January 9, 2023 Marylanders Kick Off 2023 with Annual Tradition The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports that 4,896 people hiked 9,780 miles during First Day Hikes in 41 state parks on New Year’s weekend. Between Dec. 31, 2022 and Jan. 2, …
January 5, 2023 Read any good books lately? The holiday season can sometimes feel like chaos, with our senses assaulted by crowds of people, electronic devices, and a roller coaster of changing weather conditions. Many of us may forget to enjoy the simple …
January 5, 2023 Out of the 18 species of owls found throughout North America, there are eight species of owls seen in Maryland. Some are very common, such as the eastern screech owl or barred owl, yet some can only be seen occasionally in the winter or …
January 5, 2023 A tiger salamander seeks love and parenthood in a restored Delmarva bay habitat by Kevin Stohlgren Throughout a career in natural resources work, one of the questions I get most often is, “what do you do in the winter?” It is a common …
January 5, 2023 American holly (Ilex opaca) by Edwin Guevara Winter is here, and for many animals that means either migrating or finding ways to hibernate and become less active in the winter months. For our plants and trees, the options are more limited. …
January 5, 2023 Meadow Mountain Overlook in Garrett County by Victoria Schwinabart It is winter in Maryland. The days are short. The weather is wacky; it could be snow, rain, wintry mix, 60 degrees and sunny. Just spin the wheel! In our former agrarian …
December 27, 2022 Weekend Hunt Provides Additional Opportunity Photo by Randall Gornowich, submitted to the 2022 Maryland DNR Photo Contest. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources today announced the January firearm deer hunting season opens Jan. 6, …
December 27, 2022 Newest Vessel in Service Gets National Recognition The M/V Eddie Somers seen shortly after its arrival at Somers Cove Marina, its home base, in May 2022. Photo by Stephen Badger, Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The Maryland …
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 …
