Hunting
Trapping
Fuelwood Permits
Public Shooting Range
Hunting
Hunting is permitted throughout Green Ridge State Forest except where posted with safety zone signs. The forest boundaries are marked with yellow paint: a yellow bar on trees as you enter and a yellow dot as you exit.
Hunting on or crossing private land within or adjacent to the forest requires written permission from the landowner. Parking is permitted along forest roadways provided traffic is not blocked.
Several gated roads are opened seasonally to accommodate hunters. These roads open prior to squirrel season in September and remain open through January 31. Four-wheel drive is recommended. All hunters may use these roads for vehicular access.
Hunters must have a valid Maryland Hunting License. Refer to the current
Guide to Hunting and Trapping in Maryland for season dates and specific regulations.
Green Ridge State Forest Map (PDF)
Disabled accessible hunting: Green Ridge State Forest offers over 6 miles of accessible hunting areas. For additional accessible amenities across Maryland state forests and parks, visit
Access for All.
Trapping
Trapping is permitted on land and in water throughout the forest. Permits are issued at the Regional DNR Wildlife Office in Flintstone. A valid hunting license is required when applying. Trappers must hold a certificate of trapper education from DNR.
Trapper education courses are offered statewide.
Refer to the current
Guide to Hunting and Trapping in Maryland for complete regulations.
Fuelwood Permits
Fuelwood collection is permitted on Green Ridge State Forest with a valid permit. Permits are $5 for one-half cord or $10 for one full cord, with a maximum of 10 cords per household per year. One-half cord is approximately one pickup load. Wood is for personal use only and may not be sold or used commercially.
Only standing dead trees, fallen dead trees, and recent timber harvest debris may be collected. Live trees may not be cut.
Permits are available at headquarters. Self-registration is available at the outdoor kiosk when the office is closed. Cash or check only.
Public Shooting Range
The Green Ridge State Forest public shooting range is located at headquarters off I-68 Exit 64. A permit is required. The range is unsupervised except during periods of heavy use and may close without advance notice for law enforcement or hunter safety training. Call 301-478-3124 before visiting.
Full hours, rates, and range rules
For permit purchases or questions, contact headquarters at 301-478-3124.
