December 22, 2022 Hunters Take 29,124 Deer During Two-Week Season Photo by Ranger Elena Gilroy, Maryland Department of Natural Resources The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that hunters harvested 29,124 deer during the two-week firearms …
December 22, 2022 Ranger-led and Self-guided Hikes Available Across Maryland First Day Hike at Patapsco Valley State Park, 2022. Maryland DNR photo The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites all Marylanders to take a First Day Hike — …
December 22, 2022 Recognition for Conservation, Education, and Sportsmanship The plaque with names of award winners as seen at the 2022 presentation ceremony. Photo by Anthony Burrows, Maryland Department of Natural Resources The Maryland Department of …
December 22, 2022 Photo by Lauren Moses, Maryland Department of Natural Resources The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) this summer and fall issued citations for various violations of Maryland conservation laws including blue crab poaching, oyster …
December 21, 2022 Lethargic Sea Turtles, Marine Mammals Should Be Reported Dolphins in the Miles River. Photo by Steve Aprile, submitted to the 2013 Maryland DNR Photo Contest The Maryland Department of Natural Resources asks visitors to the Chesapeake Bay …
December 21, 2022 Citizens Encouraged to Help by Reporting Winter Flock Sightings Photo by Stephen Badger, Maryland Department of Natural Resources This winter, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is kicking off the first comprehensive study …
December 19, 2022 In-School Program Supplements Educational Outreach Students participate in a National Archery in the Schools Program in Frederick. Maryland DNR photo The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is pleased to announce the National Archery …
December 19, 2022 Local Departments Get Funding to Enhance Wildfire Protection Maryland DNR photo The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forest Service announced the awarding of Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grants to 53 volunteer fire …
Photo by Matt Sell Winter is knocking and those who can dress warm have many fishing opportunities to indulge in through the season. The preseason stocking of trout is occurring, and fishing for tautog off Ocean City is good. Many other species are …
December 14, 2022 ‘Preseason’ Stocking to Make Room at Hatcheries Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has begun stocking more than 300,000 trout in Maryland waters. This early “preseason” …
December 9, 2022 Annual Contest Taking Submissions until January 20, 2023 Camden Steiner of Harford County won first place honors in the 2022 Arbor Day Poster Contest, with a prize of 15 trees to his school for planting. The Maryland Department of Natural …
December 9, 2022 Steve Kreseski of Baltimore was an Avid Bicyclist Family, friends, and state officials dedicate the Steve Kreseski Trail at North Point State Park. Maryland DNR photo. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has dedicated a half …
Photo by Travis Long The Maryland Chesapeake Bay striped bass season closes at the end of the day on Saturday, December 10, after which striped bass fishing in the Bay and its tributaries will be limited to catch and release. The main stem of the tidal …
December 5, 2022 Traditional Season Offers Outdoor Holiday Retreat Photo by Ryan Deangler, submitted to the Maryland DNR 2022 Photo Contest The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces the muzzleloader deer hunting season will reopen Dec. 17, and …
December 5, 2022 Ring Out the Old, Ring in the New with Outdoor Traditions Hiking at Sideling Hill State Park, photo by Patrick Siebert, Maryland State House Maryland State Parks will again mark the new year by offering hike opportunities from December 30, …
December 2, 2022 Mixed Weather Still Yields Success for Many Hunters Photo by Steve Edwards, submitted to 2018 Maryland DNR Photo Contest. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that hunters reported 10,116 deer taken on the opening weekend …
November 30, 2022 Second-time Winner Takes 49th Annual Competition “Marsh Buddies,” painting by Gerry Putt. Maryland Department of Natural Resources image. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is pleased to announce that Gerry Putt won this year’s …
Largemouth bass, photo by Nathan Fernandez If you dress warmly there are plenty of fishing opportunities this week. There is good fishing for striped bass along with freshwater species like largemouth bass. Offshore in the Atlantic Ocean, fishing for sea …
Photo by Monty Hawkins Everyone at the Maryland Department of Natural Resources wishes you a pleasant and warm Thanksgiving holiday. More than a few anglers will slip out for a little fishing before the big celebration or on the weekend. There are plenty …
November 21, 2022 Marylanders Encouraged to Submit Holiday Recipes Featuring Foods Fished, Foraged, and Hunted Roast Goose with Dumplings by Gabrielle Perret, from the Wild Maryland online cookbook. Maryland DNR photo The Maryland Department of Natural …
