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 …
Photo by Alan Klotz We often hear that we should take more time outdoors with family and friends, and fishing is a way to do that. A dedicated angler never feels they are fishing enough – time is short so grasp every opportunity you can. A fun family …
June 15, 2022 ‘Snakes on the Dundee II’ Invites Anglers to Battle Invader Entries are judged during the 2021 Snakes on the Dundee fishing derby. Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is teaming up with …
June 13, 2022 Conservation Partnership Again Deploys “Island” for Colonial Nesting Waterbirds Tern platform with new solar platform, May 2022. Photo by Archer Larned, Maryland Coastal Bays Program. The partnership of the Maryland Department of Natural …
June 13, 2022 Projects Funded Statewide for New and Improved Boating Access, Navigation, and Safety Solley Cove Boat Ramp in Anne Arundel County, completed in 2021 with support of the Waterway Improvement Fund. Photo by Carla Fleming, Maryland Department …
Young anglers (left to right) Ronae’ Heard, Emily Jackson, and Lincoln Christopher proudly hold up their first catches. Photos by (left to right) Angel Renee Stewart, Adam Jackson, and Kristin Christopher. Even if it’s not official yet, summertime is here …
June 7, 2022 Baltimore County Angler Breaks Record Held 44 Years Logan Kurhmann of Essex is the new state record holder for common carp in the state’s Chesapeake Division. Photo by Matt Weber, used with permission. The Maryland Department of Natural …
June 6, 2022 By Land and Water, Maryland is Ready for the Summer Fly-fishing at Morgan Run Natural Environment Area, Carroll County. Photo by Patrick Siebert, Maryland State House June is Great Outdoors Month and we hope to see you out enjoying Maryland’s …
This happy angler is all smiles with this massive northern snakehead. Photo by Josh Trenary Maryland anglers are adjusting to some unexpectedly changing fisheries and are targeting invasive species. Northern snakeheads, blue catfish, and flathead catfish …
June 1, 2022 Citizens Can Help Scientific Survey of Ancient Creature Maryland DNR photo The annual spawning migration of horseshoe crabs – Limulus polyphemus – is now returning to Maryland beaches. The peak of the horseshoe crab spawn depends on late …
May 27, 2022 Hunters Bag 4,208 Turkeys; Five Counties Set Records Photo by Stephen Badger, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Maryland hunters harvested 4,208 wild turkeys during the spring 2022 regular and junior turkey seasons, the Maryland …
May 26, 2022 Dates in June and July Opportune Time to Try Fishing The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces its 2022 license-free fishing days will be held on Saturday, June 4, Saturday, June 11, and Monday, July 4. Maryland’s annual …
May 26, 2022 Safe Practices Can Help Avoid Tragedy Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo The outdoor temperature is rising, and Maryland’s waterways are about to get a lot busier. The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) reminds anglers, …
Emily Salada gets a quick hug and picture before sliding this beautiful red drum back into Tangier Sound waters. Photo courtesy of Hunter Smith Memorial Day weekend is upon us, and with it the traditional start of summer activities. The three-day weekend …
May 24, 2022 Snakeheads in the Chesapeake Bay or Blackwater River Worth up to $200 Northern snakeheads caught in the Blackwater River. Photo by Stephen Badger. In an effort to monitor invasive northern snakeheads in the Chesapeake Bay and Blackwater River, …
May 24, 2022 ‘Project Butterfly & Bumblebee’ Includes Activities and Donation Opportunities This spring, the Maryland Park Service has launched Project Butterfly & Bumblebee, an ongoing slate of programs and activities to educate the general …
May 24, 2022 Award-Winning Program Provides Practical Experience and Skills Training Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is now recruiting members for the Maryland Conservation Corps, an award-winning …
May 19, 2022 Maryland and Virginia to Review Survey Results, Decide Management Approach Staff examine a juvenile blue crab as part of the annual winter dredge survey; photo taken in 2017. Photo by Stephen Badger, Maryland Department of Natural Resources. …
May 19, 2022 Maryland NRP Superintendent Col. Adrian Baker and Deputy Superintendent Lt. Col. Robert Kersey, with the NRP Color Guard, open the awards ceremony. Maryland DNR photo The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) held its annual award ceremony …
