Public Hunting Lands

Including: Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), Cooperative Wildlife Management Areas (CWMAs), Natural Environment Areas (NEAs), Natural Resources Management Areas (NRMAs), and Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission (MNCPPC) managed lands.

Hunting and trapping on public hunting lands is permitted in accordance with state and federal laws and the restrictions for each area. Call to check on rules or conditions for each location. Office hours may vary.

State Parks and State Forests open for hunting are listed below. Please review the restrictions that apply to hunting on these properties.

Maps of WMAs, Maryland State Forests, and State Parks are available online at:

http://www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/

Some of the areas listed below require a DNR Managed Hunt Permit as noted.

Hunting On State Parks

Hunting is allowed in many State Parks from September 1 through the end of spring turkey season, with exceptions. Trapping, raccoon hunting and fox chasing are allowed in some park areas by permit only. Park hours and days of operation are subject to change. Hunting devices are sometimes restricted, so call the facility before coming to hunt. A DNR Managed Hunt Permit may be required on some State Parks.

Firearms and bows may be carried across closed sections of State Parks by licensed hunters during regular hunting seasons in order to reach park, private or other state areas open to hunting. These hunting devices must be unloaded and cased, carried with the breech open or broken, or with arrows in a quiver.

Tree stands are limited to those of a temporary nature which must be removed at the end of each day. No one may construct permanent tree stands in State Park areas. No one may construct stationary blinds for hunting waterfowl. DNR reserves the right to construct these facilities. No target shooting is permitted, except at public shooting ranges. The use of hunting dogs by a licensed person in designated hunting areas for legal species is permitted.

If you are interested in hunting in a specific park, call the number listed to obtain information. Always check with the facility prior to planning a hunting trip.

Hunting is permitted in designated areas of the following State Parks. An (*) indicates archery shooting range. Facilities marked (V) have provisions for individuals with permits to hunt from a vehicle. See Hunt from Vehicle Permit. Some of the areas listed below require a DNR Managed Hunt Permit as noted.

Hunting and Trapping on State Forests

Hunting with rifles, handguns, shotguns, bows and muzzleloaders is permitted in all designated areas in accordance with state and federal laws except for Seth Demonstration Forest (part of Chesapeake Forest Lands). At Seth, deer may be hunted by bow and arrow only. Trapping, raccoon hunting and fox chasing are allowed in some forest areas, by permit only. Possession or use of weapons is prohibited in state forests outside of regular open hunting seasons. Target shooting is prohibited, except at public shooting ranges.

All game birds and game mammals may be hunted or trapped. Tree stands are limited to those of a temporary nature which must be removed or dismantled at the end of each day. The use of hunting dogs by a licensed person in designated hunting areas for legal species is permitted.

The hunting and trapping seasons in State Forests conform to standard hunting seasons adopted by state and federal regulations. An (*) indicates archery shooting range. Facilities marked (V) have provisions for assisting individuals with permits to hunt from a vehicle. See Hunt from Vehicle Permit.

Also see Hunting on Chesapeake Forest Lands

Hunting on Other Publically Owned Properties

Hunting is allowed on some federal property in Maryland, as well as on some properties owned by local jurisdictions. Though state wildlife regulations and laws apply throughout Maryland, these other properties restrict public access by their own authority. Their hours, seasons, hunting devices, bag limits and other details may differ from state information. For information about hunting on non-state owned properties, you must contact the administrative offices of the properties themselves.

Allegany

C & O Canal National Historical Park- Hunters, during designated state hunting seasons, with firearms unloaded, traditional bows unstrung, compound bows unnocked, crossbows uncocked, and dogs leashed, may cross the C & O Canal National Historical Park lands by the most direct route only at designated locations. Hunters may also transport legally taken and properly tagged game across park property at the same designated locations. A listing of these designated locations is published annually in the Park’s Compendium and may be obtained by contacting the C & O Canal National Historic Park at these numbers: Sharpsburg, 301-739-4200; Potomac, 301-413-0720; Hancock, 301-678-5463; Oldtown, 301-478-5519; Cumberland, 301-722-8226.

