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Portion of Greenwood Creek in Queen Anne’s County now “conditionally approved” for harvesting of oysters and clams

July 16, 2018Across Our Desk

The Maryland Department of the Environment has reclassified a portion of Greenwood Creek in Queen Anne’s County for shellfish harvesting. About 130 acres of the creek have been reclassified from approved for shellfish harvesting” to “conditionally approved.” In areas that are conditionally approved, oysters and clams can be harvested at any time with the exception […]

North and south entrances to Augustine Boat Ramp to be repaired and repaved beginning July 9, 2018

July 6, 2018Across Our Desk

AUGUSTINE BEACH – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that a project to repair and repave the north and south entrances to the Augustine Boat Ramp south of Port Penn will begin next week. To minimize impact on the fishing and boating public, the boat ramp and one entrance will remain open during […]

DNREC announces arrival of 2018/19 Delaware Hunting & Trapping Guide

July 3, 2018July 3, 2018Across Our Desk

DOVER – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that the 2018/19 Delaware Hunting & Trapping Guide is available now at participating license agents throughout the state, at the Division of Fish & Wildlife’s licensing desk in the Richardson & Robbins Building located at 89 Kings Highway in Dover, DE 19901 and online at […]

First White Marlin of Ocean City’s 2018 Season Reeled In

June 18, 2018June 18, 2018Across Our Desk

Anglers in the resort town are celebrating as the highly coveted “first white marlin” of the season has been caught. Ron Bennett reeled in the first white marlin of 2018 on Saturday, June 13, 2018. The marlin was caught at approximately 8:27 a.m. while the crew of “Stalker” was fishing off the shore of Ocean […]

Maryland Coastal Residents and Visitors Urged to Report Stranded Marine Life

June 18, 2018June 18, 2018Across Our Desk

Maryland’s tidal waters are visited by a variety of aquatic wildlife. Unfortunately, some of these animals find themselves stranded along the state’s shoreline, particularly between May and October. Since 1990, Maryland’s Stranding Response Program has documented strandings of 25 species of marine mammals and four species of sea turtles. On average, 40 to 70 protected […]

M/V Twin Capes, retired Lewes-to-Cape May ferry, sunk to become part of Delaware’s artificial reef system

June 16, 2018Across Our Desk

The M/V Twin Capes, a ferry christened 43 years ago on the Delaware Bay and retired after thousands of runs between her namesakes Cape Henlopen, Del. and Cape May, N.J., was sunk today to become part of Delaware’s acclaimed artificial reef system. Twin Capes, whose sinking will expand and enhance fish habitat and offer extraordinary […]

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police to host 32nd Annual Youth Fishing Tournament June 2, 2018

May 24, 2018May 24, 2018Across Our Desk

As part of Delaware’s participation in National Fishing and Boating Week, June 2-10, DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police will hold its 32nd Annual Youth Fishing Tournament from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, June 2, 2018 The tournament will be held at Ingrams Pond in Millsboro, Akridge Scout Reservation in Camden, and Lums […]

Horseshoe Crab Migration Begins on Maryland Beaches

May 16, 2018Across Our Desk

In the coming weeks, visitors to Maryland’s coastal bays and beaches can experience one of the world’s oldest migrations – horseshoe crabs emerging to spawn, as they’ve done here for the last 350 million years. Massive numbers of these “living fossils” will come out of the depths of the Atlantic Ocean in May and June […]

New Striped Bass Regulations Effective May 16, 2018 in Maryland

May 14, 2018May 14, 2018Across Our Desk

The opening of regular striped bass season May 16, 2018 begins with new conservation-minded regulations pertaining to the use of bait, gear and hooks. The Maryland General Assembly Joint Committee Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review Committee recently approved Maryland Department of Natural Resources regulations, which are effective now through Oct. 12, 2018. Effective May 16, […]

Maryland Offers License-Free Fishing Days in June and July

May 11, 2018Across Our Desk

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources invites new or experienced anglers to enjoy Maryland’s License Free Fishing Days June 2, 9 and July 4, 2018. This is a unique opportunity for Marylanders to test their fishing skills without the need to obtain a fishing license, trout stamp or registration. “Free fishing days are the perfect […]