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Messages �� 4 Wild Turkey Hunting �� 36

New Opportunities and Deer and Turkey Regulations for 2019–2020 �� 5 Tagging and Checking �� 38–42

Natural Resources Migratory Game Police Offices �� 6 Bird Hunting �� 43–49

Wildlife and Heritage Black Bear Hunting �� 50 Service Offices �� 6 Small Game Hunting �� 52 Licensing and Registration Service Centers �� 6 Furbearer Hunting and Trapping �� 54–58 Hunting Licenses, Stamps and Permits ��8 –11 Falconry Hunting �� 58

Hunting Regulations and Junior Hunter Requirements �� 12 Certificates �� 59

Hunting Safety Tips �� 13 Public Hunting Lands �� 60–63 Deer Hunting ��14–35 Sunrise and Sunset Table �� 65 The Guide to Hunting and Trapping in Mary- land is a publication of the Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service. Ads promoting political advocacy or ads regarding alcohol, tobacco and/or ads of a sexual nature will not be accepted. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service is not respon- Larry Hogan, Governor sible for any advertising claims contained Williamstown, MA | Birmingham, AL Boyd K. Rutherford, Lieutenant Governor herein. The department disclaims any liability regarding product pricing, claims, descrip- Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio, Secretary tions, availability or condition. No warranty is expressed or implied concerning product Paul A. Peditto, Director of the Wildlife and Heritage Service errors, omissions or misprints. Maryland Wildlife Advisory Commission This publication is intended as a guide only. About This Guide The Wildlife Advisory For state laws and regulations, see the Natural Commission was created by legislation to Resources Article of the Annotated Code of This high-quality guide is offered to you advise the secretary of the Department of Maryland and the Code of Maryland Regula- Natural Resources on wildlife matters. by the Maryland Department of Natural tions, Title 08 at the following web sites: All members are appointed by the governor. Resources through its unique partnership Contact the Wildlife Advisory Commission by • Laws: lawlib.state.md.us with J.F. Griffin Publishing, LLC. writing to: • Regulations: The revenue generated through ad sales Maryland Wildlife Advisory Commission dsd.state.md.us/COMAR/ComarHome.html significantly lowers production costs and Maryland Department of Natural Resources generates savings. These savings translate Wildlife and Heritage Service The facilities of the Department of Natu- into additional funds for other important Tawes State Office Building, E-1 ral Resources are available to all without agency programs. 580 Taylor Ave. Annapolis, MD 21401 regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual or email [email protected] orientation, age, national origin or physical If you have any feedback or are inter- or mental disability. Accommodations for ested in advertising, please contact us at Commissioners 413.884.1001 or at www.JFGriffin.com Luen N. Compton, Jr., Chairman individuals with disabilities will be provided Tina R. Gregor, Vice-Chair upon request. Seven days advance notice is Graphic Design: Stephanie L. Boyles Griffin requested. This document is available in Jon Gulley, Dane Fay, John Corey, Erik T. Gulbrandsen alternative format upon request from a quali- Evelyn Haddad, Chris Sobolowski Joe L. Schroyer fied individual with a disability. Rand D. Weinberg Steven W. Keithley This program receives federal assistance from Maryland Department of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and thus Natural Resources prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, Wildlife and Heritage Service color, national origin, disability, age and sex Tawes State Office Building, E-1 in educational programs, pursuant to Title 580 Taylor Avenue VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section Annapolis, MD 21401 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title 410-260-8540, FAX 410-260-8596 II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of Toll free in Maryland: 877-620-8367 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 TTY users call via the MD Relay dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife and Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972. If you believe that you have been discriminated against in any program, activity, or service, please contact the Maryland Department of Natural Resources- Office of Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Fair Practices, Tawes State Office Building D-4, 580 Taylor Ave., Annapolis, MD, 21401. Publication # SNR 03-041619-143 The telephone number is 410-260-8058. You may also write to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Policy and Programs, Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program, This guide is also 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Mail Stop: WSFR- available online at 4020, Arlington, Virginia 22203.

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Greetings Hunters and Trappers: It is our pleasure to welcome you to another season of hunting and trapping in Maryland. There are few places in North America where you can enjoy the remarkable array of opportunities offered in Maryland. The Chesapeake Bay serves as the anchor between our sweeping scenic mountains in the west and the sandy shores of our Atlantic coast. In Maryland we pride ourselves on balancing conservation with recreation; and each unique natural community offers Marylanders and our nonresident guests some of the finest hunting in the region. Maryland is recognized as home to the largest white-tailed buck ever taken on the East Coast, it is the only place on the continent where you can hunt free-ranging sika deer, and it is the wintering grounds for wild waterfowl in the Atlantic flyway. Our fields, forests, and wetlands offer some of the finest outdoor experiences in the region. Featuring more than 500,000 acres of public land, we provide opportunities for all outdoor enthusiasts across the state. We are also proud Larry Hogan of the hard work by our dedicated team of public land managers, biologists, and scientists who are committed to ensuring our public parks, forests, and wildlife management areas remain safe, accessible, and available to all who visit. Finally, we offer our sincere thanks to you—the hunting and trapping community—for the critical role you play in managing and conserving wildlife in Maryland. You are conservationists at heart and an important part of our economy—we offer our sincere thanks for your continued support. Please enjoy your time afield and remember to share your stories. Have a wonderful and safe hunting and trapping season wherever your Maryland adventures take you!

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On behalf of your Wildlife and Heritage Service team, it is my pleasure to welcome you to another season of outdoor opportunities in Maryland! This past season we introduced our first-ever mentored hunter pheasant program. The pilot program was limited to a few counties and public lands in western Maryland. The program exceeded our expectations and left many first-time hunters with memories of a lifetime and the spark to continue hunting in the future. A small team of enthusiastic staff, underwritten by the federal match to your license purchases, will expand the program to include new areas in Maryland—with a goal of introducing new hunters, of any age, to the traditions and experiences that anchor all of us to this great passion. We were also pleased to support the proposed expansion of Sunday hunting opportunities in the recent legisla- tive session. Beyond the clear benefits to reducing overabundant deer populations in key areas across Maryland, Paul A. Peditto the extended weekend affords many hunters a chance to get afield who might otherwise miss those opportunities. We acknowledge that there are other outdoor enthusiasts who are concerned with the perceived conflicts of hunting on Sunday. Although we recognize there are dozens of states and provinces across North America that have enjoyed hunting on Sunday for decades without issue, we acknowledge and respect the concern, and to that end have never opened a State Park to Sunday hunting in Maryland. Thus preserving those open spaces for our non-hunting public land visitors. Finally, a quick personal tale—this past season I finally took my first deer with traditional archery gear. It was an average size antlerless white-tailed deer during a wicked cold January afternoon. It was also a wonderful experience that will be with me forever, and I suspect with those who experienced my enthusiastic story-telling shortly thereafter. More importantly, it was time that I spent solo in the woods without the constant clutter borne of our otherwise busy and connected lives. I can still recall thinking aloud how blessed I was to be able to simply have the opportunity to be in that tree-stand and overwhelmed by the chance to be successful at something that is a true throw back to those hunters who started this tradition for the rest of us. Taking that animal was a remarkable experience and one that further fortified my enthusiasm as a passionate hunter. It also reminded me that Maryland is a wonderful place to be outdoors and experience our public lands and wild resources—and to get away from the constant connectivity to those less natural distractions in our everyday lives. So, as our team embarks on another year of passionate work for the resources we are charged to protect and manage and the stakeholders we serve, I would encourage you to get outside and enjoy the opportunities that exist in this great landscape of ours. On behalf of the entire Wildlife and Heritage Service family, I wish you a safe and successful season and would welcome the chance to hear your stories from the field! Cheers and safe hunting.

Paul A. Peditto, Director of the Maryland Wildlife & Heritage Service

4 2019–20 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping NEW HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES AND REGULATIONS FOR 2019–2020 The most up-to-date

• The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will be offering regulations online. “do-it-yourself” hunts for stocked pheasants in 2019 (pg. 52). The pheasant hunts will take place on public lands in several regions of the state. Application information, dates, locations and other resources are available at: https://dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/Pages/ hunt_trap/Mentored-Hunt-Program.aspx. Apprentice license holders, junior license holders and hunters who have previously held a Maryland hunting license, but not in the past three years, are eligible to apply. For additional information contact Nancy Doran at 301-777-2136 or [email protected] • Due to the recent detection of Chronic Wasting Disease in Harvest AD SPACE Management Unit 251 in Washington County, the Chronic Wasting Disease Management Area (CWDMA) has been expanded to 1/4 page vertical include all of Allegany and Washington counties. See page 30. • Additional Sunday Hunting opportunities are being provided in Dorchester, Cecil, St. Mary’s and Wicomico counties. See the Sunday Deer Hunting chart (pg. 24), the Small Game chart (pg. 53) and the Furbearers chart (pg. 55). • In Cecil and Washington counties the safety zone for archery hunters has been reduced. See page 12.

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It Be aware that a hunting license holder is Licensing Service Center for the required may be purchased in the calendar year in which required to have a printed paper copy or application form. a resident attains the age of 65. electronic copy of their hunting license in their possession while hunting. Full Season Hunting Licenses Senior Lifetime Consolidated License A Full Season Hunting License allows a This license is no longer available for pur- Hunter Education and person to hunt all legal game birds and chase. Persons who already hold this license Safety Requirement mammals that are in season. There are are “grandfathered” and: To hunt or purchase a hunting license state additional stamps or permits required • Do not need to purchase the Senior Hunting law requires: for hunting deer, migratory game birds, fur- License, Archery or Muzzleloader Stamps. • Presentation of a Certificate of Competency bearers and bear (see each game section for • Must buy a Bonus Antlered Deer Stamp to in Firearms and Hunting Safety (required its requirements). hunt a bonus antlered deer. of all first time hunters), or • Must purchase a Maryland Migratory Game • Certification that you held a hunting license Resident Apprentice Bird Stamp to hunt migratory game birds. issued prior to July 1, 1977, or Hunting License ��$10 • Must buy a Managed Hunt Permit (where • Certification that you hunted on private For first-time Maryland resident hunters of required). property prior to July 1, 1977, and were any age who never held a Maryland hunt- • Must purchase a Furbearer Permit to hunt legally exempt from purchasing a hunting ing license. or chase furbearers. license, or A person may not purchase an Appren- • Hunters must keep a record of their • Certification that you are purchasing a tice Hunting License if they have previously confirmation numbers by using the Big nonresident 3-day license (pg. 8) and will obtained any hunting license in Maryland. Game Harvest Record provided with their only hunt waterfowl. Use of an Apprentice Hunting License license, creating their own record or stor- requires the following: ing a record electronically on their mobile Exceptions: Compliance with the Hunter • Successful completion of a short, online device. Proof of harvest must be furnished Education and Safety Requirement does not hunter safety course is required prior to upon request. See Deer and Turkey Tagging apply to those who are hunting only waterfowl purchasing this license. and Checking (pgs. 38-42). with a Nonresident 3-day Waterfowl and Small • Appropriate stamps are required to Game License (pg. 8) and those shooting under hunt migratory birds (pg. 9, federal and Nonresident Hunting License ��$130 a Regulated Shooting Area Hunting License state duck stamps) and deer (pgs. 9-10 For hunters who are not Maryland residents who are not hunting wild or free-flying captive- Archery, Bonus Antlered and Muzzle- and are age 16 to 64. raised mallards (see Regulated Shooting Area loader Stamps). Hunting License, pg. 9). • The apprentice hunter must be accompa- Nonresident Junior The Natural Resources Police, Safety Educa- nied and directly supervised by a Mary- Hunting License �� $32.50 tion and Outreach Unit provides the Hunter land resident at least 18 years old who For hunters who are not Maryland residents Education Course required to obtain the possesses a valid Maryland non-apprentice and are under 16 years of age. Written permis- Certificate of Competency in Firearms and hunting license. sion of parent or guardian is required. Hunter Safety. In addition to traditional class- • The apprentice and mentor hunter must room courses, an online course is available hunt in close proximity so that the mentor Nonresident Senior for those age 13 and older that requires a can take immediate control of the appren- Hunting License ��$65 mandatory one day Hunter Education Field tice hunter’s hunting device. For hunters who are not Maryland residents Day Workshop. • The apprentice hunter can hunt unaccom- and are age 65 or older. 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NOTE: Exceptions to the Archery and Snow Goose Conservation Order Hunting • The Maryland Migratory Game Bird Stamp Muzzleloader Stamp requirements: Hunt- Season Permit ��$5 and Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and ers entitled to hunt without a license and A Maryland Snow Goose Conservation Order Conservation Stamp are required to be hunters with a Senior Lifetime Consolidated Hunting Season Permit is required to partici- purchased annually and are not included License do not need to purchase an Archery pate in the Light Goose Conservation Order with this license. or Muzzleloader Stamp. Season (pg. 46). • Deer and turkey hunters must keep a record of their confirmation numbers by using the Resident Bonus Antlered Deer Stamp ��$10 Hunting Fees Big Game Harvest Record provided with Nonresident Bonus Antlered Black Bear Hunt Lottery their license, creating their own record Deer Stamp �� $25 Application Fee ��$15 or storing a record electronically on their A Bonus Antlered Deer Stamp allows hunting A Black Bear Hunting Permit is only avail- mobile device. Proof of harvest must be fur- license holders to take one additional antlered able through the Maryland Black Bear Lottery nished upon request. See Deer and Turkey white-tailed deer in Region B during one sea- process. The lottery application fee is non- Tagging and Checking (pgs. 38-42). son of their choice (Archery, Muzzleloader or refundable (pg. 50). Firearms, see pg. 19). Members of the Armed Forces Purple Heart Recipients Hunting In Maryland Hunting Permits Maryland residents who were recipients of the Active duty members of the Armed Forces Archery Hunting Permit for the Purple Heart Award are eligible for a discounted stationed in Maryland: Liberty, Loch Raven and hunting license and any associated stamps • are considered residents of Maryland. Prettyboy Reservoirs �� FREE and permits. This year’s discounted rate is 50 • must comply with the Hunter Education Issued in cooperation of the Maryland Depart- percent of the regular price of the license or and Safety Requirement (pg. 8). ment of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heri- stamp. These discounted hunting licenses and • must purchase a Resident Hunting License tage Service and the City of Baltimore Bureau of stamps can only be purchased in person at a and all required stamps and permits before Water and Wastewater. Allows archery hunting Licensing and Registration Service Center (pg. hunting, unless they are on official leave only on the Liberty, Loch Raven and Prettyboy 6). Documentation proving the Purple Heart and possess a copy of their official leave Reservoirs (pg. 63). Award was received by the hunter must be orders. Central Region Public provided at the time of purchase. The Purple • while hunting during official leave in Hunting Permit �� FREE Heart medal does not suffice as proof of receiv- Maryland with a copy of their official Required for certain public hunting areas in ing the award. All other requirements apply, leave orders: Baltimore, Carroll, Cecil, Harford, Howard, for obtaining a hunting license and stamps. »» do not need to purchase a hunt- Montgomery, Kent and Queen Anne’s Coun- ing license, deer stamps or Managed ties. To obtain the free Central Region Public Complimentary DAV-POW Hunt Permit. Hunting Permit apply online at dnr.maryland. Hunting Licenses »» must purchase a Maryland Migratory gov/wildlife/Pages/publiclands/wmacentral.aspx. A Complimentary Lifetime Hunting License is Game Bird Stamp, a Federal Migratory Please call the Gwynnbrook Office at 410-356- available to Maryland residents certified as a Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp 9272 between 7:30-11:30 a.m. with questions former prisoner of war or a 100 percent service- and a Furbearer Permit to pursue mi- or for instructions on how to apply by mail or connected disabled American veteran (Veterans gratory game birds and furbearers. in person. Administration documentation is required). Southern Region Public • This free lifetime hunting license is avail- Any nonresident serving in the Armed Forces Hunting Permit �� FREE able only at Licensing and Registration who is on leave in Maryland, but not stationed Required for certain public hunting areas Service Centers (pg. 6). in Maryland, must purchase a Nonresident in Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince • This license also includes free, lifetime Hunting License before hunting. George’s and St. Mary’s counties. You can now Archery Stamps, Muzzleloader Stamps and apply for the Southern Region Hunting Permit Furbearer Permits. online. For information, go to dnr.maryland.gov/ wildlife/Pages/publiclands/wmasouthern.aspx. For questions regarding specific areas and other ONLINE LICENSE SYSTEM methods to apply, please call the Myrtle Grove The web-based COMPASS licensing system provides the fastest and greenest way office at 301-743-5161 between 8 a.m.- noon. to purchase your hunting license. In addition to our seven Licensing and Registra- tion Service Centers and more than 250 sport license agents, this web-based system Individual Furbearer Permit ��$5 is available 24/7 for self-service online purchases. Connect to COMPASS through Group Furbearer Permit ��$10 dnr.maryland.gov/Pages/licensing.aspx. A Furbearer Permit is required to hunt, chase or trap any furbearer (pg. 54-56). On your first visit, you will supply your personal information. You will receive a free DNRid number and can then print your free DNRid Card. Your DNRid number is all that will Managed Hunt Permit ��$35 be needed to locate your account for future purchases. You may print your license and The annual Managed Hunt Permit is required to receipt at the end of your purchase. A confirmation email will be provided shortly after hunt Department of Natural Resources proper- purchase. Hunting and recreational fishing licenses can be reprinted at any time, free of ties that charge for managed hunts and covers charge. Hunters can print additional Big Game Harvest Records and check your harvest, all such hunts on these lands (pg. 30-31). both free, through COMPASS online.

10 2019–20 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping Who May Hunt Without • A person who is a retired former member Purchasing Your Hunting a Hunting License of the Armed Services and hunting on Licenses, Stamps and Permits All Maryland hunters must comply with farmland that is in active farming status A DNRid number is required to obtain hunt- the Hunter Education and Safety Require- and owned by the person or the per- ing and trapping licenses, stamps and permits. ment (pg. 8). son’s spouse, child, child’s spouse, parent, A DNRid Card and number, hunting grandparent, sibling, niece or nephew. licenses, stamps, permits and Big Game Har- You are not required to possess a Maryland A retired former armed forces member vest Records are available through: hunting license if you are: who hunts on farmland without a hunt- • the COMPASS portal at dnr.maryland.gov/ • a resident of Maryland (or their spouse) ing license must possess the retired Pages/licensing.aspx. who owns property and who hunts only military identification card and written • Licensing and Registration Service Cen- on that property. This also applies to: permission from the owner of the farm ters- Services, hours, addresses and phone »» The landowner’s children and grand- property specifying the relationship of numbers are listed on page 6. children if they are under the age of 16. the person to the owner of the property. • Sport License Agents- A list of agents is »» The landowner’s children and grand- available at: dnr.maryland.gov/Pages/licensing. children, and the spouse of the chil- Be aware that hunters not required to have aspx and your local Licensing and Registra- dren or grandchildren, regardless of a license: tion Service Center can provide the location age, if the child, grandchild, or their • must obtain a free DNRid number avail- for Sport License agents near you. spouse lives on the property, or has able through the COMPASS portal at worked on the property for at least compass.dnr.maryland.gov/ OR any Licensing You may obtain a hunting license 24 hours a 30 days during the preceding 12 and Registration Service Center (pg. 6) OR day, seven days a week through the COMPASS months, or manages the property. a Sport License agent. portal at dnr.maryland.gov/Pages/licensing.aspx. (Each person must individually qualify • must keep a record of their deer and tur- You may print your license and receipt at the under these criteria. To qualify for this key confirmation numbers by using the Big end of your purchase. A confirmation email exemption, a landowner does not need Game Harvest Record provided with their will be provided shortly after purchase. You to live on the property but must be able license, creating their own record or stor- may print or reprint your license then and do to prove ownership.) ing a record electronically on their mobile so any time through the COMPASS portal. The • A person (or their spouse) who holds land device. Proof of harvest must be furnished license immediately authorizes your participa- under lease for agricultural purposes (or upon request. See Deer and Turkey Tagging tion in all purchased activities, including deer a sharecropper), and lives on this farm- and Checking (pgs. 38-42). and turkey hunting. Supporting documents land, and hunts only on this farmland. • must have a Maryland Migratory Game for some privileges will be mailed. Payment This also applies to: Bird Stamp to hunt migratory game birds. can be made by electronic check, Visa, Master »» The lessee’s children and grandchildren • must possess the Federal Migratory Bird Card or Discover. if they are under the age of 16. Hunting and Conservation Stamp to hunt You may obtain a Hunting License Appli- »» The lessee’s children and grandchil- waterfowl and coots. cation by calling or visiting a Licensing and dren, and their spouses, if the child, • must obtain a Furbearer Permit to hunt, Registration Service Center or from the website: grandchild, or spouse of the child or trap or chase any furbearer. dnr.maryland.gov/Pages/licensing.aspx. Complete grandchild, lives on the property, or • are not required to purchase Archery all applicable sections and mail it with the has worked on the property for at Deer Stamps, Muzzleloader Deer Stamps appropriate fee to any Licensing and Regis- least 30 days during the preceding 12 or Bonus Antlered Deer Stamps. tration Service Center (pg. 6). Applicants for months, or manages the property. nonresident licenses are required to submit a • A nonresident (or their spouse) who owns Nonresidents of Maryland who own property copy of their driver’s license, voter registration a contiguous piece of farmland that is in in the state and hunt on that property are card or home state hunting/trapping license. both Virginia and Maryland and the per- required to purchase a Nonresident Hunt- Lost or damaged hunting licenses can son’s primary residence is on the Virginia ing License and all other appropriate stamps be reprinted for free. Call any Licensing and portion of the property. Thus, they may and permits. Registration Service Center or log into your hunt on the Maryland portion of the prop- Individuals who are exempt from Maryland account at compass.dnr.maryland.gov. erty without a Maryland hunting license. hunting license requirements are subject to This also applies to the owner’s children all state and federal laws and regulations and grandchildren if they are under the relative to hunting and trapping. age of 16. • A Maryland resident serving in the Armed Universal Disability Pass Forces that is on official leave in Maryland Hunters with mobility impairments may (whether stationed in Maryland or outside obtain a free Universal Disability Pass that will Maryland) and possesses a copy of offi- allow them to hunt from a vehicle in desig- cial leave orders while hunting. nated areas. Applications are available from the • A person serving in the Armed Forces website dnr.maryland.gov/Documents/vehiclept. who has a service-connected disability pdf. See Public Hunting Lands (pgs. 60-63) and possesses a valid military identification for areas that have provisions for the mobility while hunting. impaired. Please contact each area for their specific conditions. dnr.maryland.gov 11 HUNTING REGULATIONS

