Due to the nature of the wet terrain, Bowen WMA's 300 acres can be difficult to get to, but it's more than worth the effort. What To See Covering more than 90 percent of the area, the tidal marsh is a stop over point for migrating and wintering waterfowl. Black ducks, mallards, American wigeon, canvasbacks, lesser scaup, buffleheads and wood ducks are often seen resting and feeding here. Rails, historically hunted from push boats on the river, still stalk the grasses for aquatic insects. Hunters who are interested in pursuing waterfowl at Bowen can get a free permit for the blinds from the Myrtle Grove Wildlife Office.
Trapping is also available.
From the waters, crabbers can harvest a memorable meal. Anglers can expect to catch white perch, catfish, carp and rockfish. A canoe trip up one of Bowen's many creeks is an excellent way to savor the diverse wildlife that Maryland's river tidal wetlands support. Bowen WMA is accessible only by boat. A ramp is available at Magruder's Ferry Landing.