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County plans one-year trial of bow hunting on 85 acres at Elms property pending DNR approval

2169242 · January 30, 2025
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Summary

Recreation and Parks staff outlined a county-backed plan to allow permitted bow hunting on 85 acres within the Elms property lease area for a one-year trial; Department of Natural Resources approval and sheriff enforcement for unpermitted users were discussed.

County Recreation and Parks staff briefed the board on a recently endorsed plan to permit bow hunting on 85 acres inside the Elms property lease area, subject to approval by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) secretary.

Phil said the Board of County Commissioners endorsed a management proposal his office prepared and that the plan would require DNR approval because DNR is the property landlord. "If the DNR secretary approves the plan…

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