The Islands of the Potomac Wildlife Management Area is a

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(WMA) consisting of 30 islands in the

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along its border with the state of

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. It is administered by the

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. Islands of the Potomac WMA protects of wildlife habitat in Allegany (),

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() and Montgomery () counties. The islands are accessible only by boat. Within the WMA is established the Islands of the Potomac Wildland (see Maryland Wildland), consisting of about 82% () of the total area. Of the 30 islands, three in Montgomery County are open to public hunting: Oxley Island, Mason Island and Maddox Island.

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Islands of the Potomac WMA
Wildlife management areas of Maryland Protected areas of Allegany County, Maryland Protected areas of Washington County, Maryland Protected areas of Frederick County, Maryland Protected areas of Montgomery County, Maryland {{MontgomeryCountyMD-geo-stub

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