Let's Go Fishing! 

Plan a fishing day with a natural resources educator through the Hooked on Fishing reservation form, which will open in January 2023. Participants will learn fishing safety, technical skills, tackle, and fish biology, all while enjoying the wonderful Maryland outdoors. Please check out the Hooked on Fishing website for more information. 

Questions? Email chelsea.miller@maryland.gov

Participate in the Maryland Tackle Loaner program!

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources funds a tackle loaner program that offers free-to-borrow fishing gear at several public libraries and state parks.

Do you want to borrow tackle? Please check out our website for locations and details.

Are you interested in becoming a tackle loaner site? Please reach out to chelsea.miller@maryland.gov or complete the new site request form. 

SAVE THE DATE for First Day Hikes!

Start 2023 off on the right foot!

The Maryland Park Service invites everyone to take a First Day Hike, Maryland’s annual tradition for a fun, healthy way to welcome the New Year. Ranger-led and self-guided hikes are available throughout Maryland's state parks.

Check the Maryland Department of Natural Resources website for more details and find a First Day Hike near you!  

Enjoy Winter Events at the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Sites!

The Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Maryland protects and manages 6,000 acres of natural land​s and waters in Maryland. These areas serve as living laboratories and classrooms that address key Chesapeake Bay issues.

Public and volunteer programs hosted by these sites provide opportunities for all Marylanders to enjoy and understand the Bay.​​​​​​

Jug Bay Events (registration required):

• Jan. 1: Free First Day Hike (9 a.m.-noon) 
• Jan. 21: Skunk Cabbage Swamp Stomp (1-3 p.m.)
• Feb. 2: PAXCON-Patuxent River Conference 2023