Public Hunting Lands
Including: Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), Cooperative Wildlife Management Areas (CWMAs), Natural Environment Areas (NEAs), Natural Resources Management Areas (NRMAs), and Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission (MNCPPC) managed lands.
Hunting On State Parks
Hunting is allowed in many State Parks from September 1 through the end of spring turkey season, with exceptions. Trapping, raccoon hunting and fox chasing are allowed in some park areas by permit only. Park hours and days of operation are subject to change. Hunting devices are sometimes restricted, so call the facility before coming to hunt. A DNR Managed Hunt Permit may be required on some State Parks.
Firearms and bows may be carried across closed sections of State Parks by licensed hunters during regular hunting seasons in order to reach park, private or other state areas open to hunting. These hunting devices must be unloaded and cased, carried with the breech open or broken, or with arrows in a quiver.
Tree stands are limited to those of a temporary nature which must be removed at the end of each day. No one may construct permanent tree stands in State Park areas. No one may construct stationary blinds for hunting waterfowl. DNR reserves the right to construct these facilities. No target shooting is permitted, except at public shooting ranges. The use of hunting dogs by a licensed person in designated hunting areas for legal species is permitted.
If you are interested in hunting in a specific park, call the number listed to obtain information. Always check with the facility prior to planning a hunting trip.
An (*) indicates archery shooting range. Facilities marked (V)
have provisions for individuals with a
Hunt from Vehicle Permit.
Some of the areas listed below require a
DNR Managed Hunt Permit
as noted.
Hunting is allowed in many State Parks from
September 1 through the end of spring turkey season, with
exceptions. Trapping, raccoon hunting and fox chasing are allowed in
some park areas by permit only. Park hours and days of operation are
subject to change. Hunting devices are sometimes restricted, so call
the facility before coming to hunt. A DNR Managed Hunt Permit may be
required on some State Parks.
Firearms and bows may be carried across closed sections of State Parks by licensed hunters during regular hunting seasons in order to reach park, private or other state areas open to hunting. These hunting devices must be unloaded and cased, carried with the breech open or broken, or with arrows in a quiver.
Tree stands are limited to those of a temporary nature which must be removed at the end of each day. No one may construct permanent tree stands in State Park areas. No one may construct stationary blinds for hunting waterfowl. DNR reserves the right to construct these facilities. No target shooting is permitted, except at public shooting ranges. The use of hunting dogs by a licensed person in designated hunting areas for legal species is permitted.
If you are interested in hunting in a specific park, call the number listed to obtain information. Always check with the facility prior to planning a hunting trip.
Hunting is permitted in designated areas of the following State Parks. An (*) indicates archery shooting range. Facilities marked (V) have provisions for individuals with permits to hunt from a vehicle. See Hunt from Vehicle Permit. Some of the areas listed below require a DNR Managed Hunt Permit as noted.
Hunting and Trapping on State Forests
Hunting with rifles, handguns, shotguns, bows and muzzleloaders is permitted in all designated areas in accordance with state and federal laws except for Seth Demonstration Forest (part of Chesapeake Forest Lands). At Seth, deer may be hunted by bow and arrow only. Trapping, raccoon hunting and fox chasing are allowed in some forest areas, by permit only. Possession or use of weapons is prohibited in state forests outside of regular open hunting seasons. Target shooting is prohibited, except at public shooting ranges.
All game birds and game mammals may be hunted or trapped. Tree stands are limited to those of a temporary nature which must be removed or dismantled at the end of each day. The use of hunting dogs by a licensed person in designated hunting areas for legal species is permitted.
The hunting and trapping seasons in State Forests conform to standard hunting seasons adopted by state and federal regulations. An (*) indicates archery shooting range. Facilities marked (V) have provisions for assisting individuals with permits to hunt from a vehicle. See Hunt from Vehicle Permit.
Hunting on Chesapeake Forest Lands
Over 29,000 acres are now open to public hunting.
The Chesapeake Forest Lands are most of the former land holdings of the Chesapeake Forest Products Company; however, they also include two long held DNR properties, Seth and Wicomico Demonstration Forests, plus several new land acquisitions. Currently Chesapeake Forest is comprised of 454 deeded tracts totaling more than 67,650 acres in the lower six counties of the Eastern Shore. The other portion of the Forest Lands is under a leased hunting program.
