🚫🔥 Maryland Department of Natural Resources Enacts Statewide Burn Ban Dry, windy conditions have increased fire risk across the state and fueled ongoing wildfires Read more: ow.ly/EMiF50TYgN4

Thank you for reading our Fall Foliage Report! We hope you enjoyed exploring Maryland’s vibrant leaf-peeping season. Take time to reflect on the season with this video showcasing the stunning progression of autumn across the state. Our next report will be posted next September!

Notice to Mariners: The U.S. Coast Guard has advised that the US 50 Bridge over Isle of Wight Bay in Ocean City, MD, will be in the closed-to-navigation position for bridge maintenance, January 2 through March 17. Read the Coast Guard Notice (page 162): tinyurl.com/2xvm63kf

Join us for Mushroom Night at Pocomoke River State Park (Shad Landing) on November 19 at 5 p.m. at the Nature Center. This family-friendly event includes educational presentations about local mushroom species, free mushroom-themed take-home crafts, and hot beverages and snacks.

Tonight, the Beaver Moon, the last supermoon of the year, will rise just after sunset! 🌕 It’ll appear larger and brighter, as it's closer to Earth at 224,315 miles (perigee). The farthest point, 252,000 miles, is the apogee. #Supermoon #BeaverMoon

Treading Lightly: Recreation with Rare Species in Mind Cooler weather brings some of the most popular times to get outside. Here are tips on being the best, most responsible stewards as you explore wildlife outside. Read more: ow.ly/r2Qg50U7lX0

📰: The Gunpowder Falls Tailwater: Assessing One of Maryland’s Coldwater Trout Fisheries Between the Prettyboy Reservoir and Loch Raven Reservoir is a 17-mile stretch of fertile trout habitat, where wild brown trout have flourished since the late 1980s. ow.ly/tBye50U6Xsp

Beginner and experienced muzzleloader hunters are encouraged to sign up for our muzzleloader education course on Dec. 17 at the Delmarva Sportsman Association. Topics include muzzleloader history, safety, and ethics. Range time/live fire is provided. 🔗 mddnr.info/48LCJtN

Boaters --Think Before You Shrink! This year try a reusable cover or dare to go bare. Semi-custom covers last for 5 or more seasons and save money over shrink wrapping. ow.ly/jAnr50U6oWY

📰: Maryland 2024 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants Help Local Firefighters Enhance Wildland Fire Protection @MarylandDNR Forest Service has awarded Volunteer Fire Assistance grants to 55 volunteer fire depts. in 18 counties across the state this year. ow.ly/HzWe50U5YrH

Volunteers Needed for Trail Work at Dans Mountain State Park Nov. 17 & 23 9am - 1pm at the trailhead across from the pool Improve the Lonacona Loop by building a new connector trail. No tools or experience needed. Bring water, work gloves and work boots. ow.ly/or2X50U5CnP

REGULATION IN EFFECT: The following fisheries-related regulation is now effective after our scoping and proposal process. 🔶TIDAL/NONTIDAL DIVIDING LINES (Swan Creek, Harford County) For more information about the regulation and others visit bit.ly/3NrJwPJ

🚫🔥The Maryland statewide burn ban remains in effect due to ongoing dry conditions, high fuel levels, low humidity, and gusty winds. Despite recent rain, fire danger remains high. We are monitoring the situation and hope to lift the ban once conditions improve. #MDwx #FireDanger

This Veterans Day, we honor and thank all who have answered our nation's call. Your bravery and sacrifice make us forever grateful.

Eastbound Bay Bridge temporarily closed for run event until approx 2pm. 2-way traffic (1 lane each direction) on westbound bridge. Expect delays if crossing during this time. 1-877-BAYSPAN (229-7726) Details bit.ly/3NTojy3 #MDShorebound

Enter the rows in Centreville's White Marsh Park Edible Trail and pick some persimmons, blueberries, or hazelnuts. If you follow their harvest schedule, you can pick them off the branch and take them home. Watch the edible trail video on our Facebook page: ow.ly/TnxC50U3Uat

The Coast Guard released a Public Notice (D05PN-09-2024) seeking comments from interested parties regarding the rebuild of the Francis Scott Key Bridge: tinyurl.com/2e6fkhs3 Comments should be provided no later than 12/7/24. Email hal.r.pitts@uscg.mil with "FSK" in the subject

MARYLAND FISHING REPORT: Lots of blue catfish in the Susquehanna and at the mouth of the river. Many are large, often 30 pounds or more. White perch are moving to deeper waters and can be found over oyster reefs in the lower sections of tidal rivers. ow.ly/n49h50U33sG

Read the Secretary’s Message for November "There is a Place for Everyone in Maryland’s Outdoors" ow.ly/FNub50U33W4

📰: @MDNRPolice Issue Citations in 2024 Black Bear Hunt Nine hunters face fines up to $1,500 for illegally baiting during black bear hunt. ow.ly/7P8U50U3j2B

🌛 Celestial Report: On November 9 we’ll be looking at the first quarter moon. Venus has been hanging around the last few days giving us some amazing views.