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Maryland Gears Up for Winter and Spring Trout Fishing

2021-01-14 Leave a Comment

DNR Plans Stocking, Announces New Brook Trout Regulations The Maryland Department of Natural Resources plans to stock about 300,000 trout, which includes rainbow, golden, and brown trout, for statewide distribution between now and April 30. The annual stocking will be completed in three bursts: preseason (January and February), March 15 –26, and April 19 – […]

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Maryland’s Winter Turkey Season Opens January 21

2021-01-13 Leave a Comment

Opportunity for Hunters to Bag a Bird This Season The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces the opening of the winter turkey season, which runs statewide from January 21-23 for hunters who did not harvest a turkey during the 2020 fall season. Hunting hours are from one half-hour before sunrise to one half-hour after sunset. […]

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Estimates of 16,237 Visitors Took Place in 1st Day Hikes

2021-01-09 Leave a Comment

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources estimates that 16,237 visitors took part in First Day Hikes in Maryland State Parks during the three-day period from January 1-3, 2021. Following safety provisions to prevent spread of COVID-19, and taking advantage of the long New Year’s weekend, hikers engaged in self-guided hikes over three days. The three-day […]

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Maryland Department of Naturals Resources COVID-19 Update

2021-01-09 Leave a Comment

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as the Maryland Department of Natural Resources has taken emergency measures to protect public health during the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest information on Governor Hogan’s actions and guidance to protect yourself and others can be found on the Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery website page. Masks on, Maryland! […]

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State Nursery Has Trees Available for Spring Planting

2021-01-08 Leave a Comment

The Time is Now to Think Spring Orders are now being accepted for the spring 2021 planting season for shrubs and trees from the John S. Ayton State Tree Nursery, managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Trees benefit the environment as well as enhance natural habitat for birds, squirrels and other wildlife. Almost […]

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Maryland Department of Natural Resources Survey a Success!

2021-01-08 Leave a Comment

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources received more than 14,500 responses to a survey sent via email to people who access Maryland’s public lands and waters. At this time staff are currently analyzing the results, which will be used to improve our ability to provide the opportunities and services that fit the needs of our […]

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Cecil County Angler Catches Record Flathead Catfish

2021-01-06 Leave a Comment

A Cecil County resident has officially been recognized by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources as the first-ever state record holder for the invasive flathead catfish. Joshua Dixon caught the 57-pound, 50-inch long flathead catfish (Pylodictis olivaris) on December 27, 2020 fishing near the Lapidum Boat Ramp on the Susquehanna River. The 34-year-old angler was […]

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Fifth-Graders Invited to Submit Arbor Day Posters

2021-01-03 Leave a Comment

Annual Contest Taking Submissions until January 15, 2021 The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Forest Conservancy District Boards invite all Maryland fifth-graders in private and public schools to participate in the annual Arbor Day Poster Contest. The theme for 2021 is: “Trees Are Terrific…and Forest Products are Too!” All entries must be delivered to […]

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COVID-19 Relief for Agriculture and Seafood Producers

2020-12-29 Leave a Comment

State Has Now Provided More Than $9 Million For Farmers, Watermen, and Producers; Part of More Than $600 Million In Emergency Economic Relief At the direction of Governor Larry Hogan, the Maryland Departments of Agriculture (MDA) and Natural Resources (DNR) have now provided more than $9 million in COVID-19 relief funding to farmers, watermen, and […]

Filed Under: First Responder Tagged With: COVID-19, DNR, MDA, seafood industry, watermen

Task Force Dismantles Shore Drug Trafficking Organization

2020-12-28 Leave a Comment

“The Talbot County Drug Task force is a cooperative enforcement effort between the Maryland State Police, Talbot County Sheriff’s Office, St. Michaels Police Department, Oxford Police Department, Maryland Natural Resources Police and the Talbot County State’s Attorney’s Office. “ Assisting Units: Easton Police Department Narcotics Unit, Kent County Narcotics Task Force, Queen Anne’s County Drug […]

Filed Under: First Responder Tagged With: arrests, DNR, drugs, Easton, MSP, sheriffs, SWAT, Talbot

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