Dan’s Mountain WMA- 9,681 acres- Furbearers, forest game and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). 301-478-2525.

Warrior Mountain WMA- 4,672 acres- Furbearers, forest game, upland game and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun, rifle). 301-478-2525.

Billmeyer-Belle Grove WMA- 1,066 acres- Furbearers, forest game, upland game and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun, rifle). Disabled accessible. 301-478-2525.

(V) Rocky Gap State Park- 1,451 acres (general hunting), 300 acres (bow only)- Furbearers, forest game, upland game, deer (certain areas are bow only). Special provisions to assist mobility-impaired hunters during the deer firearms season (free permit required). 301-722-1480

Anne Arundel

North Tract-Patuxent Wildlife Research Center- 301-776-3090

Sandy Point State Park- Waterfowl hunting at designated sites during the third split of the waterfowl season only. Boat access only. Free permit and reservation required. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am - 12:00pm.

Baltimore

*Gunpowder Falls State Park- 3,000 acres-

Hammerman, Hart-Miller Island, Days Cove and North Point Areas- Waterfowl blinds by lottery or by daily reservation with DNR Managed Hunt Permit required. Call 410-356-9272 between 7:30am and 11:30am to register.

Sweet Air Area- Managed deer hunt (shotgun) by lottery, see page 51 for application. DNR Managed Hunt Permit required. Call 410-356-9272 between 7:30am and 11:30am to register or 410-592-2897.

Hereford Area- Deer (Bow only), daily sign-in. DNR Managed Hunt Permit required. 410-329-6809.

Gwynnbrook WMA- 35 acres- Deer (bow only). Free permit required. 410-356-9272 between 7:30am – 11:30am.

Liberty Watershed- 9,200 acres- Forest game, upland game and deer (bow only for all game species). No waterfowl hunting. Free permit required. Click here to register online. 410-356-9272 between 7:30am – 11:30am.

Loch Raven Watershed-  1,600 acres- Deer (bow only). Free permit required. Click here to register online. 410-356-9272 between 7:30am – 11:30am.

Prettyboy Watershed- 7,380 acres- Forest game, upland game and deer (bow only for all game species). No waterfowl hunting. Free permit required. Click here to register online.  410-356-9272 between 7:30am – 11:30am.

Soldiers Delight NEA-  700 acres- Deer (bow only), daily sign in required. Managed deer hunt (shotgun) by lottery. Click here for Managed Deer Hunt Applications. DNR Managed Hunt Permit required. 410-461-5005.

(V) Patapsco Valley State Park- 3,895 acres- Deer (bow only). DNR Managed Hunt Permit required. 410-461-5005

Calvert

Calvert Cliffs State Park- 950 acres- Forest game, upland game and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Daily sign-in required. Contact: Southern Maryland Recreational Complex. 301-888-1410.

Flag Ponds Park CWMA- 100 acres- Deer (bow only). Free permit and reservation required. Opens to hunting the Monday before the late Muzzleloader Season split. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.

Hall Creek NRMA- 275 acres- Forest game, upland game, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Waterfowl by lottery. Daily sign-in required. Free permit required for blinds. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.

Huntingtown Area of King’s Landing NRMA- 960 acres - Forest game, upland game, deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun), waterfowl lottery, dove. Hunting within King’s Landing NRMA is allowed only in the Huntingtown Area which is north of Cocktown Creek. Daily sign-in required. Free permit required for blinds. Disabled accessible. Hunting is not permitted in the Calvert County managed King’s Landing Park. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.

Caroline

Ayton Tree Nursery- 5 acres- Dove hunting by lottery only. Limited to youth age 15 and under with unarmed licensed adult. Limited to 4 junior hunters per day. Lottery Application due by 3pm August 21, 2009.  Drawing August 24, 2009. 410-673-2467

Bridgetown Ponds- 100 acres- Deer (bow only).  Restricted Season: Nov. 28, 2009- Jan. 30, 2010.  Daily sign-in required at Tuckahoe State Park. 410-820-1668.

