The Maryland Department of Natural Resources now has a dedicated source of funding for conservation of Maryland’ s largemouth bass and smallmouth bass—collectively called black bass—to which the state’s anglers, boaters, hunters, and others can contribute when purchasing their licenses. Governor Wes Moore signed legislation on May 8 to create[Read More…]

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is now accepting applications for the 2023 black bear hunt lottery. Successful applicants will receive a permit valid for the 6-day hunting season open October 23-28 in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties. “The annual bear hunt, now in its 20th year, is an[Read More…]

Those hunting in Maryland will see an increase in hunting license fees for the 2023-2024 season, which begins on August 1 and runs through July 31. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources says legislation passed during the 2023 General Assembly will increase the price of hunting licenses and some associated[Read More…]

Tonoloway Rod and Gun Club’s 2023 scholarship winners for graduating seniors from Hancock Middle Senior High School were Jennifer Barnhart, Joslyn Foltz, and Brianna Buskirk. Each received a $ 500 scholarship to further their education after high school. Jennifer Barnhart also the John Philip Sousa band award, was the Maryland[Read More…]

Maryland hunters harvested 5,356 wild turkeys during the 2023 spring regular and junior turkey seasons, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources reported. This year’s harvest was 27% higher than the 2022 harvest and surpassed the previous record harvest of 4,303, set in 2020. Washington County hunters took 515 turkeys during[Read More…]