Maryland Department of Natural Resources Wildlife and Heritage Service Public Comment Forum
Welcome to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Services proposed hunting seasons and bag limits online forum. We are accepting comments on both the proposed migratory game bird seasons and bag limits for the 2022-23 hunting season as well as the proposed hunting and trapping seasons and bag limits for the 2022-23 and the 2023-24 hunting seasons. Migratory game bird seasons and bag limits are reviewed every year, and hunting and trapping seasons and bag limits are reviewed every two years. We will be posting comments received throughout the process however they will not be posted daily.
Please note that additional Sunday hunting opportunities can only be authorized by the state legislature. If you are interested in expanding Sunday hunting opportunities, please reach out to your local legislative representative.
Migratory Game Birds For the 2022-23 Hunting Season
View the Migratory Game Bird Status and Proposed Seasons Presentation.
View the Proposed Maryland Migratory Game Bird Seasons and Bag Limits for the 2022-23 Hunting Season.
Hunting and Trapping Regulation Proposals For the 2022-23 and 2023 -24 Hunting Season
View the Proposed Hunting Seasons and Bag Limits Presentation.
View the Hunting and Trapping Regulation Proposals for the 2022-23 and 2023 -24 Hunting Season