Black Pearl Rockfish Chowder
Fall arrives and the green of summer gives way to an autumn palette of auburn and gold seed heads on our farm. Combine engines roar back to life, punctuated by the familiar sound of wings flapping overhead and the honking of geese returning to their winter havens. The . . .
Rocktober: Fall Fishing in the Chesapeake
As the first cold front moves across the Chesapeake Bay, anglers’ minds wander to thoughts of fall fishing – rockfish in particular. It’s been an odd summer with epic rain, some hot days and very warm water. Everything said, the fishing has been productive for the resident . . .
Maryland Huntresses Go Blaze Pink
Fashion news rarely makes it into the hunting scene. However, this year Maryland’s Blaze Pink bill sponsored by Senator Addie Eckart, and created by young huntresses Paige and Brooke Simonsen of Easton, made a huge statement – fashion and otherwise. As a female hunter (one . . .
Maryland’s Fall Turkey Season
Maryland’s fall turkey season is right around the corner, which means it’s the perfect time to stock up for the holidays with a fresh harvest. Make your plans now! The fall turkey season is short (October 27th through November 4th) and is only in Western Maryland. However . . .
The Natural Order: Bow Hunting
Bow hunting is a way of life, a natural order if you will. This is especially true in the traditional sense (i.e., longbow or recurve bow). I choose to hunt with traditional equipment as it affords me a deep, personal challenge in perusing game. The traditional bow allows . . .
Experience the Flavor of Maryland’s Dove Season
My name is Vicky Mullaney, and life for me is uncommon. I am the chef and lodge manager at The Lodge at Black Pearl, an 870-acre farm and private hunting preserve in Dorchester County, Maryland. I am the mother of five and grandmother of three. I’ve developed an . . .
Uncrowded Fall Trout
In our state of Maryland, September and October sees a pleasant shift in trout fishing opportunities for both fly and spin fishermen as fall stockings pick up and anglers concentrate on other species. Throw in the fact that many Free State outdoorsmen and women are taking to . . .
Three of Maryland's Top Lakes
With school back in session and cooler fall weather on the way, it’s a good time to plan a trip to one of several Maryland lakes that offer excellent late-season fishing for bass, panfish, stocked trout and even land-locked striped bass. A few of these lakes include Piney . . .
The 45th White Marlin Open
Each year during the first full week in August, all eyes turn to the White Marlin Capital, Ocean City, MD in Worcester County for the biggest fishing tournament in the world. This year, the 45 th White Marlin Open held up to its namesake with record entries and a record . . .
The Eastern Shore Love for Dove
Drive through the Eastern Shore of Maryland during the hot summer months and you’ll see field after field loaded with bright, cheery sunflowers; their yellow petals popping against the red barns. It’s a picturesque scene for sure, but to the dove hunter, it’s even more . . .