MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

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David Strum caught and released this beautiful chain pickerel in Loch Raven Reservoir.

Maryland Fishing Report – May 13 ​​​

A lot of moms celebrated Mother’s Day last weekend fishing with sons, daughters and husbands, a wonderful way to celebrate time together. There continue to be a lot of fishing opportunities this week. Fishing for black sea bass offshore of Ocean City to striped bass in the Chesapeake and freshwater fishing for a variety of species, including chain pickerel.

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Maryland Park Service Online Reservations System Upgraded Ahead of 2026 Camping Season​​​

The Maryland Park Service has successfully launched its new reservations management system, which provides visitors with a faster, more intuitive way to reserve campsites, cabins, mini-cabins, pavilions, and other amenities at 37 Maryland State Parks.

​The living shoreline project in Deale, Anne Arundel County, was completed with plantings in 2023. Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo. Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo
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Secretary’s Message – Natural Solutions Provide Strength Against Rising Waters​

​Spring is a season when we celebrate nature’s emergence and revival, and it’s also when we recognize its awesome and sometimes devastating power. In April, we celebrated Arbor Day with a renewed purpose to plant more trees and at the same time recognized Flood Awareness Month with goals to better protect our lives and communities.
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Oysters seized by police

Maryland Natural Resources Police ​Report: Winter​ 2025-26​​

The Maryland Natural Resources Police took action related to alleged violations of criminal and natural resource laws from December 2025 through February of 2026. During the winter months, individuals were charged for violations including spotlighting, hunting out of season, weapons charges, oyster harvest violations, crimes on public lands, and other offenses.
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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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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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