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| Nov 6, 2026 | Reservations Now Available for Holly Beach Farm Natural Resources Management Area on the Chesapeake Bay | November 6, 2026
Holly Beach Farm Natural Resources Management Area. Maryland DNR photo
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting reservations for outdoor recreation activities at the new Holly Beach Farm Natural R... |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Maryland Fishing Report – November 4 | November 4, 2026
Franklin Roloson was out fishing on Liberty Reservoir on Halloween and no tricks were experienced, just a wonderful treat in the form of this 17-inch crappie. Photo courtesy of Franklin Roloson
The calendar says November, b... |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Maryland’s Deer Firearms Season Opens November 28 | November 4, 2026
Sika deer in Dorchester County. Photo by Anthony Burrows, Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Maryland’s two-week firearms hunting season for sika and white-tailed deer opens Saturday, Nov. 28 and runs through Saturday... |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Hunters Harvest 89 Black Bears During Maryland’s 2026 Season | November 2, 2026
Photo by Mitch Adolph, submitted to the 2023 Maryland DNR Photo Contest.
Maryland hunters harvested 89 black bears during the state’s 23rd annual black bear hunt held Oct. 26-31 in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washingt... |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Special Waterfowl Hunting Days Reserved for Youth, Veterans, and Military Personnel in November and February | October 30, 2026
Maryland DNR photo
Maryland’s youth hunters, veterans, and military personnel will be afforded a unique opportunity to experience the tradition of waterfowl hunting on two special hunt days: Nov. 7, 2026 and Feb. 6, 2027.
T... |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Maryland Fishing Report – October 28 | October 28, 2026
Dan Megahan caught this large blue catfish in the Sassafras River. Photo courtesy of Dan Megahan
As October comes to an end and our little Halloween characters roam the night in search of sweets and other surprises, we hope... |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Community Forestry Catalyst Fund Simplifies Access to Local Forestry Grants | October 28, 2026
Through the Community Forestry Catalyst Fund, local governments, nonprofits, schools, community associations, businesses, and other organizations may apply to fund projects on eligible public or private property in Maryland... |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Maryland’s 2026 Junior Deer Hunt Opens November 14 | October 27, 2026
Junior Deer Hunt Days offer a premier opportunity for hunters to mentor the next generation
Photo by Kelly Ann Karwoski
Maryland’s 2026 Junior Deer Hunt will be open November 14 statewide and in certain counties on Sunday, ... |
| Oct 22, 2026 | Turtles in Trouble: Poaching Threatens Maryland Reptile’s Population | October 22, 2026
Wildlife officials cite need for tighter rules to protect turtles
Eastern box turtle population declines in the past decade are caused by several factors, including illegal collection. Photo by Rick Dove, submitted to the M... |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Maryland’s Early Muzzleloader Deer Season Opens Oct. 22 | October 15, 2026
Maryland DNR photo
The first segment of Maryland’s muzzleloader deer season will be open Oct. 22-24 statewide.
Hunters in Region B — the state’s central, southern, and eastern regions — can also use muzzleloaders from Oct. ... |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Maryland Fishing Report – October 14 | October 14, 2026
Eric Packard caught this speckled trout at Point Lookout. Photo by Eric Packard
October is blanketing Maryland with some warm sunny weather this week, just before cooler weather marches in once more. Fishing has been good t... |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Maryland Department of Agriculture to Extend Fall Cover Crop Planting Deadline | October 9, 2026
ANNAPOLIS, MD (October 09, 2026) — Due to recent weather conditions that have impacted fall planting operations, the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) is extending several key deadlines for its fall cover crop grant p... |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Fall Duck Hunting Underway Across Maryland | October 9, 2026
Wood duck in flight. Photo by Scott Suriano, submitted to the 2023 Maryland DNR Photo Contest.
The mornings are becoming crisp and ducks are on the move, creating ideal conditions for Maryland’s regular fall duck season. The... |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Secretary’s Message: Conserving and Protecting Natural Resources is a Team Sport | October 7, 2026
Sec. Kurtz with attendees, partners, and staff at the 2026 Maryland Outdoor Recreation Summit “Rec Trek” at Assateague State Park. Photo by Rachael Pacella, Maryland DNR.