Idylwild WMA- 3,382 acres- Furbearers (trapping permits issued through bid process), forest game, upland game, waterfowl, dove and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Disabled accessible zone for deer and forest game by free permit only. 410-376-3236.

*(V) Tuckahoe State Park- 1,000 acres- Forest game, upland game, deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun), waterfowl. Daily sign-in required. Migratory goose hunting by lottery with a DNR Managed Hunt Permit required. For information or migratory goose lottery applications call 410-820-1668

Carroll

Avondale WMA- 180 acres- Forest game, upland game and deer (bow, muzzleloader, and shotgun). Free permit required. 410-356-9272 between 7:30am – 11:30am.

Farver CWMA- 23 acres- Deer (bow only). Free permit required. 410-356-9272 between 7:30am – 11:30am.

Hahn CWMA- 25 acres- Deer (bow only). Free permit required. 410-356-9272 between 7:30am – 11:30am.

Hanover Watershed- 337 acres- Forest game, upland game and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). Free permit required. 410-356-9272 between 7:30am – 11:30am.

Maring CWMA- 237 acres- Forest game, upland game and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Free permit required. 410-356-9272 between 7:30am – 11:30am.

Morgan Run NEA- 1,300 acres- Deer (bow and muzzleloader). DNR Managed Hunt Permit required. 410-461-5005

Patapsco Valley State Park- see Baltimore County.

Raincliffe CWMA- 35 acres- Deer (bow only). Free permit required. Saturday only. 410-356-9272 between 7:30am – 11:30am.

Sawmill CWMA- 500 acres- Forest game, upland game and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Free permit required. 410-356-9272 between 7:30am – 11:30am.

Slacks CWMA- 135 acres- Deer (bow only). Free permit required. 410-356-9272 between 7:30am – 11:30am.

Speigel CWMA- 250 acres- Forest game, upland game and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Free permit required. 410-356-9272 between 7:30am – 11:30am.

Woodbrook CWMA- 522 acres- Forest game, upland game and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Free permit required. 410-356-9272 between 7:30am – 11:30am.

Cecil

Bainbridge CWMA- 1,000 acres- Deer (bow only). Free permit required. 410-356-9272 between 7:30am – 11:30am.

Earlville WMA- 195 acres- Forest game, upland game, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Free permit required. Disabled accessible. 410-356-9272 between 7:30am – 11:30am.

Fair Hill NRMA- 5,613 acres- Deer (bow). Raccoon hunting. Managed deer hunt (shotgun) by lottery - see Lottery Application. DNR Managed Hunt Permit required. Contact the Park office (410-398-1246) for an additional, required parking permit.

Grove Farm WMA- 744 acres- Forest game, upland game, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader, and shotgun). Free permit required. 410-356-9272 between 7:30am – 11:30am.

(V) Elk Neck State Park- 340 acres- Deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). DNR Managed Hunt Permit required. 410-287-5333. Waterfowl blinds by daily reservation. DNR Managed Hunt Permit required. Call 410-356-9272 between 7:30am and 11:30am to register.

C & D Canal Lands- Free permit required. Disabled accessible except Bethel, Elk Forest, and Grove Neck. 410-356-9272 between 7:30am – 11:30am.

Bethel- 400 acres- Forest game, upland game, waterfowl and deer (bow only).

Courthouse Point- 315 acres- Forest game, upland game, waterfowl and deer (bow only).

Elk Forest- 242 acres- Forest game, upland game, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun).

Grove Neck- Waterfowl only from two blind sites on the Sassafras River.  No on site boat access available.

Stemmers Run- 750 acres- Forest game, upland game, waterfowl, and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Boat access restricted to waterfowl hunting only.

