Many dads, daughters, sons, and moms spent a special Father’s Day enjoying time together in that special setting that fishing provides. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources offers a license-free fishing day July 4 — an opportunity to explore Maryland’s diverse and unique fishing experiences without needing a fishing license, trout stamp, or registration. As […]
Dissolved Oxygen in Chesapeake Bay Improved
Maryland Department of Natural Resources monitoring data show that dissolved oxygen conditions in the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay mainstem were better than expected in May 2020. The hypoxic water volume — waters with less than 2 mg/l oxygen — was 0.027 cubic miles, which is well below the May 1985-2019 average of 0.25 […]
Create Your Own State Park” Summer Challenge
Take the “Create Your Own State Park” Summer Challenge to Turn Your Home into a State Park! Creating your own State Park at your home can provide a place to enjoy the outdoors, see more birds and butterflies, try new activities and have plenty of fun this summer! State Parks in Maryland provide experiences that […]
DNR Outdoor Exercise and Recreation
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 […]
DNR Recruiting Members for Maryland Conservation Corps
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is now recruiting members for the Maryland Conservation Corps, an award-winning AmeriCorps program that engages young adults aged 17-25 in extensive conservation, environmental and natural resources management projects across the state. The department seeks to hire 35 full-time members who will work on seven teams for an 11-month period, […]
Maryland DNR Service Centers Begin Opening by Appointment
Safety Protocols Allow Access at Most Locations The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will begin offering appointments at select licensing and registration centers in a phased reopening of in-person services for customers. Appointments will be available starting June 15 at the following locations (unless otherwise noted): Bel Air – 501 W. MacPhail Road #2 Centreville, […]
Volunteer Angler Surveys Inform Maryland Fish Management
Help Track Species Including Invasive Snakeheads Maryland anglers are encouraged to submit their catch information to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources volunteer angler surveys: https://dnr.maryland.gov/Fisheries/Pages/survey/index.aspx These mobile-friendly volunteer surveys can easily help turn a fishing trip into a scientific expedition by submitting basic data directly from a smartphone. The department has several volunteer angler […]
Department of Natural Resources COVID-19 Update
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. As the state continues following Governor Hogan’s Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery we will keep you informed with the latest news and information as it relates to department activities […]
DNR Annual Photo Contest Now Taking Submissions
2020 Contest Runs Through August 31 The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is now accepting entries for its annual photo contest. Photographers, novice or professional, can enter for the chance to win cash and other great prizes. Winning entries will be posted online, featured in an issue of the seasonal Maryland Natural Resource magazine, and […]
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 […]
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