In late September, the Maryland Department of Natural... |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Board of Public Works Approves $12.7 Million for Courts, Playgrounds, and Land Conservation in Baltimore City and Ten Counties | October 7, 2026
Program Open Space Stateside funds also approved to acquire additions to Doncaster Demonstration State Forest and Chesapeake Forest Lands
Funds were approved to add a 324.89-acre tract in Charles County to Doncaster Demonstr... |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Tree-Mendous Maryland Program Expands Support for Community Forestry | October 6, 2026
Maryland Forest Service Assistant Forest Manager Anna Twigg leads a workshop on identifying priority tree species and locating viable seeds at Hagerstown City Park; under new legislation, the Maryland Forest Service can fund... |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Small Game Seasons Provide Maryland Hunters of All Skills Levels Abundant Fall Opportunities | October 5, 2026
Photo by Michael Dwyer, submitted to the 2023 Maryland DNR Photo Contest
Dreams of hunting big game can begin small – in Maryland, squirrel, rabbit, fall turkey, and other small game seasons are either underway or set to ope... |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Deer Fall Breeding Season Increases Collision Risk for Drivers | October 5, 2026
Photo by Ken Mullinix, submitted to the 2019 Maryland DNR Photo Contest.
Deer mating season is right around the corner, which means deer will travel across roads in often unpredictable patterns at all times of the day and ni... |
| Oct 2, 2026 | DNR Report Marks Five Years of Upward Trajectory for Maryland’s Oyster Populations | October 2, 2026
Management report details increases in sanctuaries, public fishing areas, and aquaculture
Oyster shells are planted at the Manokin River sanctuary as part of the work to restore five large-scale oyster sanctuaries, a major g... |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Waterfowl Hunting Schedule Confirmed After Federal ‘Light Goose Conservation Order’ Paused for 2026-27 Season | October 1, 2026
Snow geese at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. Photo by Mitch Adolph, submitted to the 2016 Maryland DNR Photo Contest.
Maryland and other Atlantic Flyway states will not hold the additional Light Goose Conservation Orde... |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Maryland Department of Natural Resources to Begin Fall Trout Stocking for 2026 | September 30, 2026
Brown trout. Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin its annual fall trout stocking program the first full week in October. The program will bring thous... |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Maryland Department of Natural Resources Awards 35th FishMaryland Master Angler | September 29, 2026
Jason Koontz holds a 31-inch Chesapeake Channa (northern snakehead), one of 10 species he caught to earn a Master Angler Milestone Award under the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland program. Photo cour... |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Black Bear Activity Increases in Maryland as they Prepare For Hibernation | September 28, 2026
A black bear grabs a snack at Rocky Gap State Park. Photo by Ranger Sarah Milbourne.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reminds residents that black bears are beginning a period of increased feeding activity in ... |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Maryland Fall Foliage Report – September 24, 2026 | Maryland Fall Foliage Report – September 24, 2026 September 24, 2026
The big show-stopper this week is wildflowers. Look for colorful displays of aster and goldenrod this time of year – like this gorgeous spectrum of purple New England aste... |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Trapping Bid Packets for 2026-2027 Season Now Available for Eastern Shore Public Lands | September 22, 2026
Bid packages for trapping privileges at multiple Eastern Shore properties can be picked up at LeCompte or Wellington wildlife management areas, depending on location. Maryland DNR photo.
The Maryland Department of Natural... |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Board of Public Works Approves $9.3 Million for Outdoor Facilities and Land Conservation in Baltimore City and 12 Counties | September 16, 2026
Board also approves Program Open Space Stateside funds for three land acquisitions
The Department of Natural Resources will add 15 acres to the Corcoran Environmental Study Area, a wooded area at Sandy Point State Park, w... |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Maryland’s Early Teal Hunting Season Opens September 17 | September 15, 2026
Green-winged teal, photo by Dean Newman, submitted to the 2018 Maryland DNR Photo Contest.
