September 22, 2022 “It was a beautiful, bright autumn day, with air like cider and a sky so blue, you could drown in it.” – Diana Gabaldon Cooler temps bring crisp mornings and the hope of finding signs of fall in the treetops. Keep checking back each …
Angler Philip Wyatt Wieland caught a 30-inch Spanish mackerel in the Chesapeake Bay. Photo courtesy Philip Wyatt Wieland As summer fades into fall, anglers are enjoying milder temperatures and good fishing for a variety of species. If you enjoy beautiful …
September 21, 2022 Cabinet Secretaries Honor Businesses for Their Efforts A showcase of Maryland seafood at Chesapeake Seafood and Prime Meats in St. Michael’s. In recognition of their contributions to Maryland’s seafood industry, Chesapeake Seafood and …
September 21, 2022 Visit Arranged as Part of Information-Sharing Initiative Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo The Maryland Natural Resources Police recently welcomed a seven-person delegation of maritime professionals from Indonesia, to …
September 16, 2022 Step Up to Serve, and Outside for a Maryland Tradition Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo Governor Larry Hogan proclaimed Sept. 11 a day of service and remembrance across the state of Maryland in memory of those lost in the …
Fall Foliage Preview for 2022 September 15, 2022 Overview Welcome to the fall foliage report for 2022. Fall officially begins on Thursday, September 22 at 9:04 p.m. and the outlook for this year is positive. It’s hard to predict what kind of season …
September 15, 2022 Migrating Pollinators Take Center Stage September 24 Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo The Maryland Department of Natural Resources invites everyone to Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary to celebrate the fall migration of the monarch …
September 15, 2022 Fan Favorite Winner to Be Chosen on Facebook The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced the winners of the 2022 Natural Resource Photo Contest, with the grand prize going to David Terao of Silver Spring for his …
Angler Nochienna Agubuzo caught a 31-inch northern snakehead in the Anacostia River at Bladensburg Waterfront Park, Prince George’s County. Photo courtesy Nochienna Agubuzo As we move through September, the thrill of beautiful weather beckons everyone to …
September 13, 2022 Artists Can Submit Original Work by November 3, 2022 Last year’s winning painting, “Snow Geese” by Jim Taylor, adorns the current Migratory Game Bird Stamp. Artists are invited to submit their original works for Maryland’s annual …
Hunter Smith caught and released this fine-looking speckled trout recently in Tangier Sound. Photo courtesy Hunter Smith. Cooler air temperatures will start lowering water temperatures this month and fish behavior will begin to change, for the better in …
September 7, 2022 Bowhunting Open Through Jan. 31, Plus Primitive Hunt Photo by Matthew Doged The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that archery hunting for white-tailed and sika deer opens statewide Sept. 9, and continues through …
September 2, 2022 Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) this summer issued citations for illegal possession of coyotes, boating safety violations, poaching fish in a state park, and more. NRP officers …
September 1, 2022 Mourning Dove, Early Canada Goose Seasons Now Open Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced the state’s 2022-2023 migratory game bird hunting seasons. Bag limits, season …
McKenna Rayne Gingell has good cause to smile after catching this nice Spanish mackerel, one of Maryland’s summer visitor species. Photo courtesy of McKenna Rayne Gingell Labor Day is almost upon us, and with September comes small changes in weather that …
August 31, 2022 Governor Hogan’s Budget Supports Outdoor Access Across Maryland Maryland DNR photo The Board of Public Works today approved Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) request to fund a second group of Community Parks & Playgrounds …
August 25, 2022 Nonprofit Provides ‘Small Grant, Big Impact’ Funds for 15 Projects Rocky Gap State Park Nature Center. Maryland DNR photo The Maryland Park Service was awarded 15 improvement project grants by the Friends of Maryland State Parks through …
August 24, 2022 Conditions Were Positive to Average As Month Progressed Data collected by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Old Dominion University show that dissolved oxygen conditions in the Chesapeake Bay mainstem of Maryland and …
Spanish mackerel, photo by Travis Long Summertime fun continues across Maryland, and it is a great time for dads and moms to spend special moments while fishing with children and making memories that will last a lifetime. Remember to check the striped bass …
August 22, 2022 Exhibits Open in the Mosner Miller Building Beginning August 25 Maryland DNR photo The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will bring displays, exhibits and programs about our state’s forests, fish, waters, and wildlife to the …
