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Stoney Demonstration Forest |
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Stoney Demonstration Forest is located between Aberdeen and Bel Air, Maryland. The property is owned by the Maryland Forest Service. The 318-acre tract is used to demonstrate timber management practices.What To See
Stoney Demonstration Forest provides habitat for forest wildlife species primarily white-tailed deer, squirrel, and songbirds.What To Do
The 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 and a daily reservation to access the area. Outside of the hunting season this area is open to hiking, bird watching, and nature photography.
- Access to Stoney Demonstration Forest is restricted from September 1 through February 15 for the hunting season for seasonal permit holders with daily reservations (except on Sundays).
- No motorized vehicles are allowed.
- Horseback riding is prohibited.
- Parking is available along Nova Scotia Road. Visitors must park in the designated parking area.
- Use of rifles is prohibited.
- Outside of the hunting season Stoney Demonstration Forest is open to hiking, nature photography, and bird watching.
Stoney Demonstration Forest is primarily forested land. This area is used by the Forest Service to demonstrate various timber management techniques and practices.
Directions
Stoney Demonstration Forest is located west of Aberdeen and east of Bel Air, Maryland. Public access to this area is off of Maryland State Route 543. The parking lot for this area is located on Nova Scotia Road. For additional information or seasonal permits, contact the Gwynnbrook Wildlife and Heritage Service Office at 410-356-9272.
This area is a part of Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources public land system and is managed by the Wildlife and Heritage Service. The primary mission of the WMA system is to conserve and enhance wildlife populations and their respective habitats as well as to provide public recreational use of the State’s wildlife resources.
Eighty-five percent of the funding for Maryland's state wildlife programs comes from hunting license fees and a federal excise tax on sport hunting devices and ammunition. The federal aid funds are derived from the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration (or Pittman-Robertson) Fund, which sportsmen and women have been contributing to since 1937. Each state receives a share of the funds, which is administered by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service; these funds are used for wildlife conservation and hunter education programs, including the management of the WMA system.
Other sources of funds for land acquisition include Program Open Space Funding for Maryland's State and local parks and conservation areas, provided through The Department of Natural Resources' Program Open Space. Established in 1969, Program Open Space symbolizes Maryland's long-term commitment to conserving natural resources while providing exceptional outdoor recreation opportunities.
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Last Updated May 22, 2008
