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SB 918

Wicomico County - Sunday Hunting Time Restrictions - Repeal

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Johnny Mautz

SB 918 repeals Sunday hunting time restrictions in Wicomico County, Maryland, allowing hunters to pursue game throughout the day rather than during limited hours.

Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
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Bill Summary · SB 918

Legislative bill overview

SB 918 repeals existing time restrictions on Sunday hunting in Wicomico County, Maryland. Currently, Maryland law limits when hunters can pursue game on Sundays; this bill would remove those temporal restrictions specifically for Wicomico County, allowing hunting throughout the day on Sundays rather than during limited windows.

Why is this important

Hunting regulations directly affect recreational opportunities, wildlife management, and public safety in affected areas. Removing time restrictions could extend hunting seasons for local sportsmen and potentially help manage wildlife populations, but also raises questions about coordination with state-wide hunting policies and community preferences in the county.

Potential points of contention

  • Public safety concerns: Extended Sunday hunting hours could increase risks to non-hunters using outdoor spaces (hikers, property owners) during times previously considered safe from hunting activity
  • Wildlife management consistency: The change creates a county-specific exception to statewide hunting regulations, potentially complicating wildlife management and enforcement across jurisdictional boundaries
  • Community impact: Residents and stakeholders in Wicomico County may have differing views on expanded hunting access, particularly those in populated or mixed-use areas near hunting grounds

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

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