DNR: How Too Many Deer Are Harming Maryland’s Forests
Like rabbits overrunning a garden, an overpopulation of deer will have detrimental effects on the undergrowth and vegetation in a forest.
MD Restores Five Oyster Sanctuaries
Maryland has met its commitment to restore five oyster tributaries in the Chesapeake Bay by completing oyster restoration in the Manokin River Sanctuary on the Lower Eastern Shore.
New Regs for E-Bikes on State Park Trails Under Consideration
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is considering new regulations that will allow everyone to use pedal-assist electric bicycles on state bike trails.
FishMaryland’s Newest Master Anglers
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has recognized three state residents for catching 10 different species of trophy-size fish to reach the FishMaryland Master Angler milestone.
Teen Earns FishMD Master Angler Title
A Harford County teen has earned a Master Angler Milestone Award under the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland program. He is the 20th Master Angler since the program began in 2019.
DNR Waterfowl Photo Contest Winner Announced
Josh Montgomery has been selected as the winner of the inaugural Maryland Department of Natural Resources Waterfowl Photo Contest with his image of his retriever River carrying a canvasback duck.
Maryland’s Bald Eagle Success Story
The Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership estimates there are more than 1,400 breeding bald eagle pairs in Maryland. They now nest in every county and in Baltimore City
Angler Breaks MD State Record for Snakehead
A Crownsville man is the new Maryland state record holder for Chesapeake Channa, also known as the northern snakehead. The fish weighed 21.8 pounds and was more than 36 inches long.
Free Fishing in Maryland on July 4
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will offer a license-free fishing day for all state residents and visitors on Friday, July 4.
DNR Has 19th FishMaryland Master Angler
Jeffery Spicer of Parkville has earned a Master Angler Milestone Award under the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland program. The award recognizes recreational anglers who catch 10 trophy-sized fish of different species in Maryland.