See the Chesapeake Forest website for information concerning the leased hunting program and for maps of the public hunting areas. http://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/chesapeakeforestlands.asp
Hunting on Other Publically Owned Properties
Federal and Local Jurisdiction
Hunting is allowed on some federal property in Maryland, as well as on some properties owned by local jurisdictions. Though state wildlife regulations and laws apply throughout Maryland, these other properties restrict public access by their own authority. Their hours, seasons, hunting devices, bag limits and other details may differ from state information. For information about hunting on non-state owned properties, you must contact the administrative offices of the properties themselves.
Federal facilities in Maryland include:
County facilities include:
Bloodsworth Island Range Waterfowl Hunting Permits
Bloodsworth Island Range (BIR) is an active military bombing range located in Dorchester County, MD. There are ten waterfowl hunting licensed sites located within the BIR. These sites are available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Permit procedures and information are available online at: http://dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/Hunt_Trap/pdfs/bloodsworth_permit.pdf or by calling 410-260-8540. Warning: Because of the threat of unexploded ordnance hunters must adhere to special restrictions at all times.
C & O Canal National Historical Park
Hunters, during designated state hunting seasons, with firearms unloaded, traditional bows unstrung, compound bows unnocked, crossbows uncocked, and dogs leashed, may cross the C & O Canal National Historical Park lands by the most direct route only at designated locations. Hunters may also transport legally taken and properly tagged game across park property at the same designated locations. A listing of these designated locations is published annually in the Park’s Compendium and may be obtained by contacting the C & O Canal National Historic Park at these numbers: Sharpsburg, 301-739-4200; Potomac, 301-413-0720; Hancock, 301-678-5463; Oldtown, 301-478-5519; Cumberland, 301-722-8226.
Monocacy National Battlefield- Frederick County
Existing National Park Service (NPS) regulations prohibit hunting and trapping on identified NPS properties. The NPS has informed the State of Maryland that this regulation will be enforced for that portion of the Monocacy River lying within the boundaries of the Monocacy National Battlefield in Frederick County. The boundaries of the park will be marked on both shores by green and white signs.
Click on property names below for additional information about each property and an online map (when available).
Allegany
Billmeyer WMA & Belle Grove WMA- 1,114 acres- Furbearers, forest game, upland game and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun, rifle). Disabled accessible. 301-478-2525
Dan’s Mountain WMA- 9,681 acres- Furbearers, forest game and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). 301-478-2525
(V) Green Ridge State Forest- 46,657 acres- Furbearers, forest game, upland game, and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun, and rifle). Free permit required for trapping (call 310-777-2136 for permit). Public shooting range (call for hours and fees); 301-478-3124
(V) Rocky Gap State Park- 1,451 acres (general hunting), 300 acres (bow only)- Furbearers, forest game, upland game, deer (certain areas are bow only). Special provisions to assist mobility-impaired hunters during the deer firearms season (free permit required). 301-722-1480
Warrior Mountain WMA- 4,672 acres- Furbearers, forest game, upland game and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun, rifle). 301-478-2525
Anne Arundel
Sandy Point State Park- Waterfowl hunting at designated sites during the third split of the waterfowl season only. Boat access only. Free permit and reservation required. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am - 12:00pm.
Baltimore
*Gunpowder Falls State Park- 3,000 acres-
Gwynnbrook WMA- 35 acres- Deer (bow only). Free permit required. 410-356-9272 between 7:30am – 11:30am
Liberty Watershed- 9,200 acres- Forest game, upland game and deer (bow only for all game species). No waterfowl hunting. Free permit required. Click here to register online. 410-356-9272 between 7:30am – 11:30am
Loch Raven Watershed- 1,600 acres- Deer (bow only). Free permit required. Click here to register online. 410-356-9272 between 7:30am – 11:30am
(V) Patapsco Valley State Park- 3,895 acres- Deer (bow only). DNR Managed Hunt Permit required. 410-461-5005
Prettyboy Watershed- 7,380 acres- Forest game, upland game and deer (bow only for all game species). No waterfowl hunting. Free permit required. Click here to register online. 410-356-9272 between 7:30am – 11:30am
Soldiers Delight NEA- 700 acres- Deer (bow only), daily sign in required. Managed deer hunt (shotgun) by lottery See Managed Hunt Applications. DNR Managed Hunt Permit required. 410-461-5005.
