Easton, MD – According to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, new regulations for 2026 recreational striped bass fishing took effect on April 1, marking a significant shift in the season structure compared to the previous two years. This change reintroduced catch-and-release fishing opportunities in April for the first time since 2019, while introducing a … Read more
Cambridge, MD – According to WBOC, researchers are taking proactive steps to address the ongoing decline of the American kestrel population on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. By installing specialized nesting boxes at the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge in Dorchester County, conservation efforts are underway to encourage the return of these small falcons to the region. The … Read more
Tilghman Island, MD – According to WBOC, Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) approved a two-week extension to the oyster harvesting season, providing a glimmer of opportunity for watermen on the Eastern Shore amid one of the toughest winters in recent memory. The extension pushes the end of the season from March 31 to April … Read more
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – July 24, 2025 – The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced a significant investment of $20 million in Waterway Improvement Fund grants for Fiscal Year 2026, aimed at enhancing public boating access, dredging navigable waterways, and bolstering safety for first responders across the state. This funding initiative underscores Maryland’s commitment … Read more