Maryland Department of Natural Resources
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Recent News About Maryland Department of Natural Resources
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MARYLAND DEPARMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: Maryland Forest Service Has Closed All Public Camping On State Forests
Until further notice, the Maryland Forest Service has closed all public camping on State Forests due to COVID-19 outbreak public health restrictions.
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MARYLAND DEPARMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: Golden Anniversary for Cunningham Falls Maple Syrup Festival
The public is invited to celebrate the 50th annual Maple Syrup Festival at Cunningham Falls State Park this March.
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MARYLAND DEPARMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: Maryland Hunters Harvest Nearly 80,000 Deer During 2019-2020 Season
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reported that deer hunters harvested 79,457 deer during the combined archery, firearms, and muzzleloader seasons, from Sept. 6, 2019 through Jan. 31, 2020.
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MARYLAND DEPARMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: State Forest Work Plans Open for Public Comment
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comment on the proposed fiscal year 2021 work plans for the following state forests: Chesapeake/Pocomoke, Green Ridge, Potomac-Garrett, and Savage River.
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MARYLAND DEPARMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: Natural Resources Careers Camp Accepting Applicants for July 2020
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources invites high school students with an interest in forestry, fisheries, wildlife, or parks management to participate in a Natural Resources Careers Camp, July 19-25 at the Hickory Environmental Education Center in Garrett County.
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MARYLAND DEPARMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: Maryland Climate Leadership Academy Offered in Annapolis
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces open enrollment for Maryland Climate Leadership Academy courses in Annapolis, which will be starting in February.
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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: First Day Hikes Offer a Fresh Start to 2020
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources invites everyone to join a First Day Hike, Maryland’s annual tradition for a fun, healthy kickoff to the New Year.
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MARYLAND DEPARMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: Muzzleloader Season for Deer Reopens Dec. 21
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced the second segment of the muzzleloader deer hunting season will open Dec. 21 and run through Jan. 4, 2020.
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MARYLAND DEPARMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: Atlantic Population Canada Goose Season Begins Dec. 20
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces the state’s migratory Atlantic Population (AP) Canada goose hunting season will take place in two segments, Dec. 20, 2019 through Jan. 4, 2020 and Jan. 14, 2020 through Jan. 31, 2020.
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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: Natural Resources Police Put Spotlight on Illegal Hunting Practices
Maryland Natural Resources Police recently charged individuals throughout the state for illegally using spotlights for hunting — known as “jacklighting” — along with bear-baiting and other outlawed practices.
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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary Hosts ‘Greeting of the Geese’
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and the Piscataway-Conoy Tribe present the annual Greeting of the Geese at Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary from 10 a.m.
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MARYLAND DEPARMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: A Natural Expression of Gratitude to Our Veterans
Governor Larry Hogan declared 2019 the Year of the Veteran, a yearlong observance to raise awareness of the brave service and sacrifice our United States veterans and families have made for Maryland and our country.
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MARYLAND DEPARMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: Deer Muzzleloader Season Set to Begin
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that the first segment of Maryland’s muzzleloader deer season opens statewide Oct. 17.
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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: Drought Conditions Bring Heightened Risk of Wildfire
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources warns residents and visitors that potential for wildfires has steadily increased in the past several weeks due to a lack of rain and unseasonably high temperatures.
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MARYLAND DEPARMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: Maryland Hunter Safety Education Class Offered
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will offer a Hunter Safety Education Class on Oct. 1, 2, and 5 at Herrington Manor State Park, Oakland.
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MARYLAND DEPARMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: Lt. Governor Boyd K Rutherford, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Celebrate Grand Opening of Wolf Den Run State Park
Lt. Governor Boyd K. Rutherford today joined Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio, as well as parks staff and state and local elected officials, for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening of Wolf Den Run State Park, the newest state park in Maryland.
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MARYLAND DEPARMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: Department Seeks Local Proposals for Public Outdoor Recreation Projects
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that counties and municipalities can now apply for grant funding from the National Park Service’s Land and Water Conservation Fund.
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MARYLAND DEPARMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: Allegany County Recreation Projects Receive Funding
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces the award of two Land and Water Conservation Fund grants totaling $59,750 to two local recreation projects in Allegany County.
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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: Peak Bloom Arrives at McKee-Beshers Sunflower Fields
The sunflower fields at McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area in Poolesville are now in “peak bloom,” with about 30 acres planted in three fields, providing a spectacular view and serving an important conservation purpose.
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MARYLAND DEPARMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: Comment Deadline Extended on Chesapeake Forest Hunting Leases
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has extended the time in which staff will accept public comment on a proposal for restructuring the Chesapeake Forest Lands lease program for hunting clubs.