Hunting Regulations Liability pink clothing promotes hunter safety because it and Requirements Any person hunting on private property shall be is easy for other hunters to see outdoors. Except liable for any damage caused by that person to as noted in the exemptions below, a daylight General Regulations private property while hunting. The landowner fluorescent color outer garment or hat must be • A hunter must carry personal photo iden- may not be liable for accidental injury or damage worn by all people who hunt any wildlife or tification (such as a driver’s license) or a to the hunter, whether or not the landowner or accompany, aid or assist a hunter in a field, marsh, secondary form of positive identification the landowner’s agent or lessee has given permis- wooded area or on the water. Even those who are while hunting. sion to hunt. For additional information regard- exempt from this requirement are encouraged to • A hunting license holder is required to have ing landowner liability read Bulletin EB357 wear fluorescent color clothing when hunting. a printed paper copy or electronic copy (Landowner Liability and Recreational Access) Whenever hunting, both hunters and com- of their hunting license in their possession at the University of Maryland Extension’s web- panions must wear either: while hunting. site (https://extension.umd.edu/learn/publications/ • a cap of solid daylight fluorescent orange • It is unlawful to hunt any game bird or mam- landowner-liability-and-recreational-access-eb-357). or daylight fluorescent pink color worn as mal while under the influence of alcohol an outer garment on the head at all times; or any narcotic drug. Controlling Hunter Use of Private Property • a vest or jacket containing back and front • It is unlawful to hunt any animal other than Posting property boundaries in a conspicuous panels of at least 250 square inches of solid deer on the first day of Deer Firearms Sea- manner makes it illegal to trespass or for any daylight fluorescent orange or fluorescent pink son, except sea ducks in the Sea Duck Zone. person to enter without the landowner’s per- color worn as an outer garment at all times; or • It is a violation of law to cast the rays of an mission. Maryland law allows the use of blue • an outer garment of camouflage daylight artificial light from a vehicle on dwellings paint stripes and/or signs to indicate private fluorescent orange or daylight fluorescent or buildings, fields, livestock, orchards, wild property boundaries. Vertical paint marks at pink worn above the waist which contains mammals and birds, or woods. However, least 2 inches in width and 8 inches in length at least 50 percent daylight fluorescent color. in Baltimore City, Montgomery and Prince must be centered at least 3 feet, but no more George’s counties, a person may cast the rays than 6 feet, from the ground or water surface. Persons required to wear fluorescent color cloth- of an artificial light from a vehicle for the The paint must be oil-based and bright blue. ing that hunt from a ground blind that has four sole purpose of observing or photograph- sides, a top and is placed 4 feet or less above ing wildlife until 9 p.m. A person may not Sunday Hunting the ground must display, on or within 25 feet have a hunting device in their possession • A person who possesses a Falconry Permit of the blind, a cap of solid daylight fluorescent while casting rays of an artificial light. Note: may hunt specified game birds and mam- orange or daylight fluorescent pink color or a coyotes, foxes, opossums or raccoons may mals on Sundays during the open season panel, band, strip, or garment containing at least be hunted on foot at nighttime during open (pgs. 47 and 58). 250 square inches (approximately 16 inches by season with the use of a dog and light. • An unarmed person participating in an orga- 16 inches) of solid daylight fluorescent orange • Safety Zones: It is illegal to hunt, shoot nized fox chase may chase foxes on Sundays. or daylight fluorescent pink color. or trap wildlife within 150 yards of any • Persons hunting on Regulated Shooting building or camp occupied by human beings Areas may shoot captive raised game birds Be aware that: without permission of the owner or occu- (except free-flying captive-raised waterfowl) • Property owners and their spouses and pant. For archery hunters this distance is 100 on Sundays. children (while hunting on the property yards in Anne Arundel County and 50 yards • Persons may hunt deer (pg. 24), turkeys (pg. owned) are required to wear fluorescent in Calvert, Carroll, Cecil, Frederick, Harf- 37), small game (pg. 53) and furbearers (pg. color clothing. ord, Montgomery and St. Mary’s counties. In 55) on certain Sundays in certain areas. • Those who hunt with archery equipment Harford, archers must use a tree stand when during the Junior Deer Hunting Days, Deer hunting between 50 and 100 yards of any State Owned Lands Firearms and Deer Muzzleloader Seasons are building or camp occupied by human beings. • It is illegal to target shoot on state lands required to wear fluorescent color clothing. In Montgomery and Washington counties, except in designated areas. • Deer archery hunters hunting in Allegany, archers must be in an elevated position when • It is a violation of law to construct or use Frederick, Garrett and Washington coun- hunting between 50 and 100 yards of any permanent blinds or tree stands on state- ties during the open black bear season are building or camp occupied by human beings. owned or controlled properties, unless required to wear fluorescent color clothing. • It is unlawful to discharge a firearm within provided by the Department of Natural 300 yards of a public or nonpublic school Resources. Tree stands and blinds are lim- Those exempt from the requirement of while hunting. This prohibition only applies ited to those of a temporary nature which wearing fluorescent color clothing are: during school hours or when the building must be removed at the end of each day. • except as noted above, a person who hunts is occupied. This safety zone does not apply • It is unlawful to trap on state lands without deer during the Deer Archery Season. to colleges, universities or home schools. written permission from the controlling • a person authorized by a Falconry Permit • It is unlawful to tamper with and remove agency. who hunts game birds or mammals using the catch from any legally set trap. • It is illegal to place bait for hunting on falcons, hawks or owls. state lands. • a person who hunts or accompanies, aids or Hunting on Private Property assists another person hunting the follow- Written permission is required from the prop- Fluorescent Color Clothing ing species: brant, coot, crow, dove, ducks, erty owner to hunt or trap on private property Requirements and Exceptions furbearing mammals, geese, rails, snipe, in all counties. Daylight fluorescent orange or daylight fluorescent wild turkey.

12 2019–20 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping HUNTING SAFETY TIPS

Hunting Safety Tips you will return. Include a map to better • Limit shots to distances you are accurate explain your location. and comfortable with (typically 40 yards Tree stands can be dangerous if they are used • Keep a survival pack with you that includes maximum for crossbows and 30 yards for incorrectly or carelessly. Tree stand accidents a whistle, cell phone, flashlight and a basic vertical bows). are the leading cause of hunter injuries in first aid kit. • Always use manufacturer recommended Maryland. This follows the national trend in • Never hunt from a tree stand without using arrow or bolt weights. that over 50 percent of all hunting accidents a full-body safety harness. • Practice with the same type broadhead are tree stand related. Most tree stand accidents • More information on tree stand safety is you plan to hunt with. occur in transition from a climbing device to available at tmastands.com. the tree stand and from the tree stand onto the Turkey Hunting Safety Tips climbing device. Other injuries occur when Firearms Safety Tips the tree stand fails or from the incorrect instal- Follow these suggestions to ensure a safe tur- lation of a manufactured stand. Please follow • Treat every gun as if it were loaded. Never key hunting experience: these safety tips. Your life or livelihood may play with a firearm. • Leave the area if you suspect there’s another depend on it. • Never point a gun at anything you don’t hunter already working the same bird. • Always read, understand and practice the want to shoot. • Resist the urge to stalk turkey sounds as manufacturer’s recommendations before • Always control the muzzle direction in they could be made by another hunter. using any climbing equipment or tree case of a fall. • Select a spot that is in open timber rather stand. • Keep the barrel and action clear of obstruc- than thick brush: wearing camouflage • Check and repair all tree stands and climb- tions. Carry only the proper ammunition clothing and eliminating movement is ing equipment every year before hunting. for your firearm. more critical to success than hiding in • Use updated equipment. Newer tree stand • Be sure of your target and what is beyond heavy cover. equipment is solid, safe and secure. it. Always know the identifying features • Sit against a large stump, blow-down, • Always practice installing a hang-on tree of the game you hunt. tree trunk or rock that is wider than your stand at ground level before attempting an • Unload guns and open the action when shoulders and higher than your head when elevated installation. not in use. calling wild turkeys. • Always use a full-body safety harness/fall • Never climb a tree or jump a ditch with • Never wear bright colors, especially not restraint system when climbing a tree or in a loaded gun. Never pull the gun toward red, white, blue or black because these a tree stand. Never use a waist belt or rope you by the muzzle. are the colors of a wild turkey gobbler. as a substitute for this safety equipment. • Never shoot a bullet at flat, hard surfaces Watch out for red, white or blue on your • Only climb healthy trees. or water. socks, t-shirts, hooded sweatshirts, hats, • Use your climbing device or tree stand for • Store guns and ammunition separately, bandanas etc. Wear dark undershirts and support; branches may give way under beyond the reach of children and careless socks, and pants long enough to be tucked your weight. adults. Use trigger locks. into boots. • Use three points of contact with the tree or • Never use alcoholic beverages or medi- • Remain still and speak in a loud, clear climbing device for a secure hold. cations that cause drowsiness before or voice to announce your presence to other • Climb higher than your stand and step during the use of a firearm. hunters if necessary. Never move, wave down onto it. Climbing up into the stand or make turkey sounds to alert another can dislodge it causing a fall. Archery Safety Tips hunter of your presence. • Wear boots with non-skid soles. Steps or • Keep your hands and head camouflaged platforms may be slippery in rain, sleet, • Always identify your target and back- when calling. or snow. ground before you shoot. • Maintain a clear field of view when using • When using a two piece climbing stand, • Never walk or climb a tree with a knocked a camouflage blind or netting. make sure to connect the two pieces with arrow in a vertical bow or a crossbow • Ensure your decoy is not visible when a strap or rope to prevent the bottom por- loaded with a bolt. you are transporting it. Stash the decoy tion from dropping away. • Unload or uncock your crossbow before in your vest and make sure the head is • Never carry anything while you are climb- transporting. An unloaded crossbow does not sticking out. ing. Use a haul line to get hunting devices not have a bolt or arrow in the firing posi- • If you harvest a wild turkey during your and other equipment into and out of your tion. Uncock it by using an uncocking hunting trip, you should cover the bird’s stand. Make sure guns and crossbows are device or by shooting into a safe backstop. head and body when carrying it out from unloaded and broadheads are covered prior • Keep your fingers and thumb down on the your hunting spot. to raising or lowering them with a haul line. crossbow forearm out of the path of travel • Put your gun’s safety on and approach the • As a precautionary measure, clear the for the string and cables. downed bird with your firearm pointed ground of debris below your stand and • Never shoot if there is a doubt about the in a safe direction after firing. Never run climbing device. shot. with a firearm. • If you are sleepy, climb down from your • Never shoot if the animal is alert and • Use extreme caution if using a turkey stand and hunt from the ground. excited. decoy or any part of a decoy to shield your • Leave a hunting plan with a responsible • Know exactly where the arrow or bolt will approach to a turkey. This action could adult or where rescuers will find it. Include hit before you pull the trigger or release draw the attention of another hunter and specifically where you will hunt and when the string (practice, practice, practice). lead to an accident. dnr.maryland.gov 13 DEER HUNTING

Deer hunting regulations are divided by regions. There are two Deer Management • Antlerless white-tailed deer bag limits Regions whose dividing line is in Washington County (see map, pg. 16). There are are separate and independent for Region also rules and seasons for archery, firearms (including air guns) and muzzleloader A and Region B. deer hunting. • Sika deer bag limits are independent of the white-tailed deer bag limits. Junior Deer Hunt Days ��pg. 18 • Only one antlered white-tailed deer may Antlered White-tailed Deer, Statewide Seasons ��pg. 18 be taken per day within the season bag Antlerless White-tailed Deer Seasons, Region A ��pg. 20 limits. There is no restriction on the num- Antlerless White-tailed Deer Seasons, Region B ��pg. 22 ber of antlerless deer that may be taken Sika Deer Seasons ��pg. 22 per day within the season bag limits. Sunday Deer Hunting ��pg. 24 • Daily deer shooting hours are one half Archery Deer Hunting Regulations ��pg. 26 hour before sunrise to one half hour after Muzzleloader Deer Hunting Regulations ��pg. 27 sunset with the exception of certain Sun- Firearms and Air Gun Deer Hunting Regulations ��pg. 28 days in certain counties (see Sunday hunt- Chronic Wasting Disease in Maryland ��pg. 30 ing chart, pg. 24). Managed Deer Hunting Programs ��pg. 31 • Recorded or electrically amplified calls Deer Processors ��pg. 35 or sounds are prohibited for the purpose of deer hunting. • Non-electronic deer calls are permitted General Deer Hunting Rules • There are daylight fluorescent color for deer hunting. clothing requirements to hunt deer. See • Dogs cannot be used to hunt deer except • A hunter must carry personal photo Fluorescent Color Clothing Requirements trained tracking dogs may be used to find identification (such as a driver’s license) and Exceptions (pg. 12). dead, wounded or injured deer. The dog or a secondary form of positive identifica- • Archery equipment may be used to hunt handler must maintain physical control tion while hunting. deer during all of the deer hunting seasons. of the tracking dog at all times and only • Written permission is required to hunt This includes the Junior Deer Hunt Days. the hunter and dog handler may carry a on private land. • Muzzleloading firearms may only be hunting device while tracking the deer. • A hunting license is required to hunt used to hunt deer during the Muzzle- Prior to tracking the deer, the hunter must deer (with exceptions). See Hunting loader Season, Firearms Season and notify the Natural Resources Police by Licenses, Stamps and Permits (pgs. 8-11) Junior Deer Hunt Days. telephone at 800-628-9944. The hunter for Armed Forces information and hunt- • Shotguns may be used to hunt deer in may dispatch the deer only during legal ing license costs, exceptions, purchasing, all counties during the Firearms Season shooting hours and by means legal for the requirements and types. and Junior Deer Hunt Days. current hunting season. • An Archery Stamp is required for Archery • Breech-loading rifles and modern • Deer may not be hunted while they are Deer Season and a Muzzleloader Stamp handguns may only be used to hunt swimming or taking refuge in water. is required for Muzzleloader Deer Season deer during the Firearms Season and • Fallow deer (where they are found) may be (pgs. 9, 14-27). Junior Deer Hunt Days in certain coun- taken in place of white-tailed deer during • There are tagging and checking require- ties (see map, pg. 17). each of the deer hunting seasons. Fallow ments for all deer harvested. See Deer • Air guns that shoot bullets, arrows or deer have escaped from captivity and are and Turkey Tagging and Checking for bolts may be used to hunt deer in all found in a few isolated areas in Maryland. instructions (pgs. 38-42). counties during the Firearms Season • It is legal to bait deer except on state- and Junior Deer Hunt Days only. owned or state-controlled properties. • Deer harvested must count toward the • A person that intentionally wounds or kills bag limit of the season in which they a deer must make a reasonable attempt are taken, please note: to retrieve and make use of the deer. This »» Deer harvested with archery equip- includes hunters and persons shooting ment during the antlerless-only sec- under the authority of a Deer Management ond split of the early Muzzleloader Permit (crop damage permit). Season in Region B must count to- • A person must have written permission ward the Archery Season bag limit. when entering lands owned by another Please note hunters may not carry person or organization for the purpose both a muzzleloader and archery of retrieving a deer. Some publicly owned equipment during this split. properties also require permission before • Telescopic and electronic sights may be a person may access them. used on all devices legal for hunting deer. • It is unlawful to cast the rays of an arti- • The antlered white-tailed deer ficial light from a vehicle on buildings or bag limit is statewide. It applies dwellings, fields, livestock, orchards, wild to both Region A and Region B mammals and birds or woods. See General together. Hunting Regulations for exceptions (pg. 12).

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REGION A: Allegany County, Garrett County and the western DEER MANAGEMENT REGIONS/ZONES MAP portion of Washington County (Zone 2, Private Land Code Areas 250 and 251) that lies west of a line beginning at the intersection of Rt. 494 and the Pennsylvania line, south on Rt. 494 to Rt. 57, south on Rt. 57 to Rt. 40 at St. Paul’s Church, west on Rt. 40 to the junction of Big Spring Rd. and Rt. 40 in Clear Spring, south on Big Spring Rd. to the junction of Rt. 56 at Big Spring, following Rt. 56 west to the junction of Charles Mill Rd., then south on Charles Mill Rd. to the Potomac River.

REGION B: Anne Arundel, Balti- more, Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Dorchester, Fred- erick, Harford, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Prince George’s, Queen Anne’s, St. Mary’s, Som- erset, Talbot, the eastern portion of Washington County, Zone 1, Private Land Code Area 252, that lies east of a line beginning at the intersection of Rt. 494 and the Pennsylvania line, south on Rt. 494 to Rt. 57, south on Rt. 57 to Rt. 40 at St. Paul’s Church, west on Rt. 40 to the junction of Big Spring Rd. and Rt. 40 in Clear Spring, south on Big Spring Rd. to the junction of Rt. 56 at Big Spring, following Rt. 56 west to the junction of Charles Mill Rd., then south on Charles Mill Rd. to the Potomac River), Wicomico and Worcester counties.

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JUNIOR DEER HUNT DAYS AND BAG LIMITS 2019 • Junior Deer Hunt Days have a separate DATES REGION/DEER BAG LIMIT bag limit. Deer taken by junior hunters during these days do not count towards Region A 1 antlered or the regular Archery, Muzzleloader or White-Tailed Deer 1 antlerless deer Firearms seasons bag limits. NOV. 16, STATEWIDE Region B 3 deer, no more than SUNDAY, NOV. 17 IN CERTAIN COUNTIES • Daily deer shooting hours for Junior White-Tailed Deer 1 may be antlered (SEE SUNDAY HUNTING CHART, PG. 24.) Hunt Days are one half hour before sun- 1 antlered or rise to one half hour after sunset. Sika Deer 1 antlerless deer • Junior hunters are NOT required to com- (See map for regions, pg. 16.) ply with the antler point restriction during any of the deer seasons (see White- Junior Deer Hunt Days are for hunters age • They must be accompanied in the field tailed Deer Antler Point Restrictions). 16 or younger only. by an individual who: To hunt during these days: »» is 21 years old or older. • Junior hunters must have a hunting »» possesses a valid Maryland hunt- license or be exempt from the license ing license (an Apprentice Hunting requirement (see Who May Hunt Without License does not meet this require- a License, pg. 11). ment) or is exempt from hunting license requirements. »» is unarmed.

ANTLERED WHITE-TAILED DEER • The antlered white-tailed deer bag limit STATEWIDE SEASONS AND BAG LIMITS, 2019–2020 is statewide and applies to both Region A and Region B together. DATES • Hunters may only harvest one antlered SEASON ALL SUNDAY HUNTING DATES ARE IN CERTAIN BAG LIMIT COUNTIES ONLY, SEE CHART ON PG. 24. white-tailed deer per day within the Sept. 6–Oct.16, season bag limits. Sunday Oct. 20, • An antlered white-tailed deer is defined Oct. 21–Nov. 29, Dec. 16–Dec. 20, as a deer with two or more points to one antler, or a deer with one antler three or ARCHERY Sunday Jan. 5, 2 total for all seasons combined more inches long, measuring from the top Jan. 6–Jan. 9, Jan. 13–Jan. 31 No more than 1 in any weapon season of the skull as the deer is in life. Archery Season is also open A third antlered white-tailed deer may be Jan. 10–Jan. 12 in Region A. taken only in Region B as a bonus antlered • An antler point is defined as any antler MUZZLELOADER *Oct. 17–Oct. 19, Dec. 21–Jan. 4 deer (pg. 19) projection one inch or more in length Nov. 30–Dec. 14 and includes the brow tine. The tip of FIREARMS Firearm Season is also open the main beam is also considered a point. Jan. 10–Jan. 12 in Region B only. *Only one (1) deer total (antlered or antlerless) may be taken in Region A during the Oct. 17–19, 2019 Muzzleloader White-tailed Deer Antler Season. The Bonus Antlered Deer Stamp may not be used during these dates in Region B. Point Restrictions See map for regions, pg. 16. • A statewide Antler Point Restriction is in effect on some, but not all, of the antlered white-tailed deer a hunter may harvest during the license year. The Antler Point Restriction includes these regulations: »» Hunters may harvest one antlered white-tailed deer within the yearly bag limit that does not meet the requirement of having at least three points on one antler. Any additional antlered white-tailed deer taken within the yearly bag limit must have at least three points on one antler. »» These deer may be taken in any order within the existing bag limit. »» All Junior hunters, 16 years of age or younger, are NOT required to comply with the antler point restriction during any of the deer seasons.

18 2019–20 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping Bonus Antlered Deer bonus antlered deer stamp to take a • The Bonus Antlered Deer Stamp may • Hunting license holders may purchase a third antlered white-tailed deer in the not be used during the Oct. 17–Oct. 19, Bonus Antlered Deer Stamp to take one remaining weapon season. 2019 portion of the Muzzleloader Season. additional antlered white-tailed deer in • In no case may a hunter take more than • Sika deer may not be taken as bonus Region B, during one season of their choice two antlered white-tailed deer in any antlered deer. (Archery, Muzzleloader or Firearms). single weapon season or more than • Those who may hunt without a license (pg. three total for the license year. 11) and those who possess an Apprentice Hunting License (pg. 8) do not need to purchase a Bonus Antlered Deer Stamp to take the bonus antlered white-tailed deer. ANTLER POINT RESTRICTION • A Bonus Antlered Deer Stamp must be Doesn’t meet point restriction. Meets point restriction. purchased by hunting license holders prior to pursuing the bonus antlered deer. • The bonus antlered white-tailed deer may only be taken in Region B (see map, pg. 16). • The bonus antlered deer may not be harvested on the same day one is taken under the regular bag limit. • Only one bonus antlered white-tailed deer may be taken for each hunting license year. • Hunters must use the Bonus Antlered Deer Stamp in order to: »» Take a second antlered deer in one These deer may be taken in any order within the bag limit. weapon season, OR; »» If the hunter has taken an antlered Hunters may harvest one antlered white-tailed deer within the yearly bag limit that does not white-tailed deer in each of two weap- meet the requirement of having at least three points on one antler. Any additional antlered on seasons already, they may use the white-tailed deer taken within the yearly bag limit must meet the minimum point restriction. DUTCH NECK DEER BUTCHERING & Euromounts 302.562.3651 All Boneless Cuts • Vacuum Sealed 8 Flavors of Snack Sticks & Jerky Chip Steak • Sweet Bologna The AGC range facility is located on sixty acres in northwest Summer Sausage • Breakfast Sausage Baltimore County. Our ranges are plus much more! staffed by professional Range Safety Officers to ensure a safe shooting experience for all. PROFESSIONAL QUALITY EURO MOUNTS Our pleasant, park-like atmosphere is a great place Cleaned, to safely shoot Air Pellet Pistol whitened, & Rifle, Handgun, Smallbore, Benchrest & High-Power Rifle, deodorized Trap, Archery and 3-Gun. Only $175!

