Bill > HB654

This bill removes specific time restrictions for Sunday hunting in Wicomico County, Maryland, effectively allowing hunting on Sundays throughout the entire day instead of the previous limited timeframe of 30 minutes before sunrise until 10:30 a.m. Currently, the law restricts Sunday hunting in many Maryland counties, with varying time limitations and exceptions for specific hunting seasons like deer firearms and bow hunting. By deleting language that imposed time constraints specifically for Wicomico County, the bill expands hunting opportunities for residents and visitors by permitting hunting during all daylight hours on Sundays. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving local authorities and hunters time to prepare for the change. This modification aligns Wicomico County's Sunday hunting regulations more closely with those of other Maryland counties that have fewer or no time restrictions, potentially providing more flexibility for hunters in the region.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0654?ys=2025RS