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Maryland DNR reports increase in deer with chronic wasting disease, management area expanded

Posted on June 26, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced this week that 62 white-tailed deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease in 2024, a neurological condition affecting deer, elk, and moose. The discovery marks an increase in confirmed cases within the state, prompting an expansion of the existing chronic wasting disease management area. Of the positive samples, all but one were […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Baltimore County takes bold step toward addressing deer overpopulation

Posted on January 29, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

The following is a legislative update from Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga. The 2025 legislative session kicked off this month in Annapolis, and we’ve certainly seen fireworks! We proudly launched the Maryland Freedom Caucus with five other fellow House Delegates. This organized group of patriots will work together to fight for fiscal responsibility and conservative principles. Delegate Ryan Nawrocki […]

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Crews rescue two deer stuck on ice in Essex

Posted on January 27, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ESSEX, MD—Crews rescued two deer who became trapped on ice on the Back River in the Essex area over the weekend. On Sunday afternoon, January 26, 2025, crews from Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine and the North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department rescued two deer that were stranded on the ice between Tiki Lee’s and Essex Skypark Airport […]

Deadly deer disease spreads across Maryland

Posted on October 9, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources confirms that Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease is spreading in white-tailed deer statewide. The virus is often fatal to deer and is spread through the bites of tiny flying midges. While the disease poses no threat to humans, DNR advises hunters not to eat deer that have large, open sores. EHD is common throughout the […]

Maryland DNR warns drivers to be cautious during deer mating season

Posted on September 30, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is warning drivers to pay attention to their surroundings and watch out for deer during their mating season. The mating season for white-tailed deer begins in mid-October and lasts throughout November and early December, according to the department. During this time, deer often travel across roads at unpredictable times of day in search […]

Firefighters rescue fawns stuck in Parkville deck railing

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

PARKVILLE, MD—Firefighters sprung into action over the weekend after two fawns got stuck outside of a local residence. On Sunday afternoon, the Baltimore County Fire Department’s Engine 10 out of Parkville station responded when two fawns became stuck in a deck railing. With a bit of teamwork and care, they were able to free both fawns. The deer then headed […]

State Highway Administration urges Maryland motorists to use caution during deer mating season

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is reminding motorists to use extra caution during the autumn months. With milder temperatures, motorists should expect to see more pedestrians and bicyclists along the roadways. White-tailed deer mating season, falling leaves, and less visibility with later sunrises and early sunsets are among some of the seasonal factors that challenge highway […]

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