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Sustainability Sense – Help Catch A Poacher
Currently, the late muzzleloader deer season is in full swing in Maryland. As hunters take to the woods, we should all be aware of the responsibility we possess to look after our natural resources. If you suspect that illegal poaching practices are taking place, you can call the 24/7 Natural Resources Police Catch-a-Poacher Hotline at 1-800-635-6124. The anonymity of the caller is guaranteed. Click here for more information.
December 20, 20077

Contact: Olivia Campbell
410-260-8016 office I 410-507-7525 cell
ocampbell@dnr.state.md.us

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 449,000 acres of public lands and 17,000 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 12 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