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| Aug 4, 2026 | Eleven-year-old from Baltimore County Named 34th FishMaryland Master Angler | August 4, 2026
Angler Talan Scott Vrablic (right), along with his father Raymond Brown, caught and released an 18.75-inch hickory shad on the way to Talan’s FishMaryland Master Angler award. Photo by Raymond Brown.
Talan Scott Vrabic of Ros... |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Waterfowl Hunting Impoundments Available at Deal Island and Fairmount Wildlife Management Areas for 2026-27 Season | July 30, 2026
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has posted the annual schedule and process for waterfowl hunting at impoundments in the Deal Island and Fairmount Wildlife Management Areas. The program aims to reduce hunter crowdi... |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Three Fishermen Earn FishMaryland Master Angler Award in May | June 8, 2026
Anglers from Somerset, Frederick, and Anne Arundel counties recognized
From left to right: Joshua Bernstein, Alex Gaillardo Perez, and George Cropper all achieved the Master Angler Milestone Award in May. DNR collage from submi... |
| May 27, 2026 | Anglers Can Explore Maryland’s Diverse Waters During License-Free Fishing Days | May 27, 2026
License-free fishing days are great opportunities to give fishing a try or bring a friend who doesn’t have their license. Maryland DNR photo.
All state residents and visitors can fish without needing a fishing license, trout st... |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Maryland DNR Recognizes Two New FishMaryland Master Anglers | April 28, 2026
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has recognized Josh Porter of Baltimore City and Hien Tram of Burtonsville as FishMaryland Master Anglers for catching 10 different species of fish at trophy size in Maryland.
Thes... |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Maryland Hunters Harvest 71,649 Deer for 2025-2026 Season | February 12, 2026
Statewide harvest is 7.2% lower than the 5-year average
Photo by Kelly Ann Karwoski
Maryland deer hunters harvested 71,649 deer during the combined archery, firearms, and muzzleloader seasons, from Sept. 5, 2025 through Fe... |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Maryland’s Primitive Deer Hunt Days Scheduled Feb. 2 – 4 | January 12, 2026
Three-day hunt offers final opportunity to bag deer in the 2025-26 Season
Photo by Randall Gornowich submitted to the 2022 Maryland DNR Photo Contest
Maryland’s annual Primitive Deer Hunt will be open Feb. 2-4 statewide. Hu... |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Maryland Deer Firearms Season Resumes January 9, 2026 | December 23, 2025
Winter hunt offers last opportunity to bag deer with conventional firearms in the 2025-2026 season
Photo by Sizhu Liu, submitted to the 2019 Maryland DNR Photo Contest
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will open... |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Anne Arundel County Angler Breaks State Record for Pompano Dolphinfish, Earns Master Angler Award in Same Week | October 14, 2025
James L. Frazetti Jr. landed a record-setting fish one day and caught his 10th award-eligible fish the next
Maryland Master Angler James Frazetti Jr. holds his state record pompano dolphinfish. Photo courtesy James Frazetti... |
| Jun 6, 2025 | Maryland’s Freshwater Bass Scene Reels In Nationwide Tournaments | June 6, 2025
Professional angler Chad Pipkens hooks up at the 2022 Bassmaster Northern Open in the upper Chesapeake Bay on his way to an eighth-place finish. Photo used with permission of Bassmaster.
When it comes to competitive bass fishin... |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Maryland Farmers And Landowners Sustaining Deer Damage Have Multiple Management Options | February 14, 2025
Preventing herds of deer from getting an easy meal in a farm field instead of the wild is an important part of Maryland’s deer management strategy. Photo by Charles White, submitted to the 2018 Maryland DNR Photo Contest.
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| Dec 30, 2024 | Firearm Hunting for Deer Resumes in Maryland Jan. 10 | December 30, 2024
Additional hunting opportunities available in most counties
Photo by Steve Edwards, submitted to the 2018 Maryland DNR Photo Contest.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will open the winter firearm deer hunting s... |
| Nov 18, 2024 | Maryland’s Two-Week Deer Firearms Season Opens Nov. 30 | November 18, 2024
Popular deer hunting season inspires camaraderie with friends and family
Photo by Penny Ingles, submitted to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Photo Contest.
