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New Department Award Recognizes Black Bass Conservation Efforts
Tournaments Recognized for Best Practices The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces a new award to help promote black bass conservation. The Director’s Black Bass Conservation Award will...
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Maryland Anglers Can Qualify for New Awards Program
FishMaryland Offers Recognition for Various Skill Levels The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has launched a new award program to celebrate the state’s anglers and the diverse species of fish...
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Maryland Fishing Report – Feb. 20
James King of Richfield, N.J., caught this 18.5-pound tautog near Ocean City, tagged it and returned it to the cold depths. February is often thought of as a time for fishermen to keep busy by going...
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Anglers Can Provide Scientific Data from Smartphone
Volunteer Surveys Engage Citizen Scientists As spring fishing season begins in earnest, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources asks anglers to help track scientific data by using the...
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Maryland’s Recreational Crabbing Season Begins April 1
Maryland Tradition Springs to Life Photo by Katie Macdonald The recreational crabbing season in Maryland officially opens April 1 for the Chesapeake Bay and tidal tributaries as well as in the Atlantic...
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Maryland Battles Northern Snakehead with Information
Expanded Outreach to Help Anglers Target Invasive Predator Andy Fox holds the Maryland state record with a 19.9-pound northern snakehead caught in Charles County in May 2018. The Maryland Department of...
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Maryland Fishing Report – May 8
Photo by Jim Livingston The black locust trees are blooming and for many old timers this heralds the first blue crab shed of the year – starting many to think about getting their gear ready and...
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Maryland’s Regular Striped Bass Season Opens
State Expands Conservation Message and Outreach Maryland’s regular striped bass season gets underway on May 16, and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers that conservation...
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Maryland Offers License-Free Fishing Days
Anyone Can Fish June 1, June 8 and July 4 The Maryland Department of Natural Resources invites anglers to experience our state’s myriad waterways during license-free fishing days on June 1, June 8 and...
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Secretary’s Message: June 2019
Maryland Was Made for Great Outdoors Month Splash the Water Safety Dog, Governor Larry Hogan and Natural Resources Secretary Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio gear up for summer activities! June marks the...
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Maryland Fishing Report – June 5
Photo of boy with several trout he caught There is a special bond between grandparents and their grandchildren, and some children are lucky enough to have a grandpa or grandma to take them fishing....
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Loaner Tackle Program Available at Rocky Gap State Park
Western Maryland Fishing Destination Offers Free Use of Gear The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is expanding its popular loaner tackle program to Rocky Gap State Park, offering park patrons...
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Maryland Fishing Report – June 12
Photo by Keith Lockwood This is a special weekend for sons and daughters to celebrate their love for the fathers – or father figures in their lives — who help them to appreciate the gifts of the...
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Maryland Fishing Report – July 17
Young Isaac had a great day fishing for white perch in his own kayak. Photo by Eric Packard Summertime fun is settled in throughout Maryland. It’s great to see children whose parent, relative or...
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Maryland Fishing Report – July 31
Jeff Wright was fishing off Ocean City recently when he caught this 72.8-pound bull (male) dolphin, a massive fish by any standards. Congratulations to Jeff, captain and crew for such a fine catch....
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National Hunting and Fishing Day 2019 Focuses on Veterans
Maryland Dedicates Annual Event to Those Who Served The Maryland Department of Natural Resources invites all current and former service members and their families to Patriot Point in Dorchester County...
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Department Names First FishMaryland Master Angler
Nottingham Resident Catches Ten Species to Earn Award Gary Simpson caught this carp on his way being named a FishMaryland Master Angler. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has recognized its...
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Maryland Fishing Report – Oct. 30
Herb Floyd takes one last look at this Choptank River striped bass being carefully released to fight another day. Photo by Herb Floyd As October comes to a close, Maryland anglers will find there are...
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Maryland Fishing Report – Nov. 6
Photo courtesy of Mike Glyphis November has started off with lots of exciting fishing opportunities. Maryland Department of Natural Resources crews have stocked generous amounts of trout in waters...
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Maryland Department of Natural Resources Offers Resources to Veterans
Benefits, Discounts Provided for Those Who Serve Members of the Maryland Veterans of Foreign Wars State Honor Guard present the colors Nov. 6 at a Veterans Day commemoration in Tawes Garden. In...
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