Welch Point- 77 acres- Forest game, upland game, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun).

Charles

Blossom Point CWMA- Waterfowl blind sites. Lottery. Free permit required. Boat access only. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.

(V) Chapel Point State Park- 550 acres- Forest game, upland game, dove, waterfowl, deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Daily sign-in required. Contact Southern Maryland Recreational Complex. 301-888-1410

Chapman Residual- 1,305 acres- Forest game, upland game, deer (bow, muzzleloader, and shotgun). Daily sign-in. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.

Chapman State Park- 875 acres- Deer (bow and select dates during muzzleloader) and waterfowl. Free permit,  reservation, and sign-in required. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.

Chicamuxen WMA- 381 acres- Furbearers, forest game, upland game, dove, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Free permit required for blinds. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.

Indian Creek NRMA- 680 acres- Forest game, upland game, dove, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Daily sign-in required. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.

Mattawoman NEA (certain tracts) 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.

Buteaux Crossing Tract- 261 acres- Forest game, upland game, dove, waterfowl, and deer (bow, muzzleloader, and shotgun). Daily sign-in required.

Pomfret Road Tracts- 371 acres- Forest game, upland game, dove, waterfowl, and deer (bow, muzzleloader, and shotgun). Daily sign-in required.

Myrtle Grove WMA- 1,748 acres- Furbearers, forest game, upland game, dove, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Shooting range. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.

Nanjemoy NRMA- 1,197 acres (includes the former Purse State Park & Douglas Point WMA/CWMA)- Furbearers, forest game, upland game, waterfowl (disabled access), deer (bow, muzzleloader, and shotgun). Daily sign-in required. Free permit and reservation required for blind sites.  301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.

Purse State Park- 75 acres- now managed as part of Nanjemoy NRMA.

Dorchester

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge- 410-228-5018, 410-228-2677.

Bloodsworth Island Range- Bloodsworth Island Range (BIR) is an active military bombing range located in Dorchester County, MD. There are ten waterfowl hunting licensed sites located within the BIR. These sites are available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Waterfowl Hunting Permit procedures and information are available online or by calling 410-260-8540. Warning: Because of the threat of unexploded ordnance hunters must adhere to special restrictions at all times.

Fishing Bay WMA- 28,518 acres- Furbearers (trapping permits issued through bid process), forest game, upland game, waterfowl, white-tailed and sika deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). 410-376-3236.

LeCompte WMA- 485 acres- Furbearers (trapping permits issued through bid process), forest game, upland game, dove, waterfowl (mobility impaired and youth hunting by permit only), deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). No squirrel hunting. Disabled accessible zone for deer and forest game by free permit only. 410-376-3236.

Linkwood WMA- 313 acres- Furbearers (trapping permits issued through bid process), forest game, upland game and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). 410-376-3236.

Taylors Island WMA- 1,114 acres- Furbearers (trapping permits issued through bid process), forest game, upland game, waterfowl, white-tailed and sika deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). Primarily boat access. 410-376-3236.

Frederick

C & O Canal National Historical Park- See Allegany County

(V) Cunningham Falls State Park- 3,500 acres- Furbearers, forest game, deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). Special provisions to assist mobility-impaired hunters. Reservations required. Call for details. Free permit required for raccoon hunting and fox chasing. 301-271-7574

Frederick City Watershed CWMA- 7,300 acres- Furbearers, forest game, upland game, and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). Free permit required to hunt furbearers at night.  301-842-2702

Heater’s Island WMA- 194 acres- Furbearers, forest game, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Boat access only. 301-842-2702

Monocacy National Battlefield- Existing National Park Service (NPS) regulations prohibit hunting and trapping on identified NPS properties. The NPS has informed the State of Maryland that this regulation will be enforced for that portion of the Monocacy River lying within the boundaries of the Monocacy National Battlefield in Frederick County. Hunters may legally traverse the Monocacy River within the boundaries of the park with unloaded and cased firearms only. The boundaries of the park will be marked on both shores by green and white signs.

