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Natural 1, piloted by Sgt. John Buchanan, flies over Sandy Point State Park as part of a June 2025 Natural Resources Police demonstration. Maryland DNR photo.

Maryland Natural Resources Police Report: Summer 2025​​

The Maryland Natural Resources Police took action related to alleged violations of criminal and natural resource laws from June through August this year. During those months, individuals were charged for violations including fishing without a license, hunting out of season, weapons charges, oyster and crabbing violations, forestry citations, and other crimes.
Herb Floyd caught this striped bass on a paddletail while fishing the shallows of the Choptank River. Photo by Herb Floyd
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Maryland Fish​ing Report
​ – ​​October 22​​​​

Despite the strong autumn winds we’ve been experiencing lately, anglers can find a lee shore or perhaps a tucked away quiet piece of water to enjoy fishing and the fall foliage. This is a wonderful month to enjoy the outdoors, so don’t miss it.

​Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary Josh Kurtz, Columbia Beach community members, Arundel Rivers staff and DNR staff cut the ribbon on the completed living shoreline project at Franklin Point State Park. Maryland DNR photo
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Secretary’s Message: Maryland Fights for Stronger Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement​

Maryland Department of Natural Resources staff joined representatives from other jurisdictions in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed to recommend proposed changes to the revised Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement based on the public feedback we received this year.
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This silver maple at Green Ridge State Forest is the biggest Big Tree on Maryland public lands. Maryland DNR photo.

‘Big Tree Centennial Contest’ Offers Prizes for Exploring Maryland’s State Forests​​

In partnership with the Maryland Forest Service, the program is offering its Big-Tree Centennial Contest​, encouraging the public to explore Maryland state forest and to report back on any trees larger than 15 feet in circumference.
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St. Clement's Island lighthouse and 25 in 2025 button ​​​​​​​​​​

Maryland State Parks Adventure Challenge 25 in 2025​​​​

The Maryland State Parks “25 in 2025” Adventure Challenge is here! This program challenges you to get out to visit Maryland State Parks and complete at least 25 themed ​challenges- before November 15, 2025.
​​ Bald Cypress. Photo by Anthony Jenkins.​​​​​​​​​
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Fall Foliage Report
​– October 23​​​​​

Much of Maryland is experiencing midpoint, near-peak, or peak foliage. Dry conditions and crisp temperatures are expected this weekend throughout the state, ushering in ideal conditions for fall foliage.

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See what’s blooming, buzzing, and splashing in your own backyard and beyond by following MarylandDNR social channels - Facebook​, Instagram, X, YouTube​, and LinkedIn. Follow or subscribe to explore all the wild wonders!

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