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This bill allows deer hunting on Sundays during the bow hunting season in Prince George's County and modifies the archery hunting safety zone regulations for the county. Specifically, the bill adds Prince George's County to the list of counties where the safety zone for archery hunters is reduced from 150 yards to 50 yards from occupied buildings, meaning hunters can legally discharge archery equipment closer to dwellings, residences, churches, or other occupied structures with 50 yards of separation instead of the standard 150-yard buffer. The bill expands hunting opportunities by permitting deer hunting on all Sundays during the deer bow hunting season in Prince George's County, which was previously prohibited. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving local authorities and hunters time to prepare for the new regulations. This modification provides more flexibility for hunters in Prince George's County while maintaining basic safety considerations by retaining a reduced safety zone around occupied structures.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0272?ys=2025RS