Calvert
Calvert Cliffs State Park- 950 acres- Forest game, upland game and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Daily sign-in required. Contact: Southern Maryland Recreational Complex. 301-888-1410
Flag Ponds Park CWMA- 100 acres- Deer (bow only). Free permit and reservation required. Opens to hunting the Monday before the late Muzzleloader Season split. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.
Hall Creek NRMA- 275 acres- Forest game, upland game, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Waterfowl by lottery. Daily sign-in required. Free permit required for blinds. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.
Huntingtown Area of King’s Landing NRMA- 960 acres - Forest game, upland game, deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun), waterfowl lottery, dove. Hunting within King’s Landing NRMA is allowed only in the Huntingtown Area which is north of Cocktown Creek. Daily sign-in required. Free permit required for blinds. Disabled accessible. Hunting is not permitted in the Calvert County managed King’s Landing Park. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.
Caroline
Ayton Tree Nursery- 5 acres- Dove hunting by lottery only. Limited to youth age 15 and under with unarmed licensed adult. Limited to 4 junior hunters per day. Managed Hunt Application due by 3pm August 20, 2010. Drawing August 20, 2010. 410-673-2467
Bridgetown Ponds- 100 acres- Deer (bow only). Restricted Season: Nov. 27, 2010- Jan. 29, 2011. Daily sign-in required at Tuckahoe State Park. 410-820-1668.
Idylwild WMA- 3,382 acres- Furbearers (trapping permits issued through bid process), forest game, upland game, waterfowl, dove and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Disabled accessible zone for deer and forest game with a Hunt From a Vehicle Permit and a free Access Permit only. 410-376-3236.
(V) Tuckahoe State Park- 1,000 acres- Forest game, upland game, deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun), waterfowl. Daily sign-in required. Migratory goose hunting by lottery with a DNR Managed Hunt Permit required. For information or migratory goose lottery applications call 410-820-1668 or use DNR’s website (www.dnr.maryland.gov).
Carroll
Avondale WMA- 180 acres- Forest game, upland game and deer (bow, muzzleloader, and shotgun). Free permit required. 410-356-9272 between 7:30am - 11:30am
Farver CWMA- 23 acres- Deer (bow only). Free permit required. 410-356-9272 between 7:30am - 11:30am
Hahn CWMA- 25 acres- Deer (bow only). Free permit required. 410-356-9272 between 7:30am - 11:30am
Hanover Watershed- 337 acres- Forest game, upland game and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). Free permit required. 410-356-9272 between 7:30am - 11:30am
Maring CWMA- 237 acres- Forest game, upland game and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Free permit required. 410-356-9272 between 7:30am - 11:30am
Morgan Run NEA- 1,300 acres- Deer (bow and muzzleloader). DNR Managed Hunt Permit required. 410-461-5005 410-356-9272 between 7:30am - 11:30am
Patapsco Valley State Park- see Baltimore County above.
Raincliffe CWMA- 35 acres- Deer (bow only). Free permit required. Saturday only. 410-356-9272 between 7:30am - 11:30am
Sawmill CWMA- 500 acres- Forest game, upland game and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Free permit required. 410-356-9272 between 7:30am - 11:30am
Slacks CWMA- 135 acres- Deer (bow only). Free permit required. 410-356-9272 between 7:30am - 11:30am
Speigel CWMA- 250 acres- Forest game, upland game and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Free permit required. 410-356-9272 between 7:30am - 11:30am
Woodbrook CWMA- 522 acres- Forest game, upland game and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Free permit required. 410-356-9272 between 7:30am - 11:30am
Cecil
Bainbridge CWMA- 1,000 acres- Deer (bow only). Free permit required. 410-356-9272 between 7:30am - 11:30am
C & D Canal Lands- Free permit required. Disabled accessible except Bethel, Elk Forest, and Grove Neck. 410-356-9272 between 7:30am - 11:30am
Earlville WMA- 195 acres- Forest game, upland game, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Free permit required. Disabled accessible. 410-356-9272 between 7:30am - 11:30am
(V) Elk Neck State Forest- 3,316 acres- Furbearers, forest game, upland game, and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun, and rifle). Public shooting range (call for hours and fees); 410-287-5675
(V) Elk Neck State Park- 340 acres- Deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). DNR Managed Hunt Permit required. 410-287-5333. Waterfowl blinds by daily reservation. Call 410-356-9272 between 7:30am and 11:30am to register.
