Sunday Turkey Hunting Now Permitted on Private Lands in Carroll County

Photo by Lori R. Bramble

Legislation signed today from the 2016 General Assembly permits turkey hunting on private land in Carroll County on all remaining Sundays during the 2016 spring season ─ May 1, 8, 15 and 22.

Because this legislation was enacted as an emergency bill, the changes are not included in the printed 2015-2016 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping. However, law enforcement personnel have been notified of the changes and hunters are encouraged to take advantage of the additional days.

“We are pleased to offer additional Sunday hunting opportunities for turkey hunters,” Wildlife and Heritage Service Director Paul Peditto said. “This will make it easier for hunters to find time to enjoy what the spring woods have to offer.”

This legislation adds Carroll to the list of counties that permit Sunday hunting on private lands during the spring turkey season (Calvert, Caroline, Charles and St. Mary’s). Sunday turkey hunting is also permitted on private and designated public lands in Garrett, Allegany and Washington counties, and on all lands in Dorchester County.

Season dates, regulations and check-in procedures are located at dnr.maryland.gov/huntersguide or in the 2015-2016 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping.

Hunters with questions may contact the Wildlife & Heritage Service at 410-260-8540.