June 1, 2023 The Wye River and its tributaries surround the conservation easement lands by Joe Streett The preservation of natural areas and agricultural land often go hand in hand, or in some cases, hoof in hoof. This year, a treasured agricultural …
June 1, 2023 Male canvasback duck by Ilya Raskin Science writer Cheryl Lyn Dybas and wildlife photographer Ilya Raskin visited Maryland DNR biologist Donald Webster along the Chesapeake in January 2020. Webster and his colleagues annually count canvasbacks …
June 1, 2023 Colonel Baker delivers remarks at the 2022 Maryland Natural Resources Police graduation ceremony On a summer day in 1984, Adrian Baker entered the Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) Academy excited to become a conservation police officer. …
June 1, 2023 Maryland’s 5 Million Trees Program is a historic state directive to plant 5 million native trees on public and private land by 2031. The 5 Million Trees, 5 Million Voices series will highlight some of the planting opportunities in which …
June 1, 2023 Students from the Northern High School Interact Club planted serviceberry, river birch, and American plum trees at the Oakland Rotary Park For the next eight years the Maryland Forest Service will feature a familiar refrain: 5 Million Trees! …
June 1, 2023 Growing tanks at Albert Powell Hatchery The Maryland Department of Natural Resources produces more than 20 species of fish for stocking, education, and restoration projects at several fish hatcheries across Maryland, as well as the Piney Point …
June 1, 2023 Photo by Anthony Burrows, Maryland Department of Natural Resources The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that beginning today, state resident first responders and law enforcement officers will receive a $40 discount for an …
Mike Popchak holds a beautiful smallmouth bass caught while fishing with his brother Joe at Loch Raven Reservoir. Photo by Joe Popchak Fishing together can form strong bonds between family and friends. Twin brothers Joe and Mike Popchak began fishing …
May 31, 2023 Citizens Can Help Scientific Survey of Ancient Creature Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo The annual spawning migration of horseshoe crabs – Limulus polyphemus – is now returning to Maryland beaches, providing an opportunity to …
May 31, 2023 Dates in June and July Opportune Time to Try Fishing Photo by Nicki Strickland, submitted to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Photo Contest The Maryland Department of Natural Resources offers license-free fishing days for all …
Young angler Olivia Frantz (left) caught this rainbow trout on a day out with her sister Emily and their dad, Ricky. Photo by Kimberly Sizemore Memorial Day weekend is unofficially the start of the summer season – a time to celebrate with family gatherings …
May 18, 2023 Land and Water Conservation Fund Provides Up to $1 Million Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo The Maryland Department of the Natural Resources is now accepting preliminary applications for the federal Land and Water Conservation …
May 18, 2023 Increases Recorded in Adult Crab Population, Juvenile Recruitment Still Concerning Scientists and fishery managers from Maryland and Virginia visit 1,500 sites around the Chesapeake Bay to conduct the annual blue crab winter dredge survey. …
Tyler Ferenschak was on a quest to catch a northern snakehead and he finally caught one on the Middle River. Photo by Matt Ferenschak All kinds of fishing opportunities are available this week for anglers, from the mountains of western Maryland to the …
May 16, 2023 Management Area Expanded into Additional Counties Following 2022 Report The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reported today that 38 white-tailed deer sampled within Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, and Washington counties in 2022 tested …
May 16, 2023 Natural Resources Police and Partners Remind All that Life Jackets Save Lives Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo As boating season kicks into high gear, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources is encouraging all waterway users …
May 15, 2023 Regulations Take Effect May 16, Following Actions Approved by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced regulations for the summer …
Angler Faith Foelber caught a 24-inch rainbow trout in Cunningham Falls Reservoir on May 7. Photo by Paul Foebler The glorious outdoors are waiting for all to come and enjoy some peace, contemplation from our busy world, and special time with those we love …
May 8, 2023 Maryland’s Sustainable Forestry is Reason to Celebrate On a tour of Maryland forest industry location on the Eastern Shore. Photo by Anthony Burrows, Maryland Department of Natural Resources This past month we celebrated Arbor Day twice – a …
This father and daughter teamed up to put a nice catch together that is destined for a fish fry. Photo by David Jones Fishing in Maryland is a wonderful activity to share with family and friends and anglers are enjoying every bit of it. Another species of …
