The Maryland Board of Public Works approved the Department of Natural Resources’ acquisition of nearly 20 acres of forested land in Wicomico County Wednesday for $49,000. The new plot will help maintain the water quality of the Nanticoke River watershed and preserve the habitat of species endemic to forest interiors.
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Maryand is trying to limit bear-human conflict
As Maryland black bears emerge from hibernation, the state’s Wildlife and Heritage Service is warning people to keep food tucked away to avoid attracting them.
Black bear hunt numbers up with growing population
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — Starting with a chance in a lottery, black bear hunting in Maryland can be a long process. After winning a license, carefully choosing a location and days outside hunting the bear, the payout can sometimes be as…
A not-so happy Halloween for Maryland’s struggling bat population
Halloween is known as one of the spookiest times of the year, filled with witches, ghosts, and scattering bats. But Maryland’s flapping, black creatures may be less prevalent this year, like years in the recent past.
Maryland could be banned from dredging Man O’ War Shoal
Legislation could ban the Department of Natural Resources from dredging oyster shells from the Man O’ War Shoal. This would directly counteract the Department of Natural Resources’ proposed Man O’ War Shoal Dredging Project, which would use the old shells recovered from the reef to establish new oyster habitats in the Chesapeake Bay’s tributaries.
Natural Resources Dept. may regulate cownose-ray killing contests
The Department of Natural Resources plans to take pending state legislation to temporarily halt the contest-fishing of cownose rays and public comments about banning cownose ray tournaments in Maryland into consideration when it creates regulation to further administer the contests, according to a department representative.
Lawmakers seek to protect bee colonies from bears
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland – House lawmakers and Western Maryland beekeepers are seeking protection for apiarists who use deadly force to protect their bee colonies from black bears. Currently, using deadly force against black bears in defense of livestock is legal, but…
Maryland Hunters Meet With Lawmakers in Annapolis to Discuss Baiting, Hunting Season Rules
Legislators Are Working on Bills to Ease Strict Liability Standard for Baiting, Extend Seasons
Permits Allow Hunting on Maryland Farmers’ Fields to Control Crop-Eating Deer
Year-round hunting is possible through Deer Management Permits for farms with damaged crops.
Bill to study effects of acidification in bay passes
The General Assembly passed a bill this week that would create a task force to evaluate effects of acidification in the Chesapeake Bay and other state waters and make recommendations on how to address the issue.