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Messages �� 4 Small Game Hunting �� 46

New Regulations for Furbearer 2016-17 �� 5 Hunting & Trapping �� 48–52

Natural Resources Police Offices 6 Falconry Hunting �� 52

DNR Wildlife & Heritage Service Hunting Regulations �� 53 Offices �� 6 Hunting Licenses �� 54–57 Licensing & Registration Service Centers �� 6 Hunting Safety Tips �� 58

Deer Hunting �� 8–29 Junior Hunter Certificates �� 59 Wild Turkey Hunting �� 30 Public Hunting Deer and Turkey Lands �� 60–63 Tagging & Checking �� 32–36 Sunrise & Sunset Table �� 65 Migratory Game Bird Hunting ��37–43

Black Bear Hunting �� 44 The Guide to Hunting & Trapping in Maryland is a publication of Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service. Ads promoting po- litical 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 Larry Hogan, Jr., Governor Service is not responsible for any advertising Boyd K. Rutherford, Lieutenant Governor claims contained herein. The Department disclaims any liability regarding product Mark Belton, Secretary pricing, claims, descriptions, availability, or condition. No warranty is expressed or Joanne Throwe, Deputy Secretary implied concerning product errors, omis- About this Guide Paul A. Peditto, Director of the sions or misprints. Wildlife & Heritage Service This high-quality regulation guide is offered This publication is intended as a guide to you by the Maryland Department of Natural Maryland Wildlife Advisory Commission Resources through its unique partnership with The Maryland Wildlife Advisory only. For State laws and regulations, see the J.F. Griffin Publishing, LLC. Commission was created by legislation to Natural Resources Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland and the Code of Maryland J.F. Griffin is an award winning publishing advise the Secretary of the Department of house that specializes in producing state fish Natural Resources on wildlife matters. Regulations, Title 08 at the following web sites: & wildlife regulation books. J.F. Griffin supports All members are appointed by the Governor. • Laws: lawlib.state.md.us the Maryland Department of Natural Resources's Contact the Maryland Wildlife Advisory • Regulations: dsd.state.md.us/comar staff in the design, layout and editing of the Commission by writing to: guides. They also manage the marketing and Maryland Wildlife Advisory Commission The facilities of the Department of Natural sales of advertising to appropriate businesses Wildlife & Heritage Service Resources are available to all without regard within the book. Tawes State Office Building E-1 to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orien- The revenue generated through ad sales Annapolis, MD 21401 tation, age, national origin, or physical or significantly lowers production costs and or email [email protected] generates savings. These savings translate mental disability. Accommodations for in- into additional funds for other important wildlife Commissioners dividuals with disabilities will be provided programs! Luen N. Compton, Jr., Chairman upon request. Seven days advance notice Tina R. Gregor, Vice Chair If you have any feedback or are interested in is requested. This document is available in advertising, please contact us at 413.884.1001 Gary E. Fratz alternative format upon request from a quali- Stephanie L. Boyles Griffin or online at www.JFGriffin.com fied individual with a disability. Erik T. Gulbrandsen Graphic Design: Mitchell T. Goetze Jon Gulley, Evelyn Haddad, Chris Sobolowski, Joseph S. Michael This program receives federal assistance from Dane Fay, John Corey Joe Schroyer the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and thus Cover Photo: The Raw Spirit Rand D. Weinberg prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, and sex Maryland Department of in educational programs, pursuant to Title Natural Resources VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section Maryland Wildlife & Heritage Service 430 Main St. Suite 5 | Williamstown, MA 01267 Tawes State Office Building E-1 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title 580 Taylor Avenue II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of Annapolis, MD 21401-2352 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, 410-260-8540, FAX 410-260-8596 and Title IX of the Educational Amendments dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife of 1972. If you believe that you have been discriminated against in any program, activ- available online Publication # 03 -472016-808 ity, or service, please contact the Office of in a new Digital Edition! Fair Practices-MD Department of Natural Fully searchable Resources, Tawes Building, 580 Taylor Ave., D-4, Annapolis, MD, 21401. The telephone Live hyperlinks to expanded content Printed on Recycled Paper; July, 2017 number is 410-260-8058. You may also write to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Civil Email pages

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Secretary Belton and I are pleased to introduce you to the 2016-2017 Guide to Hunting and Trapping in Maryland. I hope you find this information useful as you enjoy outdoor activities and recreation throughout our beautiful state. I have lived in Maryland my entire life, and have had tremendous opportunities to visit many parts of this great state—from the hills of Mountain Maryland to the marshes of the Eastern Shore. As sportsmen and women, your love for the great outdoors plays an important role in our state’s environmental efforts. Hunting enthusiasts have a long history of being dedicated conservationists, who devote their time and energy to preserving our environment, natural resources, cultural areas, and heritage. To ensure that current and future generations will carry on this legacy, our administration is committed to finding Larry Hogan new opportunities for hunters and trappers throughout Maryland. Thank you again for all that you do, and I hope you will enjoy the diverse hunting and trapping opportunities across our great state’s unique landscape. Best wishes for a safe and successful season, this year and for many years to come.

Larry Hogan, Governor of Maryland

Mark Belton Mark Belton, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources

In the winter of 1988 I volunteered to assist with the Maryland DNR turkey trap and transplant program. My role was to sit in a ground blind for several days waiting to capture wild turkey with a rocket net. We never did catch a bird that week but ten years later wild turkey would exist in every county in the state of Maryland and I knew then that I wanted to work for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. For the past 26 years I have enjoyed the great fortune to work for the Department and with some of the most remarkable and dedicated employees in Maryland. During those nearly three decades, much has changed at the Department and on our landscape. Beyond the success of our wild turkey project, we are now proud to boast the management of nearly 500,000 acres of public hunting land in Maryland; more than double the total from just ten years ago. Canada geese are back, deer populations are shifting toward a sustainable equilibrium with their environment and human neighbors while hunting Paul A. Peditto and wildlife recreation remain a remarkable catalyst for Maryland’s economy. Going forward, and consistent with the growing interest in wildlife-dependent recreation, the Wildlife and Heritage Service will be showcasing our efforts on Maryland’s wildlife management areas by enhancing our entrance signs, map products and our online and informational kiosks across the state. Look for the new ‘brand’ at a WMA near you soon! Finally, I opened this message by mentioning our great and dedicated team in the Wildlife and Heritage Service. I’d like to close by recognizing four of those employees who recently retired. Iris Puffenberger, Larry Hindman, Ken D’Loughy and Tom Decker celebrated their retirement from DNR over the past several months. Combined, they had more than 150 years of service to the people of Maryland and the wild resources we are charged to protect and manage. Despite their varying roles with the Department, all four shared three common traits -- a love for the job, a passion for the work we do, and a steadfast commitment to the people we serve and our science-based mission. They each left huge responsibilities for their successors, but more importantly they left a legacy of remarkable wildlife conservation for current and future Marylanders to enjoy. Thank you Iris, Ken, “LJ” and Tom!! I hope you’ll join our team in seeing through another successful year of wildlife management success and I offer my personal best wishes to you for a safe and enjoyable hunting season this year!

