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HB 780

Wicomico County - Sunday Hunting Time Restrictions - Repeal

2026 Regular Session

HB 780 removes Sunday hunting time restrictions in Wicomico County, Maryland, extending when hunters can pursue game on weekends.

First Reading Environment and Transportation
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Bill Summary · HB 780

Legislative bill overview

HB 780 repeals existing time restrictions on hunting activities on Sundays in Wicomico County, Maryland. Currently, the law limits when hunters can pursue game on Sundays; this bill would eliminate those temporal limitations, allowing extended or unrestricted Sunday hunting hours in that county.

Why is this important

This change affects local hunting culture, wildlife management practices, and the balance between recreational hunting access and public safety/land use concerns. The modification reflects ongoing debates about how much hunting flexibility counties should have versus statewide conservation standards.

Potential points of contention

  • Public safety concerns: Extended hunting hours, particularly on weekends when more people use outdoor spaces, could increase risks for hikers, property owners, and others in hunting areas
  • Wildlife management: Longer hunting seasons/hours may impact population management strategies designed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources; county-level exceptions complicate statewide conservation goals
  • Equity and tradition: Wicomico County residents may view this as restoring local hunting traditions, while others may see it as privileging one recreational use over others (hiking, birding, quiet recreation)

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

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