March 30, 2022 Traditional Opening Day for State’s Iconic Crustacean The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces the recreational crabbing season in Maryland officially opens on April 1 for the Chesapeake Bay and tidal tributaries as well …
March 28, 2022 Funding for Marinas to Support Clean Waterways Maryland DNR photo The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications from marinas for grants up to $2,500 for operations and maintenance of marine sewage pumpout …
Photo by Steve Peperak Put-and-take trout anglers will have their day this Saturday, March 26, as the traditional opening day kicks off at 5:30 a.m. throughout Maryland. This is a wonderful time for our younger anglers to achieve success in catching some …
March 22, 2022 At 33 Pounds, Muskie Beats 2017 Record Photo courtesy Kyle Mullenix, submitted to Maryland DNR The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed a Washington County man has set a new nontidal state record for muskellunge. Kyle …
March 22, 2022 Department Providing up to $10,000 to Community Based Programs Zebra mussels that were intercepted by the Deep Creek Lake Launch Steward Program. Photo by Julie Bortz, Maryland Department of Natural Resources The Maryland Department of …
March 22, 2022 The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) issued citations for illegal hunting and fishing activities in February. A Hancock man was charged with violating size and creel limits for trout in Allegany County. On Feb. 10, officers were …
March 21, 2022 Applications Must Be Postmarked by May 31 Photo by Jake McPherson, Ducks Unlimited The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Wildlife and Heritage Service is now accepting offshore waterfowl blind and shoreline license applications …
March 18, 2022 Grants Supports Communities, Projects, and Schools “Trees Not Trash” a community initiative funded by the 2021 Keep Maryland Beautiful Clean Up and Green Up Grant, focuses on beautifying city neighborhoods by planting street trees and …
March 17, 2022 DNR Stresses Preparedness, Prevention Spring wildfire season has begun in Maryland, and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges residents across the state to prepare and help prevent wildfires. Wildfire occurrence is highest …
March 17, 2022 Maryland is Invested in Our Natural Resources Lt. Governor Boyd K. Rutherford hands his trail-hiking stick to Governor Larry Hogan during an announcement Greenbrier State Park. Photo by Patrick Siebert, Maryland State House. Spring is around …
Lucy Perez proudly holds up her stringer of yellow perch. Photo by Nick Perez. Despite winter’s heavy hand last weekend, the harbingers of spring are all around us. The geese, swans, and most migratory ducks have headed north and are replaced by the …
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 …
