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First Free Fishing Day of 2007 this Saturday
Always wanted to fish but wasn’t sure it was for you? Now’s your chance to try – there’s nothing to lose! Grab a fishing rod and take advantage of the year’s first Free Fishing Day this Saturday, June 2. The first two Saturdays in June (June 2 and 9), a person may catch and possess finfish in the tidal and nontidal waters of the state for recreational purposes without an angler's license, Chesapeake Bay sportfishing license, or any fishing stamp normally required. However, all Maryland fishing laws and regulations must be observed.
May 30, 2007The 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