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Hunting in Maryland's wildlife management areas

September 08, 1991

1. Mt. Nebo Wildlife Management Area

Location: 3 miles north of Oakland, Garrett County

Size: 1,763 acres

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Select species: White-tailed deer, ruffed grouse, woodcock, wild turkey, squirrel, cottontail rabbit, wood duck, black duck and mallard

Mailing address: Mt. Nebo Work Center, Route 1, Box 305A, Oakland, Md., 21550. Telephone: (301) 334-4255.

2. Deep Creek Lake State Park

Location: Thayerville, Garrett County

Size: Hunting is permitted on 1,200 acres

Select species: White-tailed deer, wild turkey, squirrel and grouse

Mailing address: Deep Creek Lake State Park, Route 2, Box 70,

Swanton, Md. 21561. Telephone: (301) 387-5563.

3. Potomac State Forest/Garrett State Forest

Locations: Potomac State Forest is located between the towns of Westernport and Oakland in Garrett County. Garrett State Forest is west of Deep Creek Lake in Garrett County.

Sizes: Potomac is 10,416 acres; Garrett is 6,781 acres.

Select species: White-tailed deer, turkey, grouse, squirrel and rabbit

Mailing addresses: Potomac State Forest or Garrett State Forest, Route 3, Box 256, Deer Park, Md., 21550. Telephone: (301) 334-2038 for both.

4. Savage River State Forest

Location: Grantsville, Garrett County

Size: 52,812 acres

Select species: White-tailed deer, turkey, grouse, squirrel and rabbit

Mailing address: Savage River State Forest, Route 2, Box A-63, Grantsville, Md., 21536. Telephone: (301) 895-5759.

5. Dan's Mountain Wildlife Management Area

Location: Lonaconing, Allegany County

Size: 8,376 acres

Select species: White-tailed deer, turkey, grouse, squirrel and rabbit

Mailing address: District Wildlife Manager, Mt. Nebo Work Center, Route 1, Box 305A, Oakland, Md., 21550. Telephone: (301) 334-4255.

6. Rocky Gap State Park

Location: Six miles east of Cumberland, Allegany County

Size: Hunting is allowed on 1,900 acres

Select species: White-tailed deer, turkey, grouse, squirrel and rabbit

Mailing address: Rocky Gap State Park, Route 1, Box 90, Flintstone, Md., 21530. Telephone: (301) 777-2138.

7. Green Ridge State Forest

Location: Six miles east of Flintstone, Allegany County

Size: 38,275 acres

Select species: White-tailed deer, turkey, grouse, squirrel, quail, woodcock and rabbit

Mailing address: Green Ridge State Forest, Star Route, Flintstone, Md., 21530. Telephone: (301) 478-2991.

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