MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

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Angler Rodney Hamm caught a 32.5-inch Chesapeake Channa in the Sassafras River in June.

Maryland Fishing Report:
July 15​​​

The summer heat is on, but there is plenty of great fishing to be had throughout Maryland. Make sure your fishing license is up to date!
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Additional Maryland State Parks Requiring Day-Use Reservations; New Entrance Technology​​​

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources continues to expand its reservation and park entrance system to prevent long entrance lines, traffic backups, and unexpected capacity closures on busy weekends and holidays.

​Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary Josh Kurtz and Maryland Park Service Director Angela Crenshaw meet with descendants of former enslaved workers of the Colonial-era Catoctin Furnace. A re-discovered cemetery where these skilled workers were buried lies within Cunningham Falls State Park.
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Secretary’s Message: The Story of America Can Be Followed
​on Maryland’s Trails​

The primary mission of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources is to protect our natural environment, but as stewards of a half million acres of property, DNR is also custodian of our stat​e’s rich history.
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Natural Resources Police officers conduct patrols on NRP’s newest boat, the 31-foot Harry L. George, alongside firefighting and rescue vessels.

NRP Responds To Maritime Emergencies, Conducts Hundreds Of Vessel Stops Independence Day Weekend​​

NRP​ investigated 11 reportable boating accidents, conducted hundreds of vessel stops, and made five alcohol related arrests during its annual Operation Dry Water​ “saturation patrol” campaign from July 3 to July 5.
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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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