Here in Washington County the hunting "laws" are regularly ignored by a
small fraction of hunters - which, of course, ruins the image for the
majority of the hunters here (both deer and duck) who are responsible and
obey the DNR regulations.  On more than one occasion I've been chased
indoors, ON MY OWN LAND, while birding in the winter by the sound of
too-close rifle shots below South Mountain.  The majority of that land is
private.  Only the Appalachian Train on the top of the ridge is public land
(until you get way up to Catoctin SP).

On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 5:01 PM, Mike Lathroum <>wrote:

> Just to clarify for those on this forum who are non-hunters, there are some
> limited Sunday hunting opportunities in Maryland.  The Sunday hunting is
> legally only allowed on private property and only in certain counties.  If
> anyone is interested in the hunitng season dates here is a link to the
> hunting guide book which has all of that information in it.
>
> http://www.dnr.state.md.us/huntersguide/
>
>
> On a somewhat related note, I also just heard that country singer Blake
> Shelton has posted the below to his twitter site ( you have to read it from
> the bottom up), which if true is certainly both a violation of state and
> federal laws.
>
>
>
> It looks like a hawk... With a hole in it. 2:20 PM Dec 2nd via Twitter for
> iPhone
>
> “@mamatreelee: BOO. Yes, I'm booing you. Why would anyone need to shoot a
> beautiful hawk.” Well, it's not that beautiful now.... 2:19 PM Dec 2nd via
> Twitter for iPhone
>
> So excited right now.. I may be the first Grammy nominated artist to ever
> shoot a Red-Tailed Hawk at 150 yards with a Remington 270!!!!! 2:11 PM Dec
> 2nd via Twitter for iPhone
>
>
> Mike
>
> Dec 4, 2010 11:41:40 AM,  wrote:
>
> 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
> >
>



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