The Department may reduce the wildlife population in any county, election district, or other identifiable area of the State after a thorough investigation reveals that protected wildlife is seriously injurious to agricultural or other interests in the affected area. The method of reducing the wildlife population is at the Department’s discretion, except that trapping is preferred whenever feasible. The Department shall dispose of wildlife taken pursuant to the provisions of this section as the Department deems advisable.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - Organization and Authority of Unit Pertaining to Wildlife -- in General
Section 10-202 - Responsibilities of Secretary Generally
Section 10-202.1 - Nutria Management Plan
Section 10-204 - Department Advisory Commissions
Section 10-206 - When Department May Reduce Wildlife in Identifiable Areas
Section 10-207 - Payment of Bounties
Section 10-208 - Assent to Public Law 415, 75th Congress
Section 10-209 - State Wildlife Management and Protection Fund
Section 10-210 - Wild Waterfowl Sampling Methods
Section 10-211 - Population Control of Mute Swan
Section 10-212 - Hunting Heritage Protection
Section 10-213 - Venison Donation Grant Program -- Purpose -- Applying for Grants