Fair Hill NRMA- 5,613 acres- Deer (bow). Contact the Park office (410-398-1246) for an additional, required parking permit.
Grove Farm WMA- 744 acres- Forest game, upland game, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader, and shotgun). Free permit required. 410-356-9272 between 7:30am - 11:30am
Old Bohemia WMA- 975 acres- Forest Game, upland game, waterfowl, and deer (bow, muzzleloader, and shotgun). Free permit required. 410-356-9272 between 7:30am - 11:30am
Charles
Blossom Point CWMA- Waterfowl blind sites. Lottery. Free permit required. Boat access only. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.
Cedar Point WMA- 1,920 acres- Furbearers, forest game, upland game, dove, waterfowl, and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Free permit and reservation required for blinds/blind sites. Trapping by free permit. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.
(V) Cedarville State Forest- 1,100 acres- Furbearers, forest game, upland game. No breech loading rifles. Trapping by free permit only. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.
(V) Chapel Point State Park- 550 acres- Forest game, upland game, dove, waterfowl, deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Disabled accessible. Daily sign-in required. Contact Southern Maryland Recreational Complex. 301-888-1410
Chapman State Park- 875 acres- Deer (bow and select dates during muzzleloader) and waterfowl. Free permit, reservation, and sign-in required. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.
Chapman Residual- 1,305 acres- Forest game, upland game, deer (bow, muzzleloader, and shotgun). Daily sign-in. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.
Chicamuxen WMA- 381 acres- Furbearers, forest game, upland game, dove, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Free permit required for blinds. Indian Creek NRMA- 680 acres- Forest game, upland game, dove, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Daily sign-in required. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.
Doncaster Demonstration Forest- 1,700 acres- Furbearers, forest game, upland game, waterfowl. Trapping by free permit only. 301-743-5161
Mattawoman NEA- 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.
Myrtle Grove WMA- 1,748 acres- Furbearers, forest game, upland game, dove, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Shooting range. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.
Nanjemoy NRMA- 1,458 acres (includes the former Purse State Park & Douglas Point WMA/CWMA)- Furbearers, forest game, upland game, waterfowl (disabled access), deer (bow, muzzleloader, and shotgun). Daily sign-in required. Free permit and reservation required for blinds/blind sites. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.
Purse State Park- 75 acres- now managed as part of Nanjemoy NRMA. See information above.
Tayloes Neck Tract- 300 acres- Forest game, upland game, waterfowl, deer (bow, muzzleloader, and shotgun). Free permit and reservation required. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.
Dorchester
Fishing Bay WMA- 29,237 acres- Furbearers (trapping permits issued through bid process), forest game, upland game, waterfowl, white-tailed and sika deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). 410-376-3236.
LeCompte WMA- 485 acres- Furbearers (trapping permits issued through bid process), forest game, upland game, dove, and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). No squirrel hunting. Disabled accessible zone for deer, forest game, and waterfowl with a Hunt from Vehicle Permit and a free Access Permit only. Waterfowl on limited basis, reservation required. 410-376-3236.
Linkwood WMA- 313 acres- Furbearers (trapping permits issued through bid process), forest game, upland game and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). 410-376-3236.
Tar Bay WMA- 12 acres- Waterfowl (water access only). 410-376-3236.
Taylors Island WMA- 1,114 acres- Furbearers (trapping permits issued through bid process), forest game, upland game, waterfowl, white-tailed and sika deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). Primarily boat access. 410-376-3236.
