In January of each year, with assistance from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Atlantic states from Maine to Florida conduct mid-winter waterfowl surveys of the Atlantic Flyway. Results from state surveys are combined and used to help determine population … Continued
A new Pollinator Sanctuary trail was recently opened at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge near Cambrige Maryland. The four-acre site was specifically designed as habitat for pollinating insects and includes over twenty five different species of native wildflowers and grasses. Along … Continued
Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources recently announced the availability of a new mobile smart phone app. The AccessDNR app provides hikers, birders, hunters, anglers, boaters, and other outdoor enthusiasts with a variety of information and news. The location-based app allows … Continued
In February 2014, Swan experts and enthusiasts from throughout the world will gather to discuss the latest in swan research, conservation, management and protection at a joint conference of The Trumpeter Swan Society and the Wetlands Iternational/IUCN SSC Swan Specialists … Continued
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently announced the formation of a partnership which includes MD DNR, the Maryland Legislative Sportsmen’s Foundation (MLSF), and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) to determine the viability of elk reintroduction to Western … Continued