April 26, 2024 The trees planted at the Ayton State Tree Nursery go to reclaimed forests, restoration projects, and anyone who orders a bundle of 25 or more The state tree nursery in Caroline County. Photo by Steve Badger/DNR At the John S. Ayton State …
April 25, 2024 A new study looks at the age at which female striped bass mature and how many eggs they produce as they age Department of Natural Resources fisheries biologists survey for striped bass in 2018. Photo by Stephen Badger, Maryland DNR. Two of …
Zach Bennett caught this northern snakehead in the Patapsco River. Photo courtesy of Zach Bennett The weather forecast for the next week promises mild and sunny conditions, perfect for venturing into the outdoors for fishing with family and friends. Trout …
April 24, 2024 Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers that Maryland’s striped bass fishing closure began on April 1 and runs until May 15, 2024 in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries …
April 23, 2024 The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is hosting “Women on the Water,” a free introductory workshop on boating and fishing for women and girls aged 12 and older, at Seneca Creek State Park on May 9 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. New or …
April 22, 2024 Governor Moore signs the executive order creating the Outdoor Learning Partnership. Photo courtesy Office of the Governor. Governor Wes Moore today visited the Maryland Department of the Environment’s headquarters in Baltimore in celebration …
Tim Wills was out on the Bay recently fishing for blue catfish with his friends and enjoyed a great day on the water together. Photo by Bob Neighoff We are in store for some nice weather this week, so be sure to get outdoors and enjoy some of the many …
April 17, 2024 Col. Orlando Lilly is pinned by his son, wearing his Natural Resources Police badge for the first time at his swearing in ceremony. Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) formally …
April 17, 2024 Program Open Space, Rural Legacy among programs funded Piney Run Rural Legacy Area, Baltimore County. Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo. The Board of Public Works today approved Maryland Department of Natural Resources items …
April 15, 2024 Comptroller Brooke Lierman joins DNR as guest judge This illustration by Edison Lee of Rockford Elementary School in Elkridge, Howard County won first place in the 2024 Maryland Fifth Grade Arbor Day Poster Contest. The top three prizes have …
Joey Davis caught this white catfish – qualifying him for a FishMaryland award certificate – in an upper Bay tidal river. Photo by Lora Davis Maryland anglers are taking advantage of pleasant weather to fish for a variety of species this week. Trout, …
April 9, 2024 Welcoming Back our Birds, Bees… and Bears! During bear den visits, DNR staff hold cubs to keep them warm while biologists and veterinarians tag and evaluate the sow. Photo by AJ Metcalf, Maryland Department of Natural Resources. We are …
April 9, 2024 Land and Water Conservation Fund provides up to $1.5 Million for qualifying projects The Maryland Department of the Natural Resources is now accepting preliminary applications for the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund grant program. …
April 9, 2024 Marylanders Urged to Keep Bears Wild Photo by Nathaniel Peck submitted to the 2023 Maryland DNR Photo Contest. As spring gets underway in western and central Maryland, black bears have already vacated their dens and started exploring the …
April 8, 2024 Angler Melissa Blair caught a 32-inch blue catfish at Kent Narrows Bridge in April 2021. Photo by Tristan Bapst The bad news: Blue catfish can be easily found in a majority of Maryland’s rivers, both tidal and non-tidal and out in the Bay …
April 8, 2024 Junior Hunt begins April 13; regular season starts April 18 Photo by Leonardo Pecora, submitted to the 2021 Maryland DNR Photo Contest. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces that the statewide spring wild turkey season will …
April 5, 2024 Officers were awarded for lifesaving action, exceptional conservation enforcement, and more Officer Albert Leavell (center) is presented the 2023 Natural Resources Police Officer of the Year Award. Also pictured are Acting Lt. Col. Brian …
April 5, 2024 Photo by Susan Hale, submitted to the 2019 Maryland DNR Photo Contest. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is currently accepting applications from marinas for grants to support the operations and maintenance of marine sewage pumpout …
April 4, 2024 Anglers who catch invasive species in Maryland waters have multiple options to make use of the fish Catch and release of blue catfish, flathead catfish, and northern snakehead is discouraged as they are harmful to native species. Maryland …
April 4, 2024 Applications Must Be Postmarked by May 31, 2024 Photo courtesy of Jake McPherson, Ducks Unlimited The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Wildlife and Heritage Service is now accepting waterfowl offshore blind and shoreline license …
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