DNR Extends Regulated Shooting Area Season

Annapolis, MD (April 1, 2010) — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has extended the Regulated Shooting Areas (RSA) hunting season by one month. This will allow hunting on licensed RSAs to continue through April 30, 2010.

The inclement weather and deep snows this winter coincided with the peak of RSA use, impacting these and other associated small businesses.

“Extending the season allows these rural businesses to capture some lost revenue,” said Pete Jayne, DNR Associate Director for Game Management. “The one month extension is a great opportunity for both novice and veteran hunters to experience this style of hunting.”

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), which celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2009, is the state agency responsible for providing natural and living resource-related services to citizens and visitors. DNR manages more than 467,000 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