State wildlife officials want to limit collection, possession, and trade of native turtles, snakes, and frogs, with public comment open through November 27.
Live Poll
Should Maryland restrict owning and selling native reptiles and amphibians?
Live Poll
Do you support your state government creating symbolic designations like an official state shark?
Maryland has become the first state in the U.S. to officially recognize an extinct shark species.
Live Poll
Would you or a family member consider applying to a lower-cost in-state veterinary school?
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is accepting applications for its inaugural Doctor of Veterinary Medicine class, set to begin in summer 2027.
State authorities aim to curb illegal poaching by outlawing the private collection of native amphibians and reptiles.
Live Poll
Should federal law impose stricter mandatory prison sentences for those convicted of organized dog fighting?
Federal authorities charged two men with running a dog fighting operation from their Whiteford residence.
Live Poll
Would you remove bird feeders or trash to help reduce bear activity in your neighborhood?
The state warns residents to secure attractants as bears forage more aggressively before hibernation.
