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Natural 1, piloted by Sgt. John Buchanan, flies over Sandy Point State Park as part of a June 2025 Natural Resources Police demonstration. Maryland DNR photo.

Maryland Natural Resources Police Report: Summer 2025​​

The Maryland Natural Resources Police took action related to alleged violations of criminal and natural resource laws from June through August this year. During those months, individuals were charged for violations including fishing without a license, hunting out of season, weapons charges, oyster and crabbing violations, forestry citations, and other crimes.
Mike Thompson holds up a nice white perch he caught recently in the Bay. Photo by Mike Thompson
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Maryland Fish​ing Report
​ – ​​November 26​​​

Colder weather is upon us but there are wonderful fishing opportunities for anglers who dress warmly.

​Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary Josh Kurtz, Columbia Beach community members, Arundel Rivers staff and DNR staff cut the ribbon on the completed living shoreline project at Franklin Point State Park. Maryland DNR photo
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Sec. Josh Kurtz and Dr. Bill Dennison: Revised Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement Reaffir​ms Partnership and Protects the Bay’s Future​

Last month, Maryland representatives joined officials from around the Mid-Atlantic region to put forth a revised Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement.
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This silver maple at Green Ridge State Forest is the biggest Big Tree on Maryland public lands. Maryland DNR photo.

‘Big Tree Centennial Contest’ Offers Prizes for Exploring Maryland’s State Forests​​

In partnership with the Maryland Forest Service, the program is offering its Big-Tree Centennial Contest​, encouraging the public to explore Maryland state forest and to report back on any trees larger than 15 feet in circumference.
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Gifts you can get from our store, calendars, park passes and more​​​​​​​​​​

Adventure Awaits​​​​​​

Check out the DNR outdoor ​store for park passes and other gift ideas. NOW AVAILABLE The 2026 DNR Calendar, Embracing Nature. It showcases the range of wildlife and habitats that make Maryland unique. Get one for yourself or as a gift for family, friends or coworkers! Still a great value at $9.99 with price breaks for multiple calendar purchases.​​
​​ Yellow hickory leaves. Photo by Melissa Nash.​​​​​​​​​
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Maryland Fall Foliage Recap
​​for 2025 Season​​​​​

Maryland State Park rangers and foresters found color this fall in the leaves, mushrooms, fruits, and flowers of Maryland, even a seasonal drought tamping down some of autumn’s glory.


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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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