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

4 2016–17 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping NEW REGULATIONS FOR 2016–2017 • The black bear hunting area has been expanded to include all of number of white-tailed deer testing positive for chronic wast- Frederick and Washington counties. Bear hunting will now be ing disease. See pages 24 for more information on this deer open in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett and Washington counties by disease in Maryland. permit only. The permits will continue to be issued by a lottery. • The maximum age for hunters participating on the Youth Water- See pages 44 for more details. fowl Hunting Days has been increased from 15 to 16 years of age. • It remains illegal to hunt bears with the aid of bait, or to place • Legislation passed during the 2016 General assembly created bait or feed of any kind for bears. However, it is not considered several changes for hunters in Maryland: to be hunting with the aid of bait if a hunter AND any bear that hunter shoots at are at least 150 yards from any bait the hunter »» The safety zone for archery hunters was changed to 50 knows or should have known is present. Salt and mineral supple- yards in Calvert and St. Mary’s counties and 100 yards in ments are not considered as a source of bait for this species. Anne Arundel County. In Harford County, the safety zone for archers is now 50 yards, however, archers must use a tree • It remains illegal to hunt turkeys with the aid of bait, or to place stand when hunting within 50 to 100 yards of an occupied bait for turkeys during any turkey season. However, during dwelling or other building. the fall turkey season it is not considered to be hunting with the aid of bait if a hunter AND any turkey that hunter shoots at »» Sunday hunting has been added for turkey hunting during the Ju- are at least 150 yards from any bait the hunter knows or should nior Hunt and spring season in Carroll County on private land only. have known is present. Salt and mineral supplements are not »» The penalties for killing white-tailed and sika deer ille- considered as a source of bait for this species. gally were increased significantly in an effort to address • Bobwhite quail season has been shortened on DNR owned or poaching in Maryland. controlled lands. • The following State Parks will now require hunters to • Sika deer hunting is no longer restricted to Caroline, Dorchester, obtain the Free Central Region Public Hunting Permit Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico and Worcester counties. (pg. 28): Susquehanna State Park, Patapsco Valley State Park, Morgan Run Natural Environment Area, Fair Hill • At the request of the Caroline County Commissioners, breech- Natural Resource Management Area, and Elk Neck State loading rifles may be used to hunt deer during the statewide Park. Hunters may contact the Gwynnbrook Wildlife Office deer firearms seasons in Caroline County. at:410-356-9272” or the Parks (see Public Hunting Lands, • Several changes have been made in response to the growing pg. 60-63) for more information.

dnr.maryland.gov 5 ADDRESSES & PHONE NUMBERS

Natural Resources Catch a Poacher 24 Hour Billmeyer WMA Licensing & Registration Police Offices Hotline 1-800-635-6124 11703 Mountain Rd., NE Service Centers Shooters & Hunters: 24 Hours a Day Natural Citizens who supply Maryland Flintstone, MD 21530 DNR Licensing & Registration Resources Emergency or Natural Resources Police with 301-478-2525; FAX 301-777-9723 Service Centers offer the information leading to the arrest Help Prevent Wildfires. Assistance Telephone: Indian Springs WMA following: hunting licenses, 1-800-628-9944 or and conviction of a poaching 14038 Blairs Valley Rd. recreational fishing licenses, 410-260-8888 violator are eligible to receive cash Clear Spring, MD 21722 commercial fishing licenses, Also use these phone numbers rewards. Give names, addresses, 301-842-2702; FAX 301-842-1026 off-road vehicle permits, to report natural resources vehicle descriptions, and as much vessel registration, vessel violations or ask questions on information as possible. The Baltimore, Carroll, Cecil, titles, and boat dealer licenses. wildlife regulations. anonymity of the caller is guaran- Harford, Howard, Montgomery Information about State Parks he target shooting and hunting All NRP regional offices are teed. Add this number to your Counties and Baltimore City and Forests, other DNR loca- • Make it a point to know the open Mon–Fri, 8a.m.–4p.m. cell phone contact list! Central Region Main Office tions and activities, and safety community prides itself on being safe Gwynnbrook WMA regulations and rules related to Law Enforcement Division of the classes for hunters and boaters and responsible with firearms in all Somerset, Wicomico, and 3740 Gwynnbrook Ave. is also available. Public hours T shooting in areas experiencing dry Worcester Counties U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Owings Mills, MD 21117 situations—from using them outdoors to storing 410-228-2475 (Cambridge) are 8:30a.m.–4:30p.m., Monday Johnson Office 410-356-0941 through Friday, except State them safely at home. Sometimes, however, and hot conditions, whether on public 32144 Mt. Olive Rd. Reservations and Permits are holidays. Visit Licenses at: dnr. Salisbury, MD 21804 unusual conditions such as extremely dry or private land or at shooting ranges. DNR Wildlife & Heritage only available through- maryland.gov/service. Service Offices 410-356-9272, environments require an extra level of awareness Many national forests, for example, do Caroline, Dorchester, Annapolis Regional Service Please contact local offices listed Hours: 7:30a.m.-11:30a.m., Kent, Talbot, and Queen Center and safety on the part of shooters. not allow recreational shooting when below for more information Aug, 15, 2016-Feb. 15, 2017 Anne’s Counties on any of the following issues: 1804 West Street, Suite 300 fire restrictions are in effect. Bel Air Wildlife Office Wildfires have many possible causes. The National Hillsboro Office hunting seasons, trapping Annapolis, MD 21401 2 S. Bond St., Suite 101 3001 Starr Rd. seasons, bag limits, wildlife 1-866-344-8889 (toll free Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association • Bel Air, MD 21014 Consider the type of ammunition and Queen Anne, MD 21657 regulations, hunting licenses, within MD), 410-260-3220 for the firearms and ammunition industry, reminds 410-836-4559; FAX 410-836-4552 targets you are using. Minimize the stamps, permits, public hunting Bel Air Regional Service Center Anne Arundel and Prince Seneca Wildlife Office all shooters that during dry and hot weather George’s Counties areas, managed hunts, hunting 2 S. Bond St., Suite 101 risk of fires by not using steel-jacketed permit requirements, and Junior 11960 Clopper Rd, Bel Air, MD 21014 conditions their use of certain ammunition and ammunition, ammunition with steel-core Broadneck Office Hunter Days. For information Gaithersburg, MD 20878 1-866-623-3187 (toll free targets could accidentally ignite a wildfire. NSSF 1070 East College Parkway on specific public lands use the 301-258-7308; within MD), 410-836-4550 components, tracer rounds or exploding Annapolis, MD 21409 FAX 301-258-9607 reminds all target shooters and hunters, as well phone numbers listed in the Centreville Regional Service targets in fire-prone areas. Calvert, Charles, and Public Hunting Lands section of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Center as other outdoor enthusiasts, to consider the this guide (see pg. 60). St. Mary’s Counties Queen Anne’s, Somerset, 120 Broadway Ave., Suite 5/6 potential consequences of their activities in fire- • Remember that equipment, such as Indian Creek Office Headquarters Talbot, Wicomico and Centreville, MD 21617 prone environments. cars and ATVs, can have extremely 17823 Prince Frederick Road Tawes State Office Building, E-1 Worcester Counties 1-866-439-1708 (toll free Hughesville, MD 20637 580 Taylor Ave. Eastern Region Main Office within MD), 410-819-4100 hot exhaust systems that could P.O. Box 68 Baltimore, Carroll, Howard, Annapolis, MD 21401 Rocky Gap Regional Service ignite dry vegetation, so park only in Wye Mills, MD 21679 and Montgomery Counties 410-260-8540; FAX 410-260-8596 Center 410-827-8612, ext.105, 12500 Pleasant Valley Road N.E. designated areas. Gwynnbrook Office Anne Arundel, Calvert, FAX 410-827-5186 Flintstone, MD 21530 3738 Gwynnbrook Ave. Charles, Prince George’s Millington WMA 1-866-679-0906 (toll free • Extinguish and dispose of smoking Owings Mills, MD 21117 and St. Mary’s Counties P.O. Box 52 within MD), 301-777-2134 Southern Region Main Office materials safely. Cecil and Harford Counties 33626 Maryland Line Rd. 6904 Hallowing Lane Dundalk Service Center Gwynnbrook Office Massey, MD 21650 Prince Frederick, MD 20678 7701 Wise Ave. • 3738 Gwynnbrook Avenue 410-928-3650; FAX 410-928-5482 Follow guidelines to extinguish Owings Mills, MD 21117 410-535-0282, FAX 410-535-4737 Baltimore, MD 21222 LeCompte WMA 1-866-535-8319 (toll free campfires. Myrtle Grove WMA Frederick and 4220 Steele Neck Rd. within MD), 410-284-1654; 5625 Myrtle Grove Rd. Washington Counties Vienna, MD 21869 (Mon., Wed., & Fri.; walk-in • Warn others of potential dangers and LaPlata, MD 20646 Echo Lake Office 410-376-3236, only, no mail-in applications) 301-743-5161, behaviors for starting wildfires. 2011 Monument Rd. FAX 410-376-3916 FAX 301-743-7317 Prince Frederick Regional Myersville, MD 21773 Wellington WMA Service Center • Allegany, Frederick, Garrett Report any wildfire you see to Allegany and Garrett Counties 32733 Dublin Rd. 6904 Hallowing Lane and Washington Counties Town Hill Office Princess Anne, MD 21853 Prince Frederick, MD 20678 authorities. Western Region Main Office 11701 Mountain Rd. N.E. 410-651-2320 (local), 1-866-688-3823 (toll free 12512 Pleasant Valley Road N.E. Flintstone, MD 21530 410-543-8223 (Salisbury), within MD), 410-535-3382 • Spread this message to other target Flintstone, MD 21530 FAX 410-219-8260 Salisbury Regional Service Emergencies on Boats 301-777-2136; FAX 301-777-2029 shooters, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. Center VHF Marine Channel 16 Mt. Nebo WMA 201 Baptist St., Suite 22 (156.800 MHz). The nearest 1728 Kings Run Rd., Salisbury, MD 21801 NRP or Coast Guard will assist Oakland, MD 21550 1-866-812-1678 (toll free you or dial 911 on your cellular 301-334-4255; FAX 301-334-6541 within MD), 410-713-3840 telephone. NSSF.ORG

