August 25, 2025 Mourning dove, early resident Canada goose seasons begin Sept. 1 Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced the state’s 2025-2026 migratory game bird hunting seasons, the first …
August 22, 2025 A man tests out an e-bike during a Department of Natural Resources event at Sandy Point State Park. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is considering new regulations that will allow everyone to use pedal-assist electric bicycles …
August 21, 2025 A look at displays inside the Mosner Miller Building in 2024 during the Maryland State Fair. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and partners will bring displays, exhibits, and fun activities about birds, invasive fish, forestry, …
August 20, 2025 Luke Wrye shows what can be found in the deep waters of the Atlantic Ocean with this beautiful golden tilefish caught August 15. Photo courtesy of Luke Wrye. The coastal areas are seeing heavy surf and higher than normal tides, and perhaps …
August 15, 2025 The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has recognized Andrew Reier of Glen Arm, Ryan Kaler of Pasadena, and Jake Prior of Perry Hall for catching 10 different species of trophy-size fish to reach the FishMaryland Master Angler …
August 14, 2025 Dissolved oxygen conditions increased in early July but decreased later in the month Data collected by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Old Dominion University show an above average volume of hypoxia—waters with less than 2 …
August 13, 2025 Dominic Rizzo proudly holds up a beautiful walleye he caught on the upper Potomac River while fishing with his dad and grandfather. Photo by Dominic Rizzo Jr. As we approach the halfway mark of August, fitting in a vacation before school …
August 12, 2025 Chesapeake Forest Lands comprise 187 management units totaling more than 76,000 acres in six lower Eastern Shore counties. Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo. Hunt clubs interested in obtaining a hunting lease agreement on …
August 12, 2025 Overpopulation of deer can reduce a forest’s ability to regenerate Deer eating at the edge of a forest. Photo by Deepti Bansal Gage, submitted to the 2019 Maryland DNR Photo Contest Maryland is home to a diversity of native wildlife and …
August 8, 2025 Dominic Vuotto of Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania, is the new state record holder for blueline tilefish (Caulolatilus microps) in the Atlantic Division. Photo courtesy Dominic Vuotto. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has …
August 7, 2025 The Maryland Biological Stream Survey offers training and certifications at Bowie State University Maryland Biological Stream Survey scientists demonstrate the process of sampling fish from a stream to a crowd of trainees. Photo by Joe …
August 7, 2025 Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources offers more than 1,400 miles of trails on land and water for all kinds of uses: hiking and running, horseback riding, skiing and snowshoeing, …
August 6, 2025 Cayla Beam is happy to land her first Chesapeake Channa. Photo by Justin Wilson The summer fun continues across Maryland, as the White Marlin Open in Ocean City has begun and is attracting anglers from many distant ports. Many anglers are …
August 6, 2025 Funding approved for DNR’s Program Open Space Local, Community Parks and Playgrounds, Greenspace Equity, and Rural Legacy programs Charles County will receive funds for a 110-acre conservation easement in the Nanjemoy-Mattawoman Rural Legacy …
August 5, 2025 A mix of wild celery (Vallisneria americana) and water stargrass (Heteranthera dubia), both freshwater underwater grasses. Photo by Brooke Landry, Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Underwater grass abundance in Maryland’s portion of …
August 5, 2025 Maryland DNR photo Hunters can now apply for permits and check the schedule to hunt waterfowl at manmade lakes or ponds, or impoundments, at Deal Island and Fairmount Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) this season. Applications for the …
August 1, 2025 Part of upgraded licensing system, new app replaces AccessDNR Maryland DNR photo by Natalie Kolb. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is introducing a new free mobile app – MD Outdoors – which will be the official app for the state’ …
August 1, 2025 Proficiency test is required to participate in certain managed deer hunts Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has posted its schedule of shooter qualification sessions for the 2025 …
August 1, 2025 NRP officers join forces with the community – and The Oriole Bird – at a 2024 National Night Out event in White Marsh. Maryland DNR photo. Maryland Natural Resources Police officers will visit communities throughout Maryland on Tuesday, Aug. …
July 31, 2025 Invasive Chesapeake Channa can be found in most of the Chesapeake’s tributaries The toothy, slimy Chesapeake Channa isn’t native to our waters, but many Maryland anglers have a sense of pride in fishing for them. Maryland DNR photo. The …
