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Hunting on Private Property
Permission Required to Hunt or
Trap
In all counties, written permission is required from the property
owner to hunt on private property. Written permission is required from the
property owner to trap on private and public lands in all counties.
Liability
Any person hunting on private property shall be liable for any
damage caused by that person to private property while hunting. The
landowner may not be liable for accidental injury or damage to the hunter,
whether or not the landowner or the landowner’s agent or lessee has given
permission to hunt. For additional information regarding landowner liability
in Maryland, visit the Maryland Cooperative Extension website at
http://www.naturalresources.umd.edu/publications.cfm, and read Bulletin
EB357, Recreational Access and Landowner Liability in Maryland.
Permission to Hunt and/or Trap
I hereby grant permission to the person named below to hunt and/or trap
on my property located at
________________________________________________
on the following dates:
________________________________________________
_______________________________
Signed
Agreement
In return for the privilege of hunting and/or trapping on this property, I agree
to obey the laws, to observe all safety precautions and practices, to take every
precaution against fire, and to assume all responsibility and liability for my
person and my property while on the landowners property.
Signed: _______________________________
Address: ______________________________
_______________________________________
License#: _____________________________
Date: _________________________________
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Controlling Hunter Use of Private Property
Posting property boundaries in a conspicuous manner makes it
illegal to trespass or for any person to enter without the landowner’s
permission. Maryland law allows the use of blue paint stripes, as well as
signs, to indicate private property boundaries. Vertical paint marks at
least 2 inches in width and 8 inches in length must be centered at least 3
feet, but no more than 6 feet, from the ground or water surface. The paint
must be oil-based and bright blue.
Reporting Violations
While hunting on private property, watch for trespassers and game law
violations. If you see a violation, don’t confront the person yourself. Get
as much information as possible, write it down and call your local
Maryland Natural Resources Police Office, the
Catch A Poacher Hotline 1-800-635-6124, or 410-260-8888. Also, report all
trespassers to the landowner. The future of hunting rests with ethical,
law-abiding hunters. Hunters must police their ranks to minimize hunting law
violations. Remember that every hunter pays for the improper actions of a
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