Mastering Maryland Fishing: Top 6 Lures and Tackle for Success
Soft Plastic Swimbaits: Soft plastic swimbaits are incredibly versatile and effective for targeting a variety of species in Maryland waters, including largemouth bass, striped bass and even trout. These lifelike lures mimic the swimming action of baitfish, making them . . .
Sounds of Snow Hill
The single-leaf iron and concrete bridge was built in 1932. It’s the focal point of the historic little town that serves as the county seat of Worcester County. It’s also the dividing line between good and great yellow perch fishing on the Eastern Shore. I swing wide around . . .
Experience Maryland's Waterfowling Tradition
History In Maryland, duck hunting traces its roots to the colonial era, with settlers relying on waterfowl for sustenance. As the state developed, hunting traditions persisted, adapting to changing conservation needs. In the early 20th century, there was a growing awareness . . .
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Needs Your Help!
Blue Catfish Blue catfish are the largest of the North American catfish and can easily exceed 100 pounds. They are generally slate blue on the back to silvery/white on the underside and have a deeply forked tail. The native range of blue catfish extends from Minnesota and . . .
My Biggest Harvest Yet
It’s 4:30am on November 4, 2023. My alarm rings. Filled with excitement and anticipation, I easily wake. My brother-in-law and I head out, hoping to harvest my first buck during the rut. We walk into the dense woods of Southern Maryland. I pick my spot. It’s set over a . . .
December dock lights are a fly fisher’s dream
Catching striped bass on dock lights in December is great, as long as you have tide movement and the right fly fishing gear. I personally like an 8 wt fast action rod with a floating line, for a leader I prefer a 20 lb tapered fluorocarbon leader 9’ long, and a black and . . .
Being The Outfitter
Growing up in a family full of avid hunters, being in the outdoors was just a normal everyday thing to me. I can remember like it was yesterday, going with my father on my first-ever out of state hunt as a child in Alabama at a place called Bush Creek Plantation. That . . .
Hunt & Hike Southern Maryland
With Maryland’s long history as one of the 13 original American colonies, the scenic byways that run through the state are perfect for a road trip where the family can enjoy memorable sites, drive through key historic areas, and experience Maryland’s unique character. Parker . . .
In Pursuit of White-Tails: One Outdoors Woman’s Adventure
I began my career with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources as a forest ranger in 1987; a year later I accepted a position with the Wildlife Division. Never a big advocate of hunting, I had learned about wildlife population management in college and understood the . . .
Hunting Marsh Ghosts in Maryland
History In the early 1900’s Clement Henry released 5 or 6 deer on James Island. Maryland biologists and deer managers first worried that the “miniature elk” would expand into the upland territory of native white-tailed deer. This resulted in higher bag limits being set so . . .