Maryland will open its fall teal-only hunting season Sept. 17-26 in the September Teal Hunting Zone. Shooting hours are one half-h... |
| Sep 14, 2026 | New DNR Tool Helps Direct Better Marsh Restoration and Protection | September 14, 2026
A vulnerable marsh in Worcester County. Photo by Dylan Taillie/Maryland DNR
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources released a new decision-making tool to help land managers and conservation organizations target rest... |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Maryland Fishing Report – September 9 | September 9, 2026
Kristin Lenox holds up a large sheepshead she caught at the Ocean City Inlet recently. Photo by Scott Lenox
Labor Day has come and gone. Most families have wrapped up their summer vacations, schools have started, and every... |
| Sep 4, 2026 | DNR Announces Grant Money Available Again for Venison Donation Programs | September 4, 2026
Annual program provides funding to process donated deer
Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is now accepting applications for its 2026 venison donation grant program... |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Maryland Partners Explore Pathways to Expand Use of Local Wood | August 28, 2026
Cut timber is stacked at Cambium’s facility in Columbia. Photo by Sam Crane, Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Maryland’s forests produce substantially more wood than is harvested each year, but gaps in processing, ma... |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Maryland Department of Natural Resources Seeks Farmers for Regenerative Agriculture Opportunity | August 27, 2026
Long-term agricultural leases prioritizing regenerative practices and traditions represent part of a new vision for state land
Photo by Penny Mohr, submitted to the 2019 Maryland DNR Photo Contest.
The Maryland Department of... |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Maryland Park Service Reopens Hunting Creek Lake at Cunningham Falls State Park after Removal of Rabid Beavers | August 24, 2026
Cunningham Falls State Park. Maryland DNR photo.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reopened water access at Hunting Creek Lake and surrounding portions of Cunningham Falls State Park in Thurmont today, after exten... |
| Aug 18, 2026 | PUBLIC NOTICE: Rural Marylanders to Notice Increase in Low-Flying Aircraft Due to Fall Cover Crop Plantings | August 18, 2026
ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 18, 2026)–Marylanders residing in rural portions of the state can expect to see an increase in low-flying airplanes, helicopters and drones from now until October 10, 2026 as farmers participating in th... |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Secretary’s Message – There’s Plenty of Fish to Chase During the Dog Days of Summer While We Protect Striped Bass | August 5, 2026
Governor Wes Moore and Secretary Josh Kurtz promote fishing for Maryland’s invasive blue catfish during a 2024 event. Maryland DNR photo.
For the month of August, we are giving our striped bass in Maryland’s portion of the Ch... |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Board of Public Works Approves $6.38 Million for Tennis Courts, Trails, and Land Conservation in Five Maryland Counties | August 5, 2026
Funding approved for DNR’s Program Open Space Local, Local Parks and Playgrounds Infrastructure, Community Parks and Playgrounds and Rural Legacy programs
The Board of Public Works approved $1 million of Rural Legacy pto acqu... |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Waterway Users Urged to Boat Smart to Avoid Propeller Strikes, Other Risks on the Water | August 5, 2026
NRP patrol boats and fire and rescue boats respond to a vessel fire on the Potomac River in St. Mary’s County on August 30, 2025. Ignition of fuel vapors is the leading cause of vessel fires in Maryland. Maryland DNR photo.
T... |
| 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... |
| Jul 29, 2026 | New Executive Order Promotes Use of Maryland-Grown Wood in Public Construction Projects | July 29, 2026
Josh Kurtz, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary, speaks June 24 at the Logger Appreciation Dinner in Vienna, hosted by the Maryland Forests Association to recognize the vital role Maryland’s logging professional... |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Anne Arundel County’s Forked Creek Yacht Club Certified as Maryland Clean Marina | July 28, 2026
Marina and boatyard improvements improve local water quality and help restore the Chesapeake Bay
Forked Creek Yacht Club board members Steve Scott and Greg Jones hold their Clean Marina Award. The Anne Arundel County marina wa... |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Maryland’s Summer Closure of Chesapeake Bay Striped Bass Fishing Begins August 1 | July 27, 2026
During August, all targeting of striped bass is off-limits in the Chesapeake Bay and tidal tributaries. Anglers are encouraged to target Maryland’s many other species during this time.
