Public land that may allow hunting in Dorchester County, Maryland
8 listed public land units overlap Dorchester County (PAD-US 4.1). Some extend into neighboring counties; acreage is for the whole Maryland unit.
Check seasons, licenses and area rules with Maryland Department of Natural Resources Wildlife and Heritage Service.
| Area | Acres (approx.) | Manager | Access | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge National Wildlife Refuge | 33,722 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Restricted access | Dorchester County, Wicomico County |
| Chesapeake Forest Lands State forest | 11,455 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Worcester County, Dorchester County + 2 more |
| Fishing Bay Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 10,259 | State: department of natural resources | Restricted access | Dorchester County |
| Savanna Lake Lodge Heritage Conservation Other state land | 565 | State: department of natural resources | Restricted access | Dorchester County |
| Lower Marshyhope Swamp Heritage Conservation State wildlife / game area | 378 | State: department of natural resources | Restricted access | Dorchester County |
| Savanna Lake (Adkins) Heritage Conservation Other state land | 222 | State: department of natural resources | Restricted access | Dorchester County |
| Chicone Creek Hertiage Conservation Other state land | 211 | State: department of natural resources | Restricted access | Dorchester County |
| Nanticoke Corridor Heritage Conservation Fund Other state land | 50 | State: department of natural resources | Restricted access | Dorchester County |