6 2016–17 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping Shooters & Hunters: Help Prevent Wildfires.

he target shooting and hunting community prides itself on being safe • Make it a point to know the Tand responsible with firearms in all regulations and rules related to situations—from using them outdoors to storing shooting in areas experiencing dry them safely at home. Sometimes, however, and hot conditions, whether on public unusual conditions such as extremely dry or private land or at shooting ranges. environments require an extra level of awareness Many national forests, for example, do and safety on the part of shooters. not allow recreational shooting when Wildfires have many possible causes. The National fire restrictions are in effect. Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association • Consider the type of ammunition and for the firearms and ammunition industry, reminds targets you are using. Minimize the all shooters that during dry and hot weather risk of fires by not using steel-jacketed conditions their use of certain ammunition and ammunition, ammunition with steel-core targets could accidentally ignite a wildfire. NSSF components, tracer rounds or exploding reminds all target shooters and hunters, as well targets in fire-prone areas. as other outdoor enthusiasts, to consider the potential consequences of their activities in fire- • Remember that equipment, such as prone environments. cars and ATVs, can have extremely hot exhaust systems that could ignite dry vegetation, so park only in designated areas. • Extinguish and dispose of smoking materials safely. • Follow guidelines to extinguish campfires. • Warn others of potential dangers and behaviors for starting wildfires. • Report any wildfire you see to authorities. • Spread this message to other target shooters, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts.