Monocacy NRMA- 1,800 acres- Forest game, upland game, waterfowl, dove and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun), no trapping. 301-924-2127

South Mountain State Park- 3,350 acres- Furbearers, forest game, deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). Contact South Mountain Recreation Area: 301-791-4767

Thurmont Watershed CWMA- 300 acres- Furbearers, forest game and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). 301-842-2702

Garrett

(V) Deep Creek Lake State Park- 1,200 acres- Furbearers, forest game, upland game, dove and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). No firearms hunting until Oct. 16, 2009. Special provisions to assist mobility-impaired hunters (contact park office for details). No waterfowl hunting. 301-387-5563

Mt. Nebo WMA- 1,860 acres- Furbearers, forest game, upland game, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). Disabled accessible. 301-334-4255

Youghiogheny Reservoir CWMA- 900 acres- Forest game, upland game, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle).  301-334-4255

Youghiogheny Scenic Wild River- 1200 acres- Forest game, upland game, dove, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). 301-387-5563

Harford

Aberdeen Proving Grounds- 410-278-4124

Gunpowder Falls State Park- See Baltimore County

Rocks State Park- 120 acres- Deer (bow only). 410-557-7994

Susquehanna State Park- 880 acres- Deer (bow only). DNR Managed Hunt Permit required. Contact Rocks State Park. 410-557-7994. Waterfowl blinds by daily reservation with DNR Managed Hunt Permit required. Call 410-356-9272 between 7:30am and 11:30am to register.

Howard

Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks- 410-313-1675

Hugg-Thomas WMA- 276 acres- Forest game, upland game, dove and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Free Permit Required. Disabled accessible. 410-356-9272 (between 7:30am - 11:30am)

Patapsco Valley State Park- See Baltimore County

Patuxent River State Park- 5,000 acres- Forest game, upland game, deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Contact Seneca Creek State Park. 301-924-2127

Kent

Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge- 410-639-7056

Millington WMA- 4,000 acres- Furbearers (free trapping permits issued through Millington WMA office), forest game, upland game (exception: no hunting for bobwhite quail), dove, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Canada goose hunting by reservation only. Limited spring turkey hunting. Call or refer to the DNR website for updated information on waterfowl hunting, blind locations, and spring turkey hunting. Daily sign-in required. Disabled accessible. 410-928-3650.

Sassafras River NRMA- 1,000 acres- Forest Game, limited upland game, and deer (bow, muzzleloader, and shotgun). Daily sign-in required. Migratory goose hunting by lottery with a DNR Managed Hunt Permit required. Disabled accessible. For information or migratory goose lottery applications call 410-820-1668.

Montgomery

C & O Canal National Historical Park- See Allegany County

Cherrington CWMA (MNCPPC)- 275 acres- Deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). 410-356-9272 between 7:30am – 11:30am.

MNCPPC Parks- 301-949-4135

McKee-Beshers WMA- 1,960 acres- Forest game, upland game, dove, waterfowl, and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). 410-356-9272 between 7:30am – 11:30am.

Patuxent River State Park- See Howard County

Seneca Creek State Park- 1,000 acres- Forest game, upland game, dove, deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). 301-924-2127. Bowhunting Areas- 3 tracts, 4,300 acres- Deer (only). DNR Managed Hunt Permit required. 301-924-2127. Managed Deer Hunt (shotgun) by lottery, see page 51 for application. DNR Managed Hunt Permit required.

Schaeffer Farm- Deer (muzzleloader and shotgun) DNR Managed Hunt Permit required. Call 410-356-9272 between 7:30am and 11:30am to register.

Strider 1 WMA- 100 acres- Deer (bow only). Free permit required. Disabled accessible. 410-356-9272 between 7:30am – 11:30am.

Strider 2 WMA- 70 acres- Deer (bow only). Free permit required.410-356-9272 between 7:30am – 11:30am.

