The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is the state agency responsible for wildlife conservation, wildlife protection, habitat management, information & education in Maryland.

The primary duties of the Maryland Department of Fish & Game is:

• To manage and protect wildlife in Maryland
• To manage wildlife habitat
• To educate the public on wildlife and safe hunting practices
• Set hunting and fishing seasons and creel limits
• Issuing hunting and fishing licenses
• Set hunting & fishing regulations in Maryland
• Conduct tests for wildlife disease
• Animal Reintroduction