Bidding Opens for Trapping Privileges on Eastern Shore Lands

Process Provides Opportunity to Trap on Public Lands

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is currently accepting bids for the 2016-2017 furbearer trapping season for public lands on the Eastern Shore. 

“The bag limits and trapping seasons are established based on abundance, biology and distribution, as well as public interest,” Wildlife and Heritage Habitat Biologist Greg Schenck said. “The open process allows an equal opportunity for all to participate in trapping on our public lands.”

Bid packages must be picked up in-person at the Wellington Wildlife Management Area or Salisbury Service Center for the following areas:

• Jane’s Island State Park
• Johnson Wildlife Management Area
• Pocomoke River State Forest

Completed and sealed bids must be submitted to the Salisbury Service Center by noon Oct. 26. Bids will be opened at 1 p.m. Oct. 26 to determine highest bid. For additional information on these properties, please call 410-543-8223.

Bid packages must be picked-up in-person at LeCompte Wildlife Management Area for the following areas:

• Ellis Bay Wildlife Management Area
• Fishing Bay Wildlife Management Area
• Idylwild Wildlife Management Area
• LeCompte Wildlife Management Area
• Linkwood Wildlife Management Area
• Nanticoke River Wildlife Management Area
• Taylor’s Island Wildlife Management Area
• Wetipquin Wildlife Management Area

Bid packets must be picked up in-person. Completed and sealed bids must be returned to the LeCompte Wildlife Management Area by noon Oct. 17.  Bids will be opened at 1 p.m. Oct. 17. For additional information, please call 410-376-3236 ext. 302.