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and propel one all-lead, lead alloy or nosed or expanding bullet or ball. Sabots of a breech-loading rifle for deer hunting copper soft-nosed or expanding bullet are permitted. Non-expanding full metal is permitted (see map, pg. 17) with the or ball at a single discharge. jacketed, incendiary and tracer bullets exception that handguns may be used to • Sabot loads are legal for use in muzzle- are not permitted. hunt deer throughout Frederick County. loaders used for deer hunting. • It is unlawful to have a loaded firearmin, • Handguns used for deer hunting must • Muzzleloaders are considered unloaded on or leaning against any vehicle. This have a barrel length of six inches or if the ignition system is disabled by includes ammunition in the magazine or more and use ammunition which pro- removal of the cap, primer, battery or a muzzleloader ready to fire. duces a muzzle energy of 700 foot primer powder. • It is unlawful to hunt with an automatic pounds or more. Consult ammunition • It is unlawful to have a loaded firearmin, firearm capable of firing a series of shots guides for ballistics information. on or leaning against any vehicle. This with one continuous pull of the trigger. includes a muzzleloader ready to fire. • Firearms or air guns may not be carried Air Gun Regulations while hunting deer during the Archery • An air gun is defined as any gun that pro- Firearms and Air Guns Season with the following exception. In pels a projectile by means of non-ignited Deer Hunting Regulations Deer Management Region A, persons 21 compressed air or other gas. Projectiles years old or older may carry a handgun include bullets, arrows or bolts. • A hunting license is required to hunt for personal protection against bear while • Certain air guns may be used to hunt deer during the Firearms Season (with hunting deer during the Archery Season. deer in all counties during the deer Fire- exceptions). See Hunting Licenses, The handgun: arms Season only. Stamps and Permits (pgs. 8-11) for Armed »» May not be used for hunting any • To be legal for deer hunting an air gun Forces information and hunting license game species while the person is ar- must: costs, exceptions, purchasing, require- chery hunting for deer; »» Shoot one .40 caliber or larger bullet ments and types. »» May not have a barrel length of more or ball at a single discharge which • There are tagging and checking require- than six inches; generates at least 400 foot pounds ments for all deer harvested. See Deer »» May not have a telescopic sight or of muzzle energy; or and Turkey Tagging and Checking for electronic aiming device attached; and »» Shoot an arrow or bolt at least 18” instructions (pgs. 38-42). »» May not be used to kill wildlife wound- in length with a minimum speed • Shotguns, muzzleloading firearms, air ed by a vertical bow or crossbow. of 300 feet per second at release guns and archery equipment may be with a sharpened broadhead with used to hunt deer in all counties dur- Rifle Regulations metal points and a minimum width ing the Firearms Season and Junior • The rifles referred to here are loaded of 7/8 inch. Hunt Days. from the breech of the barrel and use • The use of poisoned or explosive-tipped • Breech loading rifles and modern hand- cartridges. arrows or bolts is not permitted. guns may only be used to hunt deer • Rifles used for deer hunting must use • It is unlawful to have a loaded air gun in, during the Firearms Season and Junior ammunition developing a muzzle energy on or leaning against a vehicle. Hunt Days in some counties (see map of at least 1,200 foot pounds. Con- • An air gun with the projectile removed on pg. 17 and Handgun Regulations on sult ammunition guides for ballistics is considered to be unloaded. pg. 28). information. • Deer taken with breech loading firearms, • Breech-loading rifles may only be used muzzleloaders, air guns or archery equip- to hunt deer during the Firearms Season ment during the Firearms Season must and Junior Deer Hunt Days in certain count toward the Firearms Season counties and locations (see map, pg. 17). bag limit. • All deer hunters are required to wear Shotgun Regulations daylight fluorescent color clothing (pg. • The shotguns referred to here are loaded 12) during the Firearms Season dates. from the breech of the barrel and use • It is illegal to hunt any animal other shells. than deer on the first day of Deer Fire- • Shotguns used for deer hunting must be arms Season except sea ducks in the 28 gauge or larger. Sea Duck Zone. • Shotgun ammunition used for deer • It is illegal to shoot on, from or across hunting must shoot a single solid projec- any public road. tile except in Dorchester County, where • Deer may not be hunted with a firearm #1 buckshot or larger may be used. that is loaded with more than eight cartridges or shells. Magazines do not have Handgun Regulations to be physically blocked. • The handguns referred to here are loaded • Except in Dorchester County where #1 from the breech of the barrel or rear of buckshot or larger may be used, firearms the cylinder and use cartridges. used for deer hunting may only shoot • Handguns may be used to hunt deer one all lead, lead alloy or copper soft only in those counties where the use

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Chronic Wasting • Wear latex or rubber gloves when field Please consult the Department of Natural Disease in Maryland dressing or butchering deer. Resources website at dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife • Remove all internal organs. for an up to date list of approved processors Chronic wasting disease is a disease of the • Remove the meat from the bones and and taxidermists. brain and nervous system in the deer family spinal column if home processing a deer. (Cervidae). It has been found in the following • Do not use household knives or utensils Meat Processors free-ranging cervids: elk, moose, mule deer, when field dressing or home processing • B&B Country Meats, Frostburg, reindeer and white-tailed deer. a deer. 301-689-6225 This malady is classified as a transmissible • Avoid cutting through bones or the spinal • B&B Butchering, Orleans, spongiform encephalopathy and attacks the column (backbone). 301-478-2558 brain of cervids, producing small lesions • If you saw off antlers or through a bone • Ernst Market, Clear Spring, that eventually result in death. The Depart- or if you sever the spinal column with 301-842-2292 ment of Natural Resources has tested over a knife, be sure to disinfect these tools • Holsinger’s Meats and Deli, Mau- 10,000 random hunter-harvested deer for prior to using them for the butchering gansville, 301-733-9263 chronic wasting disease since 2002, and it or removal of meat. • Sunnyland/Ray Burger’s Meats, Wil- was first detected in November 2010. The • Remove all fat, membranes and con- liamsport, 301-223-9637 infected deer was harvested by a hunter in nective tissue from the meat. Note that • Wolfe’s Deer Shop, Allegany County and was most likely part of normal field dressing and trimming of Thurmont, 240-549-2613 an outbreak discovered nearby in Hampshire fat from meat will remove lymph nodes. County, West Virginia, in 2005. To date, 52 • Always wash hands and instruments Taxidermists infected deer have been detected in Allegany thoroughly after dressing and process- • Brian McKinley, Cumberland, and Washington counties. ing game meat. 240-580-4148 Concerns over chronic wasting disease • Use a 50/50 solution of household chlorine • Donnie Burley, Cumberland, should not stop hunters from enjoying the bleach and water to disinfect tools and 301-707-6272 hunting season or any venison they may work surfaces. Wipe down counters and • Fairview Wildlife Studio, Hagerstown, acquire. To date, this encephalopathy has not let them dry; soak knives for one hour. 301-791-1568 been shown to be transmissible to humans. • Geisinger Taxidermy, Thurmont, However, it is recommended that hunters The following taxidermists and meat pro- 301-271-0501 field dressing or butchering deer take the cessors are currently approved to prepare • Whitetail Studios, Thurmont, same precautions as they might to protect or process deer carcasses or deer parts taken 301-271-4858 against other pathogens or diseases and not from within the Chronic Wasting Disease • Kline’s Taxidermy, Smithsburg, consume venison from animals known to Management Area. This provision provides 301-416-0201 be infected. The following common sense an opportunity for hunters harvesting deer • Millstone Taxidermy, Hancock, precautionary measures are recommended within the disease management area to trans- 240-520-7226 for the safe handling, field dressing and pro- port carcasses or other deer parts directly to • Richard Kroll, Barton, 301-359-5010 cessing of venison: one of these approved businesses for meat • Robert Friend, Westernport, • Avoid shooting or handling a deer that processing, taxidermy services or for prepa- 301-359-9784 appears sick. ration for transport to another taxidermist. • Steven Fairgrieve, Barton, 301-707-9261

30 2019–20 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping NEW: The Chronic Wasting Disease Manage- surveillance or management area, unless the must follow carcass importation regulations ment Area (CWDMA) has been expanded to final destination of the carcass is within the in other states when they transport a deer include all of Allegany and Washington coun- Maryland Chronic Wasting Disease Manage- carcass out of Maryland. The surrounding ties due to the recent detection of Chronic ment Area or with a chronic wasting disease- states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia Wasting Disease in Harvest Management approved Maryland processor or taxidermist. and West Virginia each have specific regula- Unit 251 in Washington County. Travelers may pass through any part of Mary- tions as to whether they will allow whole deer land with whole carcasses from other state/ carcasses or only parts of carcasses to enter Management of Chronic province chronic wasting disease management from Maryland. Likewise, the regulations for Wasting Disease areas if the carcasses will not remain in the each of these states vary as to whether they Due to the detection of this disease in Alle- state for more than 24 hours, and no parts are apply to deer from anywhere in Maryland, or gany and Washington counties, the Depart- disposed of or remain in the state. A person just to deer taken within the chronic wasting ment of Natural Resources has implemented may import only the following parts of a disease management area. Hunters are strongly a number of measures to prevent the unin- carcass into Maryland if the final destination encouraged to check state regulations before tentional spread of this contagion to other is within the state but outside the Chronic transporting deer carcasses. locations in Maryland or surrounding states. Wasting Disease Management Area: The changes outlined below apply only to the • Meat with no part of the spinal column or Managed Deer Chronic Wasting Disease Management Area head attached; Hunting Programs on private and public land. • Hindquarters and front shoulders with Whole deer carcasses or deer parts cannot no spinal column or backbone attached; In addition to satisfying licensing, Maryland be transported out of the disease management • Meat without backbone; hunter safety and stamp requirements; lot- area except for: • Cleaned hide with no head attached; tery selection, a Managed Hunt Permit and • Meat with no part of the spinal column, • Skull plate cleaned of all meat and brain a Shooter Qualification Card are required backbone or head attached; tissue; to participate in the following managed deer • Hindquarters and front shoulders with • Antlers with no meat or soft tissue attached; hunting programs: no spinal column or backbone attached; • Upper canine teeth also known as buglers, • Fair Hill NRMA State Park • Cleaned hide with no head attached; whistlers or ivories; and • Fort Frederick State Park • Skull plate cleaned of all meat and brain • Finished taxidermy mount or tanned • Gunpowder Falls State Park tissue; hides. • Seneca Creek State Park • Antlers with no meat or soft tissue attached; • Finished taxidermy mounts or tanned Please consult the Chronic Wasting Disease Department of Natural Resources hides; Management Alliance website at cwd-info.org Shooter Qualification Card Program • Whole deer carcasses or parts being for a complete list of state and province chronic Through the Shooter Qualification Program transported directly to approved meat wasting disease containment, surveillance and local sportsman’s clubs, shooting clubs and processors. management areas. other groups avail their facilities and expertise Any person who imports or possesses a cer- to certify hunters for the program. Hunters Please check the Maryland Department of vid carcass or part of a cervid that was tested who meet certain shooting qualification stan- Natural Resources website (dnr.maryland.gov/ for chronic wasting disease in another state or dards become certified and receive a Mary- wildlife) for updates on chronic wasting disease province and is notified that the cervid tested land State Shooter Qualification Cardvalid surveillance and management in Maryland. positive, must report the test results to the for the current hunting license year. This card Hunter assistance and cooperation is essen- Maryland Department of Natural Resources serves as “proof of proficiency” and enables a tial to the Department of Natural Resources’ within 24 hours of receiving such notification by qualified hunter to be eligible for many of the efforts to monitor and manage chronic wasting telephone at 301-842-0332; or by FAX 301-842- managed deer hunts held across Maryland. disease in Maryland. 1026; or by email to brian.eyler@ maryland.gov. If you hunt deer, elk, moose or other cervids The Fort Frederick State Park qualification Carcass Importation Ban in other states and/or provinces, particularly event will be held Nov. 3, 2019 beginning at The primary objective in the management those in which chronic wasting disease has 10 a.m. at the Fort Frederick Range in Wash- of chronic wasting disease is to prevent its been detected, check with the respective ington County. (All hunters must arrive by spread into new areas. One possible mode of fish and wildlife agencies regarding special 10:00 a.m.) disease transmission is by the movement and regulations or specific advice for hunters. Also disposal of infected carcasses. In an effort to check with your home state fish and wildlife The qualification event held at the Notchcliff minimize the risk for disease spread, Maryland agency to ensure that animals lawfully killed Army National Guard Range in Baltimore along with many other states, has adopted regu- elsewhere may be imported and possessed in County for the Fair Hill, Gunpowder Falls lations that restrict the importation of whole your state. Additional information can be found and Seneca Creek hunting programs will be carcasses and certain carcass parts of deer, at the alliance’s website cwd-info.org and the held on Dec. 15, 2019 (All hunters must arrive moose and elk harvested from states or areas department’s website dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife. by 9:00 a.m.). in states that have chronic wasting disease. A person may not import the whole car- Taking Deer Carcasses Other Shooter Qualification eventsare held cass of a dead deer, elk or moose into Mary- out of Maryland at different times and locations throughout land from another state or province’s desig- Because Maryland is considered a chronic the year. Many of the organizations that host nated chronic wasting disease containment, wasting disease positive state, deer hunters these events charge a fee. The Department of dnr.maryland.gov 31 DEER HUNTING

Natural Resources will issue a press release • Hunters participating in the Fair Hill, Gun- • Hunters must pass background checks in the summer announcing the dates for the powder Falls and Seneca Creek hunts will and participate in an interview. various qualifications and will list the website be allowed to harvest four antlerless deer • Shotguns and Muzzleloaders are the only addresses of participating sportsmen’s clubs and approximately one out of 10 hunters firearms allowed for these hunts, but and other locations where Shooter Qualifica- will be chosen by drawing on the morn- ammunition types are restricted. tions will be held. The website address for all ing of the hunt to harvest an antlered deer • MD residency or active duty military with this information is: dnr.maryland.gov/hunters- in lieu of one of the four antlerless deer. proof of station in MD is required. guide/Documents/shoot_qual_cal.pdf. Hunters • Hunters participating in the Fort Frederick • Hunters must provide their own and use interested in participating in managed hunts State Park hunt will be allowed to harvest a portable tree stand. should contact the organization holding the two antlerless deer. • The use of iron sights and/or scopes is hunt to learn more about their program and required. any additional requirements. The Fair Hill NRMA State Park managed • There is a mandatory hunter meeting. deer hunt in Cecil County has a limit of 140 There is a pre-hunt mandatory scout date Managed Hunt Permit hunters. For more information call 410-356- for each property. • The annual Managed Hunt Permit (pg. 10) 9272 between 7:30 a. m.–11:30 a. m. or 410- • Additional fees apply. is required to hunt Department of Natural 398-1246. (See the following pages for the Resources properties that charge for man- Fair Hill Managed Hunt application form.) The Smithsonian Environmental Research aged hunts and covers all such hunts on Center managed deer hunt in Anne Arundel these lands. The Fort Frederick State Park managed deer County has these provisions: • The Managed Hunt Permit is not required hunt in Washington County has a limit of 30 • A Shooter Qualification Card and verifica- to take part in drawings or lotteries but hunters. For more information call 301-842- tion that the hunter has complied with the only to participate in the managed hunts. 2155. (See the following pages for the Fort Hunter Education and Safety Requirement • Hunters should contact the properties they Frederick application form.) are required to participate in this hunt. wish to hunt for site-specific rules and • Hunters will be chosen by lottery. Only one regulations. The Gunpowder Falls State Park, Sweet application per hunter. Group applications • Persons exempt from the Managed Hunt Air Area managed deer hunt in Baltimore of up to three hunters will be accepted and Permit requirement are those legally hunt- County has a limit of 70 hunters. For more must be stapled together. ing with a Junior Hunting License, persons information call 410-356-9272 between • All applications must be accompanied 16 years of age or younger hunting with an 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. or 410-592-2897. (See by a self-addressed, stamped, legal sized Apprentice Hunting License (see Hunting the following pages for the Gunpowder Falls envelope. Licenses, Stamps and Permits, pg. 8) or application form.) • Shotguns with slugs are the only firearms any person serving in the United States allowed for these hunts. Armed Forces that is exempt from needing The Seneca Creek State Park managed deer • The use of scopes is encouraged. a Maryland hunting license (see Armed hunt in Montgomery County has a limit of • The use of a portable tree stand is required. Forces Members Hunting In Maryland, 60 hunters. For more information call 410- • Accommodations will be made for hunters pg. 10). 356- 9272 between 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. or with a Universal Disability Pass that will 301-924- 2127. (See the following pages for allow them to hunt from a vehicle. For managed deer hunts at Fair Hill, Fort the Seneca Creek application form.) • The pre-hunt mandatory scout date is Frederick, Gunpowder Falls and Seneca Creek: Nov. 23, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 • Hunters will be chosen by lottery. Only one The Anne Arundel County managed deer p.m. Specific time slots will be assigned application per hunter. Group applications hunt has a limit of 140 hunters. For more for scouting. of up to three hunters will be accepted and information call 410-222-6141 or 410-222- • See the following pages for the Smith- must be stapled together. 8820 between 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. or email sonian Environmental Research Center • Shotguns with slugs are the only firearms [email protected]. application form. allowed for these hunts. Please visit their website for an application • The use of scopes is encouraged. form and a complete list of rules and regu- The Wye Island Natural Resources Man- • Deer taken during these hunts will not lations. aacounty.org/services-and-programs/ agement Area managed deer hunt in Queen count toward the hunter’s regular deer deer-management-program Anne’s County has these provisions: Firearms Season bag limit. The Anne Arundel County Recreation and • Hunters are required to submit a copy of Parks Department managed deer hunt in their current Maryland Hunting License Anne Arundel County has these provisions: along with their permit application. • A Shooter Qualification Card and verifica- • Hunters will be chosen by lottery for both tion that the hunter has complied with the the October muzzleloader deer hunt and Hunter Education and Safety Requirement the December firearms deer hunt. Fred’s Firearm Service LLC are required to participate in this hunt. • For more information call 410-827-7577. Attention Hunters! Only $90! • Hunters and hunting dates will be cho- Have Your Sporting Guns Professionally Disassembled, sen by lottery. Only one application per Cleaned, Inspected & Lubricated (PTFE Fortiﬁ ed Treatment) hunter. Group applications of up to three hunters will be accepted and must be 410 001 eseaee e e, ee ese, stapled together.

32 2019–20 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping FAIR HILL NRMA STATE PARK GUNPOWDER FALLS STATE PARK MANAGED HUNT APPLICATION MANAGED HUNT APPLICATION SWEET AIR AREA Name: �� Name: �� Address (street): �� Address (street): �� (city, state, zip): �� (city, state, zip): �� Telephone #: �� Telephone #: �� DNR ID #: �� DNR ID #: ��

Number the hunt date blocks, with #1 being your first choice: Number the hunt date blocks, with #1 being your first choice: January 13, 2020 January 14, 2020 January 20, 2020 January 21, 2020

Mail the completed application to: Mail the completed application to: Gwynnbrook WMA Gwynnbrook WMA 3740 Gwynnbrook Ave., Owings Mills, MD 21117 3740 Gwynnbrook Ave., Owings Mills, MD 21117 Deadline for applications is November 1, 2019. Deadline for applications is November 1, 2019. The lottery drawing will be held on November 4, 2019 at 12:30p.m. The lottery drawing will be held on November 4, 2019 at 12:30p.m. Please print. Applications must be legible, complete Please print. Applications must be legible, complete and at original size. No duplicates. and at original size. No duplicates.

FORT FREDERICK STATE PARK SENECA CREEK STATE PARK MANAGED HUNT APPLICATION MANAGED HUNT APPLICATION Name: �� Name: �� Address (street): �� Address (street): �� (city, state, zip): �� (city, state, zip): �� Telephone #: �� Telephone #: �� DNR ID #: �� DNR ID #: ��

Number the hunt date blocks, with #1 being your first choice: Number the hunt date blocks, with #1 being your first choice: December 10, 2019 December 11, 2019 January 16, 2020 January 17, 2020

Mail the completed application to: Mail the completed application to: Fort Frederick State Park Gwynnbrook WMA 11100 Fort Frederick Road, Big Pool, MD 21711 3740 Gwynnbrook Ave., Owings Mills, MD 21117 Deadline for applications is October 7, 2019. Deadline for applications is November 1, 2019. The lottery drawing will be held on October 9, 2019 at 10:00a.m. The lottery drawing will be held on November 4, 2019 at 12:30p.m. Please print. Applications must be legible, complete Please print. Applications must be legible, complete and at original size. No duplicates. and at original size. No duplicates.

NATURAL RESOURCES POLICE STOP ALL POACHING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES TO REPORT A VIOLATION: IF YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES AND Call or text: 443-433-4112 or Email: [email protected] THE DESIRE TO SERVE, WE’RE INTERESTED IN TALKING TO YOU. To begin your career as a Maryland Natural Resources Police officer, please contact Corporal Raymond Griggs at 443-221-8251, or [email protected], or visit the Maryland Natural Resources Police Recruitment Facebook page.

For more information about Maryland Wildlife Crime Stoppers find us on Facebook: Maryland Wildlife Crime Stoppers dnr.maryland.gov 33 DEER HUNTING

Below is a permission form that landowners and hunters may use. SMITHSONIAN ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER DEER HUNT APPLICATION PERMISSION TO HUNT AND/OR TRAP Name: �� I hereby grant permission to the person named below to hunt and/or trap Address (street): �� on my property located at �� (city, state, zip): �� on the following dates: �� Telephone # (day/evening): �� Signed: �� Active email address (mandatory): �� DNR ID #: �� AGREEMENT Shooter Qualification# : �� In return for the privilege of hunting and/or trapping on this property, A copy of your Shooter Qualification Card must I agree to obey the laws, to observe all safety precautions and practices, be submitted with your application. to take every precaution against fire and to assume all responsibility # and liability for my person and my property while on the landowners Hunter Safety Card : �� property. # Hunt from a Vehicle Permit : �� Signed: �� Number the hunt date blocks, with #1 being your first choice: Address (street): �� (city, state, zip): �� November 30, 2019 December 7, 2019 DNR ID #: �� December 14, 2019 December 21, 2019 Date: ��

December 28, 2019 January 4, 2020

January 11, 2020 January 18, 2020

January 25, 2020

Mail this completed application to: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Attention: Joe Brunetti 647 Contess Wharf Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037

Deadline for applications is October 4, 2019. The lottery drawing will be held on October 9, 2019. The mandatory scout date is November 23, 2019 from 8a.m. to 2p.m. Specific time slots will be assigned for scouting. Hunter must be able to remove harvested deer from SERC property.

