned forest in Maryland. DNR photo. The Department of Natural Resources plans to conduct a series of controlled burns on Dan’s …
March 20, 2026 Baltimore City College High School students investigate the ecosystem at the Carrie Murray Nature Center as part of the Howard County Conservancy’s Youth Climate Institute, funded by a recent Keep Maryland Beautiful grant. Photo by Maryland …
March 19, 2026 Oysters seized by police on January 14 after officers found them stored underwater at a St. Mary’s County dock. They were returned to the water in a non-harvest area. Maryland DNR photo. The Maryland Natural Resources Police took action …
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