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A restored oyster reef in the Harris Creek sanctuary in 2021. Photo by the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center.​​​​
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Maryland’s Oyster Restoration Sanctuaries Show Promising Signs for Shellfish Recovery

In a thriving oyster reef, oyster shells accumulate into three-dimensional structures where crabs scuttle, sea squirts dangle and fish dart through clearings.​
photo credits from left to right: Eric Packard, Raymond Brown,Sarah Thomas​​​​
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Maryland Fishing Report – March 13

As we inch closer to spring, anglers are enjoying fishing for a vari​ety of species this week.
Secretary Kurtz with First Lady Dawn Moore at Patapsco Valley State Park
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​Secretary’s Message – March 2024

While our public lands and waters offer access to nature all year, March is an especially busy time as the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) makes preparations for the warm weather months ahead.

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Tree Seedling​​​​​​​​​

5 Million Trees Please​​​​

At the start of the new year, the 5 Million Trees Initiative is approaching a milestone, with nearly half a million trees planted.​

Buy Your Fishing License​​

​Our online COMPASS portal gives you 24/7 self service access to our entire product catalog of recreational licenses, permits and stamps.
Image of the app with hunters on a boat - Photo: Kimberley Kelly

Download the DNR App​​

AccessDNR is the official app from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources for the State's outdoor enthusiasts.

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Maryland Holding First Youth-Only Trout Fishing Day on March 23


The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering the state’s first-ever Youth-Only Trout Fishing Day for children under 16 years of age on March 23, one week before opening day for all trout anglers.

On March 23, the state’s put-and-take trout areas under closure at that time will be open to youth from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. ​


Click here for more!​​​ ​
Photo by: Christopher Wike 


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