All hunting areas require the Free Public Hunting Permit (available on COMPASS). All local, state, and federal laws apply. The Maryland Guide to Hunting and Trapping is available online here. The full regulation packets for the Free Public Hunting Permit can be found on the Southern Region Public Lands​ page.

Waterfowl Hunting

• Waterfowl hunting is only permitted at two designated waterfowl sites.
• Daily reservations are required and are made through the Myrtle Grove Wildlife Office by calling 301-743-5161 during office hours.
• Waterfowl sites are open for the Third Split of Duck Season only. All open waterfowl seasons may be hunted that run concurrently with the Third Duck Split.
• Both sites are in the Atlantic Population​ Zone for Canada Goose.
• Both waterfowl sites are boat access only.
  

Deer Hunting - Corcoran Environmental Study Area

• Approximately 215 acres are open for hunting in the Corcoran Area of Sandy Point State Park.
• Only deer archery hunting is permitted.
• Daily reservations are required and are made through the Myrtle Grove Wildlife Office by calling 301-743-5161 during office hours.
• Hunters must also sign-in on site.
• A maximum of 8 hunters are permitted each day.
• ​Deer hunting is permitted from the Friday after Labor Day through the end of Primitive Season, Monday through Saturday.
  

Deer Hunting - Severn Run Natural Environment Area

• Approximately 240 acres are open for hunting at Severn Run NEA.
• Only deer archery hunting is permitted.
• Daily reservations are required and are made through the Myrtle Grove Wildlife Office by calling 301-743-5161 during office hours.
• Hunters must also sign-in on site.
• A maximum of 12 hunters are permitted each day.
• Parking is only allowed at the designated parking area located on New Cut Road.
• Deer hunting is permitted for the 2022-2023 season starting January 6, 2023.
• Deer hunting for the 2023-2024 season will be permitted from the Friday after Labor Day through the end of Primitive Season, Monday through Saturday.
• The public land check code for Severn Run NEA is 607.