Muskrats are common throughout Maryland and the rest of the United States, except for particularly dry regions. Muskrats live in both brackish and freshwater lakes, ponds, streams, …

A Muskrat in Howard Co., Maryland (3/22/2014). Richard observed it entering its burrow in a bank via an entrance below the water's surface. View Record Details Photo by Richard Orr MBP List

2017年5月22日 · Experience the National Outdoor Show, an annual festival on Maryland's Eastern Shore that involves a muskrat skinning—and cooking—contest.

Muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus) is a common mammal found in marshes, stream banks, and around shallow-water areas throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed. They are semi-aquatic and …

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2021年8月18日 · Because of its wide-ranging habitat, you can observe them literally from coast to coast. To learn more about muskrats in Maryland, visit the Chesapeake Bay Program, the …

2025年2月19日 · The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has added a one-week extension to the muskrat trapping season in all counties except Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, …

2021年12月27日 · Muskrats, known scientifically as Ondatra zibethicus, thrive in Maryland’s wetlands. They are crucial for the health of aquatic ecosystems, but their overpopulation can …

It's Muskrat Weekend in Dorchester County on Maryland's Eastern Shore! From muskrat skinning championships to a muskrat leg eating contest, it's all about celebrating the muskrat.

There’s no better proof than The National Outdoor Show (February 22 and 23), now in its 74th year of celebrating the county’s rich and unique culture. Although muskrats tend to steal the …