Proposed Waterfowl Seasons Announced; Public Comments Encouraged

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The proposed the 2005-06 late waterfowl hunting seasons are now available for public comment. A public meeting will also be held on Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. at Broadneck Senior High School, 1265 Green Holly Dr. in Annapolis. For the proposed seasons and bag limits, click here.

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August 4, 2005

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the state agency responsible for providing natural and living resource-related services to citizens and visitors. DNR manages more than 446,000 acres of public lands and 18,000 miles of waterways, along with Maryland's forests, fisheries and wildlife for maximum environmental, economic and quality of life benefits. A national leader in land conservation, DNR-managed parks and natural, historic and cultural resources attract 11 million visitors annually. DNR is the lead agency in Maryland's effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay, the state's number one environmental priority. Learn more at www.dnr.maryland.gov