June

First Tagged Fish Caught In Maryland $1,000,000 Fishing Challenge - 6-7-2005
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fisheries service announced today that a Delaware man has caught the first specially tagged fish of the Maryland $1,000,000 Fishing Challenge. The tournament, which kicked off on Friday, June 3, runs through sundown on Monday, July 18.



January

DNR AND U.S. NAVY Announce Availability of New Waterfowl Hunting Opportunities - 1-27-2005
As part of an ongoing effort to offer additional hunting opportunities across the state, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Wildlife and Heritage Service in cooperation with the Patuxent River Naval Air Station, today announced the availability of 10 new waterfowl hunting sites along the waters of the Chesapeake Bay.

MD Hunting and Fishing Licenses By Phone - 1-15-2005
Maryland sportsmen, we heard you! We are happy to announce that you may now purchase a hunting or fishing license by making a phone call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Seeks Docents - 1-15-2005
Anyone who enjoys interacting with people, has a curiosity about the Chesapeake Bay, and would like to help promote the Bay's cultural heritage is welcome to participate in volunteer docent/interpreter training at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum.

Discussion Forums at TheChesapeakeBay.com Offline - 1-15-2005
We're sorry to announce that we will no longer offer discussion forums at TheChesapeakeBay.com.

Latest Bay Grass Survey Shows Increases in Maryland’s Coastal Bays - 1-15-2005
Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) in Maryland’s Coastal Bays acreage is increasing, according to a recent survey conducted by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and federal partners.