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NRP Blotter | (1/31/2013) The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) charged a total of six people with various violations in Garrett, Harford, Somerset and Wicomico counties in January. Garrett County- On January 5, Christopher Boyce, 28, of Morgantown, WV was charged with fishing ... |
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Yellow Perch Fishing Kicks Off the New Year | (1/29/2013) As the days grow longer, yellow perch fishing will start to heat up in the Upper Bay, some of its tributaries and salt ponds. "Maryland hosts an excellent yellow perch fishery, which provides delicious fare for Maryland tables and fine outings for families,... |
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Notice To Anglers - Winter Drawdown Now Occurring at Unicorn Lake | (12/18/2012) Freezing weather is approaching and the Fisheries Service staff are once again starting their annual winter drawdown at Unicorn Lake on the Eastern Shore, the drawdown began December 18. The lake will remain lowered (+/- 24”) until approximately Feb 15th. "W... |
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Statement from Governor O'Malley Regarding ASMFC's Menhaden Decision | (12/17/2012) Annapolis, Md. (December 14, 2012) – Governor Martin O'Malley released the following statement today regarding the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s (ASMFC) decision to reduce the future harvest of menhaden. Governor Martin O'Malley said: “Today... |
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ORP, Anne Arundel County Announce Drop-Off Locations to Recycle Oyster Shells | (11/20/2012) Shells Will Provide Homes for New Oysters in the Chesapeake BayOn this America Recycles Day, the Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP) and the Anne Arundel County Recycling Division today announced a partnership to provide three new public collection sites for the... |
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State Suspends and Revokes Numerous Fishing Licenses | (11/05/2012) NRP continues to crack down on illegal fishing Since April, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources has suspended 63 recreational fishing licenses, three commercial fishing authorizations, and one commercial fishing license. The Department has also rev... |
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