MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

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Regulations that focused on female crabs starting in 2008 helped bring a back the population of the iconic crustacean in the Chesapeake Bay. Photo by Stephanie Kendall​​​​
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​At Another Key Juncture for Blue Crabs, Scientists Look Back at Two Decades of Management

For Maryland Department of Natural Resources fisheries managers, the new assessment is a chance to look back at the last assessment and related management decisions—both as a model for collaborative management and a foundation to continue to buil​d from.
Young Logan Ortel is all smiles with this large blue catfish he caught. Photo by Tim Ortel.​​​​
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Maryland Fishin​g Report – July​​ 24​

Maryland anglers are always able to adjust to conditions, if it involves catching fish. During the current striped bass closure in effect through July 31, many anglers are focusing on blue catfish. The acti​on tends to be non-stop.
Maryland Biological Stream Survey staff conduct electrofishing in Frederick County. DNR photo​​​​​​​​​

Looking at Maryland’s Stream Health Over Time, DNR Report Finds Mixed Results​​​​

A Maryland Department of Natural Resources report found mixed results for the health of the state’s non-tidal streams, with some conditions getting b​etter, others worse, and some remaining the same.
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Buy Your Fishing License​​

​Our online COMPASS portal gives you 24/7 self service access to our entire product catalog of recreational licenses, permits and stamps.
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​Ground is broken for the Hanover Street Wetlands, part of the Middle Branch Resilience Initiative, which is adding wetlands, natural shorelines, boardwalks, and fishing areas in South Baltimore. Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo.
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Secretary’s Message: Maryland is Stronger with Planned Climate Resilience

The recent dry spell notwithstanding, the Atlantic hurricane season is underway. NOAA National Weather Service forecasters’ outlook for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which spans from June 1 to November 30, predicted an 85% chance of an above-normal hurri​cane activity​ in the Atlantic basin this year. ​​

​Blue Catfish illustration by Duane Raver
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The Blue Catfish Problem​​​

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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Hike the Maryland Ice Cream Trail


To encourage families to extend their trip and get outside, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources has identified corresponding hiking trails. If you visit all 11 (Moo Cow Creamery is a bonus location), you will be entered to win an annual Maryland Park Service Passport, valued at $75 or a free one-year subscription to AllTrails.

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Click here for more!​​​​ ​
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