Maryland’s two-week firearms hunting season for sika ... |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Natural Resources Police Issue Citations in 2024 Black Bear Hunt | November 8, 2024
Nine hunters face fines up to $1,500 for illegally baiting during black bear hunt.
Photo by Ranger Sarah Milbourne, Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) took action to stop illeg... |
| Oct 3, 2024 | Early Muzzleloader Deer Season Opens Oct. 17 throughout Maryland | October 3, 2024
Photo by by Chauntell Hawkins, submitted to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Photo Contest.
The first segment of Maryland’s muzzleloader deer season will be open Oct. 17-19 statewide. Hunters in Region B — the st... |
| Sep 23, 2024 | Fall 2024 Trout Stocking to Begin Across Maryland | September 23, 2024
Hatcheries are shifting towards stocking larger trout in response to angler input
Rainbow trout is among the species to be stocked in Maryland waters. Photo by Ranger Mark Spurrier, Maryland Department of Natural Resource... |
| Sep 12, 2024 | ‘Women on the Water’ Fishing and Boating Workshop Offered September 26 | September 12, 2024
Photo by James Mackey/ DNR
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is hosting “Women on the Water,” a free introductory workshop on boating and fishing for women and girls aged 12 and older, at Seneca Creek State Par... |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Archery Deer Hunting in Maryland Opens September 6 | August 30, 2024
Bowhunting opportunities continue into February
Photo by Mary Pat Bozel, submitted to the 2021 Maryland DNR Photo Contest.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will open the archery hunting season for white-tailed an... |
| Jul 3, 2024 | Maryland Waterfowl Hunting Blind Site Lottery Opens July 15 | July 3, 2024
Licensing process offers chance to secure hunting locations for a season
Photo by Torey Vayer, Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is again offering an online process for... |
| May 14, 2024 | Maryland’s License-Free Fishing Days Provide Access to Angling for All | May 14, 2024
Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will offer license-free fishing days for all state residents and visitors on June 1, June 8, and July 4. These annual events provide an... |
| Jan 8, 2024 | Maryland Hosts Waterfowl Hunting Day for Youth, Veterans, and Military on Feb. 3 | January 8, 2024
Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo
Maryland’s youth hunters, veterans, and military personnel can experience the excitement of this season’s second special waterfowl hunting day; Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. A previou... |
| Jan 8, 2024 | Maryland’s 2024 Winter Turkey Season Opens Jan. 18 | January 8, 2024
Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo
Maryland hunters who did not harvest a turkey during the fall will have another chance to do so during winter season, which runs statewide from Jan. 18-20. Hunting hours are fro... |
| Nov 17, 2023 | Maryland’s Deer Firearms Hunting Opens Nov. 25 | November 17, 2023
Popular season helps significantly to manage the deer population
Photo by Steve Edwards, submitted to Maryland DNR photo contest.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that the two-week firearms hunting se... |
| Jul 12, 2023 | Waterfowl Blind Site Licensing Process Now Available for 2023-24 | July 12, 2023
Online lottery, virtual appointments available to secure hunting locations
Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is offering an online process for Maryland hunters to apply... |
| May 31, 2023 | Maryland Department of Natural Resources Announces Three License-Free Fishing Days Scheduled for 2023 | May 31, 2023
Dates in June and July Opportune Time to Try Fishing
Photo by Nicki Strickland, submitted to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Photo Contest
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources offers license-free fishing d... |
| May 3, 2023 | Maryland Fishing Report – May 3 | This father and daughter teamed up to put a nice catch together that is destined for a fish fry. Photo by David Jones
Fishing in Maryland is a wonderful activity to share with family and friends and anglers are enjoying every bit of it. Ano... |
| Jan 13, 2023 | Winter Turkey Season Opens Across Maryland Jan. 19 | January 13, 2023
Hunting Opportunity Helps Control Booming Population
Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces the opening of the winter turkey season, which runs statewide from J... |
| May 26, 2022 | Three License-Free Fishing Days Scheduled for 2022 | May 26, 2022
Dates in June and July Opportune Time to Try Fishing
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces its 2022 license-free fishing days will be held on Saturday, June 4, Saturday, June 11, and Monday, July 4.
Maryl... |
| Mar 30, 2022 | Maryland’s Recreational Crabbing Season Begins April 1 | 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 trib... |