Fall Brings Heightened Risk of Wildfire; Marylanders Urged to Take Extra Precautions

Prevention 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 […]

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Eastern Shore Trapping Bid Packets Now Available

The 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, […]

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Autumn Wine Festival Returns

Taste wines from across the state of Maryland here in Wicomico County when the Autumn Wine Festival returns to Pemberton Historical Park this October. The 16th annual festival will be held Saturday-Sunday, October 20-21, 2018 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. The event is produced in partnership with the Maryland Wineries Association and offers festivalgoers […]

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Early Migratory Game Bird Hunting Seasons Announced for Maryland

The 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 […]

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