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR)... |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Board of Public Works Approves $1.46 Million for Pickleball Courts, Skate Park, and Land Conservation in Six Maryland Counties | July 22, 2026
Funding approved for DNR’s Program Open Space Local, Community Parks and Playgrounds, and Rural Legacy programs
In the Mountain Ridge Rural Legacy Area, Allegany County will acquire a conservation easement on a 239-acre forest... |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Maryland Accepting Requests to Fund Watershed Restoration, Community Flood Planning, Beneficial Use, and Environmental Education | July 15, 2026
Maryland DNR Grants Gateway open for Fiscal Year 2028 funding
A newly constructed living shoreline on Tilghman Island protects a tidal wetland and adjacent community from coastal flood impacts. Maryland DNR photo by Maggie Cav... |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Maryland Black Bear Hunt Lottery Applications Open for 2026 Season | July 15, 2026
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ black bear hunt lottery will be from July 15 through August 31. Entry is required to participate in the 2026 Maryland bear hunting season from October 26 – 31 in all of Allegany, F... |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Maryland Awards $11.2 Million from Whole Watershed Program to Advance Environmental Restoration | July 14, 2026
The Baltimore Harbor is one of five selected watersheds in the Whole Watershed Program. DNR photo
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is awarding $11.2 million in grants from the Whole Watershed Fund to accelerate res... |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Chesapeake Bay Monitoring Shows Dissolved Oxygen Conditions Best on Record in Early Part of Season | July 9, 2026
Drought contributes to low hypoxia in early part of season
Data collected by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Old Dominion University show lower than average volumes of hypoxia—waters with less than 2 mg/l of ox... |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Ocean City Angler Sets New Maryland State Record for False Albacore | July 8, 2026
Atlantic Division record broken for the third time in one year
Cooper Clark next to his state record false albacore being weighed on a certified scale at Sunset Marina, Ocean City. Photo courtesy of Cooper Clark.
The Maryland D... |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Maryland Fishing Report – July 8 | July 8, 2026
Rustin Moore holds a beautiful speckled trout he caught recently in the lower Bay. Photo courtesy of Rustin Moore
Milder temperatures are welcoming anglers to enjoy fishing across Maryland from the freshwater areas to the Chesa... |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Living History Takes Root Across Maryland with Liberty Tree Project | July 2, 2026
The Worcester County Liberty Tree was dedicated near the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum on April 25, 2026. These trees are being dedicated at historic sites and community gathering places across Maryland. Photo by Sam Crane, Mar... |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Secretary’s Message: The Story of America Can Be Followed on Maryland’s Trails | July 2, 2026
Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary Josh Kurtz and Maryland Park Service Director Angela Crenshaw meet with descendants of former enslaved workers of the Colonial-era Catoctin Furnace. A re-discovered cemetery wh... |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Maryland Fishing Report – July 1 | July 1, 2026
This happy angler pulled in a keeper-sized striped bass that was destined for the dinner table. Photo by Travis Long
This weekend marks the 250th anniversary of the United States and family gatherings, vacations, and fishing wi... |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Maryland State Trails Open to Pedal-Assist E-Bikes Limited to 20 mph | July 1, 2026
Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has approved new regulations to allow some pedal-assist e-bikes on multi-use trails on public lands across the state.
Under the new reg... |
| Jul 1, 2026 | NRP’s Operation Dry Water Takes Aim at Boating Under the Influence During Independence Day Weekend | July 1, 2026
Boaters should expect to see more police on the water and increased vessel safety checks to prioritize the safety of boaters who spend the holiday afloat.
NRP will conduct high-visibility patrols, safety checks and enhanced enf... |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Board of Public Works Approves $1.18 Million for Sports Fields, Recreational Courts, and Playgrounds in Six Maryland Counties | July 1, 2026
Funding approved for DNR’s Program Open Space, Local Parks and Playgrounds Infrastructure, and Community Parks and Playgrounds programs
The Department of Natural Resources helps Maryland communities access funds for playgrounds... |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Celebrate America 250 at Maryland State Parks with Fun Events Planned All Weekend | June 26, 2026
Maryland parks are hosting a variety of special events during the week of July 4 to mark the nation’s 250th birthday celebration, including a tree planting, bike parade, historical reenactments, and kids crafts.
