Monocacy River NRMA
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Located in Frederick County, near Dickerson, Monocacy River Natural Resources Management Area is comprised of 1,800 acres of natural areas and farmlands along the Monocacy River. Recreational use is primarily hunting, fishing, hiking and horseback riding. Paths are unmarked. Designated hunting areas are available, with one area for bow only hunting. Fishing access is available at parking areas at Park Mills Road and Route 28 road crossings of the Monocacy River.
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Boat ramp and parking located off Park Mills Road. A parking area is available off Route 28 at the Monocacy River Bridge. Designated hunting areas. Unmarked hiking and equestrian trails.
RULES FOR HUNTING AST SENECA CREEK STATE PARK, PATUXENT RIVER STATE PARK AND MONOCACY NRMA


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Parking:

Maps with parking locations are available from the park office. Parking may be on the road shoulder or a designated parking area. Motorized vehicles are prohibited on park land.
Hunting:

Monocacy: Hunting permitted within Maryland state seasons. See the Guide to Hunting and Trapping in Maryland.
Seneca and Patuxent: Hunting not permitted between the close of Spring Turkey Season and September 1.
Racoon hunting requires annual registration with the park office.
Please respect property, farm crops and residences.
You may enter areas one hour before shooting time to set up. Legal shooting time begins one half-hour before sunrise.
You must be out of area by one half-hour after shooting time. Legal shooting time ends one half-hour after sunset.
You are responsible for familiarizing yourself with the hunting area boundary lines, safety zones and established trails in the area.
Maps are for reference only. Hunting boundaries are determined by field posting.
All hunters must wear the required type of fluorescent orange clothing during the firearms season (including Youth Hunt Day) and deer muzzleloader seasons.
Scouting is permitted from sunrise to sunset only. No weapons are to be carried while scouting. In order to avoid interference with other hunters, Sunday scouting is recommended.
Do not remove, cut, destroy, prune or deface any vegetation for any reason, including shooting lanes. No accessories may be screwed or nailed into trees.
Only portable tree stands are permitted. Remove deer stands at end of day.
The use of stands is recommended when hunting near established trails.
All harvested deer must be tagged before removal. Do not dress game near trails, parking areas or any area used by park visitors.
All State and Federal hunting laws and park regulations are strictly enforced.
Maryland State Parks are "trash free." You must remove your litter.
No camping or fire permitted.
Weapons prohibited except by licensed hunters during approved seasons. No target shooting.
Baiting or feeding prohibited.
Hunt Safe:

Please report all violations of game laws or these hunting rules to a Park Ranger as soon as possible by calling: Park Headquarters (301-924-2127) Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., or Tawes Communications Center (1-800-825-7275) 24 hours a day.
Do not attempt to aproach or apprehend violators. Note identifying information such as physical description, vehicle description, vehicle tag number, time and location of violation, etc. and relay this information as instructed above.
Hunt with a friend.
Plan your trip.
Obey all laws, regulations and rules.
Leave word of your whereabouts with a reliable person.
Use safety straps while in a tree stand.
Practice all safety rules pertaining to weapons.
Use insect repellant for ticks and mosquitoes.
Carry first aid and survival items.
Never drink alcoholic beverages while hunting.


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DIRECTIONS:
From the Washington, D.C. area take I-270 north toward Rockville and exit at Route 28 west toward Frederick County. Approximately one mile after crossing the Frederick County line you will see the main parking area marked before reaching the Monocacy River Bridge. For additional access points, contact Seneca Creek State Park, which manages this facility.




Monocacy River Natural Resources Management Area
c/o Seneca Creek State Park
11950 Clopper Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 924-2127


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Updated on December 3, 2002