Where is the hunt area?
The hunt area is all of Garrett and Allegany counties. This area currently has the largest density of bears in the state. • Are we trying to get rid of bears? No. We are trying to slow the growth of the bear population in the hunted area. We have a desired harvest objective, and the hunt will be stopped when that objective is reached. • What will happen to the population if we hunt bears? If the desired harvest objectives are reached, we expect the rate of growth in the bear population to decrease over time, but never to the point of eliminating bears from Maryland. • How are hunters selected? Interested hunters must submit an application for the bear hunt. A random drawing from the applicant pool determines the hunter base. All hunters are required to meet the requirements for hunter safety and firearms education required in Maryland law.
