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Maryland Hunters Take 27,620 Deer During Two-Week Firearms Season
Overall, Maryland hunters harvested about 10% fewer deer compared to last year. The two-week firearm season ended on December 13th – and Maryland Natural Resources officials say just over 27,600 deer were harvested. Officials add the harvest fluctuates because of a variety of factors – including weather, natural food availability, disease, hunter effort and overall…
Read MoreDredging in Ocean City Inlet and Isle of Wight Channel to Begin Around Feb 25th
Maryland Natural Resources officials say dredging operations in Ocean City will begin on or around February 25th. The US Army Corps of Engineers will focus on the shoaling near buoy 13 and the intersection of the inlet and Isle of Wight channels to maintain access for larger vessels.
Read MoreStatewide Burn Ban Now in Effect in Maryland
The dry, windy conditions have increased the fire risk throughout Maryland and the Department of Natural Resources has implemented a statewide burn ban effective Friday, November 1st. The ban will remain in effect until the Maryland Forest Service determines the state has received enough precipitation to reduce the threat of wildfires. Seven Maryland counties including…
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