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More from DNR​​​

Maryland Department of Natural Resources biologists conduct the annual spring spawning survey. Striped bass are measured, sexed, tagged and released. Maryland DNR photo.

State of the State Fish: What Marylanders Should Know About Striped Bass in 2025​​

While there remains uncertainty around future spawning potential for the species given recent population declines documented in juvenile surveys, Maryland is maintaining the recreational seasons, limits, and the commercial quota instituted last year based on the overall 2024​ coastwide Atlantic striped bass stock assessment.
Siblings Aiden and Mia Slattery teamed up to enjoy fishing for white perch together. Photo by Keith Lockwood​​​​
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Maryland Fishing Report – May 21​​​

There is a lot of great fishing to enjoy this week from western Maryland to the coastal regions. One fishing scene that will be enjoyed by our youngest and oldest anglers are white perch, which can now be found near docks in every tidal river and creek of the Chesapeake Bay​.​

DNR staff tour Cypress Branch State Park in Kent County, currently the newest Maryland State Park. Maryland DNR photo.
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Secretary’s Message – New State Laws Will Help Protect Public Lands and the Chesapeake Bay

Now that the Maryland General Assembly legislative session has ended, the Department of Natural Resources is working to act on the laws they have passed.
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Person holding ice cream cone.​​​​
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Hike the Ice Cream Trail

The Office of Outdoor Recreation has partnered with Maryland’s Best for a second year to churn up a delicious challenge for families – hiking the Maryland Ice Cream Trail​!
St. Clement's Island lighthouse and 25 in 2025 button ​​​​​​​​​​

Maryland State Parks Adventure Challenge 25 in 2025​​​​

The Maryland State Parks “25 in 2025” Adventure Challenge is here! This program challenges you to get out to visit Maryland State Parks and complete at least 25 themed ​challenges- before November 15, 2025. 
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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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Where Do Birds That Leave 

​Maryland for the Winter Go?


Maryland, especially the coastal areas along the Chesapeake Bay, attracts many migrating northern birds during the winter, but that migratory pull goes in both directions.

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​​​Baltimore oriole. Photo by Jeff Dyke 


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