BLACK BEARS IN MARYLAND MARYLAND ARCHERY HUNTER SURVEY COOPERATORS NEEDED Western Maryland (Allegany, Garrett, Frederick and Washington counties) is home to a healthy black bear population. Accordingly, WE NEED YOUR HELP! people may find themselves encountering bears, especially in areas Archery hunters are among the most active outdoor enthusi- with natural or artificial food sources, such as berry patches, oak asts in Maryland. The time you spend afield and the experienc- groves or in areas where bait, such as corn, has been left to attract es you enjoy are of great value to us. The hunting observations wildlife. If you encounter a bear, the Department of Natural Re- you make, day after day and year after year, can be used as a sources recommends that you make your presence known by mak- powerful tool to effectively track fluctuations in many different ing noise. Clap your hands and speak with a firm voice to be sure wildlife populations (e.g. deer, bear, turkey, small game and the bear knows you are there. Remain upright and do not run. Back furbearers). Therefore, we are asking you to take the time to away slowly and leave the area. Although black bears are generally become a cooperator and document information about each shy and run when confronted by people, they are wild animals that of your archery hunts. The data you provide will be added to should be treated with respect. the data already collected by over 300 other archery hunter cooperators and will make the results even stronger. For people wishing to carry a form of personal protection, the department recommends the use of bear pepper spray as an effective, If you are interested in becoming an Archery Hunter Sur- legal and safe bear deterrent. It has a large volume and long shelf vey Cooperator, you can download a copy of the survey at life and is discharged in an expanding cloud that will reach its target dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/Pages/hunt_trap/bhsurvey.aspx or con- up to 35 feet away. There are a variety of bear pepper sprays on the tact Brent Evans at 443-786-3656 or [email protected]. market that can be purchased at local sporting goods stores or on Cooperators will receive an annual survey form to complete during the internet. When purchasing bear pepper spray, be sure that the the deer archery season and an annual report of the results after label states that it is for use on bears and has been approved by the they are compiled. We appreciate your interest and cooperation. Environmental Protection Agency.

34 2019–20 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping Deer Processors

The Department of Natural Resources would like to thank the deer processors listed below The premier private pheasant hunting club located for their service and cooperation in the Wildlife and Heritage Service’s annual collection of in south central PA near historic Gettysburg. information on Maryland deer. Their efforts help supply the data necessary to manage this Come and relax with your guests in our spacious popular species. We appreciate their support of the stewardship and management of deer. club house, sharpen your aim at our clay bird shooting range, and enjoy the very best pheasant hunting in our exceptionally diverse habitat. Allegany Somerset B&B Butchering ��301-478-2558 Eddie Johnson Deer Processing ��410-603-0047 B&B Country Meats ��301-689-6225 or 410-603-0046 Holland’s Deer Cutting ��410-251-7608 Anne Arundel Austin’s Deer Processing �� 410-850-5838 St. Mary’s Harwood Butcher Shop �� 410-212-8803 Mike McWilliams Wild Game Ray Hitchcock Taxidermy �� 410-987-6990 Processors ��301-475-9667 or 240-925-6994 Henry’s Deer Processing ��27990 Pt. Lookout Rd. Baltimore Ridgells Whitetail Butcher Shop ��301-904-0406 Trophy Care Taxidermy & Deer Processing ��410-282-1118 Talbot Tred Avon Deer Processing ��410-310-5895 We offer a limited number of exclusive memberships that Calvert includes a 6 month hunting season, year-round use of the Rowell’s Butcher Shop �� 443-295-7449 Washington facilities for dog training, clay bird target shooting, ﬁ shing Banzhoff Butcher Shop �� 301-223-9326 at the pond, and annual membership picnics. Caroline Ernst Market �� 301-842-2292 S&M Hunting Lodge provides members 2 hunts daily from Deep Branch Custom Cuts ��410-310-1246 Holsinger’s Meats & Deli �� 301-733-9263 October 1st through March 31st each year. No PA hunting Knife Box Custom Cuts �� 443-262-5694 �� or 800-733-8883 license is required to hunt pheasants on the grounds Frases’ Meat Shop �� 410-673-7249 Sunnyland/Ray Burger’s Meats �� 301-223-9637 which are managed to provide a diversity of cover and Richard’s Deer challenging conditions. Wolford’s Meat Shop ��301-842-3156 Shop �� 410-279-0622 Tuckahoe River Deer Processing �� 443-786-5199 Wicomico S&M HUNTING LODGE INC. Dave’s Cut Em Up 3243 York Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325-8259 Carroll Deer Processing ��302-907-0383 General Information: 717-624-1161 C & L Deer Processing ��410-374-6424 Jim’s Custom Cutting ��410-749-5546 Membership Information: 240-446-7790 : 240-876-4542 M & G Wild Game Processing �� 443-375-7138 Longhorn Butcher Shop ��410-422-3942 Cecil Off The Neck �� 443-783-3036 Buckland’s Deer Processing ��443-350-0573 Wright Brothers Butchery and Taxidermy Ron Bennett ��443-553-4239 �� 410-546-2053 DONATE a DEER... Charles Worcester Chuck’s Butcher Shop ��301-283-0743 Captain Ron’s Deer Processing ��410-627-8189 or 301-375-8371 Sussex County, Delaware Dorchester Mark’s Meats and More,LLC ��302-933-0307 Bucktown Butcher Shop �� 443-521-4286 Kramer’s Butcher Shop ��443-521-7501 The Duck Stop �� 443-521-7128 or 443-521-2026 Frederick Clint’s Cuts ��301-865-5120 or 301-748-1505 Pry’s Deer Processing �� 301-834-8752 FEED the HUNGRY! Rob’s Deer Shop ��301-271-7780 Shuff’s Meat Market �� 301-271-2231 Wolfe’s Deer Shop �� 240-549-2613 Garrett Butcher Block ��301-334-4140 EJ’s Meat Processing �� 301-245-4409 Second Chance Farms �� 301-616-7794 Kent Alexander’s Deer Processing �� 410-928-3462 John’s Butcher Shop ��410-778-3550 Montgomery PLEASE GIVE a few KS Kuts ��301-606-5203 or 240-457-1844 dollars to help us Tim Mullinix ��240-246-6199 Prince George’s process donated deer Harwood Butcher Shop �� 410-212-8803 when buying your MD Queen Anne’s Billy Walls ��410-778-3511 HUNTING LICENSE! www.fhfh.org (301) 739-3000 dnr.maryland.gov 35 WILD TURKEY HUNTING

General Turkey Hunting Rules the bait. Salt and mineral supplements • During the Junior Turkey Hunting Days, are no longer considered as a source of Spring Season and Winter Season, hunters • A hunter must carry personal photo bait for turkeys. may only use shotguns (loaded with #4 identification(such as a driver’s license) • It is illegal to use recorded or electroni- shot or smaller), crossbows, air guns that or a secondary form of positive identifica- cally amplified calls, or use motorized or shoot arrows or bolts or vertical bows. tion while hunting. electronic turkey decoys. • In the Fall Season, turkey hunters may • Written permission is required to hunt • Daylight fluorescent color clothingis only use air guns (that shoot arrows, bolts on private land. not required for hunting turkeys. How- or bullets), crossbows, handguns, shotguns • A hunting license is required to hunt ever, turkey hunters are encouraged to (loaded with #4 shot or smaller or a solid, wild turkeys (with exceptions). See Hunt- wear it as a precaution. Successful turkey single projectile), rifles or vertical bows. ing Licenses, Stamps and Permits (pgs. hunters are also encouraged to put an 8-11) for Armed Forces information and orange ribbon on the turkey when car- Other Hunting Device Regulations hunting license costs, exceptions, pur- rying it out of the woods. See Hunting • It is illegal to have a loaded air gun or chasing, requirements and types. Safety Tips (pg. 13) for a guide to courte- firearm in, on or leaning against any • There are tagging and checking require- ous and safe turkey hunting. vehicle. This includes ammunition in the ments for all turkeys harvested. See Deer magazine or a muzzleloader ready to fire. and Turkey Tagging and Checking for Turkey Hunting Devices • It is unlawful to have a loaded crossbow instructions (pgs. 38-42). and Regulations in, on or leaning against a vehicle. • It is illegal to hunt turkeys with the aid • Shotguns cannot hold more than three • A cocked crossbow without a bolt or of bait or over any baited area. Feed or shells in the magazine and chamber com- arrow in the firing position is consid- bait placed for deer or other wildlife may bined. Shotguns capable of holding more ered to be unloaded. be considered baiting if turkeys are being than three shells must be plugged with a • It is against the law to shoot on, from hunted. An area is considered by law to one-piece filler which cannot be removed or across any public road. be baited for 10 days after the removal of from the loading end.

JUNIOR TURKEY HUNT DAYS AND BAG LIMITS 2020 • Only bearded turkeys may be harvested in the Junior Turkey Hunting DATES AREA BAG LIMIT Days and Spring Season. April 11 STATEWIDE • Turkeys taken by junior hunters dur- 1 bearded turkey per day Sunday, April 12 in certain counties, see chart ing these days count toward the entire Spring Season bag limit. • The Junior Turkey Hunting Days bag The Junior Turkey Hunting Days are for • Junior turkey hunters must be accompa- limit is one bearded turkey per day. hunters age 16 or younger only. To hunt nied in the field by an individual who: • Daily shooting hours are one half hour during these days: »» Is 21 years old or older; before sunrise to sunset for Junior Turkey • Junior hunters must have a Hunting »» Possesses a valid Maryland hunt- Hunting Days. License or be exempt from the license ing license (an Apprentice Hunting • Hunting Devices for the Junior Turkey requirement (see Who May Hunt Without License does not meet this require- Hunting Days are only shotguns (loaded a License, pg. 11). ment) or is exempt from hunting with #4 shot or smaller), crossbows, vertical license requirements; and bows or air guns that shoot arrows or bolts. »» Is unarmed. • Dogs and organized drives may not be used.

36 2019–20 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping The SOUTHEAST'S SPRING TURKEY SEASON AND BAG LIMITS 2020 DATES AREA BAG LIMIT OLDEST & April 18–May 23 1 bearded turkey per day, STATEWIDE (includes Sundays in certain counties, see chart) 2 bearded turkeys per season • Only bearded turkeys may be harvested • Spring Turkey Season daily shooting LARGEST in the Spring Season. hours for May 10 through May 23 are • The Spring Season bag limit is one one-half hour before sunrise to sunset. Hunting bearded turkey per day and two bearded • Hunting Devices for Spring Turkey turkeys for the season. Season are only shotguns (loaded with Lodge • Spring Turkey Season daily shooting #4 shot or smaller), crossbows, vertical hours for April 18 through May 9 are bows or air guns that shoot arrows or one-half hour before sunrise to noon. bolts in the Spring Season. • Dogs and organized drives may not be used.

FALL TURKEY SEASON AND BAG LIMITS 2019 DATES AREA BAG LIMIT Oct. 26–Nov. 3 (includes Sundays in Allegany, Garrett and Fall and Winter Seasons have a combined bag hunt area counties, see chart) Washington counties limit of 1 turkey of either sex

• The combined bag limit for the 2019 • It is illegal to hunt turkeys with the aid Fall and 2020 Winter Seasons is one of bait or to place bait for turkeys during turkey of either sex. any turkey season. However, during the fall • Fall Turkey Season daily shooting hours season, it is not considered to be hunting www.caryonah.com 931-277-3113 are one half hour before sunrise to one with the aid of bait if a hunter and any tur- 220 Wild Boar Ln • Crossville, TN 38571 half hour after sunset. key that a hunter shoots at are at least 150 • Hunting Devices for Fall Turkey Sea- yards from any bait legally placed for other son are only airguns (that shoot arrows, species (e.g. corn placed to attract deer). bolts or bullets), crossbows, handguns, • Be aware: Fall turkey hunters are encour- NEW shotguns (loaded with #4 shot or smaller aged to wear daylight fluorescent color GAME PROCESSING or a solid, single projectile), rifles or ver- clothing especially when other hunting sponsored by tical bows. seasons are open at the same time. TIPS & TRICKS

WINTER TURKEY SEASON AND BAG LIMITS 2020 The most up-to-date DATES AREA BAG LIMIT regulations online. Jan. 23–25 STATEWIDE Fall and Winter Seasons have a combined bag limit of 1 turkey of either sex

• The combined bag limit for the 2020 • Hunting Devices for Winter Turkey Winter and 2019 Fall Seasons is one Season are only shotguns (loaded with turkey of either sex. #4 shot or smaller), crossbows, vertical • Winter Turkey Season daily shooting bows, or air guns that shoot arrows or hours are one half hour before sunrise bolts. to one half hour after sunset.

SUNDAY TURKEY HUNTING 2019–2020 Sunday hunting is permitted on April 12 (Junior Hunt Day) and all Sundays during any open turkey season in the following counties:

COUNTY LOCATION Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, Charles, Kent Private Lands only Dorchester Private and public lands Allegany, Cecil, Garrett, St. Mary’s, and Washington Private and designated public lands* * Designated public lands open to Sunday hunting in Allegany, Cecil, Garrett, St. Mary’s and Washington counties are: Billmeyer-Belle Grove WMA, Cunningham Swamp WMA, Dan’s Mountain WMA, Earlville WMA, Garrett State Forest (SF), oered b Green Ridge SF, Grove Farm WMA, Indian Springs WMA, McCoole FMA, Mount Nebo WMA, Old Bohemia WMA, Potomac SF, Prather’s Neck WMA, Saint Inigoes SF, Salem SF, Savage River SF, Sideling Hill WMA and Warrior Mountain WMA. dnr.maryland.gov 37 DEER AND TURKEY TAGGING & CHECKING

All hunters, including those who may hunt without a license (pg. 11), must complete the TURKEY MEASUREMENTS REQUIRED FOR CHECKING tagging and checking procedure for each deer and turkey taken. In order to check in their SPURS: measure from the leg to the BEARD: measure from the skin to the deer or turkey, hunters must have a DNRid tip of the spur. tip of the beard. number that is available through the COM- PASS portal at compass.dnr.maryland.gov/ OR any Department of Natural Resources Licensing and Registration Service Center (pg. 6) OR a Department of Natural Resources Sport License Agent.

Before moving a deer or turkey from the place of kill, hunters must do the following: 1. Complete a Deer and Turkey Field Tag be made by the hunter with the appropriate Harvest records, whether recorded elec- at the place of kill in ink and attach it to information (hunter name, DNRid number, tronically or in hard copy format, must be the animal, or; county of harvest and date of harvest, or furnished upon request and remain in pos- 2. Check in the animal at the place of kill a Confirmation Number with the hunter’s session of the hunter. and receive a confirmation number that name when the animal has been checked in). can be furnished upon request. Please remember: »» Place of kill is the location where the Within 24 hours of recovering a deer • Hunters should indicate the actual hunt- animal expired and was recovered. or turkey harvest, hunters must: ing device used to take the deer or tur- 1. Register their game with the Department key when checking their animal (not the If a confirmation number is obtained at the of Natural Resources using one of the season in which it is taken). place of kill, the deer or turkey can be moved/ following: • Hunters must use their DNRid number transported untagged. Deer and turkeys can- »» the COMPASS portal at compass.dnr. when checking in a deer or turkey. The not be moved or transported untagged if a maryland.gov/ DNRid number is printed on all hunt- confirmation number has not been received. »» the Maryland Big Game Registration ing licenses. Deer and turkeys must also be field tagged Phone Line 888-800-0121 • Each deer or turkey checked in will have when giving, putting, or leaving them in »» The Department of Natural Resources its own confirmation number. If you have possession of another person, or when left official mobile app (AccessDNR) a question or need to retrieve a confirma- unattended; whether or not a confirmation TTY users, call through the Maryland Relay. tion number, call your local Wildlife and number has been received. In this case, the For ease of use, deaf and hard of hearing Heritage Service office (pg. 6). tag shall remain attached until the animal hunters are encouraged to use the internet • A hunter may not remove the head or is processed by the hunter for consumption, check-in site or mobile app. hide or any part from any deer (except disposed of by a processing facility or left 2. Make a permanent record of their deer internal organs), or cut the meat into with a taxidermist. or turkey registration by either: parts, until the deer has been registered When required, the field tag must be »» Recording the confirmation num- and the confirmation number received. attached to the head of the deer or leg of ber on a Big Game Harvest Record • Hunters are required to furnish the con- the turkey. Hunters who plan to have their (provided with a hunting license) or firmation number to taxidermists and deer mounted should attach the tag to the creating a hard copy record of their processors/butchers before they can leave antler and not through a hole cut in the own, or; their deer or turkey. Hunters may use the ear. Field tags are available in the Maryland »» Maintaining an electronic record of Butcher/Taxidermy Tag that is provided Guide to Hunting and Trapping or a tag can the confirmation number on a mobile in the Maryland Guide to Hunting and device. Trapping (or a tag with the appropriate information can be made by the hunter) for this purpose. • If the hunter uses all of the spaces on the Big Game Harvest Record attached to the hunting license, additional Big Game Harvest Records can be created by the hunter or obtained free of charge through the COMPASS portal at compass. dnr.maryland.gov/ OR any Licensing and Registration Service Center (pg. 6) OR a Sport License Agent.

38 2019–20 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping County Code Numbers To check in your deer or turkey the following will be required: Allegany ��01 Anne Arundel ��02 Your DNRid number: Baltimore ��03 The year of your birth in digits as it appears on your hunting license, Calvert ��04 e.g., 1955: Caroline ��05 The date of harvest: Carroll ��06 The county code number for the place of harvest: Cecil ��07 The private land code number for the place of harvest (pgs. 40-42): Charles ��08 — Or — Dorchester ��09 The public land code for the place of harvest (pg 40): Frederick ��10 For deer- Garrett �� 11 White-tailed, fallow, or sika? Harford ��12 Button buck, female or antlerless male, or antlered male? Howard ��13 Number of antler points: Kent ��14 Was this deer taken with a shotgun, rifle, vertical bow, crossbow, muzzleloader, Montgomery ��15 handgun or other (air gun, etc.)? Prince George’s ��16 For turkey- Queen Anne’s ��17 Was this turkey taken with a shotgun, rifle, vertical bow, crossbow, muzzleloader, St. Mary’s ��18 handgun or other (air gun, etc.)? Somerset ��19 How long is the beard; <6” or >6”? Talbot ��20 How long are the spurs; <1/2” or >1/2”? Washington ��21 Record the Confirmation Number on your Big Game Harvest Record. Wicomico ��22 Worcester ��23

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Sections of Frederick and Worcester counties, continued from page 17.

Breech-loading rifles may not be used to hunt deer in: • That section of Frederick County located west of the Monocacy River beginning where Fingerboard Road crosses the river, then by and with the west side of the Monocacy River to the crossing by Biggs Ford Road, then by and with the south side of Biggs Ford Road to the junction with Route 15, then by and with the west side of Route 15 to the junction with Sundays Lane, then by and with the south side of Sundays Lane to the junction with Bloomfield Road, then by and with the east side of Bloomfield Road to the junction with Opossumtown Pike, then by and with the south side of Opossumtown Pike to the junction with Walter Martz Road, then by and with the east side of Walter Martz Road to the junction with Christopher’s Crossing, then by and with the south side of Christopher’s Crossing to the junction with Rocky Springs Road, then by and with the south and east side of Rocky Springs Road to the junction with Kemp Lane, then by and with the east side of Kemp Lane to the junction with Shookstown Road, then by and with the north side of Shookstown Road to the junction with Bowers Road, then by and with the east side of Bowers Road to the junction West Patrick Street, then by and with the north side of West Patrick Street to the junction with Blentlinger Road, then by and with the east side of Blentlinger Road to the junction with Old National Pike, then by and with the south side of Old National Pike to the junction with Maryland Interstate 70, then by and with the north side of Maryland Interstate 70 to the junction with Route 15, then by and with the east side of Route 15 to the junction with Mt. Zion Road, then by and with the north side of Mt. Zion Road to the junction with Elmer Derr Road, and then by and with the north side of Elmer Derr Road to the junction with New Design Road, then by and with the east side of New Design Road to the junction with Manor Woods Road, then by and with the north side of Manor Woods Road to the junction with Buckystown Pike, then by and with the east side of Buckystown Pike to the junction with Fingerboard Road, and then by and with the north side of Fingerboard Road to the crossing over the Monocacy River. • Those sections of Worcester County as follows: »» within one mile of any school; »» within that portion of South Point lying south of a line beginning at the west end of the Sinepuxent Bay Bridge on State Rt. 611, then by and with the south side of Rt. 611 to the junction of the South Point Road going south for a distance of 0.6 miles to a point opposite the southern boundary of the Ocean City Golf Talbot »» and Yacht Club property on the west side of the road, then by the southern County boundary of the Ocean City Golf and Yacht Club to Trappe Creek; and »» within that portion of the land lying south of a line beginning at the mouth »» of the St. Martin River northwest to the junction with Shingle Landing Road, then by and with the south side of Shingle Landing Road to the junction with State Rt. 113, then by and with the east side of Rt. 113 to the junction with Rt. 589, then by and with the east side of Rt. 589 to the junction with US Rt. 50, then by and with the north side of Rt. 50 to the junction with Assawoman Bay, then by and with the west boundary of Assawoman Bay to the junction Dorchester with the St. Martin River. County See map on page 17 for all shotgun and rifle counties/areas.

