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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) has been working on changes to the state’s herp regulations. MDNR staff has already presented one proposal at several meetings to ban the possession of all native Maryland herps, including captive-bred animals. There is no timeline yet, but a formal proposal is expected to happen at any time. All Maryland stakeholders are en...


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July 13, 2026: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) will post this in the Federal Register tomorrow (July 14) at https://www.federalregister.gov/public-i...


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2. PLEASE update your mailing addresses for all payment methods (credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, PayPal, etc.).
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1. After you renew your USARK membership, you will receive an e...


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