Loch Raven Reservoir is located in central Baltimore County, north of Baltimore City. The 1600 acre tract, opened to bow hunting for deer, is owned by the City of Baltimore and is managed to protect the Reservoir. Loch Raven CWMA provides habitat for upland and forest wildlife species primarily white-tailed deer, wild turkey, rabbit, squirrel, and songbirds. A specific section of the Loch Raven Reservoir is open to archery hunting for deer only during the regulated hunting season established by the Maryland Wildlife and Heritage Service. Refer to Loch Raven CWMA map for boundaries of deer bow hunting area. Hunters are required to have a permit to access the area. The Baltimore City Department of Public Works asks hunters to field dress deer at the harvest location and not to dispose of remains in public areas of watershed property. Throughout the year, this area is open to hiking, bird watching, and nature photography. Loch Raven CWMA is open to public archery hunting, for deer only, with a permit during the state established bow seasons. Click here for the online Archery Hunting Permit for the Liberty, Loch Raven, and Prettyboy Reservoirs No hunting is allowed within fifty feet of high water shoreline. Hunters must adhere to all regulations established by the City of Baltimore Department of Public Works. No motorized vehicles are allowed except on hard-surfaced roads. No fires are permitted on the watershed at any time. Horseback riding is permitted on fire roads when conditions are not wet or muddy. Public parking is available along numerous roads throughout watershed property, unless otherwise designated as a no parking zone. Hunting is permitted only from sunrise to sunset. Hunting is prohibited on the Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail/NCR Trail.