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There's a Proposed Regulation to Severely Limit Bowfishing: Everything You Need to Know
COMAR 08.02.25 would ban bowfishing within 100 yards of any building. I researched possible ecological and economic effects and computed...
Outdoors Maryland
Nov 21, 20221 min read
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About Western Maryland Potentially Leaving The State
Western Maryland formed me as an outdoorsman. I’m an environmental studies major, Outdoors Club president, trip leader for an outfitter,...
Outdoors Maryland
Nov 7, 20215 min read
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Governor Hogan Creates Office of Outdoors Recreation
National Public Lands Day and National Hunting and Fishing Day were both September 25th, and Gov. Hogan chose to honor it by committing...
Outdoors Maryland
Sep 29, 20212 min read
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Backpacking Gear Coming From A New-ish Backpacker
There are plenty of YouTube videos and articles advertising which gear you should buy to be the best backpacker. Almost always, “best...
Outdoors Maryland
Aug 20, 20214 min read
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The Allure of Fly Fishing (Coming from a Beginner)
This spring, I went fly fishing for the first time. I’ve caught 8-pound largemouth bass, 42-inch red drum, and 7-foot sandbar sharks, but...
Outdoors Maryland
Jun 30, 20213 min read
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A Complete Summary of Maryland's Border History
Maryland’s shape is one of the strangest in the United States. It’s so unintuitive that I’ve come across many central Marylanders who...
Outdoors Maryland
May 30, 20214 min read
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5 (+2) State Parks for You to Visit this Summer
This month, we celebrated Maryland State Park Week. I posted 5 of my favorite state parks on the Outdoors Maryland Instagram, and during...
Outdoors Maryland
Apr 24, 20213 min read
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Mapping the Decline in Deer Harvests over the Last Decade
Every year, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources publishes their Deer Project Annual Report Over the last decade, the number of...
Outdoors Maryland
Mar 29, 20211 min read
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An (Almost) Complete List of Native American Place Names in Maryland
Maryland has a rich Native American history. Although only three tribes have state recognition, (Piscataway, Conoy, and Accohannock),...
Outdoors Maryland
Feb 21, 20216 min read
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The Real, Right Now Effects of Climate Change on the Authentic Eastern Shore
Route 50 is the gateway to Chesapeake Country and the Delmarva Peninsula. Turn left on Queen Anne’s highway for Rehoboth Beach, or right...
Outdoors Maryland
Jan 24, 20214 min read
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2020 Recap: Top Places in Maryland I Visited this Year
Due to the pandemic, 2020 saw many new outdoorsmen take their first hike, or catch their first fish, or just get outside more. Here are...
Outdoors Maryland
Dec 31, 20204 min read
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John Denver's Country Road isn't so Country Anymore
Country roads, take me home. Some of the most recognizable lines in music. The state anthem of West Virginia, written by two people who’d...
Outdoors Maryland
Feb 10, 20202 min read
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My Idea for a Popular Circuit Hike in Maryland
In Virginia, down near Roanoke, there’s a popular two-day hiking circuit called the Virginia Triple Crown. It consists of McAfee’s Knob,...
Outdoors Maryland
Jan 27, 20203 min read
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Mid-Atlantic Skiing could be in Trouble
While Maryland contains only one ski resort, there are plenty of mountains for Marylanders to enjoy across state lines. Whitetail,...
Outdoors Maryland
Jan 19, 20204 min read
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First Time Mountain Biker
A few years ago, I won a mountain bike at a raffle and never used it. I thought it was just an ungainly, oversized, bulky bike. Then one...
Outdoors Maryland
Jan 12, 20202 min read
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First Day of 2020 Maryland Salamander Surprise
Surprisingly finding salamanders on the first day of 2020.
Outdoors Maryland
Jan 5, 20202 min read
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Small Town History: The Hooper Islands
Earlier this week, I covered how the Eastern Shore is unique from the rest of Maryland, and specifically talked about the disappearing...
Outdoors Maryland
Jun 12, 20194 min read
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How It's Different: The Eastern Shore
One of the calling cards of Outdoors Maryland is focusing on Maryland’s diversity. One of the reasons I love Maryland is because 2 hours...
Outdoors Maryland
Jun 10, 20194 min read
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What I Did This Weekend: Winning Race Up The Face, Maryland's Most Difficult Short-Distance Race
Thousands of people ski down black diamonds every year. But very few people get to say they ran UP one. I am one of those few. The Race...
Outdoors Maryland
May 31, 20195 min read
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Small Town History: Burkittsville
Burkittsville, Maryland was founded in 1824 and has a population of 151 residents. Located in Frederick County, it is about an hour from...
Outdoors Maryland
May 29, 20194 min read
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