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42 2019–20 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping MIGRATORY GAME BIRD HUNTING

Migratory Game Birds are: brant, coots, doves, ducks, geese, rails, snipe and woodcock. »» If you do not receive your federal Brant, ducks and geese are referred to as waterfowl. duck stamp within 2–3 weeks after purchase from the Department September Teal Season ��pg. 44 of Natural Resources online or by Regular Duck Season ��pg. 44 phone, please email duckstamp@ Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days ��pg. 44 amplex.com or call 800-852-4897. Brant Season ��pg. 44 Early Canada Goose Seasons ��pg. 45 • A Harvest Information Program Certifi- Sea Duck Zone Seasons ��pg. 45 cation is required of all hunters to hunt Migratory and Late Canada Goose Seasons ��pg. 46 all migratory game birds. The certifica- Light Goose Seasons ��pg. 46 tion is free and issued with the Maryland Dove, Woodcock, Rails and Snipe Seasons ��pg. 47 Migratory Game Bird Stamp. Extended Falconry Seasons ��pg. 47 • Hunters must have the printed valida- Migratory Game Bird Hunting Rules and Regulations ��pg. 48 tion showing proof of purchase of the Migratory Game Bird Hunting Devices and Regulations ��pg. 49 Maryland Migratory Game Bird Stamp and Harvest Information Program certification There is no open season for gallinules, harlequin ducks, moorhens or swans. in their possession while hunting migratory game birds. • When you purchase your Maryland Migra- Federal Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regu- validation showing proof of purchase tory Game Bird Stamp, you will be asked lations can be viewed at: dnr.maryland.gov/ of the Maryland Migratory Game the following Harvest Information Pro- wildlife/Documents/MGB_FederalHuntingRegs.pdf Bird Stamp and Harvest Information gram questions that are used for harvest Program certification. survey sampling only: Offshore Waterfowl Hunting Rules and »» Hunters are not required to possess »» Do you plan to hunt brant this coming Regulations (offshore duck blinds, sea duck or sign the actual stamp. hunting season? and offshore waterfowl hunting zones) can • A Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and »» About how many ducks, geese, doves be viewed at: dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/Pages/ Conservation Stamp (pg. 9) is required and woodcock did you bag last season? hunt_trap/offshore_intro.aspx of all hunters 16 years of age or older to »» Did you hunt coots, sea ducks (eiders, hunt brant, coots, ducks and geese. This long-tailed ducks and scoters), snipe General Migratory Game includes persons not required to have a or rails last season? Bird Hunting Rules hunting license (see Who May Hunt With- • A Maryland Snow Goose Conservation out a License, pg. 11). Order Hunting Season Permit (pg. 10) • Migratory game birds may not be hunted »» This stamp may be purchased from is required to participate in the Light on Sundays. National Wildlife Refuges, Post Offices, Goose Conservation Order Season. • A hunter must carry personal photo online at duckstamp.com and through Hunters must possess the printed valida- identification (such as driver’s license) the COMPASS portal at compass.dnr. tion showing proof of the purchase of this or a secondary form of identification while maryland.gov/ OR any Licensing and permit while hunting (see Light Goose hunting. Registration Service Center (pg. 6) OR Seasons and Bag Limits, pg. 46). • Written permission is required to hunt a Sport License agent. • A Regulated Shooting Area Hunting on private land. »» If you order your federal duck stamp License allows you to shoot only captive- • A hunting license is required to hunt online (duckstamp.com), you will re- raised game birds on a state-licensed Regu- migratory game birds (with exceptions). ceive a purchase code. If you purchase lated Shooting Area (see Other Licenses, See Hunting Licenses, Stamps and Permits your stamp through COMPASS, a pg. 9). To hunt free-flying, captive-raised (pgs. 8-11) for Armed Forces information sport license agent, online licensing mallard ducks or wild waterfowl on a and hunting license costs, exceptions, pur- or a Licensing and Registration Center, state-licensed Regulated Shooting Area, chasing, requirements and types. you will receive a printed validation a hunter must possess a Maryland hunt- • A Maryland Migratory Game Bird Stamp showing proof of purchase. Both the ing license, the printed validation show- (pg. 9) is required of all hunters to hunt purchase code and the validation will ing proof of purchase of the Maryland all migratory game birds in Maryland. be accepted as proof of the purchase for Migratory Game Bird Stamp and a Federal This includes persons not required to have 45 days, and must be possessed while Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation a hunting license and holders of senior hunting waterfowl and coots. The paper Stamp or its proof of purchase (if over the hunting licenses. stamp will be mailed to the purchaser. age of 15). »» This stamp may be obtained through »» The proof of purchase will expire after • A Stationary Blind and Blind Site License the COMPASS portal at compass.dnr. 45 days, thereafter the purchaser must is required to hunt from an offshore water- maryland.gov/ OR any Licensing and possess the stamp, signed in ink, fowl blind or blind site in Maryland pub- Registration Service Center (pg. 6) OR while hunting waterfowl and coots. lic waters (see Other Licenses pg. 9). For a Sport License agent. »» This stamp must be signed in ink but Maryland Offshore Waterfowl Hunting »» While hunting migratory game birds, does not have to be attached to the information see: dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/ hunters must possess the printed hunting license. Pages/hunt_trap/offshore_intro.aspx. dnr.maryland.gov 43 MIGRATORY GAME BIRD HUNTING

SEPTEMBER TEAL STATEWIDE SEASON YOUTH WATERFOWL HUNTING DAYS AND BAG LIMITS 2019 AND BAG LIMITS 2019–2020 DATES BAG LIMIT DATES BAG LIMIT 6 teal per day Nov. 2, 2019 and Sept. 16–30 see listing below possession limit of 18 Feb. 8, 2020

The September Teal Season is open in these counties: Statewide Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days are for hunters age • Calvert • Talbot • that part of 16 or younger only. • Caroline • Wicomico Prince George’s To hunt during these days: • Cecil • Worcester; and County east of • Youth hunters must have a hunting license or be exempt • Dorchester • that part of Anne Route 3 and from the license requirement (see Who May Hunt Without a • Harford Arundel County Route 301; and License, pg. 11). • Kent east of Interstate • that part of • These hunters must possess the printed validation showing • Queen Anne’s 895, Interstate 97 Charles County proof of purchase of the Maryland Migratory Game Bird • St. Mary’s and Route 3; and east of Route 301. Stamp and Harvest Information Program certification. • Somerset • A Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp is not required of those under 16 years of age. This stamp is • The daily bag limit is six teal. The bag limit may include required of those who are 16 years old. blue-winged and green-winged teal. The possession limit is 18. • Youth hunters hunting on these days must be accompanied • Shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to sunset for in the field by an individual who: September Teal Season. »» Is 21 years old or older; »» Is unarmed; »» Possesses a valid »» Is not participating in Maryland hunting license other waterfowl seasons REGULAR DUCK STATEWIDE SEASON AND (an Apprentice Hunting that are open on the BAG LIMITS 2019–2020 (INCLUDING COOTS) License does not meet youth days; and DATES BAG LIMIT this requirement), or is »» May assist with decoys, exempt from hunting call waterfowl and re- Oct. 12–Oct. 19, Nov. 16–Nov. 29, see listing below Dec. 16–Jan. 31 license requirements; trieve downed birds. STATEWIDE BLACK DUCK SEASON The daily bag limit for each Youth Waterfowl Hunting Day is: AND BAG LIMITS 2019–2020 • 6 ducks, no more than: Nov. 16–Nov. 29, Dec. 16–Jan. 31 2 black ducks »» 5 sea ducks (no more »» 2 canvasback Black ducks may only be taken during the Black Duck Season. than 4 scoters, 4 long- »» 2 hooded mergansers tailed ducks or 4 eiders) »» 1 pintail The daily bag limit for Regular Duck Season is: »» 2 mallards (only 1 can »» 2 redheads • 6 ducks, no more than: be a hen) »» 2 scaup »» 2 mallards (only 1 can »» 2 redheads »» 3 wood ducks »» 1 fulvous tree duck be a hen) »» 2 scaup »» 2 black ducks »» 1 mottled duck »» 3 wood ducks »» 1 fulvous tree duck • 2 brant »» 2 black ducks (Black »» 1 mottled duck • 1 Canada goose in the Atlantic Population Goose Hunt Zone or Duck Season only) »» 5 sea ducks (no more • 5 Canada geese in the Late Resident Goose Hunt Zone »» 2 canvasback than 4 scoters, 4 long- • 15 coots »» 2 hooded mergansers tailed ducks or 4 eiders). • 25 light geese »» 1 pintail • Shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to sunset for Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days. NOTE—In the Special Sea Duck Zone, sea ducks may only be taken during Nov. 2–Jan. 10. In all other areas, sea ducks may be taken during the Regular Duck Season as part of the regular duck bag limit. BRANT STATEWIDE SEASON AND BAG LIMITS 2019–2020 • All other species of ducks may be taken up to the six duck limit. DATES BAG LIMIT • There is no open season for harlequin ducks. • The possession limit is three times the daily bag limit. Dec. 28-Jan. 31 2 per day, possession limit of 6 • Shooting hours for all duck and coot seasons are from one-half hour before sunrise to sunset. • The daily bag limit is two brant and the possession limit is six. • In addition to the duck bag limit hunters may take 15 coots • Shooting hours are from one-half hour before sunrise to sunset. per day.

44 2019–20 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping EARLY RESIDENT CANADA GOOSE • The Eastern and Western Zone daily bag limit is eight geese SEASON AND BAG LIMITS 2019 and the possession limit is 24. EASTERN & WESTERN ZONES • Shooting hours are from one-half hour before sunrise to one DATES BAG LIMIT half hour after sunset for both zones. • Shotguns capable of holding more than three shells may be EASTERN ZONE—Sept. 2–14 8 per day WESTERN ZONE—Sept. 2–25 possession limit of 24 used to take resident Canada geese during these September seasons only. The Eastern Zone season is open in these counties: • Calvert • Talbot • that part of • Caroline • Wicomico Prince George’s • Cecil • Worcester; and County east of SEA DUCK SEASON IN THE SPECIAL • Dorchester • that part of Anne Route 3 and SEA DUCK ZONE AND BAG LIMITS 2019–2020 • Harford Arundel County Route 301; and DATES BAG LIMIT • Kent east of Interstate • that part of Nov. 2–Jan. 10 see limits below • Queen Anne’s 895, Interstate 97 Charles County • St. Mary’s and Route 3; and east of Route 301. • Sea ducks may only be taken in the Special Sea Duck Zone • Somerset during the Sea Duck Season. Outside of the Special Sea Duck Zone, sea ducks may be taken as part of the regular duck bag The Western Zone season is open in these counties: limit when the Regular Duck Season is open. • Allegany • Montgomery • that part of • Sea duck species are black scoters, common and king eiders, • Baltimore • Washington; and Prince George’s long-tailed ducks, surf scoters and white-winged scoters. • Carroll • that part of Anne County west • The daily bag limit is 5 for sea ducks in the Special Sea Duck • Frederick Arundel County of Route 3 and Zone and may include no more than 4 eiders, 4 long-tailed • Garrett west of Interstate Route 301; and ducks or 4 scoters. • Howard 895, Interstate 97 • that part of • The possession limit is 15 for sea ducks taken in the Special and Route 3; and Charles County Sea Duck Zone including no more than 12 scoters. west of Route 301. • For more information on the Special Sea Duck Zone see: dnr. maryland.gov/wildlife/Pages/hunt_trap/seaducks.aspx

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MIGRATORY CANADA GOOSE (ATLANTIC Light Goose Season (see Hunting Licenses, Stamps and Permits, POPULATION) SEASON AND BAG LIMITS 2019–2020 pgs. 8-11). DATES BAG LIMIT • The daily bag limit is 25 light geese and there is no possession limit. 1 per day Dec. 20-Jan.4, Jan. 14-Jan. 31 possession limit of 3 • The bag limit may include greater snow geese, lesser snow geese and Ross’s geese. The Atlantic Population Hunt Zone includes these counties: • Shooting hours are from one-half hour before sunrise to sunset • Anne Arundel • Talbot • that portion of for the light goose hunting season. • Baltimore • Wicomico Prince George’s • Calvert • Worcester; and County east of • Caroline • that portion of Route 3 and LIGHT GOOSE CONSERVATION ORDER • Cecil Carroll County Route 301; and SEASON AND BAG LIMITS 2019–2020 • Dorchester east of Route 31 • that portion of DATES BAG LIMIT • Harford to the intersec- Charles County Dec. 2–Dec. 14, Feb. 1-Feb. 7, no daily bag limit, no possession limit • Howard tion of Route east of Route 301. Feb. 10-Apr. 15 • Kent 97, and east of • Queen Anne’s Route 97 to the The Light Goose Conservation Order Season Zone includes • Somerset Pennsylvania these counties: • St. Mary’s line; and • Anne Arundel • Wicomico • Baltimore • Worcester; and • The daily bag limit is one goose (in the Atlantic Population • Calvert • that portion of Carroll Hunt Zone) and the possession limit is three. • Caroline County east of Route 31 to • The bag limit may include Canada geese, cackling geese and • Cecil the intersection of Route white-fronted geese. • Dorchester 97, and east of Route 97 to • Shooting hours for this season and zone are from one-half • Harford the Pennsylvania line; and hour before sunrise to sunset. • Howard • that portion of Prince • Kent George’s County east of • Queen Anne’s Route 3 and Route 301; and LATE RESIDENT CANADA GOOSE • Somerset • that portion of Charles SEASON AND BAG LIMITS 2019–2020 • St. Mary’s County east of Route 301. DATES BAG LIMIT • Talbot Nov. 23–Nov. 29, 5 per day Dec. 16–Mar. 10 possession limit of 15 • The Light Goose Conservation Order Season provides additional hunting opportunities and methods to help reduce light The Late Resident Goose Hunt Zone includes these counties: goose over-population. • Allegany • that portion of • that portion of • A Maryland hunting license (or resident Delaware hunting • Frederick Carroll County Prince George’s license) is required to hunt light geese in Maryland during the • Garrett west of Route 31 County west Light Goose Conservation Order Season (see Hunting Licenses, • Montgomery to the intersec- of Route 3 and Stamps and Permits, pgs. 8-11). • Washington; and tion of Route Route 301; and • Hunters must possess the printed validation showing proof of 97, and west of • that portion purchase of the Maryland Migratory Game Bird Stamp (pg. Route 97 to the of Charles 9) and Harvest Information Program certification to hunt during Pennsylvania County west of the Maryland Light Goose Conservation Order Season. line; and Route 301. • A $5 Maryland Snow Goose Conservation Order Hunting Season Permit is required to participate in the Light Goose • The daily bag limit is five geese (in the Late Resident Goose Conservation Order Season. Hunters must possess the printed Hunt Zone) and the possession limit is 15. validation showing proof of the purchase of this permit while • The bag limit may include Canada geese, cackling geese and hunting. white-fronted geese. • A Federal Duck Stamp is not required when hunting during • Shooting hours for this season and zone are from one-half the Conservation Order Season. hour before sunrise to sunset. • The Light Goose Conservation Order Season and Zone does not include the Special Sea Duck Zone. • There is no bag limit or possession limit for the Light Goose LIGHT GOOSE STATEWIDE SEASON Conservation Order Season. AND BAG LIMITS 2019–2020 • Hunters may take greater snow geese, lesser snow geese and DATES BAG LIMIT Ross’s geese. Oct. 1–Nov. 29, Dec. 16-Jan. 31, Feb.8 25 per day, no possession limit • Shooting hours are from one-half hour before sunrise to one half hour after sunset during the Light Goose Conservation • A Maryland hunting license (or resident Delaware hunting Order Season. license) is required to hunt light geese in Maryland during the

46 2019–20 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping • Shotguns capable of holding more than three shells and elec- COMMON SNIPE STATEWIDE SEASON tronic calls of light geese may be used during the Light Goose AND BAG LIMITS 2019–2020 Conservation Order Season. DATES BAG LIMIT Sept. 30–Jan. 31 8 per day, possession limit of 24 MOURNING DOVE STATEWIDE SEASON AND BAG LIMITS 2019–2020 • The daily bag limit is eight common snipe and the possession limit is 24. DATES BAG LIMIT • Shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to sunset for Sept. 2–Oct. 19, Oct. 26–Nov. 29, 15 per day common snipe. Dec. 21–Jan. 10 possession limit of 45

• The daily bag limit is 15 for doves. The possession limit for FALCONRY, EXTENDED STATEWIDE doves is 45. SEASONS AND BAG LIMITS 2019–2020 • Shooting hours for the Sept. 1–Oct. 19 dove season segment are 12 noon to sunset. For season dates after Oct. 19 the hours In addition to the regular open seasons, the Extended Falconry are one-half hour before sunrise to sunset. Season dates are as follows for hunting migratory game birds: • Mourning Doves: Jan. 14–Jan. 31 WOODCOCK STATEWIDE SEASON • Rails: Nov. 22–Jan. 3 AND BAG LIMITS 2019–2020 • Woodcock: Oct. 1–Oct. 23, Feb. 1–Mar. 10 • Ducks: Feb. 1–Mar. 10 DATES BAG LIMIT • Brant: Feb. 1–Mar. 10 Oct. 24–Nov. 29, Jan. 11–Jan. 25 3 per day, possession limit of 9 • Light Geese: Feb. 25–Mar. 10 • The daily bag limit is three woodcock and the possession Bag limits for each species is three per day, with a possession limit is nine. limit of six. • Shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to sunset • Hunting with birds of prey (here referred to as Falconry) is for woodcock. permitted one half hour before sunrise to sunset, Monday through Saturday. No Sundays are open to hunt migratory birds. RAIL STATEWIDE SEASON AND BAG LIMITS 2019 • A valid hunting license, migratory game bird stamps and a DATES BAG LIMIT Falconry Permit are required to hunt migratory game birds with birds of prey. Sept. 2–Nov. 21 see listing below • A bird of prey may be used to hunt migratory game birds • Clapper and King Rails: The daily bag limit is 10 (with no during any open season. more than one king rail). The possession limit is 30 clapper and king rails (with no more than three king rails). • Sora and Virginia Rails: The daily bag limit is 25 and the possession limit for these rails is 75. • Shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to sunset for rails.

AYTON TREE NURSERY JUNIOR DOVE HUNT APPLICATION Name: �� Address (street): �� (city, state, zip): �� Telephone # (day/evening): �� Date of Birth: �� Email Address: �� DNR ID #: �� Number the date boxes, with #1 being your first choice: September 2, 2019 September 7, 2019

September 11, 2019 September 14, 2019

September 18, 2019 September 21, 2019

Limit of 4 Junior Hunters per day. Mail the completed application to: Ayton Tree Nursery 3424 Gallagher Road, Preston, MD 21655 Deadline for applications is 3 p.m., August 21, 2019. The lottery drawing will be held on August 21, 2019. dnr.maryland.gov 47 MIGRATORY GAME BIRD HUNTING

Migratory Game Bird Hunting • It is illegal to take migratory game birds »» Live ducks, geese, or swans that are Rules and Regulations with air guns shooting bullets, drugs, either tethered or penned at or near explosives traps, fish hooks, nets, pis- a hunting location. (For brant, coots, doves, ducks, geese, rails, tols, poisons, rifles, snares, stupefying • It is unlawful to sell taxidermy-mounted snipe and woodcock.) substances or swivel guns. migratory game birds for use as decoys. • Daylight fluorescent color clothing is not • It is against the law to bait migratory • It is illegal to use common reed (i.e. required to hunt migratory game birds game birds and hunt them by placing a Phragmites) in any manner for the con- except woodcock. See Fluorescent Color lure or enticement such as corn, wheat, struction of hunting blinds on lands Clothing Requirements and Exceptions salt or other feed. owned or controlled by the Department (pg. 12). • An area is considered by law to be baited of Natural Resources. • The daily bag limit is the maximum num- for 10 days after removal of the bait. • It is against the law to construct, or cause ber of migratory game birds of a single • Migratory game birds may not be to be constructed, permanent hunt- species or combination (aggregate) of spe- hunted over any area where seed has ing blinds or tree stands and to leave cies permitted to be taken by one person been top sown or broadcast on top of waterfowl decoys set overnight on lands in any one day during the open season. the soil leaving the seed available to owned or controlled by the Department • The field possession limit is the one feeding birds. Before hunting can occur of Natural Resources, except with writ- daily bag limit that you may possess on areas where seeds or small grains ten permission from the department. while in the field or returning from the have been top sown or broadcast as a • It is unlawful to hunt wild migratory field to your vehicle, hunting camp, or normal agricultural practice, all seed game birds on Sunday. personal abode. must have either germinated, or the seed • It is illegal to hunt any animal other • The possession limit is the maximum must be covered with soil or completely than deer on the opening day of Deer number of migratory game birds of a single removed by other means at least 10 days Firearms Season except sea ducks in species or combination of species permit- before hunting. the Sea Duck Zone. ted to be possessed by any one person. • Doves may be hunted in areas where seed • It is against the law to hunt waterfowl • A person may not kill or wound any producing plants such as corn, sunflowers, from a sink box (low-floating device migratory game bird without making a wheat and other small grains are manipu- with depression that conceals the hunter reasonable effort to retrieve the bird lated (burned, knocked down, mowed) to beneath the surface of the water). and include it in the daily bag limit. attract doves for hunting. In this instance, • It is unlawful to hunt waterfowl from or • Wounded birds reduced to possession the 10 day rule does not apply. with the aid or use of a motor vehicle or shall immediately be killed and included • It is unlawful to hunt waterfowl on an any other motor-driven land conveyance in your daily bag limit. area where tame or captive live ducks, or any aircraft. • It is unlawful to completely field geese or swans (live decoys) are pres- • It is illegal to hunt waterfowl from or by dress or breast-out any migratory game ent unless the birds are, and have been means of any motorboat or sailboat bird (except dove) before transporting for a period of ten (10) consecutive days unless the motor has been completely the birds from the field. The head or before hunting, removed from the area or shut off and /or the sails furled and the one fully-feathered wing must remain confined within an enclosure which sub- boat’s progress has ceased. attached to all birds (except doves) while stantially reduces the audibility of their • It is against the law to hunt migratory being transported from the field until calls and totally conceals the birds from game birds while in possession of any they have arrived at your personal abode the sight of wild migratory waterfowl. electronic calling device from which or a migratory bird processing facility. • Live decoys may include but are not bird calls are conveyed or amplified and • If you are giving, putting or leaving limited to the following: to use recordings of migratory game bird migratory game birds at any place or in »» Captive-raised and domestic water- calls or sounds or electronically ampli- the possession of another person, you fowl that have been released that do fied imitations of bird calls except while must tag each bird with the hunter’s not exhibit the natural wariness of hunting light geese during the Conserva- signature, address, hunting license num- man associated with a wild bird. tion Order Season. ber or DNRid number, the total number »» Waterfowl that do not leave the area • It is unlawful to drive, rally or chase and species of birds killed and dates the when hands are clapped and/or a waterfowl with any motorized convey- birds were killed. Tagging is required shotgun is discharged. ance or any sailboat to put the birds in even if someone else is transporting the »» Wounded waterfowl that have gone the range of hunters. bird for you or the bird has been left for un-retrieved. • Captive-raised mallard ducks may not cleaning, storage (including temporary »» Waterfowl whose wings are either be released to the wild except under the storage), shipment or taxidermy services. pinioned or whose outer primary authority of a Regulated Shooting Area • To ship tagged migratory game birds feathers have been cut or removed Permit (see Regulated Shooting Areas the package must be conspicuously to render flight impossible. Requirements, pg. 9), Retriever Training marked on the outside with the name »» Captive-raised domestic ducks and Permit or a Field Trial Permit issued by and address of the person sending the geese (such as Muscovy ducks, the Department of Natural Resources. birds, name and address of the person Egyptian geese, etc.) may be consid- to whom the birds are being sent and ered live decoys if they do not exhibit number of birds by species contained the natural wariness of man associ- in the package. ated with a wild bird.

