Jun 17, 2026Board meeting
Maryland Wildlife Advisory Commission Minutes
The meeting included a comprehensive update on the Black Bear Project, covering population trends, research methodologies such as hair snares and GPS collaring, and bear management strategies including the BearWise program and agricultural damage permits. Updates were provided regarding new drone regulations for hunting, the Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation (R3) program, and statistics on natural resource violations from the Natural Resources Police. Additionally, the committee discussed the status of the Atlantic Population Canada Goose season and concerns regarding the management of wild turkey populations.