Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) officers checked a record number of Atlantic coast recreational anglers and commercial fishermen in December and January as part of enforcement efforts to support striped bass conservation measures.
Governor Larry Hogan today announced Board of Public Works approval of recreational projects in Washington and Wicomico counties totaling $220,500 through Program Open Space.
The State permanently preserved 43 acres of woodland and farmland, eliminating six developmental rights in Allegany County through the Rural Legacy Program. Governor Larry Hogan and the Board of Public Works approved funding for the easement in the Mountain Ridge Rural Legacy area at today’s meeting in Annapolis.
Hunters reported taking 108 wild turkeys during Maryland’s inaugural winter turkey season that was open January 22-24 statewide. This season was established to provide hunters additional turkey hunting opportunities while minimizing conflicts with other hunting seasons.
Four Eastern Shore watermen were recently charged with state wildlife violations by Maryland Natural Resources Police officers.
Maryland Department of Natural Resources fisheries biologists will begin stocking rainbow and brown trout in early February, depending on stream, ground and weather conditions. By the start of summer, more than 337,000 trout will have been released in about 130 streams and lakes statewide.
Starting January 24, there will be a new public hunting opportunity available in St. Mary’s County. The 170-acre Historic St. Mary’s City Cooperative Wildlife Management Area (CWMA) will be open to regulated deer hunting only. The site will follow the season dates and bag limits in the 2014-2015 Guide to Hunting and Trapping in Maryland.
DNR encourages Marylanders to connect with nature this winter Do you have a case of the cold-weather blues? Often overlooked for outdoor adventure, winter offers a variety of sights, sounds and experiences that you just won’t find any other time – the quiet solitude, crisp air and easy to spot wildlife are just a few. Read the Rest…
Four men were charged over the past week with illegal hunting activities by Maryland Natural Resources Police officers in the Western Region.
As winter reaches its coldest weeks, the Maryland Park Service and Natural Resources Police remind outdoors enthusiasts to stay smart and safe. Cold-weather hazards are hard to see ─ particularly at night ─ and even a small mistake can quickly turn an outing into a struggle to survive.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources received laboratory confirmation on January 16, 2015 that four additional white-tailed deer harvested in Maryland tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD), bringing the total number of overall positive cases to six. The deer, all male, were harvested in the CWD Management Area in Allegany County during the regular Read the Rest…
Armed with their newest enforcement tool, Maryland Natural Resources Police officers Friday morning pierced a blanket of fog to nab a waterman illegally harvesting oysters from a state sanctuary in Somerset County.
Two watermen were found guilty on Thursday of 10 counts each of possessing undersized oysters in Talbot County District Court.
This month kicks off Maryland’s first-ever winter turkey hunting season, taking place January 22-24 statewide. The new season will provide hunters with increased turkey hunting opportunities while minimizing conflicts with other seasons.
Two Crisfield watermen were charged Monday by the Maryland Natural Resources Police with illegally harvesting oysters from protected waters.
Trainings Postponed: The first two trainings are being rescheduled for dates in March. Check back for an update or call 410-260-8809. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources invites adults interested in teaching elementary and middle-school students about the Chesapeake Bay watershed, and its marine and estuarine life, to become a part of TEAM, Teaching Environmental Awareness in Maryland.
Across the nation, a record-breaking 41,000 people kicked off the New Year with First Day Hikes January 1. All 50 states hosted outdoor adventure, offering special hikes and environmental activities to encourage adults and children to get outside and celebrate the first day of 2015.
The Department of Natural Resources invites marina operators to take part in a free workshop on the Maryland Clean Marina initiative, which recognizes and promotes environmentally-responsible marinas, boatyards and yacht clubs.
Local governments are encouraged to apply for CoastSmart Communities Grant funding through the state to improve their ability to respond to coastal hazards such as sea level rise, flooding and storm surge.
The State permanently preserved 60 acres of woodland and farmland, eliminating four developmental rights in Carroll County through the Rural Legacy Program. Governor Martin O’Malley and the Board of Public Works approved funding for the easement in the Upper Patapsco Rural Legacy area at today’s meeting in Annapolis.
Baltimore, Caroline, Dorchester, Garrett, Harford, St. Mary’s and Talbot counties will receive funding for recreational enhancements through Program Open Space. Governor Martin O’Malley and the Board of Public Works approved the projects at today’s meeting in Annapolis. “Program Open Space ensures families in communities all across Maryland can conveniently enjoy the exciting natural wonders and Read the Rest…
Possible world record tautog caught On January 2, two anglers brought in the New Year with Maryland state record tautog and chain pickerel catches. Kenneth Westerfeld of College Point, NY reeled in a 28.8-pound tautog 20 miles southeast of Ocean City while fishing in about 75-feet of water with Captain Kane Bounds on the charter Read the Rest…
Saturation patrols, surveillance and tips from the public led to oyster poaching charges being filed by Maryland Natural Resources Police officers against four Eastern Shore watermen over the holiday period.
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