48 2019–20 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping Migratory Game Bird • Hunters may not use or possess shotgun • Crossbows may not be used to hunt Hunting Devices pumpkin balls, sabots or slugs while brant, coots, ducks and geese. and Regulations hunting brant, coots, ducks, geese, rails • Crossbows may be used to hunt doves, and snipe. rails, snipe and woodcock. (For brant, coots, doves, ducks, geese, rails, • Doves and woodcock may be taken with • The use of poisoned or explosive tipped snipe and woodcock.) lead shot. arrows or bolts is not permitted. • It is unlawful to possess an air gun, rifle or pistol at any time while hunting brant, Archery Equipment Air Guns coots, ducks and geese. • Vertical bows may be used to hunt • Air guns may not be used to hunt migra- • Only shotguns and some archery migratory game birds. tory birds, except air guns that shoot an equipment may be used to hunt migra- • Draw locking devices on vertical bows arrow or bolt may be used to hunt doves tory game birds. are not permitted when hunting brant, and woodcock. • It is illegal to have a loaded air gun or coots, ducks and geese. firearm in, on, or leaning against any vehicle. This includes ammunition in the magazine or a muzzleloader ready to fire. • It is unlawful to hunt with an automatic firearm capable of firing a series of shots with one continuous pull of the trigger. • It is unlawful to have a loaded crossbow in, on or leaning against a vehicle. • A cocked crossbow without a bolt or arrow in the firing position is considered to be unloaded. • It is against the law to shoot on, from or across any public road.

Shotguns • Only shotguns that are 10-gauge or smaller may be used to hunt migratory REPORT YOUR BIRD BANDS ONLINE: game birds. • Shotguns capable of holding more than WWW.REPORTBAND.GOV three (3) shells must be plugged with a Each year state and federal biologists mark tens of thousands of migratory birds with numbered one-piece filler which cannot be removed leg bands. Hunters who report bands recovered from harvested birds receive specific informa- from the loading end. Shotguns can- tion on when and where the bird was banded while providing important information for migratory not hold more than three shells in the bird management. The 1-800 telephone number for reporting bird bands has been discontinued. magazine and chamber combined with Hunters who recover a banded migratory bird should now use www.reportband.gov. Anyone re- the following exceptions: porting a band will need the following information: the band number, hunters name and address »» when hunting resident Canada geese and the date and location (nearest town) of the harvest. during the September Seasons. »» when hunting light geese during the Light Goose Conservation Order Season. POTOMAC RIVER BOATING REGULATIONS • Muzzleloading shotguns may be used to hunt all migratory game birds. A person aboard a vessel, raft or tube shall wear a U.S. Coast Guard Approved Type I, II, III or V • It is illegal to take brant, coots, ducks, personal flotation device at all times while underway on the Upper Potomac River (that portion geese, rails and snipe with lead shot and of the Potomac River and its tributaries above the Maryland/District of Columbia boundary to possess lead shot while hunting them. near Little Falls) and its tributaries, during the period beginning at 12:01 a.m. each November This restriction includes muzzleloading 15, and ending at 12 midnight each succeeding May 15. At all other times a vessel, raft or tube shotguns and taking captive-raised mal- shall be equipped with a U.S. Coast Guard approved Type I, II, III or V personal flotation device lards on licensed Regulated Shooting Areas. for each person aboard while underway on the Upper Potomac River and its tributaries. • Nontoxic shot (as determined by the An individual using a vessel, raft or tube upon any white water portion of any designated United States Fish & Wildlife Service) stream segment shall wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved Type III or V personal flotation must be used when hunting brant, coots, device at all times; see COMAR 08.18.01.08 for a complete listing. Furthermore, an in- ducks, geese, rails and snipe. See fws.gov/ dividual using a kayak or covered canoe vessel on a white water portion of a designated birds/bird-enthusiasts/hunting/nontoxic.php stream segment shall wear a safety helmet. for current information on nontoxic shot. • Nontoxic shot larger than No. T (.20 inches Additionally, no person may use a recreational vessel 16 feet or more in length unless one in diameter) may not be used to hunt brant, Type IV throwable personal flotation device is onboard in addition to the total number of coots, ducks, geese, rails and snipe. wearable personal flotation devices required. dnr.maryland.gov 49 BLACK BEAR HUNTING

General Black Bear • Applicants will not forfeit preference BLACK BEAR SEASON Hunting Rules points by participating in the hunt as a AND BAG LIMIT 2019 subpermittee. DATES BAG LIMIT • A hunter must carry personal photo iden- 1 per hunter/1per Oct. 21–25 tification (such as a driver’s license) or a Black Bear Hunting hunting team secondary form of positive identification Regulations while hunting. • Black Bear hunting season is open in • Written permission is required to hunt • Only a member of a bear hunting team Allegany, Frederick, Garrett and Wash- on private land. may carry a firearm, air gun or bow ington counties only. • A hunting license is required to hunt while tracking a wounded bear. • Only one black bear may be harvested black bear (with exceptions). See Hunting • A retrieved black bear shall count toward by a permittee/subpermittee hunting Licenses, Stamps and Permits (pgs. 8-11) the bag limit of the hunter who first killed team for the season. for Armed Forces information and hunting or wounded the bear. • Only one black bear may be harvested license costs, exceptions, purchasing, • Dogs cannot be used to hunt bear per person for the season. requirements and types. except trained tracking dogs may be • Black bear shooting hours are one-half • A Black Bear Hunting Permit is required used to find a dead or wounded bear. hour before sunrise to one-half hour after to hunt black bear. The bear hunting permit The dog handler must maintain physical sunset. is only available through the Maryland control of the tracking dogs at all times Black Bear Lottery process as follows: and only the hunter may carry a firearm, Black Bear Tagging and »» The 2019 Maryland Black Bear Lottery air gun or bow while tracking the bear. Check-In Procedures will be open to receive applications July Landowner permission must be obtained 15 through August 31. before tracking with dogs. Prior to track- • A hunter killing a black bear shall attach »» Hunters will be able to apply through ing the bear, the hunter must notify the a field tag to the carcassof the black their COMPASS account at compass. Natural Resources Police at 410-260- bear before moving the carcass from the dnr.maryland.gov/, at a Licensing and 8888 with the following information: place of the kill. Registration Service Center or a Sport »» The name, address, telephone number • The field tag must include the hunter’s License Agent (see pg. 6). and hunting license number of the name, hunter’s DNRid, date of kill, time »» Each applicant must pay a $15 non- hunter and dog handler; of kill and the county of kill. Hunters may refundable application fee and may »» The general location of the wounded create their own field tag or use a Field only enter once. bear; and Tag provided in the Maryland Guide to »» Applicants must comply with »» The name of the landowner where the Hunting and Trapping. the Hunter Education and Safety search will be conducted. • Proof of sex shall remain attached to all Requirement (pg. 8). • Hunters may not sell parts of any bear field-dressed bear carcasses. »» The random lottery drawing will be that has been killed in Maryland. • The bear carcass may be quartered or held on September 3, 2019. • Bait, scent attractants and electronic separated into pieces to facilitate retrieval. • The Department of Natural Resources will calls are prohibited for bear hunting and However, the head and hide shall remain issue a limited number of Bear Hunting any potential bait must be removed at least together and proof of sex shall remain Permits that will be valid anywhere in 10 days prior to bear hunting. attached to one hindquarter. Allegany, Frederick, Garrett and Wash- • It is not considered to be hunting with the • The bear must be taken to an official ington counties. aid of bait if a hunter AND any bear that bear checking station within 24 hours. • Each successful applicant (permittee) may a hunter shoots at are at least 150 yards Questions and requests concerning check- designate up to two sub-permittees who from any bait placed for other species (e.g. in may be referred to the Wildlife and will be allowed to participate in every corn placed to attract deer) that the hunter Heritage Service at Mt. Nebo Wildlife aspect of the hunt. knows or should have known is present. Management Area at 301-334-4255. Salt and mineral supplements are not con- • The field tag will be exchanged for a Preference Point System for sidered as a source of bait for this species. black bear possession tag which will be the Bear Hunting Permit • Hunters may not chase or disturb any bear securely attached to the carcass. • Preference points provide additional that has taken refuge in a den. • Successful black bear hunters shall forfeit entries in future drawings. • All bear hunters and people assisting any biological data or specimens neces- • Applicants receive one additional entry bear hunters must wear daylight fluo- sary to properly manage this species. in the drawing for each year they have rescent color clothing (see Fluorescent been a concurrent applicant. Color Clothing Requirements and Excep- Black Bear Hunting • Applicants must apply each year to retain tions, pg. 12). Devices and Regulations preference points. Skipping a year will • A person that assists with the removal of forfeit all preference points. a dead bear or escorts hunters into or out • Telescopic and laser sights may be used • All preference points will be forfeited of a bear hunting area is not required to on all devices legal for hunting bear. upon receiving a Bear Hunting Permit. possess a bear hunting permit and must • It is unlawful to have a loaded firearm in, • An applicant that gives up a Bear Hunting be unarmed. on or leaning against any vehicle. This Permit loses all preference points. includes ammunition in the magazine or a muzzleloader ready to fire.

50 2019–20 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping • Firearms used for bear hunting may only • Sabot loads are legal for use in muzzle- shoot one all-lead, lead alloy, or copper loaders used for bear hunting. Make Hunting & Fishing soft-nosed or expanding bullet or ball. • Muzzleloaders are considered unloaded Dreams Come True! Sabots are permitted. if the ignition system is disabled by Hunt of a Lifetime is a • It is illegal to shoot on, from or across removal of the cap, primer, battery or nonproﬁ t organization any public road. primer powder. that grants hunting and • It is unlawful to have a loaded firearm in, ﬁ shing dreams to children, age 21 and under, who Rifle Regulations on or leaning against any vehicle. This have been diagnosed with • Breech-loading rifles used for bear includes a muzzleloader ready to fire. life threatening illnesses. hunting must use ammunition develop- If you are interested in helping a child live their ing a muzzle energy of at least 1,200 foot Vertical Bow Regulations dream, please contact us for more information. pounds. Consult ammunition guides for • The vertical bow shall have a full draw and ballistics information. pull of 30 pounds or more for bear hunting. Toll Free 866.345.4455 HuntofaLifetime.org • Draw locking devices are legal on all Shotgun Regulations vertical bows for bear hunting. • The shotguns referred to here are loaded • Vertical bow release aids are permitted. from the breech of the barrel and use shells. • Shotguns used for bear hunting must be Crossbow Regulations 28 gauge or larger. • A crossbow used for bear hunting shall Replacement Shotgun Barrels • Shotgun ammunition used for bear hunting have a draw of 75 pounds or more. Popular Remington & Browning A5 Models must shoot a single solid projectile. • All crossbows should have a working safety. Paradox Ri ed Shotgun Barrels Wadlock Barrels and Metro Barrels • It is unlawful to have a loaded crossbow See our current inventory at: Handgun Regulations in, on or leaning against any vehicle. • The handguns referred to here are loaded • A cocked crossbow without a bolt or from the breech of the barrel or rear of arrow in the firing position is consid- www.HastingsDistribution.com the cylinder and use cartridges. ered to be unloaded. Phone: 717.524.5301 Fax: 717.638.8397 • Handguns used for bear hunting must Email: [email protected] have a barrel length of six inches or more Regulations Pertaining to Both and use ammunition which produces a Vertical Bows and Crossbows muzzle energy of 700 foot-pounds or • Arrows used for bear hunting must have a more. Consult ammunition guides for bal- sharpened broadhead with metal points FW listics information. and a minimum width of 7⁄8 of an inch. • The use of poisoned or explosive-tipped WF STO Muzzleloader Regulations arrows is not permitted. Located inside Eby’s Lawn and Garden • Bear may be hunted with a muzzleloading 16409 Fairview Road, Hagerstown, MD rifle, shotgun or handgun (both single Air Gun Regulations shot and revolvers). • An air gun is defined as any gun that • To be considered a muzzleloader, a rifle, propels a projectile by means of non- shotgun or handgun must be loaded from ignited compressed air or other gas. Pro- the muzzle, and a revolver must be loaded jectiles include bullets, arrows or bolts. from the front of the cylinder. • Certain air guns may be used to hunt bear. • Flintlock, percussion cap and inline • To be legal for bear hunting an air gun must: ignition muzzleloaders are legal hunting »» Shoot one .40 caliber or larger bullet devices for bear. or ball at a single discharge which • Muzzleloading rifles or shotguns used generates at least 400 foot-pounds of for bear hunting must be at least .40 muzzle energy; or State & Federally Licensed caliber in size and must use 60 grains of »» Shoot an arrow or bolt at least 18 black powder or more (a black powder inches in length with a minimum ceptional equivalent is acceptable) and propel speed of 300 feet per second at release ality one all-lead, lead alloy or copper soft- with a sharpened broadhead with nosed or expanding bullet or ball at a metal points and a minimum width ic single discharge. of 7/8 inch. Trn-rond • Muzzleloading handguns used for bear • The use of poisoned or explosive-tipped Time hunting must be at least .40 caliber with arrows or bolts is not permitted. a barrel length of at least six inches and • It is unlawful to have a loaded air gun in, Cstom onts must use 40 grains of black powder or on or leaning against a vehicle. vailable more (a black powder equivalent is accept- • An air gun with the projectile removed is able) and propel one all-lead, lead alloy or considered to be unloaded. copper soft-nosed or expanding bullet or 30-33-4 ball at a single discharge. Wayne Smit arold by ave Clar dnr.maryland.gov 51 SMALL GAME HUNTING

PRIE SIA EER NTING Small Game Includes: crows, pheasant, • It is against the law to hunt any animal quail, rabbits, ruffed grouse and squirrels. other than deer on the first day of Deer PROPERTY AAILALE Firearms Season, except sea ducks in The Delmarva fox squirrel and snowshoe the Sea Duck Zone. hare may not be hunted in Maryland. G Small Game Hunting O General Small Game Devices and Regulations P R Hunting Rules • Firearms, archery equipment and air Daily small game shooting hours are one guns that shoot bullets, arrows or bolts half hour before sunrise to one half hour may be used to hunt small game. after sunset. • Shotguns cannot hold more than three • A hunter must carry personal photo shells in the magazine and chamber identification (such as a driver’s license) combined. Shotguns capable of holding or a secondary form of positive identifica- more than three shells must be plugged tion while hunting. with a one-piece filler which cannot be Clint’s Cuts • Written permission is required to hunt removed from the loading end. BUTCHER SHOP on private land. • Telescopic and laser sights may be used New home • A hunting license is required to hunt on all devices legal for hunting small game. of the small game (with exceptions). See • It is illegal to have a loaded air gun or legendary Hunting Licenses, Stamps and Permits firearm in, on or leaning against any Sam Poole smoked (pgs. 8-11) for Armed Forces informa- vehicle. This includes ammunition in the goods! tion and hunting license costs, excep- magazine or a muzzleloader ready to fire. Participant of the tions, purchasing, requirements and • All crossbows should have a working safety. Farmers and Hunters Mount Airy, MD Feeding the Hungry Program types. • It is unlawful to have a loaded crossbow • Daylight fluorescent color clothing in, on or leaning against any vehicle. 301-748-1505 ClintsCuts.com is required to hunt small game except A cocked crossbow without a bolt or crows (see Fluorescent Color Clothing arrow in the firing position is consid- SPECIAL PHEASANT Requirements and Exceptions, pg. 12). ered to be unloaded. • The use of decoys, calls and/or recordings • It is illegal to shoot on, from or across HUNTS FOR 2019 may be used for crow hunting. any public road. The Maryland Department of Natural • The head, plumage and feet shall • It is unlawful to cast the rays of an artifi- Resources will be offering “do-it-yourself” remain attached to all pheasants to cial light from a vehicle on woods, fields, hunts for stocked pheasants in 2019. The permit identification of species and sex orchards, livestock, wild mammals or pheasant hunts will take place on public while being transported from the place birds, dwellings or buildings (see General lands in several regions of the state. Applica- where killed to the place of final disposi- Regulations for exceptions, pg. 12). tion information, dates, locations and other tion. This does not pertain to captive- resources are available at: https://dnr.mary- reared pheasants taken on Regulated land.gov/wildlife/Pages/hunt_trap/Mentored- Shooting Areas. Hunt-Program.aspx. Apprentice license holders, junior license holders and hunters who have previously held a Maryland hunting license, but not in the past three years, are eligible to apply. For additional information contact Nancy Doran at 301-777-2136 or [email protected]

52 2019–20 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping SMALL GAME SEASONS, BAG LIMITS, LOCATIONS 2019-2020 SPECIES OPEN SEASON LOCATION BAG LIMIT POSSESSION LIMIT

EASTERN COTTONTAIL RABBIT Nov. 2–Feb. 29 All counties 4 per day 8 SQUIRREL Sept. 7–Feb. 29 All counties 6 per day 12 GRAY AND EASTERN FOX SQUIRREL Sept. 7–Feb. 29 All counties No limit No limit MAMMALS RED OR PINEY DELMARVA FOX SQUIRREL Closed Season Closed Season Allegany and Garrett counties ------Lands owned or managed by the Nov. 2–Dec. 14 Department of Natural Resources excluding Allegany and Garrett counties 6 per day, no more than 3 per day QUAIL 12 in all counties and zones Private lands east of I-83 from PA south on lands owned or managed by the Nov. 2–Feb. 15 combined to I-695 to I95 south to VA Department of Natural Resources Private lands west of I-83 from PA

BIRDS Nov. 2–Jan. 15 south to I-695 to I95 south to VA RUFFED GROUSE Oct. 5–Jan. 31 All counties 2 per day 4 PHEASANT Nov. 2–Feb. 29 All counties 2 per day- either sex 4 Aug. 15–Mar. 15 CROW All counties No limit No limit Wed. – Sat. only

Sunday Hunting- The following small game species may be hunted on all Sundays during the open season on private and designated public lands in Allegany, Cecil, Garrett, St. Mary’s and Washington counties: eastern cottontail rabbits, gray squirrels, eastern fox squirrels, red squirrels, quail (Washington County only), ruffed grouse, pheasants. Designated public lands open to Sunday hunting in Allegany, Cecil, Garrett, St. Mary’s and Washington counties are: Billmeyer-Belle Grove WMA, Cunningham Swamp WMA, Dan’s Mountain WMA, Earlville WMA, Garrett State Forest (SF), Green Ridge SF, Grove Farm WMA, Indian Springs WMA, McCoole FMA, Mount Nebo WMA, Old Bohemia WMA, Potomac SF, Prather’s Neck WMA, Saint Inigoes SF, Salem SF, Savage River SF, Sideling Hill WMA and Warrior Mountain WMA.

