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Wineberries are known for their bright red color and sweet, slightly tart taste. Photo by Anna Paff​​​​
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​Wineberries Are a Tasty Treat—and a Lesson in Invasive Species Management

Wineberries pop up every year, and it’s an increasingly common tradition in the area to pick these bright red, raspberry-like fruits from forests and trails. Their sweet, somewhat tart taste makes them a sought-after ingredient in baking or cocktail recipes, or they can be a quick snack, pulled straight from the bush.​
Chesapeake Channa, photo courtesy of Brooke Wolf.​​​​
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Maryland Fishin​g Report – June ​5​​

Although the season doesn’t officially change until June 20, it sure feels like summer, and everyone is enjoying the outdoors, especially their favorite fishing adventures. A popular pastime is fishing for invasives like blue catfish and Chesapeake Channa, also known as northern snakeheads, which provide a wonderful dinner item. ​​
Biologists looking at crabs during the survey on the back of a boat​​​​​​​​​

Researchers Prepare for Blue Crab Stock Assessment To Help Guide Future Management​​​​

A team of researchers is preparing for a large-scale analysis of the blue crab population in the Chesapeake Bay that will help guide future management of the crab fishery and investigate factors that influence the animal’s survival and reproduction.​​
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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.
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​Hiking at Tuckahoe State Park. Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo.
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Secretary’s Message: Blaze a New Trail this Summer

June is Great Outdoors Month, and this year the month kicked off with National Trails Day. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources offers thousands of miles of great trails for hiking, biking, horse riding and other activities. ​​

​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’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.

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Click here for more!​​​​ ​
​​Photo by: Nicki Strickland 
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