The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering free mentored fishing training and practice sessions in August to college students and adults aged 18 and older. The program will comprise four sessions in various locations in Anne Arundel and Prince George’s counties, culminating with a fishing tournament on August[Read More…]
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Maryland hunters can now enter 2022 black bear hunt lottery
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for the 2022 black bear hunt lottery. Successful applicants will receive a permit valid for the 6-day hunting season, which for the first time includes a Saturday. The hunt will be open October 24-29 in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett and[Read More…]
Hancock Little League kicks off District 1 Championship
photos by Lori Younker
Hancock girls take win in Smithsburg tourney
Chronic Wasting Disease detected in 53 deer in Western Maryland
Map of chronic wasting disease management area in Allegany and Washington counties The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has re- ported that 53 white-tailed deer sampled within Allegany and Washington counties in 2021 tested positive for chronic wasting disease, a neurodegenerative disease found in deer and elk. All of Maryland’s[Read More…]
License-free fishing days this Saturday and July 4
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold license-free fishing days on Saturday, June 11, and Monday, July 4. “Maryland’s annual license-free fishing days offer anglers a unique opportunity to explore the state’s diverse fishing without needing a fishing license, trout stamp, or registration,” said DNR officials. On these[Read More…]
Faith & Foltz are Panther track & field state qualifiers
Season stand-outs on Hancock’s track & field team solidified their standing by qualifying for state competition later this week. Hancock Middle-Senior High School Juniors Joslyn Foltz and Aidan Faith will travel to the Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex in Landover for the MPSSAA State Championships this Thursday, May 26.[Read More…]
