National Junior Waterfowl Hunting Day is November 4

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In conjunction with National Junior Waterfowl Hunting Day, DNR has scheduled a one-day waterfowl hunting season for junior hunters on Saturday, November 4. The hunt is part of a national effort by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and state wildlife agencies to expand the lessons learned in the hunter safety curriculum and increase awareness of the rich tradition of waterfowl hunting. For full release, click here.

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November 2, 2006

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the state agency responsible for providing natural and living resource-related services to citizens and visitors. DNR manages more than 446,000 acres of public lands and 18,000 miles of waterways, along with Maryland's forests, fisheries and wildlife for maximum environmental, economic and quality of life benefits. A national leader in land conservation, DNR-managed parks and natural, historic and cultural resources attract 11 million visitors annually. DNR is the lead agency in Maryland's effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay, the state's number one environmental priority. Learn more at www.dnr.maryland.gov