Today, June 6, is the first license-free fishing day of the year! On the first two Saturdays in June and July 4, fishing licenses are not required to recreationally catch and possess finfish in Maryland. Fishing regulations can be found here: mddnr.info/4bG0DaG

Come on out and see us, Ocean City! ☀️🌊 We're joining local agencies for a day of community building at the US Coast Guard Station Ocean City tomorrow. Come meet your first responders, check out patrol boats and vehicles, and explore recruitment opportunities. See you there!

WE ARE HIRING: We are looking for an experienced law enforcement dispatcher to serve as Police Communications Supervisor at the DNR Communications Center in Annapolis. Apply here: mddnr.info/3R1LXNx Filing Deadline: May 13, 2026 11:59PM

This week we celebrate our Police Communications Operators (PCOs) for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week! 🎧 Working 24/7, they support officers, protect wildlife, and help citizens in emergencies. Join us in thanking them for their dedication! 👏 #ThankADispatcher

Today we honor Maryland State Park Ranger Joseph A. Carr, who died in the line of duty on this day in 1978 while patrolling Patapsco Valley State Park. After arresting a combative individual, he suffered a fatal heart attack while in transport. Carr was 64 #FallenHeroes

NRP Western Region officers recently participated in a "Skate with a Cop" event in Grantsville, spending time and building relationships with area families and youth. NRP officers had a great time connecting with our local community during this fun event on the ice! 🧊⛸️

For just over 100 years, the National Shellfish Sanitation Program has ensured that shellfish sold in the U.S. meet standards for human consumption. Maryland plays a key role in the compliance and enforcement of the program’s principles as one of the leaders of commercially exported seafood among coastal states. The work of the National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) in Maryland and its partnership with state agencies has helped to ensure seafood from the Chesapeake Bay and state waters are safe and healthy to consume. While these efforts are always critical, incidents like the recent Potomac Interceptor sewage spill in the Potomac River highlight the importance of these rigorous quality control measures. In addition to other state monitoring after the Potomac spill, the NSSP has ensured that oysters currently being sold on the market that come from the Chesapeake Bay meet safety standards. In its water quality monitoring, the Maryland Department of the Environment’s (MDE) Water and Science Administration has found no evidence that shellfish harvesting waters of the Potomac River are affected by the spill further upstream. MDE will be conducting additional monitoring and confirmation testing before reopening a temporary harvest closure area in the Potomac. Maryland Natural Resources Police help to make sure that regulations are upheld for safe harvest. Similar regulations are enforced at seafood dealers, where shellfish are prepared, shucked, packed for shipping, and sold, including Maryland Department of Health requirements to assure the safety of Maryland’s commercially produced shellfish. This long-term partnership between the NSSP’s safety efforts, other Maryland agencies, and enforcement by NRP helps ensure that shellfish harvested in Maryland are safe to eat. Read the entire article here: ow.ly/44nj50Yn1S3

‼️ REMINDER 🐻 A temporary closure will be in effect Feb 19–21, 2026 during the Deep Creek Dunk—no public entry within the outlined area. This is for your safety due to potential ice failure from heavy activity. @MDStateParks @MDNRPolice

WE ARE HIRING: We are currently accepting applications for contractual Natural Resources Police background investigators. Apply here: mddnr.info/4rjnpwV Filing Deadline: February 26, 2026 11:59PM

Col. Orlando Lilly was sworn in as Vice President of the Maryland Chiefs of Police Association today in Adelphi. MCPA serves members and Maryland communities through legislative and legal advocacy and contemporary law enforcement training. Congratulations, Colonel! 👏

Kick off your fitness goals the right way this year! Join NRP’s recruiting team for an academy-style workout and train like a recruit. This Saturday is the final scheduled session, so don’t miss your chance. Sign up now to secure your spot: mddnr.info/42nd6gX

FINAL REMINDER: NRP officer candidate applications close tonight at 11:59 p.m. Still have questions or want to try an academy-style workout? Join an upcoming Q&A session: mddnr.info/3WqokxW Work out with NRP: mddnr.info/42nd6gX Apply: mddnr.info/nrpbrc68

JOIN OUR TEAM: If you've got what it takes to join the next generation of Maryland Natural Resources Police officers, apply today. Officer candidate applications are due on November 25 at 11:59 p.m. Apply: mddnr.info/nrpbrc68

Answer the call to protect and serve Maryland's waterways, wildlife, and people. The Natural Resources Police is now accepting applications for police officer candidates to form Basic Recruit Class 68. Details: mddnr.info/join_nrp Apply: mddnr.info/nrpbrc68

Eleven individuals were cited for illegal hunting during Maryland's annual black bear hunt. Violations included hunting without a license and/or black bear permit, targeting bears over bait, and using rifles while barred from possessing firearms. 📰: mddnr.info/47QBOIq

Donate for a good cause with the Maryland Natural Resources Police 🩸 Please join us for our upcoming @RedCross blood drive in Owings Mills next Tuesday and help save lives in our community. Register: mddnr.info/3LqemtK

WE ARE HIRING: We are currently accepting applications for a Police Communications Supervisor at the DNR Communications Center in Annapolis. Apply here: mddnr.info/48n3Ddm Filing Deadline: October 21, 2025 11:59PM

Are you interested in becoming a Natural Resources Police officer in the future? If so, you can learn more about the job at a question-and-answer session with an NRP recruiter. Sign up for a session near you: mddnr.info/3WqokxW