Input Taken Beginning Feb. 3; Public Meetings Scheduled The Maryland Department of Natural Resources in February will accept public comment on proposed changes to the 2020-2022 hunting and trapping seasons. Included in the proposals are concepts related to the 2020-2021 Migratory Game Bird Seasons. Through the past several months, the department has presented a variety […]
2019-20 Trapping Bid Packets Available
For the Lower Eastern Shore Annual Privileges at State-Owned Properties The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is now accepting bids for the 2019-2020 trapping season at several Eastern Shore public lands. Individuals with the highest bid for each area will be awarded annual trapping privileges. Locations and bidding dates are as follows: For Cedar Island, […]
Trapping Muskrat Extended in Select Maryland Counties
Additional Time for Weather-Dampened Regions The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has added a week to the state’s muskrat trapping season in Eastern, Southern and portions of Central Maryland. The revised season will now close March 22 in the affected counties to make up for unfavorable weather conditions — an extremely cold winter and recent […]
Eastern Shore Trapping Bid Packets Now Available
Sealed Bids Due Mid-October The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is currently accepting bids for the 2018-2019 trapping season at several wildlife management areas on the Eastern Shore. For each location, the individual with the highest bid will be awarded annual trapping privileges for the chosen site. Bidding for specific locations is done through different […]
Hunting and Trapping Seasons Proposed
Public Comments Accepted Until July 9 Hunter at SunriseThe Maryland Department of Natural Resources is now accepting public comment on proposed hunting and trapping seasons for 2018-2019 and 2019-2020. The proposed regulations were published in the Maryland Register June 8, and would establish hunting season dates and bag limits for deer, bear, wild turkey, and […]
DNR Looking for Public Comment
Public Input Sought for Hunting and Trapping Season Proposals Comments Accepted until March 13 The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is accepting public comment on proposed changes to the 2018-2020 hunting and trapping seasons. The department evaluates possible changes every two years. Over the past several months, the department has presented proposed management concepts to […]
Trapping Opportunities Available on Lower Eastern Shore
Sealed Bids Accepted Until October 18 The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is currently accepting bids for the 2017-2018 trapping seasons at multiple public lands located on the Lower Eastern Shore. Properties include Janes Island State Park and Cedar Island, Deal Island, E. A. Vaughn, Isle of Wight, Johnson, Maryland Marine Properties, Pocomoke River, Pocomoke […]
Trapping on Eastern Shore Wildlife Management Areas
Sealed Bids Accepted Until October 17 The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is currently accepting bids for the 2017-2018 trapping seasons at several Eastern Shore Wildlife Management Areas – Ellis Bay, Fishing Bay, Idylwild, LeCompte, Linkwood, Nanticoke River, Taylor’s Island and Wetipquin. Bid packages must be picked up in person at the LeCompte Wildlife Management […]
Trapper Education Class Offered in Garrett County
Pre-registration Required Before September 8 The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is offering a free class for anyone wanting to trap furbearers in the state. The class will take place September 16, at Casselman Valley Sportsman’s Club in Grantsville. Pre-registration is required. Furbearers that can be trapped in Maryland include: beaver, coyote, fisher, gray fox, […]
DNR Accepting Public Comments on Hunting & Trapping
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is accepting public comment on the proposed changes to the 2016-2018 hunting and trapping seasons. The department reevaluates the regulations for select resident game species every two years to ensure best management. “Over the past several months we have presented the proposed changes to stakeholders, including farmers, outdoor enthusiasts, […]