Md. Code Regs. 08.03.02.27

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

Section 08.03.02.27 - Permit Hunting Areas

A. A public hunting permit or registration is required to hunt on the permit hunting areas listed in §§B-D of this regulation.

B. Wildlife Management Areas.

(1) During the migratory Canada goose and spring turkey seasons, a person may not hunt without a valid public hunting permit from the service on the Millington WMA.

(2) From September 1 to February 28 and during spring turkey season, a person may not enter or hunt on the following WMAs without a valid public hunting permit from the Service:

(a) Avondale;

(b) Bowen;

(c) Earleville;

(d) Gwynnbrook;

(e) Hugg-Thomas;

(f) Mcintosh Run; and

(g) Strider.

(3) From September 1 to February 28 and during spring turkey season, a person may not hunt without a valid public hunting permit from the Service on the following WMAs:

(a) Grove Farm; and

(b) Old Bohemia.

(4) A person may not hunt from a designated blind or blind site without a valid public hunting permit on the following WMAs:

(a) Bowen;

(b) Cedar Point;

(c) Chicamuxen;

(d) Nanjemoy;

(e) Nanjemoy Creek; and

(f) Riverside.

C. Cooperative Wildlife Management Areas.

(1) A person may only hunt on a CWMA controlled by the Service when consistent with any restrictions posted on the property or described in the public hunting permit.

(2) A person may not enter or hunt on C&D Canal lands controlled by the Service without a valid public hunting permit from the Service, including areas known as:

(a) Bethel;

(b) Courthouse Point;

(c) Elk Forest;

(d) Grove Neck Sanctuary;

(e) Stemmers Run; and

(f) Welch Point.

D. A person may not hunt on a Natural Resource Management Areas (NRMA) controlled by the Service unless done consistent with any restrictions or as otherwise posted on the property or described in the public hunting permit.

E. The Service may suspend or revoke a permit if the permittee fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the permit or otherwise violates any wildlife law, or regulation in accordance with Natural Resources Article, § 10-808, Annotated Code of Maryland.

F. Violations of any provision of the public hunting permit shall constitute a violation of this regulation.

Md. Code Regs. 08.03.02.27

Regulations .27 adopted effective May 18, 1987 (14:10 Md. R. 1169); adopted effective 43:5 Md. R. 384, eff.3/14/2016