March 15, 2022 Smoke May Be Visible from Nearby Highways Photo by Stephen Badger, Maryland Department of Natural Resources The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will conduct a controlled burn on Dan’s Mountain Wildlife Management Area this …
March 14, 2022 State and Local Partnership Will Preserve Open Space on Significant Historic Property on Chesapeake Bay Photo by Jody Couser, Chesapeake Conservancy Governor Larry Hogan and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced …
March 8, 2022 Entries for Annual Contest Taken Until August 1, 2022 Photo “Short-eared Owl Hovering” by Mitch Adolph, submitted to the 2021 Maryland DNR Photo Contest The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting entries for its …
March 7, 2022 Weather Conditions Lead to Additional Week for Trapping A muskrat den at Taylors Island Wildlife Management ARea. Maryland DNR photo The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has added a one-week extension to the muskrat trapping season in …
March 4, 2022 Boat Named After Long-Time Captain of Its Predecessor Photo courtesy Blount Boats Inc. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has christened the newest boat in its Hydrographic Operations fleet, naming it after a long-time captain …
March 3, 2022 Development of iShellfish Follows Legislation Signed in 2021 Maryland DNR photo The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces the development of a new mobile app, iShellfish, to provide interactive maps for commercial watermen and …
February 28, 2022 Annual Survey Estimates Number of Winter Ducks, Geese, and Swans Photo by Stephen Badger, Maryland Department of Natural Resources In early January, aerial survey teams of pilots and biologists from the Maryland Department of Natural …
February 23, 2022 Event Takes Place March 12-13 and March 19-20 Photo by Ranger Melissa Acuti The Maryland Department of Natural Resources invites the public to celebrate the Maple Syrup Festival at Cunningham Falls State Park this March. This popular …
February 22, 2022 The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) issued citations for deer poaching and other hunting violations in January. NRP officers charged a Pennsylvania man with spotlighting deer in Allegany County. On Jan. 15, police conducting …
February 21, 2022 Weekend of Events Planned Next Month at Underground Railroad State Park Photo by Stephen Badger, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Governor Larry Hogan today announced that in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of …
February 18, 2022 First Lady Yumi Hogan Participates as Judge; Top Entries’ Schools Receive Free Tree Plantings Judges of the 2022 Fifth Grade Arbor Day Poster Contest stand with the top three prize winners. Photo by Joe Andrucyk, Marlyland State House. …
February 16, 2022 More than $20 Million For Baltimore City Outdoor Recreation This Year Maryland DNR photo The Board of Public Works today unanimously approved 11 Program Open Space projects totaling $6.3 million in grants for Baltimore City. These …
February 10, 2022 Frederick County Leads State in Harvest Totals Photo by Patricia Neal, submitted to the 2021 Maryland DNR Photo Contest The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reported that deer hunters harvested 70,845 deer during the combined …
Tommy O’Connell spent some time ice-fishing on Cunningham Reservoir with his buddy Oakley. Photo by Tommy O’Connell While some retreat when winter temperatures drop and snow and icy conditions prevail, there are anglers who just cannot sit out the winter …
February 8, 2022 Hunting and Trapping Proposals Posted for Review Maryland DNR photo The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is accepting public comment on proposed season and bag limit changes for the 2022-2024 hunting and trapping seasons, including …
February 2, 2022 Public Input Essential to Our Mission Fly fishing at Morgan Run Natural Environment Area. Photo by Patrick Siebert, Maryland State House Our department recognizes and values the contributions of both anglers and hunters – especially when …
February 1, 2022 Forest Service Seeks Input on Proposals Through March 4 Maryland DNR photo The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comment on the proposed fiscal year 2023 annual work plans for the following state forests: …
February 1, 2022 DNR Clean Marina Program Now Taking Reservations Maryland DNR photo Marinas, boatyards, and yacht clubs are invited to attend a free seminar to learn about becoming certified Clean Marinas, hear about stormwater management projects and …
February 1, 2022 Photo by John Mullican, DNR’s Fishing and Boating Services The mystique of fly fishing often intimidates anglers, preventing them from trying this fun and productive method of fishing. Sure, expert proficiency with multiple casting and …
February 1, 2022 On a beautiful autumn day in October Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio and I traveled to Carroll County, Maryland to explore the nearly 2,000-acre Morgan Run Natural Environment Area. Natural …
