Located in southeastern Cecil County, Maryland along the Elk River, this property is owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and leased to the Department of Natural Resources for wildlife management and recreation.
What To See
Stemmer’s Run MHA provides habitat for upland and forest wildlife species, primarily white-tailed deer, wild turkey, waterfowl, and songbirds.
What To Do
This area is open to hunting for all game species during the regulated hunting season established by the Maryland Wildlife and Heritage Service. Hunters are required to have a permit to hunt and a daily reservation to access the area. Outside the hunting season this area is open to hiking, fishing, bird watching, nature photography, etc. with non-hunting permit required.
Area Regulations
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Access to Stemmer’s
Run MHA is restricted from September 1 through February 15 for the hunting season to seasonal permit holders. During the spring turkey season, the area is open to turkey hunters with a hunting permit and non-hunting permit holders.
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ATV’s and other unlicensed motor vehicles prohibited.
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Parking is available in designated parking lots.
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Six waterfowl blind sites are available.
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Six daily reservations are available during deer firearms/muzzleloader seasons.
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Boat use is restricted to waterfowl hunting and fishing only.
Non-Hunting Users
Outside the hunting season Stemmer’s Run MHA is open to hiking, fishing, bird watching, nature photography, etc. with seasonal non-hunting permit.
Directions
Stemmer’s Run MHA is located in the southeast portion of Cecil County, Maryland. Take Rt. 213 to Rt. 282 east (Crystal Beach Rd.) Take Stemmer’s Run Rd to Pond Neck Rd. See map for available parking lots and boat ramps. For complete area regulations, information, or seasonal permits contact the Gwynnbrook Wildlife and Heritage Service Office at 410-356-9272.
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