Md. Code Regs. 08.07.06.03

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

Section 08.07.06.03 - Hunting

A. General.

(1) The Superintendent may establish designated hunting areas, species to be hunted, methods of harvest, seasons, and weapons to be used within the State park system.

(2) The designated areas shall be published annually in the Guide to Hunting and Trapping in Maryland, available from the Department. The areas open to hunting shall be posted.

(3) The Superintendent shall establish areas for training and running of hunting dogs.

(4) The hunting season in all designated areas shall be in accordance with State and federal laws and regulations.

(5) An individual may not construct permanent game shooting stands, or use stationary blinds for hunting in State parks. The Service reserves the right to construct these facilities and regulate their use.

(6) Except by written permit, an individual may not trap or attempt to trap game in a State park. The permit shall be issued by the Superintendent.

(7) An individual may not hunt in violation of provisions of a permit issued for the purpose of hunting in a State park.

B. Baiting or Feeding.

(1) Except by written permit issued by the Service, on any State-owned or State-controlled properties open to public hunting, an individual may not place or cause to be placed or scatter or distribute:

(a) Shucked or unshucked corn, wheat, or other grain;

(b) Salt; or

(c) Other feed.

(2) An individual may not hunt, shoot, or kill, or attempt to hunt, shoot, or kill a game bird or a mammal by the aid of bait, on or over a baited area.

Md. Code Regs. 08.07.06.03

Regulations .03 amended effective July 9, 1975 (2:15 Md. R. 1069)
Regulation .03 adopted effective September 1, 1974 (1:1 Md. R. 69)
Regulation .03 amended effective July 16, 1984 (11:14 Md. R. 1249); October 22, 1984 (11:21 Md. R. 1810); September 23, 1985 (12:19 Md. R. 1847)
Regulation .03A amended effective October 1, 1977 (4:18 Md. R. 1397)
Regulation .03B amended effective August 4, 1976 (3:16 Md. R. 852); February 2, 1981 (7:22 Md. R. 2072); October 17, 1988 (15:21 Md. R. 2467); September 30, 1991 (18:19 Md. R. 2098); August 17, 1992 (19:16 Md. R. 1473)
Regulation .03B, C amended as an emergency provision effective December 17, 1992 (20:1 Md. R. 25); amended permanently effective March 29, 1993 (20:6 Md. R. 580)
Regulation .03C, D adopted effective October 1, 1977 (4:18 Md. R. 1397)
Regulation .03C amended effective February 2, 1981 (7:22 Md. R. 2072); January 26, 1987 (14:2 Md. R. 127); October 19, 1987 (14:21 Md. R. 2222); October 17, 1988 (15:21 Md. R. 2467); February 19, 1990 (17:3 Md. R. 296); January 7, 1991 (17:26 Md. R. 2974); September 30, 1991 (18:19 Md. R. 2098); August 17, 1992 (19:16 Md. R. 1473)
Regulation .03D adopted effective February 19, 1990 (17:3 Md. R. 296)
Regulations .03 adopted effective October 11, 1993 (20:20 Md. R. 1568)
Regulation .03A amended effective August 1, 1994 (21:15 Md. R. 1303); February 13, 2006 (33:3 Md. R. 240)