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Maryland deer hunting regulations are divided by regions and rules for archery, second split of the early Muzzleloader muzzleloader, and firearms. There are two Deer Management Regions whose divid- Season in Region B must count to- ing line is in Washington County (see map pg. 10). wards the Archery Season bag limit. • Telescopic and laser sights may be used Junior Deer Hunting Days �� (pg. 12) on all devices legal for hunting deer. Antlered White-tailed Deer, Statewide Seasons �� (pg. 12) • The antlered white-tailed deer bag limit Antlerless White-tailed Deer Seasons, Region A �� (pg. 13) is statewide. It applies to both Region A Antlerless White-tailed Deer Seasons, Region B ��(pg. 14) and Region B together. Sika Deer Seasons �� (pg. 16) • Antlerless white-tailed deer bag limits Sunday Deer Hunting �� (pg. 18) are separate and independent for Region Archery Deer Hunting Regulations �� (pg. 20) A and Region B. Muzzleloader Deer Hunting Regulations �� (pg. 21) • Sika deer bag limits are independent of Firearms Deer Hunting Regulations �� (pg. 22) the white-tailed deer bag limits. Chronic Wasting Disease in Maryland �� (pg. 24) • There is no restriction on the number of Managed Deer Hunting Programs �� (pg. 25) deer that may be taken per day within Deer Processors �� (pg. 29) the season bag limits. • Recorded or electrically amplified calls or sounds are prohibited for the purpose General Deer Hunting Rules is issued with the hunting license and is of deer hunting. used to record the species, date, county, • Non-electronic deer calls are permitted • A hunter must carry personal photo sex, hunting device, and Confirmation for deer hunting. identification (such as a driver’s license) Number of every deer and turkey taken • Dogs cannot be used to hunt deer except or a secondary form of positive identifica- during a hunting license year. Those trained tracking dogs may be used to find tion while hunting. who may hunt deer without a license dead, wounded, or injured deer. The dog • Written permission is required to hunt must obtain a free Big Game Harvest handler must maintain physical control on private land. Record through the COMPASS portal of the tracking dog at all times and only • A hunting license is required to hunt at dnr.maryland.gov/service OR any DNR the hunter and dog handler may carry a deer in Maryland (with exceptions). See Licensing and Registration Service hunting device while tracking the deer. Maryland Hunting Licenses (pgs. 54-57) Center (pg. 6) OR a DNR Sport License Prior to tracking the deer, the hunter for requirements, types, costs, excep- agent. must notify the Natural Resources Police tions, purchasing, and Armed Forces • Deer and turkeys taken in Maryland by telephone at 1-800-628-9944. The information. must be field tagged immediately hunter may dispatch the deer only during • An Archery Stamp is required for and checked in within 24 hours with legal shooting hours and by means legal archery deer hunting (pg. 20) and a the Maryland Department of Natural for the current hunting season. Muzzleloader Stamp is required for Resources. See Deer and Turkey Tagging • Deer may not be hunted while they are muzzleloader deer hunting (pg. 21). and Checking (pgs. 32-33). swimming or taking refuge in water. • The use of a Maryland Big Game • There are fluorescent orange clothing • Fallow deer (where they are found) may Harvest Record is required of all requirements to hunt deer in Maryland. be taken in place of white-tailed deer dur- Maryland deer and turkey hunters. It See Fluorescent Orange Clothing ing each of the seasons. Fallow deer have Requirements and Exceptions (pg. 53). escaped from captivity and are found in • Archery equipment may be used to a few isolated areas in Maryland. hunt deer during all of the deer hunting • It is legal to bait deer except on State- seasons. This includes the Junior Deer owned or State-controlled properties. Hunting Days. • A person that intentionally wounds or • Muzzleloading firearms may only kills any white-tailed or sika deer must be used to hunt deer during the make a reasonable attempt to retrieve Muzzleloader Season, Firearms Season, and make use of the deer. This includes and Junior Deer Hunting Days. hunters and persons shooting under the • Shotguns may be used to hunt deer in authority of a Deer Management Permit all counties during the Firearms Season (crop damage permit). and Junior Deer Hunting Days. • A person must have written permis- • Breech-loading rifles and modern sion when entering on to lands owned handguns may only be used to hunt by another person or organization for the deer during the Firearms Season in cer- purpose of retrieving a deer. Some publicly tain counties. (see map, pg. 11) owned properties also require permission • Deer harvested must count towards before a person may access them. the bag limit of the season in which • It is unlawful to cast the rays of an artifi- they are taken, please note: cial light from a vehicle on woods, fields, »» Deer harvested with archery equip- orchards, livestock, wild mammals or birds, ment during the antlerless-only dwellings or buildings. 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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 & 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.

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Junior Deer Hunting Antlered White-tailed or more points on at least one antler. Days & Bag Limits Deer Statewide Seasons »» These deer may be taken in any order & Bag Limits within the existing bag limit. Junior Deer Hunting Days are for hunters »» Junior hunters that possess a valid age 16 or younger only. The antlered white-tailed deer bag limit is Junior Hunting License (or junior statewide and applies to both Region A and hunters that are exempt from the To hunt during these days: Region B together. licensing requirement) are NOT re- • Junior hunters must have completed • Daily deer shooting hours are one half quired to comply with the antler a Hunter Education Course and re- hour before sunrise to one half hour after point restriction during any of the ceived a Certificate of Competency in sunset. deer seasons. Firearms and Hunting Safety. (See Hunter • An antlered white-tailed deer is defined Education and Safety Requirement pg. as a deer with two or more points to one Bonus Antlered Deer Stamp 54). antler, or a deer with one antler three or • To take a bonus antlered white-tailed deer, • They must have a Hunting License or more inches long, measuring from the top all deer hunters except those who may be exempt from the license requirement. of the skull as the deer is in life. hunt without a license (see pg. 56) must (See Who May Hunt Without a License • An antler point is defined as any antler purchase a Bonus Antlered Deer Stamp. on pg. 56). projection one inch or more in length • Hunting license holders may purchase a • Junior hunters must be accompanied in and includes the brow tine. The tip of Bonus Antlered Deer Stamp to take one the field by an individual who: the main beam is also considered a point. additional antlered white-tailed deer in »» is 21 years old or older. Region B only, during one season of »» possesses a valid Maryland hunting White-tailed Antler their choice (Archery, Muzzleloader, license, or is exempt from hunting Point Restrictions or Firearms). license requirements. • A statewide Antler Point Restriction • Hunters must take two antlerless white- »» is unarmed. is in effect on some, but not all, of the tailed deer in any combination of sea- antlered white-tailed deer a hunter may sons in Region B before a bonus antlered Daily deer shooting hours are one half hour harvest during the license year. The white-tailed deer can be taken with a before sunrise to one half hour after sunset. Antler Point Restriction includes these Bonus Stamp. regulations: • A Bonus Antlered Deer Stamp must be JUNIOR DEER HUNT DAYS 2016 »» A hunter may not harvest more than purchased prior to pursuing a bonus two antlered white-tailed deer, within antlered deer. • Nov. 12, statewide the yearly bag limit, that have two or • Only one bonus antlered white-tailed • Sunday, Nov. 13 in certain counties. fewer points per antler present. deer may be taken for each hunting (See chart, pg. 18.) »» A hunter may harvest any number license year. of antlered white-tailed deer, within • A Bonus Antlered Deer Stamp that is not Junior Deer Hunt Days Bag Limits: the yearly bag limit, that have three used during one season may be used in • Junior Deer Hunting Days have a separate bag limit. Deer taken by junior hunters during these days do not count towards ANTLER POINT RESTRICTION the regular Archery, Muzzleloader, or Firearms Seasons bag limits. A hunter MAY NOT harvest more than Within the yearly bag limit, a hunter • Junior hunters are NOT required to com- two antlered white-tailed deer, within MAY harvest any number of antlered ply with the antler point restriction dur- the yearly bag limit, that have TWO OR deer that have THREE OR MORE ing any of the deer seasons. (See White- FEWER POINTS on each antler present. POINTS on at least one antler. tailed Antler Point Restrictions.) See above for more information. See above for more information. • The Region A total bag limit is one (1) antlered or antlerless white-tailed deer for Junior Deer Hunting Days. • The Region B total bag limit is three (3) white-tailed deer; no more than one (1) may be antlered for Junior Deer Hunting Days. • The Sika Deer total bag limit is one (1) antlered or antlerless sika deer for Junior Deer Hunting Days.

