Outdoor Bill of Rights

MARYLAND OUTDOOR BILL OF RIGHTS

• Stewardship of Maryland’s Natural Resources
Ensuring that our lands, waters, and wildlife are responsibly protected for future generations.

• Accountability from Cabinet Secretaries
Clear, timely, and responsive leadership from state agencies that affect outdoor industries and communities.

• Reduction of Unnecessary Bureaucracy
Streamlining regulations to improve efficiency, clarity, and fairness for all Marylanders.

• Timely Responses to Stakeholders and Citizens

Providing prompt communication, returned calls, and accessible guidance to those who depend on state services.

• Job Creation and Economic Growth

Supporting policies that foster employment opportunities and strengthen wages across outdoor, agricultural, and maritime sectors.

• Practical, Common-Sense Governance

Implementing policies rooted in logic, fairness, and real-world experience.

• Fairness for Waterfront Property Owners

Reevaluating excessive setbacks and ensuring reasonable, balanced regulations that protect both property rights and the environment.

• Consistency in Harvest Regulations

Establishing stable, predictable standards for crab, oyster, and rockfish industries to support long-term sustainability and economic certainty.

• Direct Input from Farmers, Watermen, and Hunters

Ensuring those who work the land and water have a meaningful voice in policy decisions that affect their livelihoods.

• Commitment to Environmental Protection

Promoting responsible management practices that preserve Maryland’s ecological health.