With parks ope... |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Additional Maryland State Parks Requiring Day-Use Reservations; New Entrance Technology Starting This Weekend | Additional Maryland State Parks Requiring Day-Use Reservations; New Entrance Technology Starting This Weekend June 25, 2026
Day-use reservations are now required on weekends and holidays at Greenbrier State Park, Point Lookout State Park, N... |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Maryland Department of Natural Resources Gives Young Largemouth Bass a Head Start | June 25, 2026
Tidal Bass Program increases recreational opportunities through stocking efforts
Each spring, Department of Natural Resources biologists collect largemouth bass from the Potomac River to spawn at the Joseph Manning Hatchery at... |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ New Giveaway Offers Chance to Win Free Blue Catfish Charter Fishing Trip | June 24, 2026
‘Reel in the Blues Bonanza’ is now open for entries
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is giving away 100 free Chesapeake Bay blue catfish charter or guided fishing trips valued at up to $1,500 each. The trips ... |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Maryland Fishing Report – June 24 | June 24, 2026
It is summertime in Maryland and families are enjoying vacations now that school is out and the Maryland outdoors invites anglers of all ages to enjoy fishing together.
Young Ella Hoenke gets some help holding on to a large re... |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Board of Public Works Approves $1.2 Million for Park Land, Trail Improvements, and Communication Boards in Three Maryland Counties | June 18, 2026
Board also approves $9.73 million in Program Open Space Stateside funds for protection of more than 1,100 acres
Among today’s approvals is a 200-acre addition to Warrior Mountain Wildlife Management Area to expand public recre... |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Maryland Fishing Report – June 17 | June 17, 2026
This happy angler holds up a keeper-sized striped bass caught in the Kent Narrows area. Photo by Craig Roberts
Maryland anglers are enjoying a wide range of fishing opportunities this week. Striped bass anglers are having a go... |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Watershed Education and Stewardship Grants Support Programming in Anne Arundel, Charles, and Prince George’s Counties | June 15, 2026
Funded by a previous grant, Anacostia Watershed Society partnered with Prince George’s County Public Schools to engage middle and high school students in hands-on mussel restoration work and education. Students learned about l... |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Maryland DNR Seeks Charter Boat Captains and Guides to Participate in Blue Catfish Program | June 15, 2026
The Reel in the Blues Bonanza will pay guides and captains to fulfill blue catfish trip giveaways
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering Maryland charter boat captains and guides up to $1,500 per trip t... |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Flood Reduction and Restoration Projects Throughout Maryland Funded with $690,000 | June 15, 2026
A newly constructed living shoreline on Tilghman Island with vented marsh sill and oyster structures protects a tidal wetland and adjacent community infrastructure from coastal flood impacts. Maryland DNR photo by Maggie Cavey... |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Community Parks and Playgrounds Program to Invest $5 Million in Local Outdoor Recreation for Fiscal Year 2027 | June 12, 2026
DNR also currently accepting applications for FY28 Community Parks and Playgrounds funding; virtual workshops scheduled June 23 and July 23
Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo
Gov. Wes Moore’s Fiscal Year 2027 budge... |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Governor Wes Moore Announces $31.5 Million for Ecological Restoration Projects to Improve Water Quality in Local Waterways and the Chesapeake Bay | June 11, 2026
Natural Lands Project. Photo Courtesy of Dan Small
Governor Wes Moore today announced the Maryland Department of Natural Resources is awarding $31.5 million in grants from the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund fo... |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Maryland Landowners Encouraged to Become Certified Tree Farmers | June 10, 2026
Tree farmer Don Grove gives an overview during a tour of his farm sponsored by the University of Maryland Extension and supported by the Maryland DNR Forest Service. Photo by Sam Crane.