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Furbearers include: beaver, bobcat, coyote, fisher, gray fox, long-tailed weasel, mink, • A Furbearer Permit is required to hunt, muskrat, nutria, opossum, raccoon, red fox, river otter and skunk chase or trap any furbearer in Mary- land (see Furbearer Permit and Excep- The bobcat may not be taken in Maryland. tions, pg. 10). • The furbearers that may be hunted and Nutria And Woodchuck trapped are: »» coyote »» opossum The nutria and woodchuck (groundhog) are classified as “unprotected mammals.” As such: »» fisher »» raccoon • A hunting license and furbearer permit are not required to hunt nutria and woodchucks »» gray fox »» red fox except in Baltimore County, where a hunting license is required to hunt woodchucks. »» nutria »» skunk • Nutria and woodchucks may be hunted throughout the year, including Sundays. • The following species may only be • Hunters must wear daylight fluorescent color clothing while hunting woodchucks. trapped: • All hunting devices legal for other game animals may be used to hunt nutria and woodchucks. »» beaver »» mink »» long-tailed »» muskrat Daily furbearer shooting hours are one half hour before sunrise to one half hour after weasel »» river otter sunset (unless otherwise specified). • Destroying or disturbing furbearer dens is prohibited. Furbearer Seasons, Bag Limits, Locations and Resident Requirements ��pg. 55 • A permit is required to possess the meat Furbearer Permit and Exceptions and Trapper Education Requirements ��pg. 56 or skinned carcass of a furbearer for Furbearer Hunting and Chasing Regulations ��pg. 56 more than 10 days after the season has Furbearer Trapping Regulations ��pg. 57 closed. Permits can be obtained from the Natural Resources Police (see pg. 6 for addresses). General Furbearer • A hunting license is required to hunt • The pelt or unskinned carcasses of all Regulations or trap furbearers (with exceptions). See fisher and river otter harvested must be Hunting Licenses, Stamps and Permits tagged within 15 days after the season • A hunter must carry personal photo (pgs. 8-11) for Armed Forces information has closed. Fisher and otter pelt tags may identification (such as a driver’s license) and hunting license costs, exceptions, be obtained by contacting local offices of or a secondary form of positive identifica- purchasing, requirements and types. either the Wildlife and Heritage Service tion while hunting. • A Nonresident Hunting License and or Natural Resources Police (pg. 6). • Written permission is required to hunt Nonresident Trapping License are • Trappers are required to submit the whole, or trap on private land. required of nonresidents to trap fur- skinned carcass of any river otter har- bearers in Maryland (see Other Licenses, vested in Allegany and Garrett counties pg. 8-9). to the Wildlife and Heritage Service. Call 301-334-4255, Mt. Nebo Wildlife Manage- ment Area. • The pelts or unskinned carcasses of furbearers harvested in Maryland that are transported across the state line must have a “Fur Shipping Tag” accompa- nying them. These tags are available through the COMPASS portal at compass. dnr.maryland.gov or by contacting local offices of either the Wildlife and Heritage Service or Natural Resources Police. • On those lands owned or controlled by the Department of Natural Resources in Caroline, Dorchester, Somerset, Tal- bot, Wicomico and Worcester counties; only leaseholders or their appointees can hunt or trap furbearers and nutria between Nov. 15 and March 15. • Fox Restrictions: Some counties have local restrictions governing fox hunting and trapping and the possession of foxes and/or their pelts. For detailed information, contact local law enforcement

54 2019–20 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping FURBEARER SEASONS, BAG LIMITS, LOCATIONS AND RESIDENT REQUIREMENTS, 2019–2020

SPECIES OPEN SEASON LOCATION BAG LIMIT POSSESSION LIMIT All counties except Allegany Dec. 14–March 14 No limit No limit BEAVER – TRAPPING ONLY and Garrett Nov.30–March 14 Allegany and Garrett counties No limit No limit BOBCAT Closed Season Coyotes may be hunted year-round in all counties during daylight No limit No limit COYOTE hours (one half hour before sunrise to one half hour after sunset) FIREARMS, ARCHERY AND Coyotes may be hunted in all AIRGUN HUNTING Oct. 15–March 14 No limit No limit counties day and night in that portion of the state east Nov. 15–Feb. 15 of the Chesapeake Bay and the No limit No limit COYOTE AND Susquehanna River LONG-TAILED WEASEL TRAPPING in that portion of the state west Nov. 1–Feb. 1 of the Chesapeake Bay and the No limit No limit Susquehanna River FISHER Nov. 1–Feb. 1 All counties 2 per day 2 per season Charles and Dorchester Aug. 1–July 31 No limit No limit counties Caroline, Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, Nov. 15–Feb. 15 No limit No limit Wicomico and Worcester FOX (RED AND GRAY) counties TRAPPING, FIREARMS, ARCHERY AND AIRGUN HUNTING Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Nov. 1–Feb. 1 No limit No limit Howard, Montgomery, Prince George’s, St. Mary’s and Washington counties Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Nov. 15–Feb. 15 Garrett, Howard and No limit No limit Washington counties Anne Arundel, Calvert, Caroline, Charles, Dorchester, MUSKRAT AND MINK Jan. 1–March 14 Montgomery, Prince George’s, No limit No limit TRAPPING ONLY St. Mary’s, Talbot and Wicomico counties Baltimore, Cecil, Harford, Kent, Dec. 16–March 14 Queen Anne’s, Somerset and No limit No limit Worcester counties NUTRIA Aug. 1–July 31 All counties No limit No limit All counties except Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Dec. 14–March 14 10 per day 10 per season Howard, Montgomery and Washington RIVER OTTER – TRAPPING ONLY Carroll, Frederick, Howard, Dec. 14–March 14 Montgomery and Washington 2 per day 2 per season counties Nov. 30–March 14 Allegany and Garrett counties 1 per day* 1 per season* RACCOON AND OPOSSUM Aug. 1–Oct. 14 All counties — — CHASING - NO KILL March 16–July 31 RACCOON AND OPOSSUM FIREARMS, ARCHERY, AIRGUN AND Oct. 15–March 14 All counties No limit No limit DOG HUNTING in that portion of the state east Nov. 15–March 14 of the Chesapeake Bay and the RACCOON, SKUNK AND OPOSSUM Susquehanna River No limit No limit TRAPPING in that portion of the state west Nov. 1–March 14 of the Chesapeake Bay and the Susquehanna River SKUNK – FIREARMS, ARCHERY AND Nov. 1–March 14 All counties No limit No limit AIRGUN HUNTING Sunday Hunting- The following species may be hunted on all Sundays during the open season on private and designated public lands in Allegany, Cecil, Garrett, St. Mary’s and Washington counties: coyotes, fishers, foxes, opossums, raccoons and skunks. Designated public lands open to Sunday hunting in Allegany, Cecil, Garrett, St. Mary’s and Washington counties are: Billmeyer-Belle Grove WMA, Cunningham Swamp WMA, Dan’s Mountain WMA, Earlville WMA, Garrett State Forest (SF), Green Ridge SF, Grove Farm WMA, Indian Springs WMA, McCoole FMA, Mount Nebo WMA, Old Bohemia WMA, Potomac SF, Prather’s Neck WMA, Saint Inigoes SF, Salem SF, Savage River SF, Sideling Hill WMA and Warrior Mountain WMA. *Trappers are required to submit the whole, skinned carcass of any river otter taken in Allegany or Garrett counties. (call 301-334-4255, Mt. Nebo WMA). dnr.maryland.gov 55 FURBEARER HUNTING & TRAPPING

authorities. The following regulations • Any person can purchase the Individual Outreach Unit, 305 Marine Academy apply: Furbearer Permit. Drive, Suite 1, Stevensville, MD 21666, »» In Charles and Dorchester counties, • A representative of an association or group 410-643-8502 or visit: dnr.maryland.gov/ a person may hunt and trap fox or that chases or hunts furbearers may obtain nrp/Pages/trappered.aspx possess the pelt of a fox any time of the Group Furbearer Permit. Members • All trappers are encouraged to partici- the year. or guests of an association or group with a pate in a trapper education course. These »» It is unlawful to kill a fox being pur- Group Furbearer Permit are not required courses are held statewide. sued by dogs in Cecil, Harford, Kent to have an Individual Furbearer Permit. A and Wicomico counties. Group Furbearer Permit holder must sub- Furbearer Hunting and • Daylight fluorescent colorclothing is mit a report to the Department of Natural Chasing Regulations not required to hunt or trap furbearers. Resources by September 1 following the • Hunting furbearers on Sunday is end of each permit year. • Firearms, archery equipment and air prohibited except for nutria and in guns may be used to hunt coyote, fisher, Allegany, Cecil, Garrett, St. Mary’s and Furbearer Permit Exceptions gray fox, nutria, opossum, raccoon, red Washington counties (see Furbearer Sea- Those who are not required to have a fox and skunk. sons, Bag Limits, Locations and Resident Furbearer Permit are: • A hunter pursuing these furbearers must Requirements, pg. 55). • A person who possesses a Wildlife Con- possess a valid Furbearer Permit. trol Cooperator Permit and is engaging • It is illegal to shoot a beaver, long-tailed Furbearer Permit and in the control of fur-bearing mammals weasel, mink, muskrat or river otter. Exceptions and Trapper in accordance with the terms and condi- • Some counties have local restrictions Education Requirements tions of the permit. governing fox hunting, trapping and the • A landowner who possesses a Landowner possession of foxes and/or their pelts. For Furbearer Permit Wildlife Damage Control Permit. detailed information, contact local law • A Furbearer Permit is required to hunt, • A person who possesses an Apprentice enforcement authorities. The following chase or trap any furbearer. Hunting License. regulations apply: • A Furbearer Permit (pg. 10) is required • A Furbearer Permit is also not required for: »» In Charles and Dorchester coun- of persons participating in the unarmed »» A landowner to destroy a muskrat ties, a person may hunt and trap fox chasing of fox and raccoons and it is that is damaging an embankment or or possess the pelt of a fox any time required of those Who May Hunt With- impoundment. of the year. out a License (pg. 11) to hunt, chase or »» A landowner to hunt or trap a coyote, »» It is unlawful to kill a fox being pur- trap any furbearer. fox or skunk that is damaging or de- sued by dogs in Cecil, Harford, Kent stroying the personal or real property and Wicomico counties. of the landowner on their land. • An unarmed person participating in an Harwood »» The owner of a marsh or the owner’s organized fox chase may chase foxes ZANDERBUTCHERHarwood SHOP FUR employees to hunt any raccoon which on Sundays. destroys a muskrat or its home in a • Fox hunting with the aid of dogs is BUTCHERServing Anne Arundel SHOP marsh area within the state. prohibited during the deer Firearms Professionaland Prince George’s Grade -Counties Top Price Serving Anne Arundel »» A landowner or the landowner’s agent Season with the exception of unarmed and Prince George’sTrappers,Harwood CountiesHunters, Fur Dealers to set or use traps or similar devices fox chasing. 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• It is illegal to set or maintain any foot- Legal Trapping Devices leghold traps cannot be set to capture hold, body-gripping or snare trap Body-gripping traps, box traps, foothold furbearers unless completely submerged in within 150 yards of a permanent human traps and snares are legal trapping devices water with the following exceptions: residence with the following exceptions: and are subject to compliance with the fol- • Traps can be set above the waterline on »» These traps can be used on state, lowing restrictions and conditions: farmland by the owner(s) of the prop- federal or private wetlands. erty, members of owner(s) immediate »» These traps can be used on lands Body-Gripping Traps family that reside on the property and that qualify for agricultural assess- Body-gripping traps with a diameter of the landowner(s) agent, tenant or lessee. ment, timberlands and lands used greater than eight inches can be set when • Traps can be set above the waterline in for reforestation. partially or totally submerged in water. response to wildlife control concerns »» Body-gripping traps with a diameter Body-gripping traps with a diameter of eight by authorized agents of the Department of less than six inches can be used inches or less can be set above ground in of Natural Resources, and according to when completely submerged in water. bogs, flooded non-tidal wetlands, fresh water guidelines established by the department. »» In Harford and Howard counties: marshes, tidal wetlands, wooded swamps, in landowners and lessees of privately- areas where water covers the surface of the soil Snare Traps owned land may use these traps on or in areas where the soil is waterlogged to the It is illegal to use, sell, possess, set, place or their property as long as they are not surface. In all other areas these traps may be set maintain a snare trap in Anne Arundel, Bal- within 150 yards of another person’s when partially or totally submerged in water. timore, Carroll, Cecil, Harford, Montgomery permanent residence. and Prince George’s counties. • Traps must be checked once per calen- Foothold (Leghold) Traps dar day except those traps that are set in The use of toothed or serrated jawed traps is water or tidal marshes which must be prohibited. All traps must possess smooth jaws. checked once per two days. Traps set above the waterline must not • In tidal areas, landowners and their exceed a maximum jaw spread of 5¾ inches. agents or lessees have exclusive rights Traps set below the waterline and completely to muskrats and other furbearers above submerged cannot exceed a maximum jaw the mean low water line. spread of 7¾ inches. (Jaw spread means the • Any furbearer caught during the legal distance between the inside of both jaws, trapping season for that species may be when measured across the trap jaws on a released on site, but may not be trans- line perpendicular to a line drawn through ported from the point of capture unless the jaw pivot points when the trap is in the it has been killed. set position.) • Animals caught during the closed season In Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard, for that species must be released on site. Montgomery and Prince George’s counties

FALCONRY HUNTING

Falconry Regulations migratory game birds with birds of prey. possession limits set for those species • Falconry Seasons for Migratory Game being taken. • Hunting with birds of prey (here referred Birds are listed on page 47. • Hunters using birds of prey are encour- to as Falconry) is permitted one half hour • The Falconry Season for squirrels (red, aged, but not required to wear daylight before sunrise to one half hour after gray and eastern fox) is from September fluorescent color clothing. sunset, Sunday through Saturday except: 1 to March 31. • Potential falconers should know the pos- »» Migratory game birds may not be • The Falconry Season for ruffed grouse is session of birds of prey is closely regu- hunted on Sunday. from October 1 to March 31. lated by federal and state law. • A valid hunting license and a Falconry • The Falconry Season for ring-necked Permit are required to hunt with birds pheasant (either sex), bobwhite quail For more information, contact the Permits of prey. and cottontail rabbit is from November Coordinator for the Wildlife and Heritage • A Maryland Migratory Game Bird 1 to March 31. Service at 301-478-2690. Stamp, a valid hunting license and a • Hunters using birds of prey are required Falconry Permit are required to hunt to follow the daily bag limits and

58 2019–20 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping JUNIOR HUNTER CERTIFICATES

Junior Hunter Certificates are available through the Department of Natural Resources Junior Hunter Certificate Agents. Junior Hunters (age 16 and under) are eligible for these special commemorative certificates for their deer, turkey or bear taken during the 2019–2020 hunting seasons. Certificates are available through the Official Junior Hunter Certificate Agents listed below.

For more information visit the website at: dnr.maryland.gov/huntersguide/Pages/JrHunter_certprogram.aspx

ALLEGANY FREDERICK WASHINGTON WICOMICO Orleans Grocery- Bills Place Rob’s Deer Shop Battleview Market Farmers & Planters Too 12719 High Germany Rd. 10002 Rocky Ridge Rd. 5331 Sharpsburg Pike 308 Mill Street, Salisbury MD, 21801 Little Orleans, MD 21766 Rocky Ridge, MD 21778 Sharpsburg, MD 21782 410-546-6234 301-478-2701 301-271-7780 301-432-2676 Off The Neck Butcher Shop Himes’ Store 7712 Todd Lane ANNE ARUNDEL GARRETT 1324 Weverton Rd. Mardela Springs, MD 21837 Knoxville, MD 21758 443-783-3036 Anglers Sport Center B. J.’s Store 301-834-9815 1456 Whitehall Rd. 11329 Savage River Rd. Annapolis, MD 21409 Swanton, MD 21561 Keystone Sporting Goods Inc. WORCESTER 410-757-3442 301-463-4472 13611 Pennsylvania Ave. Sea Hawk Sport Center Hagerstown, MD 21742 Cobe Marine D&B Sport Shop 643 Ocean Hwy. 301-733-0373 8936 Fort Smallwood Rd. 832 Edgewood Dr. Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Pasadena, MD 21122 Oakland, MD 21550 410-957-0198 410-255-9488 301-334-9725 Harwood Butcher Shop S & S Market 4531 South Pollinghouse Rd. 267 Maple St. Harwood, MD 20776 Friendsville, MD 21531 410-212-8803 301-746-5656 Ray Hitchcock Taxidermy 8261 New Cut Rd. HARFORD Severn, MD 21144 Deer Creek Archery 410-987-6990 3021 Churchville Rd. Churchville, MD 21028 BALTIMORE 410-734-9554 Clyde’s Sport Shop Inc. 2307 Hammonds Ferry Rd. MONTGOMERY Baltimore, MD 21227 Tinker’s Taxidermy 410-242-6108 17610 Kohlhoss Rd. Tom’s Tropicals Poolesville, MD 20837 9020 Bel Air Rd. 301-349-2413 Baltimore, MD 21236 410-256-0330 SOMERSET CARROLL L. E. Hitch & Sons Rt. 13 and Merser Rd. Jerrod’s Deer Processing (14641 Merser Rd.) 1321 Arnold Rd. Eden, MD 21822 Westminster, MD 21157 410-219-5887 410-848-6143 Wink’s Sporting Goods Gun Shack/Crosswind 12122A Carol Lane 101 South Main Princess Anne, MD 21853 Mt. Airy, MD 21771 410-621-0400 301-829-0122 M&G Wild Game Processing 2020 Sykesville Rd. Westminster, MD 21157 443-375-7138

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Public Hunting Lands be removed at the end of each day. website at dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ • Target shooting is permitted only at des- Pages/accessibleactivities.aspx?activity=Ac Public hunting lands consist of Cooperative ignated shooting ranges. cessibleHunting. Wildlife Management Areas, Fishery Manage- • The use of hunting dogs is permitted. • Hunters should contact the appropriate ment Areas, Maryland-National Capital Park • Possession or use of hunting devices is managing authority for information on and Planning Commission managed lands, prohibited in state forests and state parks public hunting opportunities not listed State Forests including Chesapeake Forest outside of regular open hunting seasons. here, such as National Wildlife Refuges, Lands, State Parks (which include Natural • On Chesapeake Forest Lands an individual military installations, or other govern- Environment Areas and Natural Resources may not hunt within 150 yards of an occu- ment-owned properties. Management Areas), Wildlife Management pied building or camp and within 150 feet • CFL- Chesapeake Forest Land Areas and other county, federal, municipal of any exterior Chesapeake Forest Lands • CWMA- Cooperative Wildlife Manage- and state properties that allow hunting. The boundary. See dnr.maryland.gov/forests/Pages/ ment Area following bullets and list contain information chesapeakeforestlands.aspx for maps, condi- • FMA- Fishery Management Area about those public hunting lands managed by tions, regulations and information on CFLs. • MNCPPC- Maryland-National Capital the Department of Natural Resources. • Maps of public hunting lands are available Park and Planning Commission • Hunting and trapping is permitted in accor- on the Department of Natural Resources • NEA- Natural Environment Area dance with state and federal laws and the website (dnr.maryland.gov). A consolidated • NRMA- Natural Resources Management restrictions for each area. Only temporary listing of areas for hunters with mobility Area stands and blinds may be used and must impairments can also be found on this • WMA- Wildlife Management Area

Rocky Gap State Park: v Loch Raven Watershed: f Huntingtown Area of ALLEGANY 1,451 acres (general hunting), 300 acres 1,600 acres. Deer archery hunting King’s Landing NRMA: fvid (archery only). Special provisions to only. Archery hunting permit avail- 960 acres. Hunting within King’s Land- Billmeyer-Belle Grove WMA: S vt assist mobility-impaired hunters during able on page 63 or online at dnr.mary- ing NRMA is allowed only in the Hun- 1,114 acres. Free permit required for trap- the deer Firearms Season. Hunting per- land.gov. 410-356-9272 call between tingtown Area which is north of Cock- ping, call 301-334-4255. 301-478-2525. mitted Monday-Saturday. 301-722-1480. 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m. town Creek. Hunting is not permitted Dan’s Mountain WMA: S in the Calvert County managed King’s vt Warrior Mountain WMA: tS North Point State Park: f 9,925 acres. Free permit required for trap- Landing Park. Reservation required for 5,048 acres. Free permit required for trap- 300 acres. Deer archery hunting only. ping, call 301-334-4255. 301-478-2525. waterfowl blinds. 301-743-5161. ping, call 301-334-4255. 301-478-2525. Reservations required. 410-356-9272 call between 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Green Ridge State Forest: vtS Parkers Creek WMA f 46,657 acres. Free permit required for trap- ANNE ARUNDEL Patapsco Valley 1,810 acres. Deer hunting only. Archery, ping, call 301-334-4255. 301-478-3124. State Park: fmvd Muzzleloader and Firearms Seasons. Sandy Point State Park: f (For Mercer property see Carroll County) Permit and reservation required. 301- McCoole FMA: S Waterfowl hunting at designated off- 3,760 acres. Deer archery hunting only. 410- 743-5161 for additional information 16 acres. Includes boat ramp to North shore sites during the third split of the 356-9272 call between 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m., Branch Potomac River 301-334-8218. waterfowl season only. Boat access only. Park information: 410-461-5005. CAROLINE Reservation required. 301-743-5161. Prettyboy Watershed: f Ayton Tree Nursery: Crownsville CWMA: f 7,380 acres. Archery hunting only for 5 acres. Dove hunting by lottery only. 550 acres. Deer hunting only. Opens the all game species. No waterfowl hunting. Limited to youth age 15 and under with Monday after Thanksgiving. Reservation Archery hunting permit available on page unarmed licensed adult. Limited to 4 Key required. 301-743-5161. 63 or online at dnr.maryland.gov. 410-356- junior hunters per day. Application (see 9272 call between 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m. page 47) due by 3p.m. August 21, 2019...... public archery range a BALTIMORE Soldiers Delight NEA: mf Drawing August 21, 2019. 410-673-2467, dnr.maryland.gov/forests/Pages/nursery.aspx. v...provisions to hunt from a ve- Gunpowder Falls State Park: a 1,425 acres. Deer hunting by per- hicle, call each area for other 3,000 acres. mit only. 410-356-9272 call between Bridgetown Ponds: d • Hammerman, Hart-Miller Island, 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m. conditions that may apply 100 acres. Deer archery hunting only. Days Cove and North Point Areas: Restricted Season: Nov. 23, 2019– m..... Managed Hunt Permit Waterfowl blinds by lottery and/or by CALVERT Jan. 31, 2020. Daily sign-in required required for certain daily reservation. 410-356-9272 call at Tuckahoe State Park. 410-820-1668. between 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m.; Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm CWMA: f mf Idylwild WMA: department lands • Sweet Air Area: Managed deer hunt 175 acres. Deer and turkey hunting only. vt 3,581 acres. Furbearer trapping permits (See Deer Hunting, page 31) (shotgun) by lottery, see page 31. No Sat. hunting until Dec. 1. Reservation issued by bid process. 410-376-3236. 410-356-9272 call between 7:30a.m.– required. 301-743-5161. i...... provisions for hunters with 11:30a.m. or 410-592-2897; m Calvert Cliffs State Park: Merrikan Gordy Complex CFL: t mobility impairments, call d • Hereford Area: Deer archery hunting 950 acres. Free permit required for 417 acres. 410-632-3732. only. Reservations required Sept. – each area for site conditions waterfowl hunting zone. 301-743-5161 or Messenger Branch Complex CFL: Nov. 410-329-6809; md t f.....free permit required 301-888-1410. 372 acres. 410-632-3732. Gwynnbrook WMA: f Flag Ponds Park CWMA: f Seipp Complex CFL: ...... public shooting range 35 acres. Deer archery hunting only. 410- t s 100 acres. Deer archery hunting only. 30 acres. 410-632-3732. 356-9272 call between 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m. Opens to hunting the Monday before the d...... daily sign-in required Tuckahoe State Park: Liberty Watershed: f late Muzzleloader Season split. Reserva- avdm 1,000 acres. General Hunting. Migratory ...... trapping allowed by permit 9,200 acres. Archery hunting only for tion required. 301-743-5161. t goose hunting by lottery. Applications all game species. No waterfowl hunting. Hall Creek NRMA: fd available online at: dnr.maryland.gov/ S...... limited Sunday hunting Archery hunting permit available on page 275 acres. Reservation required for publiclands 410-820-1668. allowed 63 or online at dnr.maryland.gov. 410-356- waterfowl blind. 301-743-5161. 9272 call between 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m.

