November 25, 2024 Donations for NRP’s annual toy drive will be accepted at seven Maryland Walmart retail locations and online through an Amazon gift registry. The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) is conducting its annual “Boatload of Toys” holiday …
November 22, 2024 The Maryland Natural Resources Police will receive recommendations from the Department of Justice based on organizational structure, community policing, and other focus areas. The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) has partnered with …
November 21, 2024 Photo by Taylor Hadley, submitted to Maryland Department of Natural Resources Photo Contest. Following a review of weather and ground conditions, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources has rescinded a statewide ban on open-air …
Luca Tucciarella will certainly have fond memories of the day he caught this large northern pike at Loch Raven Reservoir. Photo by Vincent Tucciarella There are plenty of good fishing opportunities this week across Maryland and our offshore waters. Anglers …
November 20, 2024 Photo by Judd Vickers, Maryland Department of Natural Resources The Maryland Park Service will host an open house at Savage River Lodge, 1600 Mt. Aetna Road, Frostburg,on Monday, December 16, from 5 -7 p.m., and is accepting public …
November 20, 2024 Monitoring results show near to below average hypoxia through most of summer 2024 Data collected by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Old Dominion University show the volume of hypoxia—waters with less than 2 mg/l oxygen— …
November 19, 2024 Nick Perez joins his 12-year-old daughter Lucy on the list of Master Anglers Nick Perez holds a carp he caught in 2020 while fishing with his daughter, Lucy. Photo courtesy of Nick Perez. Nick Perez of Perryville has earned a Master …
November 18, 2024 Popular deer hunting season inspires camaraderie with friends and family Photo by Penny Ingles, submitted to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Photo Contest. Maryland’s two-week firearms hunting season for sika and white- …
November 15, 2024 With DNR support, Etting Street Green Space creates resiliency in underserved area Government and nonprofit officials and community members cut the ribbon on the Etting Street Green Space. Photo by Joe Zimmermann/DNR Over the years, a …
Flounder, photo by Monty Hawkins There are plenty of excellent fishing opportunities this week across Maryland and our offshore waters, don’t miss out on the exciting action. Bundle up and enjoy good fishing before the cold of winter descends upon us, and …
November 13, 2024 Photo by On a drizzly day in late September, a crew of Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) biologists cast off from a dock in Denton to survey the Choptank River for juvenile American shad (Alosa sapidissima). The native fish …
November 11, 2024 NRP celebrates its prior and current service members and all others that faithfully served in the Armed Forces this Veterans Day. The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) is proud to have numerous veterans among its officers and …
November 8, 2024 Nine hunters face fines up to $1,500 for illegally baiting during black bear hunt. Photo by Ranger Sarah Milbourne, Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) took action to stop illegal hunting …
Fall Foliage Report for November 7, 2024 November 7, 2024 Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area in Cecil County. Photo by Ranger Lesley Leader. All of Maryland is now past peak foliage for the year. A drought that has affected Maryland throughout …
November 7, 2024 Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service has awarded Volunteer Fire Assistance grants to 55 volunteer fire departments in 18 counties across the state this year. The …
November 7, 2024 Deer hunters enjoy successful early season with increased harvest compared to 2023 Photo by Mary Pat Bozel, submitted to the Maryland DNR Photo Contest Maryland hunters harvested 20,592 deer during the early portion of the 2024 archery and …
November 7, 2024 In October, more than 150 people attended the inaugural Maryland Outdoor Recreation Summit. The event, held at Rocky Gap State Park, represents a milestone for the Department of Natural Resources. We welcomed academics, park rangers, …
November 6, 2024 Frankie Goff hoists up this large blue catfish she caught at the Conowingo Dam pool. Photo by Don Goff Maryland anglers will be dressing a little warmer this month, but the fishing action is still hot for a variety of species. Forecast …
November 4, 2024 Annual hunt is an excellent opportunity for adults to mentor young hunters Photo by Chauntell Hawkins, submitted to the Maryland DNR Photo Contest. Maryland’s 2024 Junior Deer Hunt will be open November 16 statewide and in certain counties …
November 4, 2024 Maryland Forest Service promotes the many benefits of making space for edible plants Francis Smith, Maryland’s lead agroforestry planner, points out a persimmon at the White Marsh Park Edible Trail. Photo by Joe Zimmermann, Maryland …
