The Maryland Department of Commerce stimulates private investment and creates jobs by attracting new businesses, encouraging the expansion and retention of existing companies, and providing workforce training and financial assistance to Maryland companies. The Department promotes the State's many economic advantages and markets local products and services at home and abroad to spur economic development and international investment, trade and tourism. Because they are major economic generators, the Department also supports the Arts, and film[...]

In a sustainable Maryland, we recognize that the health of our society and our economy is dependent on the health of our environment. Therefore, we choose to act both collectively and individually to preserve, protect, restore, and enhance our environment for this and future generations. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR). For more information on Maryland's fishing and commercial fishing opportunities, visit DNR's Fisheries Services. For information on our hunting opportunities, visit DNR's Wildlife and[...]

Thank you to all our strategic partners that continue to support Fish & Hunt Maryland. Maryland’s Department of Business & Economic Development (DBED) Maryland’s Department Of Natural Resources (DNR) Maryland Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Maryland Sportsmen Foundation Maryland’s Association of Destination Management Organizations Maryland Charter Boat Association Maryland Aquatic Resource Coalition Maryland Outfitters & Guides Association Maryland Saltwater Sport Fishermen’s Association Coastal Conservation Association Maryland Bowhunter’s Society Maryland Bass Nation Federation Trout Unlimited, Mid-Atlantic Council Chesapeake[...]

Purchasing a license is more convenient than ever before. Maryland DNR provides the following quick and easy ways for you to obtain your licenses and registrations. The online portal COMPASS will allow you access to hunting and fishing licenses, regulations, and other important information about outdoor recreation in Maryland. Using COMPASS you can: Purchase a license Register as a Saltwater Angler Reprint a license Sign up for a lottery Report a harvest Visit COMPASS now[...]

There are few things that bring me as much joy as a squealing child as he or she hoists a gyrating sunfish up on the bank. The fish is flopping, and the child is giggling as they try to immediately pounce on this incredibly interesting form of life we know as a “fish.” By my own claim, I caught my first fish, a humble bluegill, at the age of five…and I haven’t been the same[...]

It is during this time that the staging and spawning of Maryland’s Yellow and White Perch is in full effect. It is a great activity for all ages and is a great way for anglers with or without a vessel to get in on the action. It is an inexpensive activity that I have enjoyed since childhood and now serves as a break from regular annual maintenance and upgrades to my charter boat The Marylander[...]

Lately I’m spending a lot more time fishing the non-tidal streams or floating the millponds in search of my favorite and most familiar species: crappie, sunfish, and perch. Affectionately called “panfish” since they’re small and delicious, these species share a special place in the hearts of anglers because they’re likely the first fish we caught. It might have been on a nearby riverside while dangling a redworm from a cane pole, or maybe it was[...]