60 2019–20 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping Fair Hill NRMA: CARROLL fm DORCHESTER South Mountain State Park: 5,000 acres. Deer archery hunting and 1,115 acres. Hunting permitted Mon- Sunday hunting is allowed for the Avondale WMA: raccoon hunting. Managed deer hunt day–Saturday on designated state owned ft Spring Turkey Season on Dorchester 180 acres. 410-356-9272 call between (shotgun) by lottery, see page 33 for property; call park for areas. Hunting County public lands. 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m. application. 410-356-9272 call between prohibited on National Park Service 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m., Area information: Baumgarthner-Southam property. 301-791-4767 Hahn CWMA: f 410-398-1246. Complex CFL: S 25 acres. Deer archery hunting only. 410- t Urbana FMA: 210 acres. 410-632-3732. 356-9272 call between 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m. Grove Farm WMA: Sft 60 acres. Archery hunting only - all legal species. 301-898-5443. Hanover Watershed CWMA: f 744 acres. 410-356-9272 call between Fishing Bay WMA: tS 337 acres. 410-356-9272 call between 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m. 30,376 acres. Furbearer trapping permits issued by bid process. 410-376-3236. 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m. Old Bohemia WMA: Sft GARRETT Maring CWMA: f 975 acres. 410-356-9272 call between Hoernicke-Oliphant Complex CFL: tS Cunningham Swamp WMA: tS 237 acres. 410-356-9272 call between 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m. 368 acres. 410-632-3732. 328 acres. 301-334-4255. 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m. Insley Complex CFL: tS Deep Creek Lake NRMA: Morgan Run NEA: CHARLES f mf 450 acres. 410-632-3732. Goose hunting at designated sites. Boat 425 acres. Deer archery and muzzle- Blossom Point CWMA: f access only. For information call 301- loader hunting by permit only. 410-356- LeCompte WMA: S Waterfowl blind sites. Boat access only. itv 334-4255. Reservation required - call 9272 call between 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m. 635 acres. Furbearer trapping permits Reservations required. 301-743-5161. 301-743-5161 issued by bid process. No squirrel hunt- Patapsco Valley State Park: Cedar Point WMA: vift ing. Waterfowl hunting on tidal waters Deep Creek Lake State Park: iv See Baltimore County. 1,920 acres. Reservations required for of Chicamacomico River. Waterfowl 551 acres. No firearms hunting until Mercer Property – 127 acres. Deer waterfowl blinds/blind sites. 301-743-5161. hunting blinds for mobility-impaired Oct. 15, 2019. No waterfowl hunting. archery and muzzleloader hunting by only on managed impoundment (permit Hunting permitted Monday–Saturday. permit only 410-356-9272 call between Cedarville State Forest: vd required). 410-376-3236. 301-387-5563. 7:30am-11:30am. mf 1,100 acres. Sign-in required. 301-743-5161. Lewis Complex CFL: S Sawmill CWMA: f t Mt. Nebo WMA: vtS 600 acres. 410-356-9272 call between Chapel Point State Park: vd 1,500 acres. 410-632-3732. 1,854 acres. 301-334-4255. 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m. 550 acres. The mobility impaired hunt- Linkwood WMA: tS Potomac-Garrett ing area is available. 301-743-7613 or Speigel CWMA: 313 acres. Furbearer trapping permits State Forest: avtS f 301-888-1410. 250 acres. 410-356-9272 call between issued by bid process. 410-376-3236. 18,535 acres. For trapping permit call 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m. Chapman State Park 301-334-4255. 301-334-2038. Marshyhope Complex CFL: tS Woodbrook CWMA: f (Mt. Aventine Parcel): dfv 3,378 acres. 410-632-3732. Savage River State Forest: vtS 522 acres. 410-356-9272 call between 875 acres. Deer and waterfowl only. 55,021 acres. For trapping permit call 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m. Waterfowl by boat access only. Permit Nanticoke River WMA: tS 301-334-4255. 301-895-5759. and sign-in required. 301-743-5161. See Wicomico County Wolf Den Run State Park: CECIL Chicamuxen WMA: ft Tar Bay WMA: 1986 acres. Deer hunting only. Archery, 381 acres. Reservations required for 12 acres. Waterfowl (water access only). Muzzleloader and Firearms Seasons. Bohemia River NRMA: f waterfowl blinds. 301-743-5161. 410-376-3236 Hunting permitted Monday–Saturday. 200 acres. Deer hunting only. Archery, Doncaster Demonstration Forest: 301-334-9180. muzzleloader and firearms (shotgun only). t Taylors Island WMA: tS 1,700 acres. 301-743-5161. Permit and reservation required. 410-356- 1,114 acres. Furbearer trapping permits Youghiogheny Reservoir CWMA: t 9272 call between 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m., Indian Creek NRMA: d issued by bid process. Primarily boat 900 acres. 301-334-4255. park information: 410-398-1246 680 acres. 301-743-5161. access. 410-376-3236. Youghiogheny Wild River NEA: 1,200 acres. Hunting permitted Mon- C & D Canal Lands: Myrtle Grove WMA: savt FREDERICK day–Saturday. 301-387-5563. 410-356-9272 call between 7:30a.m. 4,460 acres. (includes tracts formerly –11:30a.m. known as Chapman, Pomfret and Mat- Cunningham Falls State Park: iv • Bethel: 400 acres. Archery hunting tawoman NEA) 301-743-5161. 4,400 acres. General Hunting. Limited HARFORD only for deer; ft free reservations required for limited Nanjemoy Creek WMA: Gunpowder Falls State Park: • Courthouse Point: 315 acres. Archery ft mobility hunters (call number below). 224 acres. Reservation required for See Baltimore County. hunting only for deer; vft Free permit required to hunt furbearers waterfowl blind sites. 301-743-5161. • Elk Forest: 242 acres; ft at night. Hunting permitted Monday– Rocks State Park: • Grove Neck: Waterfowl only from Nanjemoy WMA: vift Saturday. 301-271-7574. • Deer Creek Area: 120 acres. Deer two blind sites on the Sassafras River. 1,806 acres (general hunting), 140 acres archery hunting only. 410-557-7994. d Frederick City Watershed CWMA: No on site boat access available; f (archery only). Reservations required t • Cameron Area: 130 acres. Deer 7,300 acres. Free permit required to • Stemmers Run: 750 acres. Boat for waterfowl blind site. 301-743-5161. archery hunting only. 410-356-9272 access restricted to waterfowl hunt furbearers at night. 301-842-2702. call between 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. f hunting only; Closed until further Popes Creek WMA: ft Gravel Hill Swamp WMA Stoney Demonstration Forest: f notice; vft 522 acres. Permit and reservation 69 acres. Archery hunting only. • Welch Point: 77 acres; vft required. 301-743-5161. 318 acres. 410-356-9272 call between 301-842-2702 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m. Earleville WMA: S Riverside WMA: ft vft Heater’s Island WMA: t Susquehanna State Park: fmd 195 acres. 410-356-9272 call between 399 acres. Reservation required for 194 acres. Boat access only. 301-842-2702. 880 acres. Deer archery hunting only. 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m. waterfowl blind site. 301-743-5161. Monocacy NRMA: Waterfowl blinds by daily reservation. Elk Neck State Forest: v Tayloes Neck Tract (State Forest): 1,800 acres. Hunting permitted Mon- 410-356-9272 call between 7:30a.m. and 3,695 acres. 410-287-5675. 470 acres. Reservations required for day–Saturday. 301-924-2127 11:30a.m., Park information: 410-557-7994. waterfowl blind sites. 301-743-5161; Elk Neck State Park: fdmv ftd Ridenour Swamp WMA 550 acres. Deer and waterfowl hunt- 82 acres. Archery hunting only. HOWARD Zekiah Swamp NEA: f ing by permit only. 410-356-9272 call 301-842-2702. Hugg-Thomas WMA: vft between 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m. Area Infor- Waterfowl hunting only. Boat access only. 276 acres. 410-356-9272 call between mation 410-287-5333. Reservations required. 301-743-5161. 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m. dnr.maryland.gov 61 PUBLIC HUNTING LANDS

• Managed Deer Hunt (shotgun) by Tuckahoe State Park: Oriole Complex CFL Patapsco Valley State Park: t lottery, see page 33 for application; See Caroline County. 693 acres. 410-632-3732 See Baltimore County. 301-924-2127 m Wye Island NRMA: Peters McAllen Complex CFL: Patuxent River State Park: • Schaeffer Farm: Deer shotgun dim t 2,500 acres. Deer Archery Season hunting 683 acres. 410-632-3732. 5,000 acres. 301-924-2127 hunting; 410-356-9272 call mf limited to 25 hunters per day. Deer Muz- between 7:30a.m. and 11:30a.m. Pocomoke Sound WMA: zleloader and Firearms Seasons hunting t 922 acres. Furbearer trapping permits KENT Strider WMA: by lottery. Migratory goose hunting by lot- f issued by bid process. Boat access only. 170 acres. Deer archery hunting only. 410- tery. Lottery applications are available dnr. Millington WMA: 410-543-8223. ivtfd 356-9272 call between 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m. maryland.gov/publiclands or 410-827-7577. 3,943 acres. General hunting with daily South Marsh WMA: sign-in. 410-928-3650. Closed season for t 2,969 acres. Furbearers trapping per- bobwhite quail. Free Central Region Public PRINCE GEORGE’S SOMERSET mits issued by bid process. Boat access Hunting Permit and reservation required for Aquasco Farm CWMA (MNCPPC): Brice Stump Complex CFL only. 410-543-8223. spring turkey hunting and waterfowl blinds df 150 acres. Deer hunting only. Archery, 1,663 acres. Located off Allen Road and during migratory Canada goose season. 410- Wellington WMA: Muzzleloader and Firearms Seasons. Route 13. 410-632-3732 t 356-9272, call between 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m. 429 acres. Furbearer trapping permits Permit and Daily Reservation required. Cedar Island WMA: issued by bid process. 410-543-8223. Sassafras NRMA: 301-743-5161. t idv 3,081 acres. Furbearer trapping permits 1,000 acres. General hunting with restric- Wells Complex CFL: Belt Woods NEA issued by bid process. Boat access only. t tions. Migratory goose hunting by lottery f 1,900 acres. 410-632-3732. 625 acres. Deer hunting only. Archery, 410-543-8223 only. Restrictions and applications avail- Muzzleloader and Firearms Seasons. able online at: dnr.maryland.gov/public- Deal Island WMA: Permit and Daily Reservation required. t ST. MARY’S lands. 410-820-1668. 13,565 acres. Furbearer trapping permits 301-743-5161. issued by bid process. Impoundment area Elms CWMA: df MONTGOMERY Bowen WMA: ft open to hunting during: Youth Waterfowl 545 acres. Sign-in required. Environmental 300 acres. Waterfowl and rail hunting Hunting Days (for persons ages 16 or education on adjacent site. 301-743-5161. Cherrington CWMA (MNCPPC): only. Reservations required. Boat access younger); October duck season on open- Greenwell State Park: 275 acres. Deer hunting only. 410-356- only. 301-743-5161. ing day and any Saturday; November vd 187 acres. 301-872-5688. 9272 call between 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m. duck season on opening day, Saturdays Cedarville State Forest: and Thanksgiving; December/January Historic St. Mary’s City CWMA: Islands of the Potomac WMA: See Charles County. f t duck season on opening day, Fridays, 175 acres. Deer hunting only, begin- Boat access only. 410-356-9272 call Cheltenham WMA: Saturdays, Christmas Day, New Year’s ning Dec. 2nd. Open Tues.–Sat. (closed between 7:30a.m.-11:30a.m. af 15 acres. Dove and deer archery hunting Day and Martin Luther King Day. The Christmas). Reservation required. • Mason Island: 274 acres only. Reservation required. 301-743-5161. impoundment will be closed to hunting 301-743-5161. • Oxley Island: 35 acres on all other days. Lottery permit required • Maddox Island: 169 acres Gardner Road Park Newtowne Neck State Park: for opening day of each duck season seg- f CWMA (MNCPPC): 360 acres. Permit and reservation required McKee-Beshers WMA: df ment. Lottery application available online t 120 acres. Deer archery hunting only. for all hunting. Free permit required for 1,960 acres. 410-356-9272 call between at dnr.maryland.gov. Application deadline Reservation required. 301-743-5161. waterfowl hunting zones (301-743-5161). 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m. is Sept. 9, 2019. Motorized boats, except Hunters must use archery equipment those powered by electric motors, are Patuxent River State Park: Milltown Landing NRMA: vdf during early muzzleloader season. Park prohibited in the impoundment between See Howard County. 250 acres. Reservations required for Information 301-872-5688. waterfowl blinds. 301-743-5161. October 1 and March 31. 410-543-8223. Seneca Creek State Park: Myrtle Point CWMA: m E. Mace Smith Complex CFL: f 1,000 acres for general hunting and 2,000 National Park Service Blind Sites: f t 192 acres. Deer and waterfowl hunting 1,737 acres. 410-632-3732. acres for deer archery hunting only. Reservation required. Boat access only. only. Permit and reservation required. 301-743-5161. Fairmount WMA: t Deer archery hunting only; open Oct. 15 – Nottingham NRMA: fd 5,224 acres. Furbearer trapping permits Jan. 31. Waterfowl hunting by boat only in Key 329 acres. Reservations required for issued by bid process. Impoundment areas the third split of the season. 301-743-5161. open to hunting during: early teal season, waterfowl blind sites. 301-743-5161. Point Lookout State Park Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days (for per- ...... public archery range (Jacobs Tract Only): a Patuxent River Park/ sons aged 16 and younger); October duck d 240 acres. Deer and waterfowl hunting Billingsley (MNCPPC): fdv season on opening day and any Saturday; v...provisions to hunt from a ve- only. Hunters must use archery equip- 400 acres. Deer archery hunting only. November duck season on opening day, hicle, call each area for other ment during the early muzzleloader Reservation required. Open Mon.–Fri., Saturdays and Thanksgiving; December/ season. Waterfowl hunting at desig- conditions that may apply one p.m. to one half hour after sunset. January duck season on opening day, nated sites only. Access by boat only. 301-743-5161. Fridays, Saturdays, Christmas Day, New ..... Managed Hunt Permit 301-872-5688. m Year’s Day and Martin Luther King Day. required for certain Queen Anne Bridge Rd. CWMA (MNCPPC): df The impoundments will be closed to hunt- St. Clement’s Island State Park: f department lands 182 acres. Deer archery hunting only. ing all other days. Lottery permit required 63 acres. Rabbit and waterfowl hunting (See Deer Hunting, page 31) Reservation required. Open Mon.–Fri. for opening day of each duck season seg- only. Free permit required for waterfowl 301-743-5161. ment. See lottery information above for hunting zone - Contact 301-743-5161. i...... provisions for hunters with Deal Island WMA. Motorized boats, except Accessible only by boat. Park informa- Rosaryville State Park: mobility impairments, call dvf those powered by electric motors, are pro- tion: 301-872-5688. each area for site conditions 460 acres. Deer archery hunting only. Per- hibited in the impoundments between mit and sign-in required. 301-743-5161. October 1 and March 31. 410-543-8223. Salem Tract (State Forest): tS .....free permit required 1550 acres. 301-743-5161. f Spice Creek NRMA: fd Marumsco Complex CFL: t St. Inigoes State Forest: S ...... public shooting range 230 acres. Reservations required for 1,087 acres. 410-632-3732. ft s waterfowl blind site. 301-743-5161. 600 acres. Permit and reservation ...... daily sign in required Janes Island State Park: required at all times. 301-743-5161. d 2,900 acres. Waterfowl hunting only...... trapping allowed by permit QUEEN ANNE’S Park information: 410-968-1565 St. Mary’s Lake: f t Waterfowl hunting at designated sites S...... limited Sunday hunting Browns Branch WMA: ft Maryland Marine Properties WMA: t only. Access by boat only (no gas motors). 1,172 acres 410-356-9272 call between 1,030 acres. Furbearer trapping permits allowed Permit and reservation required. 301-743- 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m. issued by bid process. 410-543-8223. 5161. Park information 301-872-5688.

62 2019–20 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping Note — Waterfowl hunting may be sus- Woodmont NRMA v Nutter’s Neck (Wic.) t Foster Complex CFL pended for a park improvement project 2,400 acres. Hunting permitted Mon- 1,587 acres. Furbearer trapping permits 4,808 acres located off Route 12/Snow scheduled for late 2019 into 2020. day–Saturday. 301-842-2155. issued by bid process. Hill Road. 410-632-3732 St. Mary’s River State Park d Wetipquin WMA t Isle of Wight WMA t 2,200 acres. 301-872-5688. WICOMICO 100 acres. Furbearer trapping permits 224 acres. Furbearer trapping permits issued by bid process. 410-376-3236. issued by bid process. Area south of Rt. Athol Complex CFL t 90 closed to hunting. 410-543-8223. TALBOT 682 acres. 410-632-3732. Wicomico Demonstration Forest CFL t 3,392 acres. 410-632-3732. Johnson & Johnson Tract CFL Seth Demonstration Forest CFL Aughty Naughty Complex CFL t itv 853 acres. 410-632-3732. 121 acres. Deer archery hunting only. 1,243 acres. 410-632-3732. 410-632-3732 WORCESTER John White Tract CFL Ellis Bay WMA t t 349 acres. Located off Spearin Road 3,208 acres. Furbearer trapping permits Assateague State Park d adjacent to Pocomoke State Forest. WASHINGTON issued by bid process. 410-376-3236. 450 acres. Deer archery hunting only 410-632-3732. restricted to Nov. 16, 2019–Jan. 31, 2020. Fort Frederick State Park Fair Meadow Complex CFL m t Self sign-in required at Pump House #1. Pocomoke River 500 acres. Managed deer hunt (shotgun) 362 acres. 410-632-3732. Limit of 10 hunters per day. 410-641-2120. State Forest by lottery, see page 33 for application. vtf Greenhill Complex CFL 18,281 acres. Free permit required for 301-842-2155. t Bethards Tract CFL 3,299 acres. 410-632-3732. t trapping and raccoon hunting. Limited 33 acres. 410-632-3732. Greenbrier State Park vehicle access. 410-632-3732. Johnson WMA 500 acres. Free permit required to hunt t Buck Harbor Complex CFL 468 acres. Furbearer trapping permits i Pocomoke River WMA furbearers at night. Hunting permitted 1095 acres located off Stevens Roads. t issued by bid process. Deer hunting with 1,008 acres. Furbearer trapping permits Monday-Saturday. 301-791-4767 410-632-3732 bow only. 410-543-8223. issued by bid process. 410-543-8223. Cordery Complex CFL Indian Springs WMA vtS Lathrop Complex CFL t Selby Complex CFL 588 acres. 410-632-3732. t 6,596 acres. 301-842-2702. Waterfowl hunting only along shoreline 460 acres. 410-632-3732. north of Stump Gut. 410-632-3732 Creek Complex CFL Prather’s Neck WMA S t Shockley Complex CFL t 868 acres. This complex is comprised of t 205 acres (general hunting), 10 acres Nanticoke River WMA 653 acres. 410-632-3732 the Creek, Chatham and Tankard Farm (archery hunting only). 301-842-2702. 410-376-3236 tracts. 410-632-3732. Sinepuxent Islands WMA Sideling Hill WMA S Calloway Wharf (Dor.) 25 acres. Boat access only. 410-543-8223 t Dunn Swamp Complex CFL 3,519 acres. 301-842-2702. t 55 acres. Water access only; S 1,146 acres. 410-632-3732. Timmons Complex CFL t South Mountain State Park 477 acres. 410-632-3732. Lower Marshyhope Swamp (Dor.) t E. A. Vaughn WMA 2,885 acres (general hunting), 170 acres vt 415 acres. Water access only. Furbearer 2,630 acres. Furbearer trapping permits Whitesburg Complex CFL (archery only). Hunting permitted Mon- t trapping permits issued by bid process. S issued by bid process. Caution squirrel 375 acres. 410-632-3732. day–Saturday on designated state owned hunters: Delmarva Fox Squirrel may not property; call for areas. Hunting prohib- Sharptown Dunes (Wic.) t be hunted. 410-543-8223. ited on National Park Service property. 198 acres. Furbearer trapping permits 301-791-4767. issued by bid process.

ARCHERY HUNTING AT LIBERTY, LOCH RAVEN AND PRETTYBOY RESERVOIRS Special rules and regulations for deer hunting are in effect on the Liberty, Loch Raven and Prettyboy Reservoirs. By accepting the permit, the permittee agrees to having read and accepted these rules and regulations governing the Liberty, Loch Raven and Prettyboy Reservoirs established by the City of Baltimore, Director of Public Works.

• Parking or driving motor vehicles • Portable tree stands must be • Deer archery hunters hunting during • Archery Hunting Permits for Liberty, of any description except on hard removed at the end of each day. the Junior Deer Hunting Days, Deer Loch Raven and Prettyboy Reservoirs surfaced roads is prohibited. • Masks or other face gear shall be Firearms and Deer Muzzleloader are available online at dnr.maryland.gov/ • No fires are permitted on the water- removed upon leaving the woods and Seasons are required to wear daylight wildlife/Documents/Reservoir-Permit.pdf. shed areas at any time. when approaching within 100 yards fluorescent color clothing. • For reservoir hunting questions call • Hunting is permitted only from one of another person. 410-356-9272. half hour before sunrise to one half • Permits are valid for the entire hour after sunset. season for the taking of game, except ARCHERY HUNTING PERMIT FOR THE LIBERTY, LOCH RAVEN AND PRETTYBOY RESERVOIRS 2019–2020 • No hunting within 50 feet of high waterfowl, WITH ARCHERY EQUIP- water shoreline. MENT ONLY at Liberty and Prettyboy Complete the information below and keep this section with your Reservoirs. hunting license. This permit must be in your possession while • No hunting is allowed south of Liberty hunting on the above areas. • On Loch Raven Reservoir, the permit is Road (MD Rt. 26) on Liberty Reservoir Name: �� in Baltimore County. valid for deer hunting only with archery equipment in designated areas. Address (street): �� • Hunters must adhere to all regulations (city, state, zip): �� • It is illegal to bait for deer. established by the Baltimore City DNR ID #: �� Bureau of Water and Wastewater. • On Loch Raven Reservoir hunting is Vehicle Tag(s) #: �� • Hunters are warned against the prohibited on the Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail/NCR Trail. Issued in cooperation between the Maryland Department of Natural disposal of refuse and trash on the Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service and the City of Baltimore Bureau watershed area, and violators will be • Baltimore City Department of Public of Water and Wastewater. prosecuted in accordance with the law. Works regulations allow for use of Maps of the watersheds are available online at dnr.maryland.gov or • Although not recommended by crossbows on Liberty, Loch Raven and send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Baltimore City Department of Public Prettyboy Reservoirs during the entire deer bow season established by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Works, the use of patented portable 3740 Gwynnbrook Ave., Owings Mills, MD 21117 tree stands is permitted. Department of Natural Resources. dnr.maryland.gov 63 OUT-OF-STATE OUTFITTERS

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