These deer may be taken in any order within the bag limit.

12 2016–17 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping a subsequent season (bow, muzzleloader, • In Region A only: Jan. 6 - Jan. 7 ANTLERED WHITE-TAILED or firearms) during that license year. Dates include a Sunday in certain counties. FIREARMS SEASON 2016-2017 • Persons exempt from needing a hunt- (See pg. 18) ing license do not need to purchase a • Nov. 26-Dec. 10 Bonus Antlered Deer Stamp but must • The total bag limit for antlered white-tailed • In Region B Only: Jan.6- Jan.8 take two antlerless white-tailed deer deer during Archery Season is one (1). Dates include a Sunday in certain counties. in any combination of seasons in Region (See pg. 18) B before a bonus antlered white-tailed ANTLERED WHITE-TAILED deer can be taken with a Bonus Stamp. MUZZLELOADER SEASON 2016 • The total bag limit for antlered white- • The Bonus Antlered Deer Stamp may tailed deer during the Firearms Season not be used during the Oct. 20-Oct. 22, • Oct. 20–Oct. 22, Dec. 17–Dec. 31 is one (1). 2016 portion of the Muzzleloader Season. Dates include a Sunday in certain counties. • Bonus Antlered Deer Stamps may not (See pg. 18) Antlerless White-tailed be used to take Sika Deer. Deer Seasons & Bag • The total bag limit for antlered white- Limits, Region A Resident Bonus Antlered tailed deer during the Muzzleloader Deer Stamp �� $10.00 Season is one (1). See map (pg. 10) for Regions. Nonresident Bonus Antlered • Only one (1) deer total (antlered or ant- Deer Stamp �� $25.00 lerless) may be taken in Region A during No more than two (2) antlerless deer total (See Purchasing Your Maryland Hunting the October 20–22, 2016 Muzzleloader can be taken in Region A per license year. Licenses, Stamps and Permits, pg 57.) Season. This deer must be antlered if it • Daily deer shooting hours are one half hour is taken on DNR public land. before sunrise to one half hour after sunset. ANTLERED WHITE-TAILED • The Bonus Antlered Deer Stamp may • An antlerless white-tailed deer is a fe- ARCHERY SEASON 2016-2017 not be used during the Oct. 20–22, 2016 male deer or a male deer with no antlers Muzzleloader Season. or spike antlers less than three inches in • Statewide Season Dates: Sept. 9 - Oct. length, measuring from the top of the 19, Oct. 23 - Nov. 25, Dec. 12- Dec. 16 skull as the deer is in life. Jan. 2 - Jan. 5, Jan. 9- Jan. 31

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• Region A DNR Public Lands open ANTLERLESS WHITE-TAILED Antlerless White-tailed to antlerless white-tailed deer hunt- MUZZLELOADER SEASON Deer Seasons & Bag ing are: Billmeyer-Belle Grove WMA, 2016, REGION A Limits, Region B Cunningham Swamp WMA, Dan’s Mountain WMA, Deep Creek Lake • DNR Public Lands: Dec. 31 See map (pg. 10) for Regions. State Park (Designated Areas Only), • All Other Lands: Oct. 20–Oct. 22 & • Daily deer shooting hours are one half Garrett State Forest, Green Ridge State Dec. 29- Dec. 31 hour before sunrise to one half hour after Forest, Indian Springs WMA, Mount sunset. Nebo WMA, Potomac State Forest, • The total bag limit for Region A antler- • An antlerless white-tailed deer is a fe- Prather’s Neck WMA, Rocky Gap State less white-tailed Muzzleloader Season male deer or a male deer with no antlers Park (Designated Areas Only), Savage is one (1). or spike antlers less than three inches in River State Forest, Sideling Hill WMA, • In Region A, only one (1) deer total (ant- length, measuring from the top of the Warrior Mountain WMA, Woodmont, lered or antlerless) may be taken on either skull as the deer is in life. Youghiogheny Reservoir CWMA, and public or private lands during the October Youghiogheny Scenic Wild River. 20–22 Muzzleloader season. This deer ANTLERLESS WHITE-TAILED must be antlered if it is taken on DNR ARCHERY SEASON 2016-2017, ANTLERLESS WHITE-TAILED public land. REGION B ARCHERY SEASON 2016-2017, REGION A ANTLERLESS WHITE-TAILED • Sept. 9 - Oct. 19, Oct. 23 - Nov. 25, FIREARMS SEASON 2016, Dec. 12- Dec. 16, Jan. 2 - Jan. 5, • Sept. 9 - Oct. 19, Oct. 23 - Nov. 25, REGION A Jan. 9 - Jan. 31 Dec. 12- Dec. 16, Jan. 2 - Jan. 31 Dates include a Sunday in certain counties. Dates include a Sunday in certain counties. • DNR Public Lands: Dec. 10 (See pg. 18) (See pg. 18) • All Other Lands: Dec. 9–Dec. 10 • The total bag limit for Region B antler- • The total bag limit for Region A ant- • The total bag limit for Region A ant- less white-tailed deer Archery Season is lerless white-tailed Archery Season is lerless white-tailed Firearms Season is unlimited. one (1). one (1). Colorado is Hunt planning help: 303-291-7526 cpw.state.co.us Calling Answer the call

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ANTLERLESS WHITE-TAILED Sika Deer Seasons SIKA MUZZLELOADER SEASON MUZZLELOADER SEASON & Bag Limits 2016 2016, REGION B • Daily deer shooting hours are one half hour • Antlered or Antlerless: Oct. 20–Oct. • Oct. 20–Oct. 29, Dec. 17–Dec. 31 before sunrise to one half hour after sunset. 22 & Dec. 17–Dec. 31 Dates include a Sunday in certain counties. • Sika deer bag limits are independent of • Antlerless Only: Oct. 24–Oct. 29 (See pg. 18) the white-tailed deer bag limits. • An antlered sika deer is a deer with at • The total bag limit for sika deer • The total bag limit for Region B antlerless least one antler visible above the hairline. Muzzleloader Season is three (3) deer, white-tailed deer Muzzleloader Season • Bonus Antlered Deer Stamps may not no more than one (1) antlered. is ten (10). be used to take Sika Deer. SIKA FIREARMS SEASON ANTLERLESS WHITE-TAILED SIKA ARCHERY SEASON 2016-2017 FIREARMS SEASON 2016-2017 2016-2017, REGION B • Nov. 26-Dec. 10, Jan.6- Jan. 8 • Sept. 9 - Oct. 19, Oct. 23 - Nov. 25, Dates include a Sunday in certain counties. • Nov. 26-Dec. 10, Jan.6- Jan. 8 Dec. 12- Dec. 16, Jan. 2 - Jan. 5, (See pg. 18) Dates include a Sunday in certain counties. Jan. 9 - Jan. 31 (See pg. 18) Dates include a Sunday in certain counties. • The total bag limit for sika deer Firearms (See pg. 18) Season is three (3) deer, no more than • The total bag limit for Region B antlerless one (1) antlered. white-tailed deer Firearms Season is ten (10). • The total bag limit for sika deer Archery Season is three (3) deer, no more than one (1) antlered.

