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Assateague Island National Seashore
Hunting at Assateague
 
Wheelin Sportsmen mobility impaired hunters that plan to hunt January 23 & 24, 2009 must register with Wheelin Sportsmen. Contact regional coordinator Priscilla Page at 410-378-2064.
 
The non-native sika deer is actually a diminutive species of oriental elk. 12 kb
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Sika Deer

Public hunting within the boundaries of Assateague Island National Seashore is recognized as a recreational activity and is required in the legislation that established the National Seashore (Public Law 89-195). The regulations for hunting within Assateague Island National Seashore are designed to provide a meaningful and safe experience for hunters.

State laws governing the public areas of Maryland and Federal Regulations (Title 36 CFR) apply to both the lands and the waters within the boundaries of the National Seashore. Hunting is legal only in specifically designated areas of the National Seashore.

2008-2009 Assateague Island National Seashore Hunting Regulations
2008-2009 Hunting Regulations (PDF file, 139kb)

2008-2009 Assateague Island National Seashore General Hunting Maps (PDF files)
Hunting Map - North End Boat-In (243 kb)
Hunting Map - North End Walk-In (236 kb)
Hunting Map - South End Walk-In/OSV (1.8 MB)
Hunting Map - OSV North (450 kb)
Hunting Map - OSV South (666 kb)

2008-2009 Waterfowl Blinds - Descriptions & Locations
Waterfowl Blinds - Descriptions & Locations (PDF file, 28kb)
Hunting information at Assateague Island National Seashore.
2008-2009 Hunting Regulations
Click for the Assateague Island hunting plan. PDF file, 139kb
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Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
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When you see beach foam think of egg whites! 4 kb  

Did You Know?
When you see beach foam think of egg whites! Beach foam is created when the tumultuous action of the surf forces air into the ocean water. It is similar to whipping egg whites into froth but instead of egg whites the ocean contains organic compounds that reduce the surface tension of the bubbles.

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