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Dan’s Mountain WMA

Dan’s Mountain Wildlife Management Area is a Wildlife Management Area in Allegany County, Maryland. The area covers forested mountainous terrain between altitudes of 900 feet (270 m) to 2,800 feet (850 m) above the North Branch of the Potomac River. Bobcats and black bears are found in the area. Hunting activities are primarily oriented around white-tailed deer and turkeys.

Dan’s Mountain Wildlife Management Area, Wikipedia
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Dans Mountain is prime habitat for many species of songbirds that only nest in forests. These birds, like the scarlet tanager, yellow-throated vireo and ovenbird, use the shelter of dense woods to protect their eggs and young. In the spring and summer, the forest is filled with bright flashes of color as the birds fly from tree to tree, singing out their territorial claims. The Audubon Society has designated Dan’s Mt. a State Significant Bird Area. In the winter, the tracks of bobcats, black bears or coyotes are frequently seen.

Dan’s Mountain WMA, Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources