# Natural Resources (GNR)

## Title 10. Wildlife

### Subtitle 2. Organization and Authority of Unit Pertaining to Wildlife -- in General

#### Section 10-205

(a) Having a due regard for the distribution, abundance, economic value, and breeding habits of wildlife, the Secretary may adopt regulations to enlarge, extend, restrict, or prohibit hunting, possessing, selling, purchasing, shipping, carrying, transporting, or exporting wildlife.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Department may use a lottery-based system to issue hunting licenses, permits, or stamps.

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Md. Code Ann., Nat. Res. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)