MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES MARYLAND PARK SERVICE

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Outdoor Activities and Amenities in Maryland

Accessible Hunting Areas

Public Lands - Accessible Hunting Areas

The following State Parks, State Forests and Wildlife Management Areas offer access to hunters with mobility impairments. A link is provided to each facility's homepage where additional information is available.

Hunting and trapping on public hunting lands is permitted in accordance with state and federal laws and restrictions for each area. Call to check on rules or conditions for each location. Office hours may vary. Call before visiting. Leave a message if appropriate, so that staff can return your call.

The Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) listed are generally undeveloped and are available for hunting in season. Special provisions have been made for vehicular access in some areas to allow hunting from vehicles for individuals with disabilities. A call to the individual Wildlife Management Area can address specific questions regarding access and need. Use Maryland Relay 411 (in Maryland) or 800-735-2258.

Public hunting and trapping opportunities are permitted in designated areas of certain state parks and forests. Vehicles and off-road vehicles are prohibited except on public highways and at approved parking facilities.

Special Restrictions and Permits

For hunting rules and regulations, read the Guide to Hunting and Trapping in Maryland.

DNR's Wildlife and Heritage Service issues special permits for hunters with disabilities, as follows:

Crossbow Permits are no longer required in Maryland.

Universal Disability Pass (formally Hunt From a Vehicle permit)

Hunters with mobility impairments may obtain a special permit so they may hunt from a vehicle. Applications are available from Wildlife & Heritage Service Offices or online: Universal Disability Pass (formally Hunt From a Vehicle permit). A physician must certify your permit application.

The permittee and one other non-hunting companion that is there to assist the permittee, are allowed inside the vehicle while beyond the entrance to the posted areas. The permit holder may not shoot or have a loaded weapon in the vehicle while the vehicle is on a public roadway or the shoulder of the roadway. These areas are restricted and designed for use only by hunters with a permit to hunt from a vehicle.

The permit holder must:

  1. Have the Universal Disability Pass Permit on his or her person while hunting.

  2. Keep the vehicle at a complete stop with the motor turned off while shooting, aiming or firing the weapon.

  3. Allow only him or herself or other permittees and a companion to be in the vehicle while hunting. A hunter may serve as a companion but may not hunt from the vehicle.

  4. Have all weapons unloaded, including no ammunition in the magazine, while the vehicle is in motion.

  5. Not shoot or have a loaded weapon in the vehicle while the vehicle is on a public roadway or the shoulder of a roadway.


Disabled Accessible Public Hunting Lands

Maryland WMAs - Disabled Hunter Access Information
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Appalachian Trail:
Designated areas for handicapped hunting from a vehicle. Contact the Chesapeake Forest office for more information and access at 410-632-3732.
C&D Canal Lands - Bethel WMA:
Site Permits Required.
Information on all sites: 410-356-9272.
Upland Game, Dove, Deer-Bow Only, Waterfowl.
C&D Canal Lands - Courthouse Point:
Site Permits Required.
Information on all sites: 410-356-9272.
Forest, Upland Game; Dove; Waterfowl; Deer-Bow, Muzzleloader, Closed Firearms and Muzzleloader.
C&D Canal Lands - Stemmers Run:
Site Permits Required.
Information on all sites: 410-356-9272.
Forest, Upland Game; Dove; Deer- Bow, Muzzleloader, Shotgun. Waterfowl Blinds. Boat Access Only.
C&D Canal Lands - Welch Point:
Site Permits Required.
Information on all sites: 410-356-9272.
Forest, Upland Game; Dove; Waterfowl; Deer-Bow, Muzzleloader, Shotgun.
Cedarville:
Special provisions to assist mobility-impaired hunters - permit required. No breech-loading rifles. Trapping by permit only.
Chapel Point:
Special provisions to assist mobility-impaired hunters - permit required. Forest, upland game; dove; waterfowl; deer-bow, muzzleloader, shotgun. Daily sign-in required. No breech-loading rifles.
Chesapeake Forest:
Designated areas for handicapped hunting from a vehicle. Contact the Chesapeake Forest office for more information and access at 410-632-3732.
Cunningham Falls:
Special provisions to assist mobility-impaired hunters - permit required.
Elk Neck State Forest:
Special provisions to assist mobility-impaired hunters - permit required. Deer-bow, muzzleloader, shotgun - permit required. Accessible shooting range available at Elk Neck Demonstration Forest.
Garrett State Forest:
Special provisions to assist mobility-impaired hunters - permit required.
Green Ridge State Forest:
Special provisions to assist mobility-impaired hunters - permit required. Accessible shooting range.
Greenwell:
Special provisions to assist mobility-impaired hunters - permit required. Deer-bow, muzzleloader, shotgun. Permit required for deer shotgun.
Huntingtown NRMA:
Forest, Upland Game; Deer-Bow, Muzzleloader, Shotgun; Waterfowl Lottery; Dove. Daily Sign-In Required. Permit Required for Blinds. 301-743-5161
Nanjemoy NRMA:
Waterfowl at blind, white-tailed deer, turkeys, and squirrels. Free permit and reservation required. 301-743-5161
Patapsco Valley:
Deer-Bow-Permit Required.
Pocomoke River:
Special provisions to assist mobility-impaired hunters - permit required. Deer firearms season only. Limited vehicle access.
Pocomoke State Forest:
​Designated areas for handicapped hunting from a vehicle. Contact the Pocomoke State Forest office for more information and access at 410-632-3732.
Rocky Gap:
Special provisions to assist mobility-impaired hunters - permit required. Certain areas bow only.
Savage River State Forest:
Special provisions to assist mobility-impaired hunters - permit required. Public shooting range, permit required. Designated Roads and approximate lengths include: West Shale Road just north of Otto Lane (.4 mile); South of Frank Brenneman Road along Ridgeline (1.3 miles); North of Dry Run Road above Monroe Run Hollow (1 mile); East of Westernport Road just north of High Rock Tower Road (.7 mile).
Tuckahoe:
Special provisions to assist mobility-impaired hunters - permit required. Daily sign-in required. No firearms prior to October 15.
Wildlife Management Area - Belle Grove:
Furbearers; forest, upland game, deer-bow, muzzleloader, shotgun, rifle.
Wildlife Management Area - Cedar Point:
Waterfowl blinds, White-tailed deer, forest and upland game. Free permit and reservation required.
Wildlife Management Area - Cunningham Swamp:

