Of Interest
Pocomoke Artist Wins Maryland Migratory Game Bird Stamp Design Contest
3/2013- Paul Makuchal from Pocomoke won the 39th annual Maryland Migratory Game Bird Stamp Design Contest with his painting of a Lesser Scaup titled Peaceful Swim.
Pennsylvania Artist Wins Maryland Black Bear Conservation Stamp Design Contest
3/2013- Steve Oliver from Delaware County, Pa. won the 17th annual Maryland Black Bear Conservation Stamp Contest with his painting, Morning Stroll, of a black bear taking a walk along a riverbank.
Keep an Eye out for Reptiles and Amphibians!
3/2013- Now through December 2014, the Maryland Amphibian and Reptile Atlas (MARA) is looking for volunteers to report sightings of reptiles and amphibians…
2013 Spring Habi-Chat Newsletter Now Available
3/2013- Learn about the importance of violets in backyard wildlife habitats as well as about beneficial species like eastern garter snakes and ways to conduct citizen science projects in your backyard…
Shoreline Licensing for Riparian Property Owners Now Open
2/2013- Maryland's history and tradition of waterfowl hunting is as rich as any in the nation. No article on the early days of waterfowling is complete without mention of the Chesapeake region and places such as the Susquehanna Flats... Deadline for Applications is June 1st.
Hunter Safety
Volunteer safety instructors offer hunter safety classes statewide, helping to keep hunters and citizens safe.
Junior Hunting
Maryland holds three Junior Hunt Days (deer, turkey, game birds). Junior Hunters can also earn a Junior Hunter Certificate.
Attention Crabbers
You can help save the Maryland Terrapin. Learn how to easily and inexpensively modify your crab pots.
Maryland Celebrated
National Hunting & Fishing Day in September. Visit our photo album of Outdoor Family Fun & Learning.
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