Frederick
(V) Cunningham Falls State Park- 3,500 acres- Furbearers, forest game, deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). Special provisions to assist mobility-impaired hunters. Reservations required. Call for details. Free permit required for raccoon hunting and fox chasing. 301-271-7574
Frederick City Watershed CWMA- 7,300 acres- Furbearers, forest game, upland game, and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). Free permit required to hunt furbearers at night. 301-842-2702
Heater’s Island WMA- 194 acres- Furbearers, forest game, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Boat access only. 301-842-2702
Monocacy NRMA- 1,800 acres- Forest game, upland game, waterfowl, dove and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun), no trapping. 301-924-2127
South Mountain State Park- 3,350 acres- Furbearers, forest game, deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). See Firearms, Bow, and Falconry Regulations for weapons regulations. Contact South Mountain Recreation Area: 301-791-4767
Thurmont Watershed CWMA- 300 acres- Furbearers, forest game and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). 301-842-2702
Garrett
(V) Deep Creek Lake State Park- 1,200 acres- Furbearers, forest game, upland game, dove and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). No firearms hunting until Oct. 16, 2010. Special provisions to assist mobility-impaired hunters (contact park office for details). No waterfowl hunting. 301-387-5563
Mt. Nebo WMA- 1,860 acres- Furbearers, forest game, upland game, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). Disabled accessible. 301-334-4255
*(V) Potomac-Garrett State Forest- 18,535 acres- Furbearers, forest game, upland game, and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun, and rifle). Free permit required for trapping (call 310-777-2136 for permit). Public bow shooting range (self-registration, call for hours and fees); 301-334-2038
(V) Savage River State Forest- 54,447 acres- Furbearers, forest game, upland game, and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun, and rifle). Free permit required for trapping (call 310-777-2136 for permit). Public shooting range (call for hours and fees); 301-895-5759
Youghiogheny Reservoir CWMA- 900 acres- Forest game, upland game, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). 301-334-4255
Youghiogheny Scenic Wild River- 1200 acres- Forest game, upland game, dove, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). 301-387-5563
Harford
Gunpowder Falls State Park- See Baltimore County
Rocks State Park- 120 acres- Deer (bow only). 410-557-7994
Stoney Demonstration Forest- 318 acres- Furbearers, forest game, upland game and deer (bow, muzzleloader, and shotgun). Free permit required. 410-356-9272 between 7:30am - 11:30am.
Susquehanna State Park- 880 acres-
Howard
Hugg-Thomas WMA- 276 acres- Forest game, upland game, dove and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Free permit required. Disabled accessible. 410-356-9272 (between 7:30am - 11:30am)
Patapsco Valley State Park- See Baltimore County above.
Patuxent River State Park- 5,000 acres- Forest game, upland game, deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Contact Seneca Creek State Park. 301-924-2127
Kent
Millington WMA- 4,000 acres- Furbearers (free trapping permits issued through Millington WMA office), forest game, upland game (exception: no hunting for bobwhite quail), dove, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Canada goose hunting by reservation only. Limited spring turkey hunting. Call or refer to the DNR website for updated information on waterfowl hunting, blind locations, and spring turkey hunting. Daily sign-in required. Disabled accessible. 410-928-3650.
Sassafras NRMA- 1,000 acres- Forest Game, limited upland game seasons, and deer (bow, muzzleloader, and shotgun). Daily sign-in required. Migratory goose and waterfowl hunting by lottery only with a DNR Managed Hunt Permit. Disabled accessible. Provisions for individuals with a Hunt from Vehicle Permit. For information or migratory goose lottery applications call 410-820-1668 or use DNR’s website (www.dnr.maryland.gov).
Montgomery
Cherrington CWMA (MNCPPC)- 275 acres- Deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). 410-356-9272 between 7:30am - 11:30am
McKee-Beshers WMA- 1,960 acres- Forest game, upland game, dove, waterfowl, and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). 410-356-9272 between 7:30am - 11:30am
Patuxent River State Park- See Howard County
Seneca Creek State Park- 1,000 acres- Forest game, upland game, dove, deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). 301-924-2127. Bowhunting Areas- 3 tracts, 4,300 acres- Deer (only). DNR Managed Hunt Permit required. 301-924-2127. Managed Deer Hunt (shotgun) by lottery, see Managed Hunt Applications. DNR Managed Hunt Permit required.