Prince George’s

Aquasco Farm CWMA (MNCPPC)- 150 acres- Deer (bow only). Free permit required. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.

Beltsville Agriculture Research Center- 301-504-6009

Bowen WMA- 300 acres- Furbearers and waterfowl. Lottery. Free permit required. Boat access only. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.

Cheltenham WMA- 15 acres- Dove. Free permit required. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.

Milltown Landing NRMA- 250 acres- Forest game, upland game, dove, waterfowl (by lottery) and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Daily sign-in required. Free permit required for blinds. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.

National Park Service Blind Sites- Waterfowl (by lottery). Free permit required. Boat access only. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.

Nottingham NRMA- 329 acres- Forest game, upland game, dove, waterfowl (by lottery) and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Daily sign-in required. Free permit required for blinds. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.

Patuxent River Park/Billingsley (MNCPPC)- 400 acres- Deer (bow only) Free permit required. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.

Rosaryville State Park- 460 acres- Deer only (bow only). Free permit and reservation required. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.

Spice Creek NRMA- 230 acres- Forest game, upland game, dove, waterfowl (by lottery) and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Daily sign-in required. Free permit required for blinds. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.

Queen Anne’s

Wye Island NRMA- 2,500 acres-  410-827-7577. 

Deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun).

Bow Season: Region B Bow Season dates only, (i.e., when hunters are restricted to archery equipment). Self sign-in limited to 25 hunters per day.

Muzzleloader Season: Oct. 15-17, by lottery, DNR Managed Hunt Permit required. Deer hunting lottery application on page 53. 

Firearms Season: Dec. 7-12, by lottery, DNR Managed Hunt Permit required. Click here for Deer Hunting Lottery Application.

Migratory goose hunting by lottery on certain dates only during the last split of the Migratory Canada Goose Season. DNR Managed Hunt Permit required.

Deer and goose lottery applications are available online at Managed Hunt Applications, or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Wye Island NRMA, 632 Wye Island Rd., Queenstown, MD 21658.  410-827-7577. Note: Hunters are required to submit a copy of their 2009-2010 Maryland Hunting License along with their permit application.

*(V) Tuckahoe State Park- See Caroline County

Somerset

Cedar Island WMA- 2,880 acres- Furbearers (trapping permits issued through bid process) and waterfowl. Boat access only.  410-543-8223.

Deal Island WMA- 13,400 acres- Furbearers (trapping permits issued through bid process), forest game, upland game, dove, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). Lottery permit required for impoundment on certain dates. To request a lottery application, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Wellington WMA, 32733 Dublin Rd., Princess Anne, MD 21853. Requests for applications must be received by Sept. 1. Multiple application requests require extra postage! 410-543-8223.

Impoundment area open for hunting during the following:

• Junior Waterfowl Hunting Day (for persons aged 15 or younger);
• October duck season on opening day, Wednesday and any Saturday;
• November duck season on opening day, Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Thanksgiving;
• all hunting days during the December/January duck season.
  

The impoundment will be closed to hunting on all other days during the above seasons
and during the September teal season.

Fairmount WMA- 5,054 acres- Furbearers (trapping permits issued through bid process), forest game, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). Lottery for impoundment on certain dates. To request a lottery application, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Wellington WMA. See address above. Requests for applications must be received by Sept. 1. Multiple application requests require extra postage! 410-543-8223.

Janes Island State Park- 3,147 acres- Waterfowl hunting only. Trapping permits issued through bid process. 410-968-1565

Maryland Marine Properties WMA- 1,130 acres- Furbearers (trapping permits issued through bid process), forest game, upland game, dove, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). 410-543-8223.

Pocomoke Sound WMA- 922 acres- Furbearers (trapping permits issued through bid process) and waterfowl. Boat access only. 410-543-8223.

South Marsh WMA- 2,969 acres- Furbearers (trapping permits issued through bid process) and waterfowl. Boat access only. 410-543-8223.

