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 …
March 18, 2026 Angelina Watts holds up a pretty Choptank River yellow perch. Photo by Rich Watts Two fish herald spring for most anglers in Maryland: the yellow perch for tidal anglers and the trout for freshwater anglers. Both are available this month …
March 18, 2026 Funding was approved to acquire a permanent conservation easement in Somerset County’s Dividing Creek Rural Legacy Area, to preserve productive agricultural lands and scenic views along a local road. This Rural Legacy Area also includes …
March 17, 2026 DNR Office of Outdoor Recreation Supports Growth with New Business Directory The Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that activity related to boating and fishing brought in more than $700 million in added value to Maryland’s economy. …
March 12, 2026 New rules simplify season structure, increase access, and maintain conservation protection Fisheries biologists survey and tag striped bass in the Chesapeake Bay as part of the annual survey of the population. DNR photo The Maryland …
March 11, 2026 Bob Barber holds up a beautiful walleye from the upper Potomac River. Photo by Kevin Wilson Warmer weather has been inviting anglers to enjoy fishing across Maryland. Trout stockings are providing good trout fishing in the waters that are …
March 11, 2026 The cover of the 2025-2035 Maryland State Wildlife Action Plan The Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comment on the 2025-2035 Maryland State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP). This wide-ranging document examines the state’s plants …
March 11, 2026 The Great Maryland Outdoors Act will fund project, improving habitat value and accessibility Point Lookout State Park, at the southernmost tip of the western shore of Maryland, is surrounded by water and susceptible to flooding. Maryland DNR …
March 10, 2026 DNR supports more than 50 free fishing events for children and teens Fishing rodeo in Easton, 2004. Maryland DNR photo. Children and teenagers from ages 3 to 15 interested in fishing and want to hone their angling skills can do so at any of …
March 9, 2026 Maryland biologists, including Mitch Tarnowski (center), who leads the survey, count the spat, or juvenile oysters, in samples of dredged material as part of the annual fall oyster survey. Photo by Joe Zimmermann/DNR Governor Wes Moore today …
March 9, 2026 Released striped bass face higher mortality during the hottest days A striped bass in the water. Photo by Roy Julie, submitted to the 2014 Maryland Natural Resources photo contest Practicing safe catch-and-release fishing is always important …
March 6, 2026 A low marsh in Dorchester County. DNR photo The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is seeking proposals for living shoreline projects on the lower Eastern Shore. DNR released a Request for Proposals to solicit applications for …
March 5, 2026 Water quality testing continues to show low bacteria levels in the Potomac River following historic spill The Potomac River is important economically and recreationally; here, two people are seen bowfishing the river in St. Mary’s County. …
March 5, 2026 Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo The Maryland Park Service has successfully launched its new reservations management system, which provides visitors with a faster, more intuitive way to reserve campsites, cabins, mini-cabins, …
March 4, 2026 Tom O’Connell kneels before a nice catch of yellow perch from Piney Reservoir. Photo by Austin Meyermann Marylanders made it through the cold temperatures of January and February, and perhaps the only reminder left is some patches of snow and …
March 4, 2026 Charles County will use funds to preserve two easements protecting more than a mile of forested stream buffers in the Zekiah Watershed Rural Legacy Area, an important ecological area for threatened and endangered plants and animals. Maryland …
March 2, 2026 The 77-year-old Albert M. Powell fish hatchery in Washington County is due for a major overhaul. Maryland DNR photo. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is embarking on a comprehensive renovation of the Albert Powell Fish …
February 28, 2026 Gathered at historic Harriet Chapel in Thurmont, Maryland DNR Sec Josh Kurtz (center), Maryland Park Service Director Angela Crenshaw (center right), and Catoctin Furnace Historical Society President Elizabeth Comer (center-left) pose …
February 27, 2026 Photo by Lisa Mayo, submitted to the 2023 Maryland DNR Photo Contest The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has added a one-week extension to the 2026 muskrat trapping season in all counties except Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, …
February 26, 2026 Officers were honored for exceptional conservation law enforcement, dedication to waterway safety, and courageous rescue efforts. Cpl. Timothy Fabian is honored as NRP’s 2025 Officer of the Year. Pictured with Sgt. Brad Lowe, Sec. Josh …
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