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Qualification Shoots Scheduled For Managed Hunts
ANNAPOLIS, MD – More than 50 shooter qualification sessions have been scheduled around the State to provide hunters the opportunity to demonstrate shooting proficiency.
Hunters must demonstrate shooting proficiency to be eligible to hunt on certain county, state, and federal lands during managed hunts. Many of the facilities, which host these events, charge a minimal fee for the qualification. Some facilities charge a separate fee to participate in the actual hunt. The shooter qualification sessions currently scheduled are listed below.
Fair Hill NRMA & Gunpowder Falls State Park Hunting Programs
Where: Notchcliff Army National Guard Range
10901 Notchcliff Rd., Glen Arm, MD (Baltimore County)
When: Sunday, December 9, 2007 (Call for Times)
Note: State Park hunt applicants have priority at this event.
Contact: 410-592-2897 or 410-398-1246
Fort Frederick State Park Hunting Program
Where: Fort Frederick Range
11100 Fort Frederick Rd, Big Pool, MD (Washington County)
When: Sunday, November 11, 2007 at 10:00 a.m.
Note: State Park hunt applicants have priority at this event.
Contact: 301-842-2155
Shooter Qualification Sessions (Statewide) & Hunter Site-ins
Where: Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore
11518 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville, MD (Baltimore County)
When: Saturday & Sunday, October 6 & 7, 2007 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, October 13 & 14, 2007 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, November 3 & 4, 2007 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, November 10 & 11, 2007 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, November 17 & 18, 2007 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Weekday Qualifications Available By Appointment Only (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Contact: Mike Seebo or Skip Wine at 410-461-8532 or visit http://www.associatedgunclubs.org/
Shooter Qualification Sessions (Statewide)
Where: Beltsville Agricultural Research Center
10300 Baltimore Ave., Beltsville, MD (Prince George's County)
When: You must call ahead to schedule an appointment.
Saturday, August 11, 2007
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Contact: 301-504-6009 or wildlife@ba.ars.usda.govWhere: Stoney Creek Fishing & Hunting Club
9090 Fort Smallwood Road, Pasadena, MD (Anne Arundel County)
When: Saturday & Sunday, August 11 & 12, 2007 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, August 25 & 26, 2007 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, September 8, 2007 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday, September 16, 2007 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, September 22, 2007 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, October 13, 2007 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, November 10, 2007 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Contact: Rich Brooks at 410-859-0259 or George Mobely at 410-437-4999
Where: NWTF Central Maryland Chapter - Meyer Station Range
1600 Meyer Station Rd., Odenton, MD (Anne Arundel County)
When: Saturday, August 25, 2007 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, September 9, 2007 from 12 noon to 5 p.m.
Contact: Buz Meyer at 301-642-4033 or buzmeyer@aol.com;
Gil Murphy at murph3139@hotmail.com; or
Jim Donlin at jsdsa@netzero.net
Where: McClellan Gun Club
5241 Red Hill Road, Keedysville, MD (Washington County)
For directions call 301-432-8857
When: Sunday, September 30, 2007 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday, October 7, 2007 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Contact: Gerald Metz at 301-432-8435
Where: Dayton Rod & Gun Club (Archery Qualifications Only)
5082 Greenbridge Rd, Dayton, MD (Howard County)
When: Wednesday, August 1, 2007 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, August 5, 2007 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, September 8, 2007 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Contact: Frank Hall at 410-789-8764;
Gene Hyatt at 410-760-8291; or
Email: datonrodgun@aol.com
Where: Myrtle Grove WMA Range
5625 Myrtle Grove Rd, La Plata, MD (Charles County)
When: Shotgun And Muzzleloader Qualifications Only
All Firearms Must Be In A Case
Saturday, August 18, 2007 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon
Friday, September 14, 2007 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Contact: 301-743-5161
Where: Glenbrook Rifle Association
8170 Waterford Rd, Glen Burnie, MD (Anne Arundel County)
When: Sunday, August 12, 2007 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday, August 26, 2007 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday, September 9, 2007 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday, September 23, 2007 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday, October 7, 2007 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday, October 14, 2007 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday, November 4, 2007 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, November 11, 2007 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday, November 18, 2007 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Contact: Mike Murphy at 410 – 760-7669; Charles Niemeyer at 410-255-6469; or
Phil Bozek at 410-437-4806 or philldeer@aol.com
Where: Funkstown Rod & Gun Club
8923 Beagle Club Lane, Williamsport, MD (Washington County)
When: Sunday, September 16, 2007 from 12 noon to 4 p.m.
Sunday, October 14, 2007 from 12 noon to 4 p.m.
Contact: George Parrish at 301-582-2522
Where: Anne Arundel Fish & Game Conservation Association
1730 Margaret Road, Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County)
When: Friday, August 24, 2007 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Friday, October 12, 2007 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Contact: David Alianti at 410-507-4051
Where: Meade Natural Heritage Association at Patuxent National Wildlife Refuge (North Tract)
Hunting Control Station, Bald Eagle Drive, Laurel, MD (Anne Arundel County)
Eye and ear protection are required to qualify at this location.
When: Firearm Qualification Dates at Range #8
Sunday, August 26, 2007 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday, September 16, 2007 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday, October 14, 2007 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday, November 18, 2007 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Bow Qualifications in August, 2007
Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.Bow Qualifications in September & October 2007
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Note: Different qualification sticker cards for Bow and Crossbows will be issued. However, Patuxent Research Refuge is not hosting the special crossbow seasons. All crossbow users hunting on Refuge property must have a permit from DNR to hunt wildlife with a crossbow.Crossbow Permit Application
Contact: Meade Natural Heritage Association Information Line at 301-317-3825.
After Sept. 1, 2007 contact Hunter Control Station at 301-317-3819For more information and updated listings please visit us online at http://www.dnr.state.md.us/huntersguide/shoot_qual_cal.asp.
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