Aug 16, 2023BoardMeeting
BoardMaryland Wildlife Advisory Commission Minutes
The commission reviewed updates on the Natural Heritage Program, focusing on habitat conservation efforts, scientific species monitoring, and legislative support for wildlife funding. A presentation on the Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation (R3) program highlighted progress in mentored hunting, archery in schools, and digital resources for hunters. Discussions also covered hunter education training initiatives and efforts to increase the number of certified instructors. Additionally, the Natural Resources Police presented recent violation statistics, and the commission addressed various administrative updates regarding funding and program regulation before deciding to cancel the upcoming September meeting.