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SUNDAY DEER HUNTING 2016-2017 (FOR WHITE-TAILED AND SIKA DEER) Sunday hunting is allowed only on these dates during these seasons.

MUZZLELOADER ARCHERY SEASON FIREARMS SEASON SEASON

JR OCT 2 OCT 9 OCT 16 OCT 23 OCT 30 NOV 6 NOV 13 NOV 20 HUNT NOV 27 DEC 4 JAN 8 DEC 18 DEC 25 NOV 13

No Private Lands & ALLEGANY CO. Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Season Designated Public Lands* ANNE ARUNDEL CO. Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Open Closed Closed Open Open Closed Closed Closed Closed Private Lands Only BALTIMORE CO. Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed No Lands CALVERT CO. Closed Closed Open Open Open Open Open Closed Open Open Open Open Closed Closed Private Lands Only CAROLINE CO. Closed Closed Open Open Open Open Open Closed Open Open Open Open Closed Closed Private Lands Only CARROLL CO. Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Private Lands Only CECIL CO. Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Open Closed Closed Open Open Closed Closed Closed Closed Private Lands Only CHARLES CO. Closed Closed Open Open Open Open Open Closed Open Open Open Open Closed Closed Private Lands Only DORCHESTER CO. Closed Closed Open Open Open Open Open Closed Open Open Closed Closed Closed Closed Private Lands Only FREDERICK CO. Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Private Lands Only No Private Lands & GARRETT CO. Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Season Designated Public Lands* HARFORD CO. Closed Closed Open Open Open Open Open Closed Open Open Open Open Closed Closed Private Lands Only

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18 2016–17 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping SUNDAY DEER HUNTING 2016-2017 (FOR WHITE-TAILED AND SIKA DEER) CONTINUED Sunday hunting is allowed only on these dates during these seasons.

MUZZLELOADER ARCHERY SEASON FIREARMS SEASON SEASON

JR OCT 2 OCT 9 OCT 16 OCT 23 OCT 30 NOV 6 NOV 13 NOV 20 HUNT NOV 27 DEC 4 JAN 8 DEC 18 DEC 25 NOV 13

HOWARD CO. Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed No Lands KENT CO. Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Open Closed Closed Open Open Closed Closed Closed Closed Private Lands Only MONTGOMERY CO. Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Open Closed Closed Open Open Closed Closed Closed Closed Private Lands Only PRINCE GEORGE’S CO. Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed No Lands QUEEN ANNE’S CO. Closed Closed Open Open Open Open Open Closed Open Open Open Open Closed Closed Private Lands Only ST. MARY’S CO. Closed Closed Open Open Open Open Open Closed Open Open Open Open Closed Closed Private Lands Only SOMERSET CO. Closed Closed Open Open Open Open Open Closed Open Open Open Open Closed Closed Private Lands Only TALBOT CO. Closed Closed Open Open Open Open Open Closed Open Open Closed Closed Closed Closed Private Lands Only

WASHINGTON CO. No Private Lands & Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open (REGION A) Season Designated Public Lands*

WASHINGTON CO. Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Private Lands Only (REGION B) WICOMICO CO. Closed Closed Open Open Open Open Open Closed Open Open Closed Closed Closed Closed Private Lands Only WORCESTER CO. Closed Closed Open Open Open Open Open Closed Open Open Open Open Closed Closed Private Lands Only

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Archery Deer Hunting Regulations, pg. 21) except: the season in which they are taken, Regulations »» hunters entitled to hunt without a please note: license do not need to purchase a »» Deer harvested with archery equip- • A hunting license is required to hunt Muzzleloader Stamp; and ment during the antlerless-only sec- deer during the Archery Season unless »» hunters with a Senior Lifetime ond split of the early Muzzleloader you are exempt from the license require- Consolidated License do not need Season in Region B count towards ment. See Maryland Hunting Licenses (pgs. to purchase a Muzzleloader Stamp. the Archery Season bag limit. 54-57) for requirements, types, costs, ex- • To take a bonus antlered white-tailed • It is illegal to shoot on, from or across ceptions, purchasing, and Armed Forces deer, all deer hunters except those who any public road. information. may hunt without a license must pur- • It is illegal to hunt or shoot at wildlife • An Archery Stamp is required to hunt chase a Bonus Antlered Deer Stamp within 150 yards of an occupied build- deer during the Archery Season except: (see Antlered White-tailed Deer, pg. 12). ing or camp without permission of the »» hunters entitled to hunt without a • All archery deer hunters must have and use owner or occupant. For archery hunters license do not need to purchase an a Maryland Big Game Harvest Record this distance is 100 yards in Anne Arundel Archery Stamp; and (see General Deer Hunting Rules, pg. 8). and Montgomery counties and 50 yards in »» hunters with a Senior Lifetime • All deer and turkeys taken by archers Calvert, Carroll, Frederick, and St. Mary’s Consolidated License do not need in Maryland must be field tagged im- counties. In Harford County, the distance to purchase an Archery Stamp. mediately and checked in within 24 for archery hunters is now 50 yards, how- hours with the Maryland Department of ever, archers must use a tree stand when Resident Archery Stamp �� $6.00 Natural Resources. See Deer and Turkey hunting between 50 and 100 yards of Nonresident Archery Stamp �� $25.00 Tagging and Checking (pg. 32). an occupied dwelling or other building. (See Purchasing Your Maryland Hunting • Archery equipment may be used to • Archery hunters are not required to wear Licenses, Stamps and Permits, pg 57.) hunt deer during all of the deer hunt- fluorescent orange(see pg. 53) within the ing seasons. This includes the Archery regular Archery Season dates. Archery • Persons who hunt with archery equip- Season, Muzzleloader Season, Firearms hunters are required to wear fluorescent ment during the Muzzleloader Season Season, and Junior Deer Hunting Days. orange when hunting during the: must purchase a Muzzleloader Stamp • Deer taken with archery equipment »» Deer Muzzleloader Season (including (see Muzzleloader Deer Hunting must count towards the bag limit of the Region B antlerless white-tailed

