April 15, 2022 Announced Two New State Parks Will Open During State Park Week, April 15-22 Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford and Secretary Jeannie Haddaway Riccio Kick Off State Parks Week 2022 ANNAPOLIS, MD—Lt. Governor Boyd K. Rutherford today joined the …
April 13, 2022 Anglers Asked to Report Tagged Fish They Catch; Prizes Offered The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces a new survey to track and understand the walleye fishery at Deep Creek Lake in Garrett County. To help better …
This little guy was lucky enough to get out fishing with his dad, Photo by Vince Gray Maryland appears to be taking a big leap into spring weather this weekend, so be sure to find yourself outdoors fishing with family and friends. Trout fishing is on the …
April 6, 2022 Maryland Honors Forest Service, Forest Products Industry Governor Hogan proclaims Maryland Arbor Day for 2022. Photo by Joe Andrucyk, Maryland State House Governor Larry Hogan proclaimed April 6, 2022 to be Maryland Arbor Day, marking the …
April 7, 2022 Junior Hunt Starts April 16; All Hunters Begin April 18 Photo by Stephen Badger, Maryland Department of Natural Resources The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces that the statewide spring turkey season will kick off April …
April 7, 2022 Planting Seeds for Future Growth First Lady Yumi Hogan and Secretary Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio, with long-time Maryland Forest Service employee Romcesa Estep, helped judge the 2022 Maryland Fifth Grade Arbor Day Poster Contest. Photo by Joe …
Brent Fletcher took his opportunity to fish the upper Patapsco River and catch this beautiful rainbow trout. Photo courtesy of Brent Fletcher March finished with some cold and blustery conditions for anglers, and April promises milder temperatures. Trout …
March 31, 2022 Summer-Fall Season Limits Remain Same Fisheries biologists survey and tag striped bass in the Chesapeake Bay as part of an annual survey of the population. Photo by Stephen Badger, Maryland Department of Natural Resources The Maryland …
March 31, 2022 Young Angler Events Return Across Maryland Among the fishing rodeo locations is Fort Frederick State Park’s Beaver Pond, held this year 8 a.m. to noon on April 2. Photo by Cpl. Chris Warden, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Youth …
The proud and happy face of Jason Punsalon says it all. Photo by Rodney Punsalon Trout anglers had their big day last Saturday for what most call the opening day of trout season, although trout have been generously stocked for months. It is a time for our …
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 …
