The Pocomoke State Forest consists of 14,753 acres in Worcester County, and lies between Snow Hill and Pocomoke City.
The forest is famous for its stands of loblolly pine trees. Cypress swamps
border the Pocomoke River and the nearby waters provide good fishing. Five
areas in the forest, including the swamp, are designated Wildlands Areas.
FEATURES
Fishing, flat water canoeing, hiking trail, hunting, and mountain biking trails.
Chandler Tract is open to ORV vehicles and may only be used by motorcycles and four-wheel vehicles. Chandler Tract is open year round with access off Route 113. A permit is required. No vehicles over 1,000 lbs. permitted. A PORTION OF THE CHANDLER TRACT ORV TRAIL BEEN TEMPORARILY CLOSED TO ORV USE DUE TO SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ON THE CORKERS CREEK WATERSHED. For more information, click here.
HUNTING
The forest is open to hunting and fishing in season. The important forest game birds and mammals include the following species: wild turkey, whitetailed deer and gray squirrels. Due to the fact that 96% of the forest is classified as forestland, this group of wildlife species are common throughout the forest.
Upland game birds and mammals are not as common in the forest, but do provide hunting opportunities. Low populations of eastern cottontail rabbit, bobwhite quail, mourning dove, and American woodcock can be found in recently cut-over areas, openland habitats that exist on the forest or near private agricultural lands adjacent to the forest.
Aquatic habitats located within and surrounding the forest support several species of waterfowl. Open waters include the Pocomoke River, its tributaries, and several swamps/marshes. Wood ducks and mallards are the most common species.
Hunting with rifles, handguns, shotguns, bows and muzzleloaders is permitted in all designated areas in accord with state and federal laws. Possession or use of weapons is prohibited in State Forests outside of regular open hunting season. Target shooting is prohibited. All game birds and game mammals may be hunted. Game shooting stands are limited to those of a temporary nature which can be removed or dismantled at the end of each day. The hunting season in State Forests conforms to standard hunting seasons adopted by state and federal regulations.
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Pocomoke State Forest offers accessible hunting. For additional accessible amenities in Maryland State Forests and Parks, visit the Accessibility For All section of this website.
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Pocomoke State Forest
6572 Snow Hill Road
Snow Hill, MD 21863
(410) 632-3732
Photograph by: Chuck Prahl
