# COMAR 08.03.13.04: COMAR 08.03.13.04. Area Requirements

> Maryland · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_08_03_13_04

## Section

- **Citation:** COMAR 08.03.13.04
- **Heading:** COMAR 08.03.13.04. Area Requirements
- **Jurisdiction:** Maryland
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Code of Maryland Regulations / Title 08 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES / Subtitle 03 WILDLIFE / Chapter 13 Regulated Shooting Areas / COMAR 08.03.13.04

## Text

A. Minimum Size. Each regulated shooting area shall be in one tract of land, or land and water combined. A regulated shooting area permit may not be issued for less than 50 acres for hunting flighted mallard ducks, or less than 100 acres for hunting all other species. The regulated shooting area may include areas bisected by roads with easements less than 60 feet wide. The regulated shooting area acreage cannot include adjacent public waters.
B. Signage and Boundary Posting.
The permittee shall post at each entrance to the property printed notices that contain the following wording:
REGULATED SHOOTING AREA
This area is governed by regulations authorized in
Natural Resources Article, §10-906,
Annotated Code of Maryland
UNAUTHORIZED HUNTING OR TRESPASSING PROHIBITED
(Name of Permit Holder)
C. The permittee shall maintain in the permittee's possession an aerial photograph delineating the boundaries of the regulated shooting area and make the photograph available for inspection by the Department.
Cross References 08.03.13.02B(1)(b)

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