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MD HB892

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jay Jacobs

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • During the migratory Canada goose (Atlantic Population) hunting season, bag limits for all Canada geese statewide must conform to the federal U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service limits for Atlantic Population Canada geese

  • Applies to geese in both the Atlantic Flyway Resident Population Hunt Zone and the Atlantic Population Hunt Zone

  • Exempts five western Maryland areas: Allegany County, Frederick County, Garrett County, Washington County, and the portion of Carroll County west of Route 31 and Route 97

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025 and automatically sunsets on June 30, 2030 without further legislative action

  • Requires the Department of Natural Resources to publish bag limits for game birds and mammals by April 25 each year

Legislative Description

Natural Resources - Canada Geese - Bag Limits

Administrative Agencies

Last Action

Referred Rules

4/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules4/4/2025
Environment and Transportation1/30/2025

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