MD State Record Blueline Tilefish Caught
London J. Anthony of Pasadena is the new state record holder for blueline tilefish in the Atlantic division, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources reports.
Thousands of Invasive Fish Removed from MD Waters
Thousands of invasive fish have been removed from the Chesapeake Bay watershed at the Conowingo Dam.
Report Marine Mammal, Turtle Sightings
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources asks residents and visitors enjoying coastal and tidal waterways to remain alert for marine mammals and sea turtles through early fall.
NOAA Grant Would Fund Bay Oyster Reef
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has recommended awarding $10 million to fund new reef construction for a Maryland Department of Natural Resources oyster sanctuary in the Chesapeake Bay.
Still Time to Enter DNR Photo Contest
Deadline to enter the 2024 Maryland Natural Resource photo contest is 5pm August 19. All winners will be featured in the department’s 2025 wall calendar.
Calvert Man Is MD’s Latest Master Angler
Eric Packard of Calvert County has earned a Master Angler Milestone Award under the FishMaryland program. The award recognizes recreational anglers who catch 10 trophy-sized fish of different species in the state.
Maryland 1st Youth Master Angler
Eleven-year-old Lucy Perez has earned a Master Angler Milestone Award under the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland program.
MD Striped Bass Season Underway
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces regulations for the summer-fall recreational striped bass fishing season which began May 16.
DNR Offers 3 License-Free Fishing Days
Maryland Department of Natural Resources will offer license-free fishing days for all state residents and visitors June 1, June 8, and July 4.
3 Students Earn Prizes in Poster Contest
The top three prizes have been awarded for the 2024 Maryland Fifth Grade Arbor Day poster contest, sponsored by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
