Salem State Forest

Salem State Forest Hunting

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources-Wildlife and Heritage Service in cooperation with the Maryland DNR Forest Service have established a public hunting program on the property. Hunting is allowed on the Salem State Forest for the land located between Indian Bridge Road and Maryland Route 5 in Redgate.

Salem State Forest Hunting Map​

  • Reservations are not required to hunt the property for upland game and forest game.
  • Waterfowl hunting is not available on this property.​​
  • The Maryland hunting rules and regulations are enforced.
  • No permanent deer stands are allowed and portable stands are not to be left on the property.
  • There is no hunting allowed on tract 2 of the Salem State Forest which is located on the north and south sides of Wilderness Run Road.