{"id":17321,"date":"2025-08-15T13:50:05","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T17:50:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/?p=17321"},"modified":"2025-08-15T13:50:05","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T17:50:05","slug":"hunt-clubs-eligible-for-chesapeake-forest-lease-lottery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/hunt-clubs-eligible-for-chesapeake-forest-lease-lottery\/","title":{"rendered":"HUNT CLUBS ELIGIBLE FOR CHESAPEAKE FOREST LEASE LOTTERY"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

SALISBURY, Md.<\/strong> \u2013 Hunt clubs can enter a lottery to secure a hunting lease on Chesapeake Forest Lands in Wicomico and Worcester counties. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will accept online entries through August 21, 2025. Clubs are encouraged to visit available tracts before submitting a selection, as some areas have limited access. Successful applicants are expected to help maintain access roads, gates, and signage on the leased property. Only hunt club members who are at least 18 years old may participate. Each club must include at least two Maryland-licensed hunters and designate one member as president. Each member may submit a single lottery entry, and the drawing will take place at 2 p.m. on August 22. Winners will be awarded the first tract they choose. Chesapeake Forest Lands span more than 76,000 acres across 187 management units in six lower Eastern Shore counties. The state purchased the lands to protect natural resources and expand public access for outdoor recreation, including hunting, fishing, birding, and canoeing. Hunting licenses can be purchased or renewed online at the Maryland DNR\u2019s MD Outdoors portal at https:\/\/mdoutdoors.maryland.gov\/login<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Photo: Maryland.gov | Maryland Department of Natural Resources Photo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

SALISBURY, Md. \u2013 Hunt clubs can enter a lottery to secure a hunting lease on Chesapeake Forest Lands in Wicomico and Worcester counties. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will accept online entries through August 21, 2025. Clubs are encouraged to visit available tracts before submitting a selection, as some areas have limited access. Successful […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":17322,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[29],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17321","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/mddnrec.jpg?fit=499%2C333&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pbtNqq-4vn","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":45272,"url":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/maryland-seeks-volunteers-to-help-plant-3-5-million-more-trees-by-2031\/","url_meta":{"origin":17321,"position":0},"title":"Maryland Seeks Volunteers to Help Plant 3.5 Million More Trees by 2031","author":"Admin","date":"March 31, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Maryland's ambitious tree-planting initiative has reached 1.5 million native trees since 2021, but still needs 3.5 million more to meet its 2031 goal. Residents can participate through various programs offering discounts, grants, and technical assistance for both urban and rural planting projects.","rel":"","context":"In "News"","block_context":{"text":"News","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/category\/news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/news-1774984909796.jpg?fit=499%2C333&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":41832,"url":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/maryland-seeks-input-on-2027-forest-management-plans-for-four-state-forests\/","url_meta":{"origin":17321,"position":1},"title":"Maryland Seeks Input on 2027 Forest Management Plans for Four State Forests","author":"Admin","date":"March 24, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Maryland's Department of Natural Resources wants residents to weigh in on upcoming management plans for four state forests including Chesapeake\/Pocomoke. The public has until April 30, 2026 to submit comments on the proposed work plans.","rel":"","context":"In "News"","block_context":{"text":"News","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/category\/news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/news-1774371967629.jpg?fit=500%2C375&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":56418,"url":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/maryland-seeks-input-on-state-forest-management-plans-for-2027\/","url_meta":{"origin":17321,"position":2},"title":"Maryland Seeks Input on State Forest Management Plans for 2027","author":"Admin","date":"April 23, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Maryland's Department of Natural Resources wants residents to weigh in on upcoming management plans for four state forests. The public comment period runs until May 29, 2026, covering forests including Chesapeake\/Pocomoke and three others.","rel":"","context":"In "News"","block_context":{"text":"News","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/category\/news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":49627,"url":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/maryland-dnr-plans-controlled-burns-on-eastern-shore-this-spring\/","url_meta":{"origin":17321,"position":3},"title":"Maryland DNR Plans Controlled Burns on Eastern Shore This Spring","author":"Admin","date":"April 9, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Maryland's Department of Natural Resources will carry out controlled fires across three locations in Worcester and Wicomico counties from early April through mid-May. The planned burns aim to improve forest health and reduce wildfire risks while enhancing wildlife habitat.","rel":"","context":"In "News"","block_context":{"text":"News","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/category\/news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-1775747176027.jpg?fit=800%2C450&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-1775747176027.jpg?fit=800%2C450&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-1775747176027.jpg?fit=800%2C450&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-1775747176027.jpg?fit=800%2C450&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":30646,"url":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/virginias-historic-hunt-clubs-continue-150-year-tradition\/","url_meta":{"origin":17321,"position":4},"title":"Virginia’s Historic Hunt Clubs Continue 150-Year Tradition","author":"Admin","date":"March 2, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Virginia's organized hunt clubs have maintained their traditions for more than a century and a half, with deer hunting groups now controlling most private hunting land across the state. These clubs have evolved from informal gatherings to structured organizations that play a crucial role in wildlife management and community fellowship.","rel":"","context":"In "Agriculture"","block_context":{"text":"Agriculture","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/category\/agriculture\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/news-1772507991351.jpg?fit=509%2C600&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":13750,"url":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/maryland-department-of-natural-resources-focuses-on-chesapeake-bay-conservation\/","url_meta":{"origin":17321,"position":5},"title":"Maryland Department of Natural Resources Focuses on Chesapeake Bay Conservation","author":"admin","date":"April 4, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"MARYLAND \u2013 The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continues its commitment to conservation efforts in the Chesapeake Bay. The agency\u2019s focus includes pollution reduction, habitat restoration, and improving water quality in the bay. Key initiatives aim to restore the bay\u2019s natural filters, such as oyster reefs, forests, and wetlands.\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "News"","block_context":{"text":"News","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/category\/news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chincoteage-Bay.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chincoteage-Bay.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chincoteage-Bay.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chincoteage-Bay.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chincoteage-Bay.jpg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x"},"classes":[]}],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17321","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17321"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17321\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17324,"href":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17321\/revisions\/17324"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17322"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17321"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17321"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17321"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}