Md. Code Regs. 08.03.02.25

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 08.03.02.25 - Erection of Duck Blinds off Public Lands

A. A person may not license a blind or blind site within 300 yards from the natural shore:

(1) In waters adjacent to Service controlled lands;

(2) Within the boundary of Assateague Island National Seashore; or

(3) Within the boundary of Chesapeake Marshlands National Wildlife Refuge Complex.

B. The Assateague Island National Seashore restriction shall not apply on lands owned by the National Park Service currently under private hunting retention by former owners as provided under §(d) of Public Law 89-195 enacted September 21, 1965.

C. Unless otherwise prohibited by Area rules or regulations, a person may hunt waterfowl on Service controlled lands and waters from:

(1) Land; or

(2) Floating craft, except a sinkbox, including those craft propelled by:

(a) Motor when the motor of the craft has been completely shut off and its progress from the motor has ceased; or

(b) Wind with the sails furled and its progress from wind and sail has ceased.

D. The craft in §C(2) of this regulation may be:

(1) Beached;

(2) Drifting;

(3) Moored;

(4) Propelled by:

(a) Oars,

(b) Paddle; or

(c) Pole; or

(5) Resting at anchor.

Md. Code Regs. 08.03.02.25

Regulations .25 adopted effective May 18, 1987 (14:10 Md. R. 1169)
Regulation .25A amended effective August 8, 1988 (15:16 Md. R. 1913); January 25, 1999 (26:2 Md. R. 105); October 29, 2001 (28:21 Md. R. 1854); adopted effective 43:5 Md. R. 384, eff.3/14/2016