One comment about contacting local police.  They may not know the rules that 
apply to State Land.  In the past when I have confronted people about target 
shooting at Hughes Hollow they have told me that the Montgomery Co police 
said it was OK which isn't true.

Paul Woodward
Fairfax City, VA

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Matthew Grey" <>
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Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 7:19 PM
Subject: Re: [MDOSPREY] Hughes Hollow-few birds & a brief vent


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