A recent trip to the fishing tackle section of a large discount store showed a lot of empty space on the shelves. Everyone is excited about getting out and enjoying the outdoors safely and fishing seems to be at the top of the list. Children are perhaps the most anxious to get outside, and taking […]
Atlantic League Clubs Announce Updated 2020 Plans
The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball today announced that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, several member clubs have not gained necessary approval from governmental and health officials to open their ballparks to a capacity level sufficient for participation. As a result, the 2020 schedule for each team has been opened up, with clubs permitted to […]
Blue Crabs Announce Youth Baseball Day Camp
The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs announced their plans to host a Youth Baseball Day Camp for the week of June 22nd at Regency Furniture Stadium. The camp will be run following social distancing guidelines. Twenty campers will be allowed to sign up each day, and will be separated into two groups of ten. Former MLB […]
Blue Crabs to Host Blood Drive with American Red Cross
The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs announced their plans to host a Blood Drive in conjunction with the American Red Cross on June 24th from 9AM through 7PM. The Blood Drive is put on by the American Red Cross, and will be hosted and partially staffed by the Blue Crabs. The donations will be made in […]
Statement From Atlantic League President Rick White
In light of Wednesday’s announcement by the Sugar Land Skeeters, Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB) President Rick White issued the following statement: “The Atlantic League continues to seek options to conduct its 2020 Championship Season. Each club is collaborating with state and local officials to develop plans that protect the safety of fans, employees, […]
Spring Hunters Harvest a Record 4,303 Wild Turkeys
Record-high Harvests Reported in Nine Counties Maryland hunters reported harvesting 4,303 wild turkeys during the 2020 regular spring and junior hunt turkey seasons, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced. This year’s harvest surpassed the previous high of 4,175, set in 2017, and was 8% higher than the 2019 harvest of 4,002 turkeys. “This year’s […]
Hunter Education Field Day Grace Period Extended
Extra Six Months Granted for Completing Course Continuing Governor Larry Hogan’s emergency actions to protect public health during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Maryland Natural Resources Police is adjusting requirements for the state’s hunter education course, effective May 11, 2020 and until further notice. Any Maryland hunter education student that has completed an online field of […]
Blue Crabs Newest Events in Their Baseball World
Introducing our Cutest Dog in Southern Maryland Contest! Reply to this email, srubin@somdbluecrabs.com or send us a direct message on social media with a picture of your dog, and it will be entered into our bracket, where fans will vote to crown the cutest dog in Southern Maryland! Let’s focus on love! This contest is […]
Calvert County Parks & Rec Postpones Reopening Pools
Cancels Traditional Summer Camps Gov. Larry Hogan announced this week that certain outdoor activities may be permitted at the discretion of local jurisdictions, however Calvert County’s outdoor pools including Cove Point and Kings Landing pools will remain closed temporarily. The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation is working closely with the Calvert County Health […]
Migratory Game Bird Hunting Seasons Submitted
Department’s 2020-2021 Proposal Includes Hunting Days for Veterans After receiving and reviewing public input, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources has selected the state’s 2020-2021 migratory game bird hunting seasons. These selections are now awaiting final approval from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. “We would like to thank all the members of the public […]