Schaeffer Farm MHA- Deer (muzzleloader and shotgun). DNR Managed Hunt Permit required. Call 410-356-9272 between 7:30am and 11:30am to register.
Strider 1 WMA- 100 acres- Deer (bow only). Free permit required. Disabled accessible. 410-356-9272 between 7:30am - 11:30am
Strider 2 WMA- 70 acres- Deer (bow only). Free permit required. 410-356-9272 between 7:30am - 11:30am
Prince George’s
Aquasco Farm CWMA (MNCPPC)- 150 acres- Deer (bow only). Free permit required. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.
Bowen WMA- 300 acres- Furbearers, waterfowl, and rails. Lottery. Free permit required. Boat access only. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.
(V) Cedarville State Forest- See Charles County.
Cheltenham WMA- 15 acres- Dove. Free permit required. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.
Milltown Landing NRMA- 250 acres- Forest game, upland game, dove, waterfowl (by lottery) and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Daily sign-in required. Free permit required for blinds. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.
National Park Service Blind Sites- Waterfowl (by lottery). Free permit required. Boat access only. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.
Nottingham NRMA- 329 acres- Forest game, upland game, dove, waterfowl (by lottery) and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Daily sign-in required. Free permit required for blinds. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.
Patuxent River Park/Billingsley (MNCPPC)- 400 acres- Deer (bow only) Free permit required.301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.
Rosaryville State Park- 460 acres- Deer only (bow only). Free permit and reservation required. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.
Spice Creek NRMA- 230 acres- Forest game, upland game, dove, waterfowl (by lottery) and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Daily sign-in required. Free permit required for blinds. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.
Queen Anne’s
(V) Tuckahoe State Park- See Caroline County
Wye Island NRMA- 2,500 acres- Deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun ). 410-827-7577
Somerset
Cedar Island WMA- 2,880 acres- Furbearers (trapping permits issued through bid process) and waterfowl. Boat access only. 410-543-8223
Deal Island WMA- 13,400 acres- Furbearers (trapping permits issued through bid process), forest game, upland game, dove, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). Impoundment area open for hunting during the following: Junior Waterfowl Hunting Day (for persons aged 15 or younger); October duck season on opening day, Wednesday and any Saturday; November duck season on opening day, Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Thanksgiving; all hunting days during the December/January duck season. The impoundment will be closed to hunting on all other days during the above seasons and during the September teal season. Lottery permit required for impoundment on certain dates. To request a lottery application, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Wellington WMA, 32733 Dublin Rd., Princess Anne, MD 21853. Requests for applications must be received by Sept. 1. Multiple application requests require extra postage! 410-543-8223
Fairmount WMA- 5,054 acres- Furbearers (trapping permits issued through bid process), forest game, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). Lottery for impoundment on certain dates. To request a lottery application, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Wellington WMA. See address above. Requests for applications must be received by Sept. 1. Multiple application requests require extra postage! 410-543-8223
Janes Island State Park- 3,147 acres- Waterfowl hunting only. Trapping permits issued through bid process. 410-968-1565
Maryland Marine Properties WMA- 1,130 acres- Furbearers (trapping permits issued through bid process), forest game, upland game, dove, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). 410-543-8223
Pocomoke Sound WMA- 922 acres- Furbearers (trapping permits issued through bid process) and waterfowl. Boat access only. 410-543-8223
South Marsh WMA- 2,969 acres- Furbearers (trapping permits issued through bid process) and waterfowl. Boat access only. 410-543-8223
Wellington WMA- 429 acres- Furbearers (trapping permits issued through bid process), forest game, upland game, dove and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). 410-543-8223
St. Mary’s
(V) Greenwell State Park- 187 acres- Forest game, upland game, dove, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Daily sign-in required. Contact Point Lookout State Park. 301-872-5688
Elms CWMA- 545 acres- Forest game, upland game, dove, and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). No woodchuck. Free permit and reservation required. Spring turkey hunting on Saturdays only. Environmental education on site. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.
