Yes this OK.  They are training hunting dogs.  The main training areas are 
the first impoundment to the right (west) from the parking lot and along 
Sycamore Landing Rd.  This brings up a good point that birders need to know 
what's acceptable before reporting any activity that may be illegal.  In the 
next few days I'll post general comments about acceptable activities.

Paul Woodward
Fairfax City, VA

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Evelyn Ralston" <>
To: <>
Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 7:41 PM
Subject: Re: [MDOSPREY] Hughes Hollow-few birds & a brief vent


>A slightly different question. I have seen hunters at HH train their  dogs 
>by throwing live ducks into the first impoundment. The duck was  wrapped in 
>duct tape (no pun intended) to prevent it from flying. Is  this acceptable, 
>or reportable? To whom?
>
> Evelyn Ralston
> Bethesda, MD
>
>
> On Aug 12, 2009, at 7:19 PM, Matthew Grey wrote:
>
>> All:
>>
>> Lots of good advice so far. I'll just add this: NRP does great work  when 
>> they are notified of a problem.  At the facility where I work,  they have 
>> been extremely helpful.
>>
>> Also, when dealing with someone operating a firearm there are other  laws 
>> that can come into effect.  As well as, or even in lieu of  notifying 
>> NRP, try your local police.  Chances are they can respond  faster to your 
>> complaint and if its something that NRP is needed  for, they can contact 
>> them for you.
>>
>> Rifle rounds can fly a long way and go places that they aren't  expected 
>> to, so please be careful if you even suspect someone is  shooting near 
>> you (some .30 caliber hunting rounds can travel up to  2 miles). Many 
>> counties in Maryland do not even allow centerfire  rifles to be used in 
>> deer hunting, allowing only shotgun,  muzzleloader, bow, etc. instead.
>>
>>
>> Matt Grey
>> Pasadena
>