MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

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More from DNR​​​

A monarch butterfly lands on a milkweed. Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo.​​​​
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​Monarchs in Motion – ​Scientists and Citizens Monitor the Butterfly’s Maryland Visit During its​ Migration

Each year thousands of monarch butterflies flutter through Maryland on their migration to Mexico, but scientists have learned something shocking about their stay in the Old Line State – they are not getting enough to eat.
Kid holding Bluefish, photo by Travis Long​​​​
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Maryland Fishin​g Report – September 25​​

​Little by little, summer is losing its grip on the Maryland landscape, with cooler nights and milder daytime temperatures. Fish feel it too, and they are feeding aggressively and putting on body stores for what lies ahead. A perfect example are the bluefish in the Chesapeake Bay that are large and fat.
Chesapeake Channa captured at the Conowingo Dam fish lift. Maryland DNR photo.​​​​​​​​​

Chesapeake Channa Could Spawn More than Once a Year in Upper Bay, Maryland DNR Study Finds​​​​

A study conducted by Maryland Department of Natural Resources Biologist Dr. Joseph Love illuminates one of the biological factors that co​uld be contributing to Chesapeake Channa’s efficient spread through Maryland’s waters.
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Fall Foliage Report – September 26 ​​

Trees in the Annapolis area are hesitating to show their colors this year, the result of a stressful drought-filled summer. Leaves are changing from green to yellow and brown, absent are the oranges and reds. ​​​
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​Sec. Josh Kurtz bagged a goose during a hunting trip in Maryland during the 2023 goose season.
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Secretary’s Message – Spend Fall Afield in Maryland​

For many in Maryland, fall is the best time for hunting, a valued part of our state’s culture and heritage. The sport provides enjoyable outdoor recreation for participants, helps manage our wildlife populations, and creates economic benefits throughout Maryland.​

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Join the Hunt for Maws​​​​

Blue catfish are large, fast predators that can ​​​spread quickly and take over ecosystems. They haven’t been here long, but they’re already present in huge numbers and only expanding further.​
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Fall 2024 Trout Stocking to Begin Across Maryland


The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin fall trout stocking in early October as soon as water levels and temperatures are acceptable for trout.

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