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You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. Please enable scripts and reload this page. warning notificationJavaScript Required JavaScript is required to use content on this page. Please enable JavaScript in your browser. Accessibility InformationSearch SearchHome Boating Fishing Forests Hunting Lands Parks Waters WildlifeMARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCESMain_Content ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Maryland ​ Service Centers are open by appointment only. ​ CLICK HERE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT ONLINE ​ ​Section1 Image Grid child elements.01 11 21 31 41 Governor Moore Announces Maryland Meets 30% of State Land Conservation Goal Six Years Ahead of Schedule Click here for more! Maryland Summer-Fall 2024 Striped Bass Season Begins May 16 Click here for more! Board of Public Works Approves $2.1 Million for Recreation and Land Preservation Funding includes recreational facilities in Calvert and Frederick counties Maryland Department of Natural Resources Confirms 52 Deer With Chronic Wasting Disease The state’s chronic wasting disease management area has expanded to include two additional counties One Month Later: Natural Resources Police Played Important Role in Key Bridge Incident Response Click here for more Previous Next Center_Content General​ Information ​​ Accessibility for All Boards and Commissions Calendar ​ Conservation History Contact Us Education Resources Forms Grants and Loans Jobs Legislation Magazine News Regulations ​ Volunteer ​ ​ Angler’s Log ​ Find a Licensed Tree Expert Interactive Maps ​​ Licensing and Registration Maryland Fishing Report Maryland Natural Resources Police Military/Veteran Services Maryland Environmental Trust Mobile App ​Online Store ​​ ​ Park and Camping Reservations State Tree Nursery Tide Finder Water Access Guide ’Wild Mary​land’ Cookbook Public Information Act Request Form ​​ Boat Registration COMPASS Portal Buy a License ​​ Section2 Left_Content ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ More from ​ ​​ ​​​​ ​​​ ​ Maryland Biologists Monitor a Critical Year of ​Striped Bass Eggs, Larvae Maryland’s state fish, striped bass are the state’s most economically important finfish and hold cultural significance as a beloved catch for the recreational fishing ​community. They’re a sport and commercial fish up and down the East Coast, but between 70% and 90% of the Atlantic population of the species spawns in the tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay. ​​​​ ​​ Maryland Fishin​g Report – May 8​ ​ Spring is spreading its blanket of new growth and warmth across the Maryland landscape this month. The black locust trees are blooming, signaling the first blue crab shed of 2024. These warm and sunny days beckon anglers of all ages and skill levels to seek out the excitement of fishing in every corner of Maryland – don’t miss it!​ ​ ​​​ Secretary’s Message: Maryland State Parks Are Always Worth Celebrating Our state parks, under the leadership of the department’s dedicated Park R​angers, provide the amenities and activities that nearly 20 million Marylanders enjoy every year, each with its own unique opportunities to connect with Maryland’s natural and cultural treasures. ​​​​ ​​​​​​​​​ 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. ​ ​ Download the App ​​ Access is the official app from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources for the State’s outdoor enthusiasts. ​ ​​ Section3 Right_Content ​​ ​ Maryland’s License-Free Fishing Days Provide Access to Angling for All The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will offer license-free fishing days for all state residents and visitors on June 1, June 8, and July 4. These annual events provide anglers a unique opportunity to explore the state’s diverse fishing without needing a fishing license, trout stamp, or registration. ​ Click here for more!​ ​ ​​ ​ ​​ ​ Section5 Rt_Center_Content Human Trafficking GET HELP National Human Trafficking Hotline - 24/7 Confidential 1-888-373-7888 233733 More Information on human trafficking in MarylandMore Information on human trafficking in Maryland Mission Statement​ The Department of Natural Resources leads Maryland in securing a sustainable future for our environment, society, and economy by preserving, protecting, restoring, and enhancing the State’s natural resources. Learn More About Help Stop Fraud in State Government The Maryland General Assembly’s Office of Legislative Audits operates a toll-free fraud hotline to receive allegations of fraud and/or abuse of State government resources. Information reported to the hotline in the past has helped to eliminate certain fraudulent activities and protect State resources. More Information © Copyright Maryland.gov . All rights reserved. Contact Us Privacy & Security Accessibility More Online Services Website Feedback Register to Vote Nondiscrimination / No discriminación 580 Taylor Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401 Call toll-free in *Maryland* at 1-877-620-8 (8367) Out of State: 410-260-8 (8367) Banner Photo: Tuckahoe State Park Our Social Media Channels We’re available on the following channels. Google Plus YouTube Vimeo Video Flickr Pinterest Snapchat LinkedIn Blogger Delicious Issuu RSS Feed Slack Reddit SoundCloud Podcast iTunes eNews GovDelivery ensures HTML content is downloaded and parsed first. This also means the site can begin to display prior to loading all JS, which helps...