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Commissioners authorize letter opposing Sunday waterfowl hunting proposal
Summary
The board authorized a correspondence opposing proposed legislation and DNR direction to expand Sunday waterfowl hunting; a commissioner said there is strong local opposition and the chair offered to hand-carry the letter to a July 18 meeting at Sandy Point State Park.
Kent County commissioners authorized the preparation of a correspondence opposing proposed changes to waterfowl hunting rules that would expand Sunday hunting. The letter will be delivered at a meeting scheduled for July 18 at Sandy Point State Park.
Commissioner Nickerson said he is opposed to Sunday waterfowl hunting and that “there's a lot of opposition to it” among residents. Commissioners agreed the letter should mirror earlier opposition letters compiled on related legislation. The board voted to have the commissioner present the letter at the July 18 meeting and asked for a copy before Thursday morning so it could be reviewed and signed.
Why it matters: the proposal could change hunting seasons or days at the state level; county commissioners said they will communicate local opposition to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and to legislators at the meeting.
Next steps: staff will prepare a letter of opposition for the chair to deliver on July 18 and circulate a draft to commissioners for review before the meeting.