20 2016–17 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping Muzzleloader Season when it overlaps • Draw locking devices are legal on all deer during the Muzzleloader Season the Archery Season); vertical bows for deer hunting. except those exempt from the license »» Deer Firearms Season; • Vertical bow release aids are permitted. requirement. See Maryland Hunting »» Junior Deer Hunting Days; and Licenses (pgs. 54-57) for requirements, »» Black Bear Season in Allegany, Crossbow Regulations types, costs, exceptions, purchasing, and Frederick, Garrett, and Washington • A crossbow used for deer hunting shall Armed Forces information. counties. have a draw of 75 pounds or more. • A Muzzleloader Stamp is required • Firearms may not be carried while • All crossbows should have a working to hunt deer during the Muzzleloader hunting deer during the Archery Season safety. Season except: with the following exception. In Deer • It is unlawful to have a loaded crossbow »» hunters entitled to hunt without a Management Region A, persons 21 years old in, on or leaning against any vehicle. license do not need to purchase a or older may carry a handgun for personal • A cocked crossbow without a bolt or ar- Muzzleloader Stamp; and protection against bear while hunting deer row in the firing position is considered »» hunters with a Senior Lifetime during the Archery Season. The handgun: to be unloaded. Consolidated License do not need »» may not be used for hunting any to purchase a Muzzleloader Stamp. game species while the person is ar- Regulations for Both Vertical chery hunting for deer; Bows and Crossbows Resident Muzzleloader Stamp �� $6.00 »» may not have a barrel length of more • Arrows or bolts used for deer hunting Nonresident Muzzleloader Stamp � $25.00 than six inches; must have a sharpened broadhead with (See Purchasing Your Maryland Hunting »» may not have a telescopic sight or metal points and a minimum width of Licenses, Stamps and Permits, pg 57.) electronic aiming device attached; and 7⁄8 of an inch. »» may not be used to kill wildlife wound- • The use of poisoned or explosive tipped • To take a bonus antlered white-tailed ed by a vertical bow or crossbow. arrows or bolts is not permitted. deer, all deer hunters except those who may hunt without a license must pur- Vertical Bow Regulations Muzzleloader Deer chase a Bonus Antlered Deer Stamp • The vertical bow shall have a full draw Hunting Regulations (see Antlered White-tailed Deer, pg. 12). and pull of 30 pounds or more for deer • All muzzleloader deer hunters must have hunting. • A hunting license is required to hunt and use a Maryland Big Game Harvest POACHERS BEWARE!

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Record (see General Deer Hunting Rules, and Montgomery counties and 50 yards in exceptions, purchasing, and Armed Forces pg. 8). Calvert, Carroll, Frederick, and St. Mary’s information. • All deer and turkeys taken by muzzle- counties. In Harford County, the distance • To take a bonus antlered white-tailed loader hunters in Maryland must be for archery hunters is now 50 yards, how- deer, all deer hunters except those who may field tagged immediately and checked ever, archers must use a tree stand when hunt without a license must purchase a in within 24 hours with the Maryland hunting between 50 and 100 yards of an Bonus Antlered Deer Stamp (see Antlered Department of Natural Resources. See Deer occupied dwelling or other building. White-tailed Deer, pg. 12). and Turkey Tagging and Checking (pg. 32). • It is unlawful to discharge a firearm • All firearms deer hunters must have and • Muzzleloading firearms may only be within 300 yards of a public or nonpub- use a Maryland Big Game Harvest Record used to hunt deer during the Muzzleloader lic school while hunting. This prohibition (see General Deer Hunting Rules pg. 8). Season, Firearms Season, and Junior Deer only applies during school hours or when • All deer and turkeys taken by firearms Hunting Days. the building is occupied. This safety zone hunters in Maryland must be field tagged • Deer taken with a muzzleloader must does not apply to colleges, universities, or immediately and checked in within 24 count towards the bag limit of the sea- home schools. hours with the Maryland Department of son in which they are taken. Deer taken Natural Resources. See Deer and Turkey with a muzzleloader during the Firearms Muzzleloader Regulations Tagging and Checking Requirements (pg. Season must count towards the Firearms • Deer may be hunted with a muzzleloading 32). Season bag limit. rifle, muzzleloading shotgun, or muzzle- • Shotguns, muzzleloading firearms, and • All deer hunters are required to wear fluo- loading handgun (both single shot and archery equipment may be used to hunt rescent orange during all Muzzleloader revolvers) in all Maryland counties. deer in all counties during the Firearms Season and Firearms Season dates, except • To be considered a muzzleloader, a rifle, Season and Junior Hunt Days. the landowner (only) hunting on their own shotgun or handgun must be loaded from • Breech-loading rifles and modern hand- property. See Fluorescent Orange Clothing the muzzle, and a revolver must be loaded guns may only be used to hunt deer during Requirements and Exceptions (pg. 53). from the front of the cylinder. the Firearms Season and Junior Hunt Days • It is illegal to shoot on, from or across • Flintlock, percussion cap, and inline in some counties. (see map pg. 11 and any public road. ignition muzzleloaders are legal hunting Handgun Regulations pg. 23) • It is illegal to hunt or shoot at wildlife devices for deer. • Deer taken with breech-loading firearms, within 150 yards of an occupied build- • Muzzleloading rifles or shotguns used muzzleloaders, or archery equipment during or camp without permission of the for deer hunting must be at least .40 caliber ing the Firearms Season must count to- owner or occupant. For archery hunters in size and must use 60 grains of black wards the Firearms Season bag limit. this distance is 100 yards in Anne Arundel powder or more (a black powder equivalent • All deer hunters are required to wear fluo- is acceptable) and propel one all-lead, lead rescent orange during the Firearms Season alloy or copper soft-nosed or expanding dates, except landowners (only) hunting on King-stand bullet or ball at a single discharge. their own property. See Fluorescent Orange is the most • Muzzleloading handguns used for deer Clothing Requirements and Exceptions advanced hunting must be at least .40 caliber with a (pg. 53). climbing barrel length of at least 6 inches and must • It is illegal to hunt any animal other than tree stand use 40 grains of black powder or more (a deer on the first day of Deer Firearms black powder equivalent is acceptable) and Season, except sea ducks in the Sea Duck in the propel one all-lead, lead alloy or copper Zone. industry! soft-nosed or expanding bullet or ball at a • It is illegal to shoot on, from or across single discharge. any public road. CHECK IT OUT! • Sabot loads are legal for use in muzzle- • It is illegal to hunt or shoot at wildlife loaders used for deer hunting. within 150 yards of an occupied build- king-stand.com • Muzzleloaders are considered unloaded ing or camp without permission of the if the ignition system is disabled by re- owner or occupant. For archery hunters moval of the cap, primer, battery, or primer this distance is 100 yards in Anne Arundel powder. and Montgomery counties and 50 yards in Hunting Top End Bucks • It is unlawful to have a loaded firearm in, Calvert, Carroll, Frederick, and St. Mary’s by Ralph S. Norris on, or leaning against any vehicle. This counties. In Harford County, the distance There is no other deer hunting book includes a muzzleloader ready to fire. for archery hunters is now 50 yards, how- in America with more information on taking monster whitetail bucks. ever, archers must use a tree stand when This hard bound volume, Firearms Deer Hunting hunting between 50 and 100 yards of an written by professional hunter Regulations occupied dwelling or other building. Ralph S. Norris, has 188 pages & over 120 color graphs & photos. • It is unlawful to discharge a firearm To order, send check for • A hunting license is required to hunt within 300 yards of a public or nonpub- $40 to Norris Enterprises deer during the Firearms Season except lic school while hunting. This prohibition 60 Norris Drive, Leeds, ME 04263 those exempt from the license require- only applies during school hours or when (Price covers shipping, handling & taxes) ment. See Maryland Hunting Licenses the building is occupied. This safety zone For Dealer Inquires Call (207) 524-2150 (pgs. 54-57) for requirements, types, costs, does not apply to colleges, universities, or