The Maryland Forest Service is encouragi... |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Maryland Fishing Report – June 10 | June 10, 2026
Jenna Barben was fishing in the lower Susquehanna when she caught this impressive Chesapeake Channa. Photo courtesy of Jenna Barben
There are plenty of fishing opportunities this week in Maryland waters from Ocean City surf to... |
| 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... |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Maryland Forest Service’s Large-Scale Tree Planting Expands Riparian Buffer at Newtowne Neck State Park | June 4, 2026
Maryland Forest Service staff oversaw the planting of nearly 32,000 native seedlings at Newtowne Neck State Park in April. Freddy Bascom (left) was the Forest Service’s lead specialist for the project. Photo by Rachael Pacella,... |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Maryland State Parks and Other Public Lands Expand Traffic Flow and Park Entrance Technology | Maryland State Parks and Other Public Lands Expand Traffic Flow and Park Entrance Technology June 4, 2026
Weekend and holiday day-use reservations are now available for Gunpowder Falls State Park’s Hammerman beach area, Rocky Gap State Park... |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Maryland Fishing Report – June 3 | June 3, 2026
John Green taught his grandson Gus Petrakis the finer points of catching yellow perch at Deep Creek Lake recently. Photo courtesy of John Green
Maryland offers free fishing days on June 6, June 13, and July 4, the perfect time ... |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Board of Public Works Approves $3.35 Million for Outdoor Recreation and Land Conservation in Four Maryland Counties | June 3, 2026
In the Anne Arundel South Rural Legacy Area, the county will acquire an easement to preserve a 136-acre farm, protecting more than 3,000 feet of stream buffers. Maryland DNR photo
The Board of Public Works today approved more t... |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Shooting Qualification Sessions for Managed Deer Hunts Scheduled for 2026 Season | June 2, 2026
Demonstrating proficiency hitting targets is part of the shooter qualification program to participate in managed hunts. Maryland DNR photo.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has released the 2026 Shooter Qualificatio... |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Paddlefest Returns to Janes Island State Park June 6-7 | June 2, 2026
An attendee paints on the water during Paddlefest 2024.
The annual Paddlefest at Janes Island State Park takes place June 6-7, offering an opportunity to explore the salt marshes and water trails of Maryland’s southernmost park... |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Greenspace Equity Program Now Accepting Applications for the Fiscal Year 2028 Grants | June 2, 2026
Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting grant proposals for the Fiscal Year 2028 Greenspace Equity Program.
The goal of the Greenspace Equity Program is... |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Maryland Spring Turkey Hunters Report Harvest of 5,094 Birds | June 1, 2026
Maryland hunters harvested a total of 5,094 wild turkeys during the 2026 spring season. This year’s harvest was 5% higher than last year but remained below the record harvest of 5,356 set in 2023.
“Favorable weather helped cont... |
| May 28, 2026 | Public Asked to Report Marine Mammal and Turtle Sightings and Strandings to DNR this Summer | May 28, 2026
Dolphins are regular summer visitors to the Chesapeake Bay – such as these enjoying the waters off Tilghman Island – but unfortunately some can get stranded in shallow water. Photo by Dennis Raulin, submitted to the 2018 Photo ... |
| May 27, 2026 | Maryland Fishing Report – May 27 | May 27, 2026
Brian Buckman is all smiles with this northern pike that he caught and released recently. Photo courtesy of Brian Buckman
It was a cloudy and overcast Memorial Day Weekend, not ideal for the beach and picnics, but a great one f... |
| 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... |
| May 26, 2026 | Maryland DNR Announces Major 2026 Update to Rare, Threatened, and Endangered Plant List | May 26, 2026
Among the notable findings, the list highlights the rediscovery of the wood lily (Lilium philadelphicum) in Allegany County after 118 years. Photo by by R.H. Wiegand
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released i... |
| May 22, 2026 | DNR Unveils New Features on Maryland Public Lands for 2026 | May 22, 2026
A dozen new showers were installed at Assateague Island State Park, ready for use this summer.
As summer begins, there are new paths to follow, new places to explore, and old history to learn about in Maryland state parks and p... |
| May 22, 2026 | New Law Eases Path for Living Shoreline Loans in Maryland | New Law Eases Path for Living Shoreline Loans in Maryland May 22, 2026
Legislation modernizes DNR’s shoreline erosion loan program
A living shoreline at Windy Hill Farm in Queen Anne’s County that was built with support of DNR’s Shore Erosi... |
| May 20, 2026 | Maryland Fishing Report – May 20 | May 20, 2026
Young Emerson Desmond and family went out with a Chesapeake Bay fishing guide and he caught this striped bass. Photo by Travis Long
Summer is knocking on the door with the recent hot weather and the Memorial Day weekend upon us... |
| May 20, 2026 | Reminder: Day-Use Reservations Required for Six Maryland State Parks Beginning Memorial Day Weekend | May 20, 2026
Photo by Winn Brewer, Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Starting this week, visitors planning to attend Greenbrier State Park, Point Lookout, Newtowne Neck, North Point, Sandy Point, and Swallow Falls State Parks for Mem... |
| May 20, 2026 | Board of Public Works Approves $9.2 Million for Park Pavilions, Playgrounds, and Land Conservation in Four Maryland Counties | May 20, 2026
Board also approves Program Open Space – Stateside funds for protection of 244 acres of forest in Frederick and St. Mary’s counties
A conservation easement will be preserved within the Mid-Maryland Rural Legacy Area, which bord... |
| May 18, 2026 | Maryland Department of Natural Resources Reports Increase in Juvenile Blue Crabs and Total Population in 2026 Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey | May 18, 2026
Blue crabs counted and measured by blue crab biologists during the Winter Dredge Survey in Maryland. Photo by Joe Zimmermann/DNR
The Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey, a cooperative effort between the Maryland Depar... |
| May 18, 2026 | Marylanders Reminded to Leave Fawns Alone – ‘Rescuing’ Them is Unnecessary, Dangerous, and Illegal | May 18, 2026
Photo by Terry Taylor, submitted to the 2018 Maryland DNR Photo Contest.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cautions anyone who encounters a fawn to avoid disturbing it and resist the urge to feed or handle it.
