Maryland Crabs Adult blue crabs can grow up to nine inches. The blue crab is one of the most important species harvested in the Bay, has the highest value of any commercial fishery, and supports a recreational fishery of significant, but undetermined, value. Blue crabs are harvested as hard shell crabs, peeler crabs just prior to molting, and softshell crabs immediately after the molt. Recreational gear includes baited hand lines, mesh rings, collapsible traps, trotlines[...]

Oceanic Adventures Make Maryland a Tuna Steak State There was a day and age when mid-summer was considered the best of the tuna action off the Maryland coastline, but those days are long gone. In recent years spring and early summer have proven to be prime times, and many boats will be rigged and ready by the time this edition of FishTalk comes out. But what many people across the nation don’t realize is that[...]

If you are looking for a way to follow social distancing guidelines and have some fun in the fresh air, it’s time to try your hand at shad fishing. Seasoned anglers say the time to go shad fishing is when the dogwood trees are in bloom. Hickory shad start showing in the upper bay tributaries by mid-March; the run peaks in late April and goes into early June. The larger and more sought after American[...]

As avid hunters, one of the best and most rewarding things we can do is pass the love for our sport on to the next generation. The good news is that it’s fairly easy to get kids interested, as many are naturally interested in wildlife and nature, but some will take to it slower than others. You can start by watching turkeys and deer at close range and show your kids the little things. Just[...]

Deer Hunting in Maryland With one of the highest hunter success rates in the Mid-Atlantic region – and with one of the most generous bag limits in the country – you won’t be going home empty-handed. Home to the largest harvested buck on record for the entire East Coast, Maryland ensures the possibility of bagging a record-setting trophy worth bragging about. Maryland's fertile land and vast agricultural industry results in healthy, strong, large deer, offering[...]

Geese in Maryland Migratory Canada geese winter in Maryland but are part of a population that nests in northern Québec along Ungava Bay, the northeastern shore of the Hudson Bay, and in the interior of the Ungava Peninsula. Migratory Canada geese primarily stay on the Eastern Shore of Maryland where they can be harvested during season. Maryland’s resident Canada geese are distinct from their migratory cousins, and can be found and harvested across the state[...]

Fish & Hunt Maryland will help you find that unique angling experience only available here in Maryland. Maybe it's fishing on the Susquehanna Flats, chasing white marlin in the Atlantic Ocean, or reeling in world-class striped bass. Or maybe you are up for fly fishing at one, or many of the 48 sites on the Nation's first state-wide Fly Fishing Trail. Maryland's waters await your next adventure. Whether you're a novice going on your first[...]

From tips on the best places to find your game of choice, to hooking you up with top charters in the area, Fish & Hunt Maryland is the one-stop planning resource for your next adventure . Our diverse state has big sportsman opportunities, holding two notable titles: the Decoy Capital of the World and the White Marlin Capital of the World. Our world-class white-tailed deer, striped bass, and trout populations aren’t so bad either! We[...]