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protegeV · Nov 16, 2014

What a the closest place to hunt public land with a firearm from east Baltimore county? Took the hunters safety course a few months back, never been hunting before. Couldn't find anyone to help/take me so I'm gonna try to figure it out myself. I know there are places on the eastern shore, but I'm hoping there's something under an hour drive :shrug:

outrider58 · Nov 16, 2014

Not too sure but, Pretty Boy Res., maybe. Look it up in your Md. Guide To Hunting and Trapping book that came with your license. Or go on line and down load the PDF. It lists all public hunting areas in Md.

Pale Ryder · Nov 16, 2014

APG, Elk Neck would be my suggestions.

on_the_rox · Nov 16, 2014

Go thought the DNR website and see how to apply for a central region hunting permit. It will open up some good opportunities within an hour from you. PM me if you need some suggestions.

http://www.dnr.state.md.us/wildlife/Publiclands/wmacentral.asp

Rocky BearDog · Nov 16, 2014

Not too sure but, Pretty Boy Res., maybe.

FYI - Prettyboy Reservoir is bow only...

itsslow98 · Nov 16, 2014

I don't recall baltimore county having any public land firearm hunting.

hutchinsonkw · Nov 17, 2014

By firearm do you mean rifle or shotgun/slug gun? Also are you wanting to hunt deer, birds, rabbits/squirrels?

vinjet700 · Nov 17, 2014

Rocky BearDog said:
FYI - Prettyboy Reservoir is bow only...

pretty sure all reservoirs are.... Loch Raven definitely.

check DNR website.

protegeV · Nov 17, 2014

hutchinsonkw said:
By firearm do you mean rifle or shotgun/slug gun? Also are you wanting to hunt deer, birds, rabbits/squirrels?

Deer, rifle. yeah, my search came up with 0 places in Baltimore county.....

itsslow98 · Nov 18, 2014

Elk neck state forest is about an hour from east baltimore county, it does have an $8 toll though unless you get the ezpass option for $20/year.

iH8DemLibz · Nov 18, 2014

vinjet700 said:
pretty sure all reservoirs are.... Loch Raven definitely.

check DNR website.

They need to open these bow only honey holes up to shotguns.

That's where all the wood rats are if Baltimore County really wants to thin the herd.

Gunlawyer · Nov 19, 2014

protegeV said:
What a the closest place to hunt public land with a firearm from east Baltimore county? Took the hunters safety course a few months back, never been hunting before. Couldn't find anyone to help/take me so I'm gonna try to figure it out myself. I know there are places on the eastern shore, but I'm hoping there's something under an hour drive

protegeV:

You sound like you have the passion and drive to become a hunter. I like that and want to support that. I am not sure what public hunting opportunities exist for you near your place as per your question. BUT, I tell you what, drop me an email if you are interested and I will set you up in one of my tree stands out back. You will need your own safety harness. That is for deer. Shotgun/muzzleloader/bow only for deer in our location I am afraid. Three bucks out of our woods so far this season. Would love the 4th to be yours.

If you are into squirrel/rabbit, that is no problem as well, we have some of those out back in our woods as well.

If our seasonal pond ever gets water in it this season, ducks as well.

I would be glad to help get you started out safely and effectively, been hunting for decades and am currently (VA) or have been (TX and VT) certified to teach Hunter Ed as well as IBEP Bowhunter Ed. Just outside of Brunswick, MD so it will be somewhat of a hike for you.

JRMills · Nov 20, 2014

Gunlawyer said:
protegeV:

You sound like you have the passion and drive to become a hunter. I like that and want to support that. I am not sure what public hunting opportunities exist for you near your place as per your question. BUT, I tell you what, drop me an email if you are interested and I will set you up in one of my tree stands out back. You will need your own safety harness. That is for deer. Shotgun/muzzleloader/bow only for deer in our location I am afraid. Three bucks out of our woods so far this season. Would love the 4th to be yours.

If you are into squirrel/rabbit, that is no problem as well, we have some of those out back in our woods as well.

If our seasonal pond ever gets water in it this season, ducks as well.

I would be glad to help get you started out safely and effectively, been hunting for decades and am currently (VA) or have been (TX and VT) certified to teach Hunter Ed as well as IBEP Bowhunter Ed. Just outside of Brunswick, MD so it will be somewhat of a hike for you.

Dude, that was great to offer that! Kudos to you!

This will be my first year hunting as well. Wish me luck!

ibang1 · Nov 24, 2014

Good for you. The most I've gotten was the Hunters Safety Course.

Be safe and post your hunt too.

Gunlawyer · Nov 30, 2014

Unfortunately protegeV was not able to make it up for opening day of firearm season (which was my suggestion as it would provide the best odds of him seeing deer running around) so I sat in the stand I was gonna put him in and just as shooting light started to get decent, a small buck ran right under me at 20 yards and I blasted it for my underemployed neighbor who had asked me to get him some deer meat. The invite stands open for the future of course and I will update this thread when protegeV does make it up here and will post photos of him and his first deer hopefully!

Hope you all had a good Thanksgiving and a safe and productive opening weekend of Maryland firearm season!

JRMills, how did your hunt go?

Chris

JRMills · Dec 1, 2014

Gunlawyer said:
Unfortunately protegeV was not able to make it up for opening day of firearm season (which was my suggestion as it would provide the best odds of him seeing deer running around) so I sat in the stand I was gonna put him in and just as shooting light started to get decent, a small buck ran right under me at 20 yards and I blasted it for my underemployed neighbor who had asked me to get him some deer meat. The invite stands open for the future of course and I will update this thread when protegeV does make it up here and will post photos of him and his first deer hopefully!

Hope you all had a good Thanksgiving and a safe and productive opening weekend of Maryland firearm season!

JRMills, how did your hunt go?

Chris

Today is my first day. Sitting In the woods as I am typing this.

JRMills · Dec 1, 2014

JRMills said:
Today is my first day. Sitting In the woods as I am typing this.

And I had no luck :/

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