Myrtle Point CWMA Blind Sites- Waterfowl. Waterfowl season third split only. Lottery, Free permit required. Boat access only. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.
Point Lookout State Park- 240 acres- Waterfowl, deer [bow, muzzleloader (no early season) and shotgun]. Daily sign-in required. 301-872-5688
Salem Tract- 850 acres- Furbearers, forest game, upland game, deer (bow, muzzleloader, and shotgun). Trapping by free permit only. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.
St. Inigoes State Forest- 600 acres- Furbearers, forest game, upland game, waterfowl, and deer (bow, muzzleloader, and shotgun). Free permit and reservation required. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am- 12:00pm.
St. Clement's Island State Park- 63 acres- Rabbit and waterfowl hunting only. Island is accessible only by boat. Contact Point Lookout State Park. 301-872-5688
St. Mary's Lake- Waterfowl hunting at designated sites only. Boat access only (No gas motors). Free permit and reservation required. 301-743-5161 between 8:00am - 12:00pm.
St. Mary's River State Park- 2,200 acres- Forest game, upland game, deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Daily sign-in required. Contact Point Lookout State Park. 301-872-5688
Washington
Fort Frederick State Park- 400 acres - Managed deer hunt (shotgun) by lottery. See Managed Hunt Applications. DNR Managed Hunt Permit required. 301-842-2155
Greenbrier State Park- 500 acres - Furbearers, forest game, deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). Free permit required for raccoon hunting and fox chasing. Contact South Mountain Recreation Area. 301-791-4767
Indian Springs WMA- 6,635 acres- Furbearers, forest game, upland game, dove, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). Disabled accessible. 301-842-2702
Prather’s Neck WMA- 205 acres (general hunting), 10 acres (bow only) - Furbearers, forest game, upland game, dove, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). 301-842-2702
Sideling Hill WMA- 3,100 acres- Furbearers, forest game, upland game and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). 301-842-2702
Woodmont- 2,400 acres- Furbearers, forest game, upland game and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). Disabled accessible. 301-842-2155
South Mountain State Park- See Frederick County above.
Wicomico
Ellis Bay WMA- 2,994 acres- Furbearers (trapping permits issued through bid process), forest game, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). 410-376-3236
Johnson WMA- 115 acres- Furbearers (trapping permits issued through bid process), forest game, upland game and deer (bow only). 410-543-8223
Nanticoke River WMA- 1,688 acres- Furbearers (trapping permits issued through bid process), forest game, upland game, dove, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). 410-376-3236
Wetipquin WMA- 100 acres- Furbearers (trapping permits issued through bid process), forest game, upland game, and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun, and rifle). 410-376-3236
Worcester
(V) Assateague State Park- 450 acres- Deer (bow only) Restricted season: Nov. 1, 2010- Jan. 30, 2011. Self sign in required at Pump House #1. Limit of 10 hunters per day plus 2 hunters with permits to hunt from a vehicle. 410-641-2120
E. A. Vaughn WMA- 2,630 acres- Furbearers (trapping permits issued through bid process), forest game, upland game, dove, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). Disabled accessible north of Scarboro Creek. Caution squirrel hunters: endangered Delmarva Fox Squirrel may not be hunted. 410-543-8223
Hickory Point Natural Heritage Area- 1,735 acres- Forest game and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). 410-543-8223
Isle of Wight WMA- 232 acres- Furbearers (trapping permits issued through bid process), forest game, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader and shotgun). Area south of Rt. 90 closed to hunting. 410-543-8223
(V) Pocomoke State Forest- 13,036 acres- Furbearers, forest game, upland game, waterfowl. Free permit required for trapping and raccoon hunting. Limited vehicle access; 6572 Snow Hill Rd., Snow Hill , MD 21863; 410-632-3732; located next to the fire tower off Snow Hill Rd. (Rt. 12)
Pocomoke River WMA- 1,016 acres- Furbearers (trapping permits issued through bid process), forest game, upland game, dove, waterfowl and deer (bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and rifle). 410-543-8223
Sinepuxent Islands WMA- 25 acres- Furbearers (trapping permits issued through bid process) and waterfowl. Boat access only. 410-543-8223
