Sec. 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.