Rabbit Hunting Now Permitted on Chapman’s Residual Property

Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Rabbit Hunting Now Permitted on Chapman’s Residual Property

DNR’s Wildlife and Heritage Service announced today that rabbit hunting is now permitted on the 1,256-acre Chapman's Residual property located in northwestern Charles County. Daily bag limits are applicable. A free permit and reservation are required. Hunting season for rabbits will remain open until February 1. For more information on permits and reservations, please call the Myrtle Grove Wildlife Management Area, Monday through Friday, at 301-743-5161 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

December 21, 2006
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the state agency responsible for providing natural and living resource-related services to citizens and visitors. DNR manages more than 446,000 acres of public lands and 18,000 miles of waterways, along with Maryland's forests, fisheries and wildlife for maximum environmental, economic and quality of life benefits. A national leader in land conservation, DNR-managed parks and natural, historic and cultural resources attract 11 million visitors annually. DNR is the lead agency in Maryland's effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay, the state's number one environmental priority. Learn more at www.dnr.maryland.gov