The writeup says that deer overpopulation is one of the environmental
problems they're trying to solve, which is probably why hunting is
still being allowed.


On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 11:39 AM, Norm Saunders <> wrote:
> I understand your anger, Eileen.  I imagine the closing of the trails is for
> your protection, a sad commentary on the skills and knowledge of the local
> hunters.
>
> You should know that hunting is not allowed in Maryland on Sundays, so that
> would be a good time to go for a birdwalk there.
>
> Alternatively, you could use this as an opportunity to expand your
> repertoire of good birding locales across the state!
>
> Best,
> Norm
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Maryland Birds & Birding [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
> Behalf Of Eileen Wise
> Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 11:14 AM
> To: 
> Subject: Re: [MDOSPREY] Prettyboy and other reservoir trails closing
>
> A link to some of the birds I've see during my walks to the lake and on the
> fireroad at Prettyboy.
>
> http://justnaturephotosfromeileen.blogspot.com/2010/12/hiking-reservoir-trai
> ls.html
>
>
> Maybe I will buy a fake bow and take to the trails that way. Oh, I guess I
> need a hunting permit and fishing permit too.  But at least I will not throw
> out any deer carcass and fishing line but I will be able to watch the birds.
> Sorry, I am mad!
>
> Eileen
> Prettyboy
>