Prettyboy Reservoir is located primarily in northwestern Baltimore County with a small portion extending into northeastern Carroll County. The 7,380-acre tract is owned by the City of Baltimore and is managed to protect the Reservoir.
Prettyboy CWMA provides habitat for upland and forest wildlife species primarily white-tailed deer, wild turkey, rabbit, squirrel, and songbirds.
The area is open to archery hunting for all game species (except waterfowl) during the regulated hunting season established by the Maryland Wildlife and Heritage Service. Hunters are required to have a permit to access the area. Throughout the year, this area is open to hiking, bird watching, and nature photography.
Prettyboy CWMA is open to public archery hunting (except waterfowl) with a permit during the state established 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.
No hunting is allowed southeast of Prettyboy Dam Road.
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.