The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will hold an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. October 27, 2018 at the new Bohemia River State Park in Cecil County, located at 3864 Augustine Herman Highway in Chesapeake City. Community partners, outdoor enthusiasts and others are invited to see and tour the property, and share […]
Continue ReadingPrevention Week began on October 7,2018 coinciding with the beginning of the fall wildfire season in Maryland. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources urges residents throughout the state to take precautions as the changing foliage increases the risks of wildland fires spreading through brush and forests. Wildfires occur every month in Maryland, but peak in […]
Continue ReadingOn Wednesday, October 3rd, forums for candidates for District 36 Maryland House and Senate will be held back to back at Cadby Theater, Chesapeake College, Wye Mills, located at the intersections of Rts. 50 and 213. The forum for candidates for Maryland State House of Delegates will begin at 7:00 p.m. Steven Arentz (R), Jay […]
Continue ReadingThe Maryland Department of Natural Resources is currently accepting bids for the 2018-2019 trapping season at several wildlife management areas on the Eastern Shore. For each location, the individual with the highest bid will be awarded annual trapping privileges for the chosen site. Bidding for specific locations is done through different locations with different deadlines, […]
Continue ReadingThe Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that archery hunting for white-tailed and sika deer opens statewide September 7, 2018 and continues through January 31, 2019. “Archery hunting remains an effective and important part of our deer management strategy,” Wildlife and Heritage Service Director Paul Peditto said. “Archery hunters harvest over 25,000 deer each year, […]
Continue ReadingThe Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced the state’s 2018-2019 early migratory game bird hunting seasons. Bag limits, season dates and shooting hours can be found in the 2018-2019 Maryland Guide to Hunting and Trapping. “The opening of dove season marks the traditional start of hunting activity in Maryland,” Wildlife and Heritage Service Director […]
Continue ReadingThe Board of Public Works approved 16 Rural Legacy Program grants – totaling over $25 million – that will provide dedicated state funding to permanently protect working farms and forests in designated areas across the state. Working through local government and private land trust sponsors, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources acquires conservation easements from […]
Continue ReadingCecil County Government is pleased to announce that the Maryland Department of Planning (MDP) and the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation (MALPF) has recertified the County’s agricultural land preservation program through June 30, 2021. MDP and MALPF jointly administer the Program for the Certification of County Agricultural Land Preservation Programs (the “Certification Program”). Created by […]
Continue ReadingThe Maryland Department of Natural Resources is accepting entries for its 15th annual photo contest until August 31, 2018. Photographers of all skill levels can enter online or by mail for a chance to win cash and other great prizes. This year is shaping up to be a banner year for submissions, with more than […]
Continue ReadingSeveral Maryland state parks will offer opportunities to observe the Perseid meteor shower and other celestial vistas in August. Commonly referred to as “the Perseids,” this spectacular display of meteors is one of the most popular astronomical events of the year. At peak Aug. 11-13, between 60 and 70 meteors per hour might be seen […]
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