July 28, 2022 Funding Supports Projects Fostering Science and Stewardship Maryland DNR photo The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced $128,000 in awards for student and youth outdoor science, and watershed education in the state. …
Eleven-year-old Kierce Thompson shows off a beautiful and large rainbow trout caught recently in a Frederick County trout stream. Photo by Brittany Vance As we approach the end of July, families are enjoying vacations and anglers of all ages are fishing …
July 27, 2022 Funds Support Planning and Design of Green Infrastructure Solution Deal Island’s living shoreline and marsh enhancement work was supported by a 2021 climate resilience grant. Photo by Nicole Carlozo, Maryland Department of Natural Resources. …
July 21, 2022 Annual Report Shows Overall Improvement in Chesapeake Bay Photo by Brooke Landry, Maryland Department of Natural Resources The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that the 2021 underwater grass abundance in Maryland’s …
Photo by Bob Bruns Chesapeake Bay anglers received a welcome surprise this week with the arrival of wonderful numbers of speckled trout, bluefish, and spot. These offer great alternatives during the striped bass closure in the Chesapeake Bay through July …
July 20, 2022 College Students and Young Adults Can Get Free Instruction, Gear Photo by Tristan Bapst The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites college students and adults aged 18 and older to free mentored fishing training and practice …
July 19, 2022 Application Deadline August 31; Drawing Sept. 7 Photo by Bob Geary The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for the 2022 black bear hunt lottery. Successful applicants will receive a permit valid for …
Photo by Eric Packard Kayak fishing has gained many converts in the past few years. These small, human-powered watercraft are portable and offer easy access to waters throughout Maryland, and for our younger anglers provide an opportunity to be the captain …
July 13, 2022 Online Lottery, Virtual Appointments to Secure Hunting Locations Photo by Jake McPherson, Ducks Unlimited The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is again offering an online-only process for Maryland hunters to apply for a 2022- …
July 12, 2022 Better Days Ahead in Maryland’s Waters Upgrades at Chestertown Marina were funded by the Waterway Improvement Fund. Photo by Stephen Badger, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fifty-six years ago, Maryland’s Waterway Improvement Fund …
July 11, 2022 Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund Supports 22 Projects at 77 Sites Native tree planting figures prominently in many projects funded by the Trust Fund. Maryland DNR photo Governor Larry Hogan and the Maryland Department of …
July 7, 2022 Third Annual Awards from Sport Fisheries Advisory Commission The Maryland Sport Fisheries Advisory Commission and Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are proud to announce Captain Bruno M. Vasta and the late James W. “Jim” Gracie …
Photo by Eric Packard Maryland is full of outdoor adventures, and getting out on the water is one of the most enjoyable. Being the captain of your own vessel can be a thrill and a learning experience for our younger anglers, under the watchful eye of …
July 1, 2022 Enhanced Enforcement to Target Impaired Boaters on the Waterways Maryland Natural Resources Police patrol the waters off Sandy Point State Park. Photo by Stephen Badger, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Maryland’s waterways are …
June 30, 2022 New Protection in Place for 13 Bodies of Water Photo by Emily Carter Mitchell The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), along with the Severn River Association, Anne Arundel County, …
Viyaan Ranjith caught his very first fish while fishing with his dad and it was a bluegill sunfish. Congratulations Viyaan! Photo by Ranjith Kunjayi Summer is in full swing and we’re going into one of the most popular weekends of the season – Fourth of …
June 28, 2022 Protective Applications Help Birds Avoid Glass Photo by Claudia Donegan, Maryland Department of Natural Resources The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Safe Skies Maryland recently partnered to install special window treatments …
Dominic Kronk spent Father’s Day fishing for white perch with his dad. Photo by Kenny Kronk The arrival of summer provides plenty of opportunities for special family time in the great outdoors. This past Sunday was a wonderful Father’s Day for dads, …
June 21, 2022 Maryland Natural Resources Police photo The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) this spring issued citations throughout the state for waterfowl poaching, deer spotlighting, turkey baiting, illegal fishing and oystering, outdoor fire …
June 21, 2022 Citizens Should Report Stranded Marine Mammals and Sea Turtles As summer approaches, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources would like to remind people that marine wildlife — dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, whales, and others – are …
