| Hunting | |
|---|---|
| Location | Hunting blind sites in the Days Cove Area, Cunninghill Cove and and Hart-Miller Island, owned by Gunpowder Falls State Park, 410-592-2897 Baltimore County |
| Access | Public boat ramps located at Mariner's Point Park in Joppatowne, Bowerman's Marina and the Dundee Creek Marina. Hart-Miller Island can be reached from marinas in the Edgewood area. Launching fees apply. A durable boat is necessary to reach all blind sites. |
| Season | Check the Hunting and Trapping in Maryland Guide for seasons for specific waterfowl |
| Suitable For Families? | No |
| Hazards/Restrictions | Hunters must have a permit, a waterfowl license and appropriate stamps from DNR. Contact the DNR Gwynnbrook Office at 410-356-9272. Check the Hunting and Trapping in Maryland Guide for seasons and bag limits. A boat is required to reach the blind sites. Beware of severe wind, weather and related boating hazards. Weather conditions can change rapidly. Check tide charts. |
| Potable Water/Restrooms | Available at the public boat ramps. |
| Natural Features | Days Cove sites are located at the confluence of the Little and Big Gunpowder Falls, Maryland's only true river delta, with sinuous creeks and backwaters. A variety of wetland vegetation provide optimum waterfowl habitat. Hart-Miller Island is located in open water of the Chesapeake Bay. Nearby dredge ponds support vast numbers of waterfowl. |
| Historic/Cultural Features | None |
| Guiding | Call Gunpowder Falls State Park, 410-592-2897 |
| Camping | None |
| Other Points of Interest | None |
| Other Accommodations | Bed and breakfast located in Middle River. Hotels and motels available in towns of White Marsh, Edgewood and Dundalk. |
| Fees or Permits | Call the DNR Gwynnbrook Office at 410-356-9272, for information on permit fees. |
| Description | Shotgun hunting for waterfowl by permit on the Gunpowder River and Hart-Miller Island in the Chesapeake Bay. Abundant wetland vegetation provides excellent waterfowl habitat for Canada Geese, Mallards, Wood Ducks, Mergansers and Teal and some less common species such as Shovelers. |
Resources Recommended Gear and Safety Tips
- Provide your own sturdy boat and foul weather gear
- Weather changes quickly on the Bay
- Have a good knowledge of water conditions on the Chesapeake Bay
- Check the Hunting and Trapping in Maryland Guide for seasons and bag limits