Wellington WMA- 429 acres- Furbearers (trapping permits issued through bid process), forest game, upland game, dove and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). 410-543-8223.

St. Mary’s

Elms CWMA- 545 acres- Forest game, upland game, dove, and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). No woodchuck. Free permit and reservation required. Spring turkey hunting on Saturdays only. Environmental education on site. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.

Myrtle Point CWMA Blind Sites- Waterfowl. Waterfowl season third split only. Lottery, free permit required.. Boat access only. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.(V) Greenwell State Park- 187 acres- Forest game, upland game, dove, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Daily sign-in required. Contact Point Lookout State Park. 301-872-5688

Point Lookout State Park- 240 acres- Waterfowl, deer [bow, muzzleloader (no early season) and shotgun]. Daily sign-in required. 301-872-5688

St. Clement's Island State Park- 63 acres- Rabbit and waterfowl hunting only. Island is accessible only by boat. Contact Point Lookout State Park. 301-872-5688

St. Mary's Lake- Waterfowl hunting at designated sites only. Boat access only (No gas motors). Free permit and reservation required. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am - 12:00pm.

St. Mary's River State Park- 2,200 acres- Forest game, upland game, deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Daily sign-in required. Contact Point Lookout State Park. 301-872-5688

Washington

C & O Canal National Historical Park- See Allegany County

Fort Frederick State Park- 400 acres - Managed deer hunt (shotgun) by lottery. Click here for Managed Deer Hunt Applications.  DNR Managed Hunt Permit required. 301-842-2155

Greenbrier State Park- 500 acres - Furbearers, forest game, deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). Free permit required for raccoon hunting and fox chasing. Contact South Mountain Recreation Area. 301-791-4767

South Mountain State Park- See Frederick County.

Indian Springs WMA- 6,635 acres- Furbearers, forest game, upland game, dove, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). Disabled accessible. 301-842-2702

Prather’s Neck WMA- 215 acres- Furbearers, forest game, upland game, dove, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). 301-842-2702

Sideling Hill WMA- 3,100 acres- Furbearers, forest game, upland game and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). 301-842-2702

Woodmont- 2,400 acres- Furbearers, forest game, upland game and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). Disabled accessible. 301-842-2155

Wicomico

Ellis Bay WMA- 2,994 acres- Furbearers (trapping permits issued through bid process), forest game, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle).  410-376-3236.

Johnson WMA- 115 acres- Furbearers (trapping permits issued through bid process), forest game, upland game and deer (bow only). 410-543-8223.

Nanticoke River WMA- 1,688 acres- Furbearers (trapping permits issued through bid process), forest game, upland game, dove, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). 410-376-3236.

Worcester

Assateague Island National Seashore- 410-641-3030.

Assateague State Park- 450 acres- Deer (bow only) Restricted season: Nov. 2, 2009- Jan. 30, 2010. Limited reservations available through Nov. 14, 2009. Reservations may be made on Oct. 23 and 30 from 9am-11am and 2pm- 4pm by calling Assateague State Park at 410-641-2120 extension 10.

Pocomoke River WMA- 1,016 acres- Furbearers (trapping permits issued through bid process), forest game, upland game, dove, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). 410-543-8223.

E. A. Vaughn WMA- 2,630 acres- Furbearers (trapping permits issued through bid process), forest game, upland game, dove, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). Disabled accessible north of  Scarboro Creek. Caution squirrel hunters: endangered Delmarva Fox Squirrel may not be hunted. 410-543-8223.

Isle of Wight WMA- 232 acres- Furbearers (trapping permits issued through bid process), forest game, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Area south of Rt. 90 closed to hunting. 410-543-8223.

Sinepuxent Islands WMA- 25 acres- Furbearers (trapping permits issued through bid process) and waterfowl. Boat access only. 410-543-8223.

Hickory Point Natural Heritage Area- 1,735 acres- Forest game and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). 410-543-8223.