Removi... |
| May 15, 2026 | Maryland Park Service Dedicates Montgomery County’s Freedman’s State Park in Honor of Howard Family, African American History | May 15, 2026
Maryland Park Service Director Angela Crenshaw (center) leads a short hike during the dedication of Freedman’s State Park. Photo by Anthony Burrows, Maryland DNR
Today, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the Office o... |
| May 14, 2026 | Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Annual Survey Detected 69 Deer with Chronic Wasting Disease in 2025 | May 14, 2026
All Maryland detections originated within the state’s existing management area
Maryland Department of Natural Resources image
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reported that 69 white-tailed deer sampled in 2025 teste... |
| May 14, 2026 | Maryland Fishing Report – May 13 | May 13, 2026
David Strum caught and released this beautiful chain pickerel in Loch Raven Reservoir. Photo courtesy of David Strum
A lot of moms celebrated Mother’s Day last weekend fishing with sons, daughters and husbands, a wonderful way ... |
| May 14, 2026 | Maryland Forest Service Releases Annual Wildfire Report for 2025 | May 14, 2026
Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo
The number of wildfires in Maryland in 2025 remained steady but total acres burned nearly doubled, largely due to arson, according to the Maryland Forest Service’s Annual Wildland ... |
| May 13, 2026 | Maryland Department of Natural Resources Launches “Roots for Resilience” Initiative To Strengthen Climate Adaptation on the Eastern Shore | May 13, 2026
New initiative will invest grant funding toward wetland restoration, living shorelines, other nature-based projects through collaboration with local and regional partners
From left to right: Suzanne Biemiller, Vice President an... |
| May 7, 2026 | Secretary’s Message – Natural Solutions Provide Strength Against Rising Waters | May 7, 2026
The living shoreline project in Deale, Anne Arundel County, was completed with plantings in 2023. Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo.
Spring is a season when we celebrate nature’s emergence and revival, and it’s also... |
| May 7, 2026 | PRESS RELEASE: Maryland Permanently Preserves Five Working Farms | May 7, 2026
ANNAPOLIS, MD (May 07, 2026) – On May 6, 2026, the Maryland Board of Public Works approved five new easements through the Maryland Agricultural Preservation Foundation, protecting 534.569 acres of prime farmland in Caroline, Cha... |
| May 6, 2026 | Maryland Fishing Report – May 6 | May 6, 2026
Dylan Shirk holds up a big Channa that he caught in a Kent County creek. Photo courtesy of Dylan Shirk
Maryland anglers have a wide range of fish to target this week. The 2026 striped bass season is now open in many portions of ... |
| May 6, 2026 | Board of Public Works Approves $1.8 Million for Park Lights, Trail, and Land Conservation in Eight Maryland Counties | May 6, 2026
Board also approves Program Open Space – Stateside funds for protection of forested properties
The Department of Natural Resources will add forested property to Wills Mountain State Park in Allegany County, which is planned to o... |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Maryland Forest Service Launches “Maryland 250” White Oak Contest | April 30, 2026
White oak located in Tawes Garden, Annapolis. Maryland Department of Natural Resources
The Maryland Forest Service and the Maryland Forestry Foundation are launching the “Maryland 250” White Oak Contest in celebration of Amer... |
