Deer in Spring Landscape

Of Interest

 

2013-2014 Maryland duck Stamp artPocomoke 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.



2013-2014 Maryland Black Bear Conservation StampPennsylvania 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.


 

Mara LogoKeep 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…



Violet2013 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…



Mallard Taking offShoreline 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 instructors

Hunter Safety

Volunteer safety instructors offer hunter safety classes statewide, helping to keep hunters and citizens safe.

Photo of Junior Hunter, iStock image

Junior Hunting

Maryland holds three Junior Hunt Days (deer, turkey, game birds). Junior Hunters can also earn a Junior Hunter Certificate.

Photo of Maryland Terrapin

Attention Crabbers

You can help save the Maryland Terrapin. Learn how to easily and inexpensively modify your crab pots.

National Hunting & Fishing Day

Maryland Celebrated

National Hunting & Fishing Day in September. Visit our photo album of Outdoor Family Fun & Learning.