​Furbearers; forest, upland game; waterfowl; deer-bow, muzzleloader, shotgun, rifle. Special parking area with access to a 170-foot wheelchair accessible boardwalk and covered hunting platform is open on a first-come, first serve basis to those with a UDP. For more info call 301-334-4255.​

Wildlife Management Area - E.A. Vaughn:
Furbearers; forest, upland game; dove; waterfowl; deer-bow, muzzleloader, shotgun, rifle.
Wildlife Management Area - Earlville:
Furbearers; forest, upland game; dove; waterfowl; deer-bow, muzzleloader, shotgun. Permit required.
Wildlife Management Area - Hugg-Thomas :
Furbearers, upland game; dove; deer-bow, muzzleloader, shotgun lottery.
Wildlife Management Area - Idylwild:
Free Access Permit required. Furbearers; Forest, Upland Game; Waterfowl; Dove; Deer-Bow, Muzzleloader, Shotgun. 410-376-3236
Wildlife Management Area - Indian Springs:
Furbearers; forest, upland game; dove; waterfowl; deer-bow, muzzleloader, shotgun, rifle. Mooresville Road offers a one-mile special access loop to those with a UDP. For more information call 301-842-2702.
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Wildlife Management Area - LeCompte:
Free Access Permit required.
Furbearers; forest, upland game; dove; waterfowl; deer-bow, muzzleloader, shotgun, rifle. Waterfowl blind available one day per week by reservation. 410-376-3236.
Wildlife Management Area - Millington:
Furbearers, forest, upland game; dove; waterfowl; deer-bow, muzzleloader, shotgun. Daily permit required.
Wildlife Management Area - Mt. Nebo:
Furbearers; forest, upland game; waterfowl; deer-bow, muzzleloader, shotgun, rifle. One mile of special access off of Oakland-Sang Run Road is open to those with a UDP. A wheelchair-accessible covered hunting structure is available there as well on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more info call 301-334-4255.
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Wildlife Management Area - Myrtle Grove:
White-tailed deer, squirrels, woodcock, rabbits, quail, waterfowl, doves and turkey.
Wildlife Management Area - Warrior Mountain:

​Furbearers; forest, upland game, deer-bow, muzzleloader, shotgun, rifle. One-half mile of special access off of Ruby Road is open to those with a UDP. A wheelchair-accessible covered hunting structure is available there as well on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more info call 301-478-2525.​

Woodmont NRMA:
Forest Game; Deer-Bow, Muzzleloader, Shotgun, Rifle. 301-842-2155
Wye Island NRMA:
Special archery/deer hunt - permit to hunt from a vehicle required.