Choptank River Park Temporarily Closes Overnight for Beaver Trapping
Choptank River Park in Greensboro, Maryland, has temporarily closed from dusk till dawn daily to facilitate beaver trapping operations following damage to trees along the river.
Salisbury, MD, November 10, 2026 —
Choptank River Park in Greensboro, Maryland, has implemented temporary overnight closures from dusk until dawn each day. The closures are in place to allow for beaver trapping operations to take place along the river.
Park officials stated that the decision to begin trapping operations stems from recent damage observed on trees located along the Choptank River within the park’s boundaries. The specific nature and extent of the tree damage were not detailed in the announcement, nor were the exact dates when these operations began or are expected to conclude.
The beaver trapping is being conducted to address the impact on the park’s natural resources. The specific entity or service responsible for conducting the trapping operations was not provided. Information regarding any permits required for such operations was also not made available.
During the daily closure period, from dusk until dawn, access to Choptank River Park will be restricted. Visitors are advised to plan their park visits accordingly to avoid any inconvenience. The park remains open to the public during daylight hours.
The temporary measure aims to mitigate further damage to the park’s treeline while ensuring the safety of park visitors and staff during the trapping activities. Further updates on the duration of these closures or the outcome of the trapping operations were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Sophia Peters on www.wmdt.com, see more information here.
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