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2013 Proposed Fee Bills | (2/19/2013) The Fisheries Service wants to make anglers aware of two bills proposed in the 2013 Legislative Session which, if approved, will affect 2014 fishing license fees. Senate Bill 525 affects both commercial and recreational fees and Senate Bill 662 only affects co... |
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2013 Summer Flounder Recreational Fishery Options | (2/19/2013) The Department intends to propose regulations in 2013 that expand the recreational summer flounder fishery. The Maryland harvest estimates in 2012 were significantly lower than the target that is set for Maryland in 2013, and we can therefore expand the fish... |
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Trout Stocking Set to Begin | (2/4/2013) This month, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin releasing rainbow and brown trout in streams and lakes across the State. The stocking dates and locations will be dependent on stream, ground and weather conditions. By the start of sum... |
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NRP Blotter | (1/31/2013) The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) charged a total of six people with various violations in Garrett, Harford, Somerset and Wicomico counties in January. Garrett County- On January 5, Christopher Boyce, 28, of Morgantown, WV was charged with fishing ... |
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Yellow Perch Fishing Kicks Off the New Year | (1/29/2013) As the days grow longer, yellow perch fishing will start to heat up in the Upper Bay, some of its tributaries and salt ponds. "Maryland hosts an excellent yellow perch fishery, which provides delicious fare for Maryland tables and fine outings for families,... |
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Notice To Anglers - Winter Drawdown Now Occurring at Unicorn Lake | (12/18/2012) Freezing weather is approaching and the Fisheries Service staff are once again starting their annual winter drawdown at Unicorn Lake on the Eastern Shore, the drawdown began December 18. The lake will remain lowered (+/- 24”) until approximately Feb 15th. "W... |
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