Calvert Nature Society

Hunting Opportunities

Maryland Hunting Permit Required
Daily Reservations are required, which are issued by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources by calling 301-743-5161
No Sunday hunting.
For additional information on hunting opportunities, please contact the Myrtle Grove WMA office at 301-743-5161

Flag Ponds Nature Park

Daily permits are issued by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Vertical Bow and Crossbow hunting only.
A maximum of five hunters per day are permitted.
The hunting is restricted to the north section of the park, between Woodland Branch and the cliff line (North Ridge Trail).
Hunters park in the designated parking areas outside the gates. Parked vehicles must have a copy of a valid State Permit and Daily Reservation visible on the dashboard.
The opening date is the Monday before the late deer muzzleloader season.
2018-2019 Deer Hunting Season Dates
- Dec. 10–Dec. 31, 2018
- Jan. 1–Jan. 31, 2019
- Daily, except Sundays
No Sunday hunting; All other MD DNR hunting regulations apply.
Map of the Property with Hunting & Safety Zones
More about Flag Ponds Nature Park

Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm

Daily permits are issued by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
A maximum of six hunters per day are permitted.
Safety Zones are marked around the entrance drive area and along the Forest Loop Trail
Hunters park in the designated parking areas outside the gates on the entrance drive. NO PARKING in the equestrian area. Parked vehicles must have a copy of a valid State Permit and Daily Reservation visible on the dashboard.
2018-2019 Deer Hunting Season Dates

Monday-Friday hunting from Sep. 7-Jan. 31.
Saturday hunting is allowed starting Dec. 1.
No Sunday Hunting

All other MD DNR hunting regulations apply.
Map of the Property with Hunting & Safety Zones
More about Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm

Other Public Hunting Sites in Southern Maryland

Visit the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Southern Maryland Region web page for additional information.

Huntingtown (Kings Landing) Management Area (pdf) at the end of Smokey Road, Huntingtown. This is NOT the Kings Landing Park property managed by the County. Permit required for waterfowl blind or blind site only.
Calvert Cliffs State Park (pdf)
Hall Creek Wildlife Management Area (pdf) Permit required.
Parker's Creek Wildlife Management Area (pdf) Permit required.

Permit information: Wildlife & Heritage Service, 5625 Myrtle Grove Rd., La Plata, MD 20646, 301-743-5161

Calvert Nature Society is dedicated to the protection and preservation of Calvert County’s natural heritage and the creation of an environmentally literate and aware community. We provide opportunities for appreciation and understanding of our natural world through our outreach initiatives and in support of the mission of the Calvert County Natural Resources Division. The Society is a 501(c)3 organization.

Mailing address: PO Box 122, Port Republic, MD 20676. info@calvertparks.org