MD SB879

Authorizes the Department of Natural Resources to allow deer hunting on each Sunday of the deer bow hunting season in Baltimore City, removing the city from the list of jurisdictions where Sunday hunting is prohibited

Reduces the archery hunting safety zone in Baltimore City from 150 yards to 50 yards from dwelling houses, residences, churches, and other occupied buildings

Adds Baltimore City to the existing list of 12 Maryland counties that have the reduced 50-yard safety zone for archery hunters

Takes effect July 1, 2026