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Having Wildlife Problems?

The department and the USDA have teamed up to provide you with a Toll-free 877 phone number to report nuisance, injured or sick wildlife situations.

Guide to Maryland’s Bats

Did you know? Maryland is home to 10 species of bats.

Assessing Hunter Opinions And Economic Impacts Associated With Sika Deer Hunting and Management On Maryland’s Eastern Shore

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Welcome to the 2024-2025 Maryland Hunting Guide

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The Tawes State Office Building is open to customers by appointment only.

To schedule shoreline licensing appointments please email obsl.md1@maryland.gov or call 410-260-8540. To schedule wildlife permit appointments please email wildlifepermits.dnr@maryland.gov or call 410-260-8540.

Quick Links

These workshops enable women to learn about a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities in a casual, non-threatening environment. They are affordable weekend educational adventures that sell out fast. Don't miss out! Learn more today. and Sign-up for E-Mail announcements.

Maryland Plants and Wildlife

Learn about all the plants in Maryland as well as the 90 species of mammals, 93 species and subspecies of reptiles and amphibians, over 400 species of birds and several hundred species of marine and freshwater fishes that can be found in the state.

Project WILD

Professional development for educators use ProjectWILD activities to teach basic skills in science,
social studies, language arts, math, art, and music. Grades K-12.