Duck season
Through Jan. 28: Final split of duck season.
Goose season
Through Feb. 4: Final split of migratory (Atlantic population) Canada goose season. Daily bag limit is two geese and the possession limit six.
First Day Hikes
Jan. 1: The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will host 29 guided hikes at 27 state parks as part of a national initiative sponsored by the National Association of State Park Directors. From bird watching to historical presentations and programs, each park will host a unique adventure at varying skill levels and times. A few locations host pet-friendly treks. Details: dnr.maryland.gov.
Saltwater Fishing Expo
Jan. 14: The Frederick chapter of the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Association will hold its Saltwater Fishing Expo from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Frederick County Fairgrounds at 797 E. Patrick St., Building 9 in Frederick. There will be regional experts plus Ed "The Beard" from National Geographic Channel's "Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks." Check out inshore/offshore tackle vendors, charter captains, custom rod builders and crabbing supplies.
MSSA meeting
Jan. 16: The MSSA Broadneck/Magothy No. 10 chapter meeting will be at 7:30 p.m at American Legion Post 175, 832 Manhattan Beach Road., Severna Park.
Tackle show
Jan. 21: The Maryland Chapter of Heroes on the Water's tackle show will be 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lake Shore Volunteer Fire Co., 4498 Mountain Road, Pasadena.
Baltimore Boat Show
Jan. 26–29: The Progressive Insurance Baltimore Boat Show will be at the Baltimore Convention Center. Details: BaltimoreBoatShow.com.
Fishing Flea Market
Jan. 28-29: MSSA's Kent Island Fishermen seventh annual Fishing Flea Market will be at the Kent Island American Legion Post 278 at 800 Romancoke Road in Stevensville. The show runs 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Details: Call Dave Stith 410-643-3970 or email Islander655@atlanticbb.net.
Angler's Night Out
Jan. 31: Angler's Night Out, hosted by Boatyard Bar & Grill, CCA MD and Chesapeake Bay Magazine. Feature film is "Running the Coast." Happy hour from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., film starts at 7 p.m. Boatyard Bar & Grill, 4th Street & Severn Ave., Eastport.
Fly-fishing talk
Feb. 1: Capt. Chris Dollar will talk about fly-fishing and light tackle from SUPS and kayaks at the Free State Fly Fishers' meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Davidsonville Family Recreation Center at 3789 Queen Anne Bridge Road in Davidsonville. Details at facebook.com/FSFFMD.
Saltwater Fishing Expo
Feb. 25: The Annapolis chapter of the MSSA will hold its Saltwater Fishing Expo from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Annapolis Elks Club on Solomons Island Road in Annapolis.
Angler's Night Out
Feb. 28: Angler's Night Out, hosted by Boatyard Bar & Grill, CCA MD and Chesapeake Bay Magazine. Feature film is "Best of the 2016 Drake Video Awards." Happy hour and appetizer specials from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., film starts at 7 p.m. Boatyard Bar & Grill, 4th Street & Severn Ave., Eastport.
Angler's Night Out
March 28: Angler's Night Out, hosted by Boatyard Bar & Grill, in cooperation with CCA MD and Chesapeake Bay Magazine. Feature film is "Providence." Happy hour and appetizer specials from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., film starts at 7 p.m. Boatyard Bar & Grill, 4th Street & Severn Ave., Eastport.
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