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HB 882

Prince George's County - Natural Resources - Sunday Deer Hunting and Archery Hunting Safety Zones

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Kris Valderrama

HB 882 allows Sunday deer and archery hunting in Prince George's County with designated safety zones to protect residents and public spaces.

First Reading Environment and Transportation
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Bill Summary · HB 882

Legislative bill overview

HB 882 modifies hunting regulations in Prince George's County by permitting deer hunting and archery hunting on Sundays, while establishing new safety zones to regulate where these activities can occur. The bill adjusts existing state hunting restrictions that previously prohibited Sunday hunting in the county.

Why is this important

Sunday hunting restrictions significantly limit recreational hunting opportunities for residents and can affect wildlife management goals. Establishing safety zones aims to balance expanded hunting access with public safety concerns in an increasingly suburban county where residential areas intersperse with hunting lands.

Potential points of contention

  • Public safety concerns: Safety zones must adequately protect nearby residents, schools, and parks from stray projectiles, requiring careful mapping and enforcement
  • Wildlife management philosophy: Stakeholders disagree on whether expanded hunting improves or harms deer population control and ecological balance
  • Recreational access conflicts: Increased Sunday hunting may conflict with other weekend recreational users (hikers, bird watchers) on shared public lands

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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