Must Know: The season runs from April 18 - May 23, and Youth Days are April 16 statewide and April 17 in select counties. The bag limit is one bearded turkey per day and two bearded turkeys per season. Written permission is required when hunting on private property unless the owner or lessee is in the hunting party. The state provides thousands of acres of public land located in all counties that can be used[...]

The State’s Most Popular Hunting Season Runs Nov. 25 – Dec. 9 The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced today that the two-week firearm deer season opens Nov. 25 and runs through Dec. 9. Hunters may use firearms to harvest sika and white-tailed deer during this hunting season. “The two-week firearms season is our most popular hunting opportunity in the state,” Wildlife and Heritage Service Director Paul Peditto said. “Not only is the harvest during[...]

Family fun and good times with good friends and big challenge for big money? Maryland fishing tournaments hook ‘em all! The sound of a Chesapeake deadrise cutting through the Bay’s morning chop and the laughter of good friends on the hunt for that trophy rockfish. The squeals of excitement as your little boy or girl lands that first sunny at the local rodeo. Your paddle’s clean break of the river’s surface and the line snapping[...]

The Maryland Hunter Education Course offers thorough instruction and guidance. It takes 12 to 14 hours to complete and students must attend all sessions of the class to earn their certification. Responsibility A knowledgeable and skillful student of hunting must also behave responsibly to be a true hunter. Responsible behavior includes courtesy, respect of others and of wildlife, and involvement. Responsible hunters do not poach or act carelessly. They obey hunting laws, hunt fairly, practice[...]

As summer fades and the first of September approaches, the excitement for the upcoming whitetail deer hunting season in Maryland starts to build. The thrill of the hunt is a culmination of months of preparation, strategy, and patience. As a first-generation whitetail deer hunter, I’ve learned over the last 6 years that proper preparation is crucial to a successful season. Three essential aspects I focus on leading into the whitetail deer season are archery practice[...]

We are all counting the days until we will be able to get outside and go fishing once it’s permitted. Hang in there, anglers. Hopefully soon we’ll be heading out with our friends and family to fish once again. But at least for now, we can stay sharp and knowledgeable with these tips. Tackle Box Spring Cleaning If you're like most anglers, your tackle box can be bursting at the seams making it almost impossible[...]

One of Maryland’s best kept fly fishing secrets, the Casselman River is mostly a brown and rainbow trout spot with the occasional brook trout hiding out in the undercuts of the banks and current. Your typical match the hatch presentation is the direction you want to go while targeting the fish on this river. The Casselman is featured in an article and video road trip series with FishTalk Magazine. See full video and article HERE[...]

FishTalk Magazine Feature As part of this road series, Lenny Rudow and FishTalk covered the trip with a featured article. Read a snippet of it below with a link to the full feature. "Like many people who grew up in the region I’ve been going on summer family vacations to Ocean City for my entire life. Unlike many, my fascination with the beach ended the moment I had to reel in my line. I get[...]