June 24, 2026

DNR Offers 3 License-Free Fishing Days

Fishing

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. 

Another Master Angler Reels in an Award

Master Angler

A 21-year-old Baltimore County man has earned a Master Angler Milestone Award under the Maryland Department of Natural Resources FishMaryland program.

Maryland’s Newest Master Angler

Master Angler

Jason Michalski of Rising Sun has earned a Master Angler Milestone Award under the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland program.

Pt. Lookout Earns Grant for Nature Nook

Grants Gateway

The Friends of Maryland State Parks recently awarded 24 grants totaling $41,798 to parks statewide through the advocacy organization’s program, “Small Grants, Big Impact!” Nature Nook rejuvenation at Point Lookout State Park is one of the grant recipients.

Maryland Has Its 7th Master Angler

Angler

Zeljko Koretic of Baltimore County has earned a Master Angler Milestone Award under the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland program.

Going Fishing? Here’s Want You Need to Know

Fishing

The 2024 Maryland Guide to Fishing and Crabbing is now available. The guide includes everything anglers need to know about fishing and crabbing in Maryland in 2024, including rules, license information, tips, free fishing opportunities, and more.

Maryland Has Its 6th Master Angler

Angler

Rashan Hunt of Sparrows Point has earned a Master Angler Milestone Award under the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland program.

MyCoast Data Shows Impact of January Flooding in MD

MyCoast

On Jan. 9, 2024, Maryland was hit by a storm that brought intense rain, strong winds, and high tides. It resulted in the most active week yet for the MyCoast MD app. The storm brought in about 400 new users for MyCoast, along with 248 reports of flooding.

DNR Offers Grants for Invasive Fish Removal

Invasive

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for invasive fish control grants of up to $5,000. The grant program seeks to support ways to remove invasive fish, particularly blue catfish and Northern snakeheads, from Maryland waters.