A recent study conducted by Maryland Department of Natural Resources biologist Ryan Gary and colleagues illuminates how a new fishing technology impacts the catch rates of largemouth bass and smallmouth bass, collectively called black bass. The study, published in the … Continued
Based on feedback from angler surveys, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is making changes to the state’s put-and-take trout stocking program. Enhancements will include a 26% increase in stocked trout, monthly schedule, and allocation adjustments. Adjustments to trout … Continued
Reintroduction efforts in Maryland could boost the state’s population of native brook trout. A Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) plan involves the collection and relocation of adult brook trout to unoccupied streams. Brook trout are the only native salmonid … Continued
Maryland is regarded as a prime destination for largemouth bass tournament anglers. An array of Maryland waterways provide opportunities to catch trophy-class largemouth bass. In addition, the state is home to several rivers and lakes where smallmouth bass can be … Continued
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) have awarded the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) two grants through the Chesapeake Watershed Investment for Landscape Defense (Chesapeake WILD) program. Grant funds will … Continued