Annual Planting for Wildlife Takes on Special Meaning The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces that it will dedicate its sunflower plantings to the people of Ukraine this spring. Each year, the department plants about 130 acres of sunflowers on 15 wildlife management areas across 18 Maryland counties. Sunflowers are the national flower of Read the Rest…
Eligible Hunters Can Apply Until Oct. 18 The Maryland Department of Natural Resources invites junior, apprentice, and lapsed hunters to apply to participate in this year’s stocked pheasant hunts, which take place November 23-24. These do-it-yourself hunts will take place on nine wildlife management areas across the state and two state forests in western Maryland. Read the Rest…
Fields Planted Statewide for Wildlife Benefit The sunflower fields at McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area in Poolesville are now in “peak bloom,” with about 30 acres planted in three fields, providing a spectacular view and serving an important conservation purpose. The Montgomery County area is just one of many sunflower fields the Maryland Department of Natural Read the Rest…
Thirty Acres Planted for Wildlife Nourishment The sunflower fields at McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area in Poolesville are now in “peak bloom,” following the wet spring, and recent hot and sunny summer weather conditions. The Montgomery County area is just one of many sunflower fields the Maryland Department of Natural Resources plants each and every spring as a Read the Rest…
Thirty Acres Expected to Peak Late July to Early August The McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area in Poolesville is getting ready for a burst of color, as 30 acres of sunflowers are expected to bloom within the next two weeks. Ideal viewing times may begin July 22-23, and the peak time to see the sunflowers begins July Read the Rest…
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