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Small Game Seasons Provide Ample Hunting Opportunities
Annapolis, Md. — Hunting seasons for upland game species including cottontail rabbits and bobwhite quail start on Saturday, November 1. Seasons for other small game species are already underway. Squirrel season opened September 6 and ruffed grouse season began October 4. Rabbits and squirrels are common statewide and can be hunted close to home with minimal equipment.
“Ruffed grouse only occur in the western counties of the state, but are highly prized by upland bird enthusiasts due to the challenging shots they present,” stated Bob Long, DNR’s Upland Game Bird Project Leader. “A morning spent pursuing small game with friends or family provides an active, enjoyable experience for many hunters. It is also a particularly good opportunity for introducing junior hunters to the outdoors.”
Hunters should note that bobwhite quail hunting at Millington Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Kent County will be prohibited again this season. DNR biologists continue to explore a variety of research and management options at this WMA after initiating a habitat restoration project in 2005. Quail hunting is prohibited only on Millington WMA and this closure is necessary in order to assess the benefits of these ongoing habitat management projects. Hunting of other game species will not be affected on the area.
Complete bag limits, season dates and other hunting information can be found at the DNR website www.dnr.maryland.gov/huntersguide. The Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping 2008-2009 issued with each hunting license contains detailed information about all of Maryland’s hunting seasons.
October 30, 2008 Contact: Olivia Campbell
410-260-8016 office I 410-507-7525 cell
ocampbell@dnr.state.md.usMaryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the state agency responsible for providing natural and living resource-related services to citizens and visitors. DNR manages more than 449,000 acres of public lands and 17,000 miles of waterways, along with Maryland's forests, fisheries and wildlife for maximum environmental, economic and quality of life benefits. A national leader in land conservation, DNR-managed parks and natural, historic and cultural resources attract 12 million visitors annually. DNR is the lead agency in Maryland's effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay, the state's number one environmental priority. Learn more at www.dnr.maryland.gov.