MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

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Harry Swauger enjoyed an exciting day of fishing on Deep Creek Lake when he caught this large northern pike.

Maryland Fishing Report:
September 30​​​

Maryland is slowly transitioning to fall, and cooler weather certainly makes it more inviting to enjoy the outdoors. Cooler water temperatures have fish becoming more active through the daytime hours.​
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Maryland DNR Announces 2026 Photo Contest Winners​​​

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has chosen the winners of the annual Maryland Natural Resource Photo Contest, with the grand prize, and first place in the spring category, going to Kyle Smith for his photo of a remarkable moment in nature – an Eastern Whip-poor-will on a branch while a squirrel sneaks up behind it.

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​Deer browse heavily in fall to prepare for the winter; hunting is an essential part of keeping their population in line with appropriate resources, and protecting forests and farm crops. Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo.
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Secretary’s Message: Maryland Hunters Answer the Call to Conserve Wildlife, Protect Farms and Forests​

Managing Maryland’s wildlife populations is a year-round, everyday job for the Department of Natural Resources. It’s one that requires specialized trai​ning, significant funding, and most importantly, tens of thousands of citizens who contribute to conservation—Maryland’s hunters.
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Maryland Fall Foliage Report
– September 24, 2026​​​

Fall officially began Tuesday night with chilly temperatures to match. Leaves throughout Maryland remain green with hints of change and emerging colors in parts of the state.
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Historical Reenactors at Fort Frederick. ​​​​​​​​​​

MD 250 Events Calendar​​​​​​

​​​In observance of America’s 250th anniversary, we’re looking back at our state’s contributions to American history. Join us, attend events, get involved, give back, and gain perspective. To see statewide events check out the main MD 250 website event calendar.
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America In Miniature: Maryland State Parks’ New Adventure
​Challenge Begins​​​​

The Maryland Park Service is challenging visitors to embark on a photographic scavenger hunt across the state to celebrate Maryland 250.


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Witness The World
In Y​our Backyard

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See what’s blooming, buzzing, and splashing in your own backyard and beyond by following MarylandDNR social channels - Facebook​, Instagram, X, YouTube​, and LinkedIn. Follow or subscribe to explore all the wild wonders!

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