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Four men and a juvenile have been charged with illegal waterfowl hunting on Gibson Island in Anne Arundel County by the Maryland Natural Resources Police.
Archive for February, 2015
DNR Releases 2015 Midwinter Waterfowl Survey Results
Each winter, aerial survey teams of pilots and biologists from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources make visual estimates of ducks, geese and swans along Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay shoreline and Atlantic coast. This year, the teams witnessed more than 855,500 waterfowl, slightly lower than the 905,000 birds observed during 2014, Read the Rest…
DNR Icebreaker to Free Frozen Tangier Island
The largest icebreaker in the Maryland Department of Natural Resources fleet will make an out-of-state house call Saturday to free the frozen residents of Virginia’s Tangier Island.
Tree-Mendous Now Accepting Spring Orders
Tree-Mendous Maryland — a program of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service — is now accepting spring orders! Those looking to green their communities are encouraged to check out the recently released 2015 order form, which features high-quality, native trees and shrubs available at discounted prices for plantings on public lands.
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The Maryland Natural Resources Police recently charged two men with wildlife violations in Cecil and Somerset counties. Acting on a tip, officers went to the Elkton home of David Michael Reeves, 29, on Feb. 7 and saw him butchering a deer carcass hanging from a swing set.
Recreation Upgrades Approved for Local Parks throughout Maryland
Governor Larry Hogan today announced Board of Public Works’ approval of recreational projects in Anne Arundel, Frederick, Montgomery and Prince George’s counties totaling $3,028,625 through Program Open Space. “Providing exceptional parks, playgrounds and athletic fields is essential for healthy families and communities across Maryland,” said Governor Hogan. “From ensuring the safety of park-goers to expanding Read the Rest…
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Individuals in Somerset and Allegany counties were charged this week by Maryland Natural Resources Police officers with oyster poaching and hunting violations.
NRP Officers to Test New Airboat on Deep Creek Lake
There’s a new boat on Deep Creek Lake that rises above it all — literally. Maryland Natural Resources Police officers are training on a 32-foot airboat, capable of skimming above winter’s ice to quickly reach an emergency to provide comfort and assistance.
Young Artists Encouraged to “Color Maryland Green”
Calling all young poets, photographers, artists and producers: Students in grades K-12 are invited to submit original creations inspired by our outdoors to the 2015 Color Maryland Green contest. The contest is sponsored by the Maryland Departments of Natural Resources and the Environment.
DNR Telephone System Restored
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources telephone system in the Tawes office building in Annapolis has been fixed following a fire under nearby College Creek bridge. While there may still be a few minor technical difficulties, the majority of the phone system is working.
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The Maryland Natural Resources Police recently charged four men in Howard, Allegany and Talbot counties with violations of hunting, forestry and oyster regulations.
Riparian Property Licensing Now Open
Applications Must Be Submitted Prior to June 1 The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Wildlife and Heritage Service is accepting applications for offshore waterfowl blind and shoreline licenses for riparian (waterfront) property owners.
DNR Telephone System Down in Annapolis
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources telephone system in the Tawes office building in Annapolis is not working due to a fire under nearby College Creek bridge. Verizon is working on the problem, but it could take several days to fix.
Keep Maryland Beautiful Grants Available for Environmental Education
The Maryland Environmental Trust (MET) is now accepting applications for grants through the Keep Maryland Beautiful program to help volunteer-based, nonprofit groups and communities develop environmental education projects and solve natural resource issues.
Maryland Hunting Guides Sentenced for Violating Black Bear Hunting Regulations
Defendants violated state law by using bait to attract bears U.S. Magistrate Judge Timothy J. Sullivan Wednesday sentenced Larry Eugene Harding, 57, of Friendsville, and Wallace A. Harward, 58, of Forest Hill, to pay a fine and restitution totaling $8,000 and $5,000, respectively, after the defendants pleaded guilty to violating Maryland black bear hunting regulations. Read the Rest…
DNR Welcomes Public Input on Plans for Indian Springs WMA
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is seeking public input on the draft 15-year vision plan for the Indian Springs Wildlife Management Area (WMA), a 6,635-acre property in north central Washington County.
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Maryland Natural Resources officers on the Eastern Shore and in the Central Region recently charged 13 men with oyster poaching and hunting violations. Officers conducting surveillance of the Nanticoke River Oyster Sanctuary in Wicomico County last Friday shortly after 4 a.m. saw two men dredging within its boundaries. The officers intercepted the unlighted vessel after Read the Rest…