22 2016–17 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping home schools. hunting deer during the Archery Season. shells. The handgun: • Shotguns used for deer hunting must be Regulations for Firearms »» may not be used for hunting any game 28 gauge or larger. • Deer may not be hunted with a firearm that species while the person is archery • Shotgun ammunition used for deer is loaded with more than 8 cartridges or hunting for deer; hunting must shoot a single solid projec- shells. Magazines do not have to be physi- »» may not have a barrel length of mor- tile except in Dorchester County, where cally blocked. ethan six inches; #1 buckshot or larger may be used. • Except in Dorchester County where #1 »» may not have a telescopic sight or buckshot or larger may be used, firearms electronic aiming device attached; and Handgun Regulations used for deer hunting may only shoot one »» may not be used to kill wildlife wound- • The handguns referred to here are loaded all-lead, lead alloy, or copper soft-nosed ed by a vertical bow or crossbow. from the breech of the barrel or rear of or expanding bullet or ball. Sabots are the cylinder and use cartridges. permitted. Non-expanding full metal- Rifle Regulations • Handguns may be used to hunt deer jacketed, incendiary and tracer bullets are • The rifles referred to here are loaded from only in those counties where the use of not permitted. the breech of the barrel and use cartridges. a breech-loading rifle for deer hunting is • It is unlawful to have a loaded firearm in, • Rifles used for deer hunting must use am- permitted with the exception that hand- on, or leaning against any vehicle. This munition developing a muzzle energy of guns may be used to hunt deer through- includes ammunition in the magazine or at least 1,200 foot pounds. Consult am- out Frederick County (see map pg. 11). a muzzleloader ready to fire. munition guides for ballistics information. • Handguns used for deer hunting must • It is unlawful to hunt with an automatic • Air rifles that develop a muzzle energy of have a barrel length of 6 inches or more firearm capable of firing a series of shots 1,200 foot pounds may be used for deer and use ammunition which produces a with one continuous pull of the trigger. hunting. muzzle energy of 700 foot-pounds or • Firearms may not be carried while • See the map on page 11 for Maryland more. Consult ammunition guides for hunting deer during the Archery Season Shotgun and Rifle Counties/Areas. ballistics information. with the following exception. In Deer Management Region A, persons 21 years Shotgun Regulations old or older may carry a handgun for • The shotguns referred to here are loaded personal protection against bear while from the breech of the barrel and use

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Chronic Wasting • Avoid cutting through bones or the spinal • Ernst Market, Clear Spring, Disease in Maryland column (backbone). 301-842-2292 • If you saw off antlers or through a bone, • Holsinger’s Meats and Deli, Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a disease or if you sever the spinal column with Maugansville, 301-733-9263 of the brain and nervous system in the deer a knife, be sure to disinfect these tools • Sunnyland/Ray Burger’s Meats, family (Cervidae). It has been found in the prior to using them for the butchering Williamsport, 301-223-9637 following free ranging cervids: elk, moose, or removal of meat. mule deer, reindeer, and white-tailed deer. • Remove all fat, membranes and con- Taxidermists CWD is classified as a transmissible spongi- nective tissue from the meat. Note that • Fairview Wildlife Studio, Hagerstown, form encephalopathy and attacks the brain of normal field-dressing and trimming of 301-791-1568 cervids, producing small lesions that eventu- fat from meat will remove lymph nodes. • Kline’s Taxidermy, Smithsburg, ally result in death. Maryland DNR has tested • Always wash hands and instruments 301-416-0201 over 8,500 random hunter-harvested deer thoroughly after dressing and process- for CWD since 2002, and first detected the ing game meat. Chronic Wasting Disease disease in November 2010. The infected deer • Use a 50/50 solution of household chlorine Management Area was harvested by a hunter in Allegany County bleach and water to disinfect tools and Boundary Description and was most likely part of an outbreak dis- work surfaces. Wipe down counters and The Maryland CWDMA includes all of covered nearby in Hampshire County, West let them dry; soak knives for one hour. Allegany County and Harvest Management Virginia, in 2005. To date, eleven (11) infected Unit 250 in western Washington County. deer have been detected in Allegany County. The following taxidermists and meat pro- • Eastern Boundary: I-70 from the Concerns over CWD should not stop hunt- cessors are currently approved to prepare Maryland/Pennsylvania border south ers from enjoying the hunting season or any or process deer carcasses or deer parts taken to Rt. 522, then south on Rt. 522 to the venison they may acquire. CWD has not from within Maryland’s Chronic Wasting Maryland/West Virginia border. been shown to be transmissible to humans. Disease Management Area (CWDMA). This • Southern Boundary: The Maryland/ However, it is recommended that hunters provision provides an opportunity for hunters West Virginia border from Rt. 522 west field-dressing or butchering deer take the harvesting deer within Maryland’s CWDMA to the Allegany/Garrett County line. same precautions as they might to protect to transport carcasses or other deer parts • Western Boundary: The Allegany/ against other pathogens or diseases. The fol- directly to one of these approved businesses Garrett County line from the Maryland/ lowing common-sense precautionary mea- for meat processing, taxidermy services or West Virginia border north to the sures are recommended for the safe handling, for preparation for transport to another taxi- Maryland/Pennsylvania border. field-dressing and processing of venison: dermist. Please consult the Maryland DNR • Northern Boundary: The Maryland/ • Avoid shooting or handling a deer that website at dnr.maryland.gov for an up-to-date Pennsylvania border from the Allegany/ appears sick. list of approved processors and taxidermists. Garrett County line east to I-70. • Wear latex or rubber gloves when field- dressing or butchering deer. Meat Processors CWD Management • Remove all internal organs. • B&B Country Meats, Frostburg, Due to the detection of CWD in Allegany • Remove the meat from the bones and 301-689-6225 County, DNR has implemented a number spinal column if home processing a deer. • B&B Butchering, Orleans, 301-478-2558 of measures to prevent the unintention- • Do not use household knives or utensils • Snurr Bonez Wild Game Processing, al spread of CWD to other locations in when field-dressing or home processing Cumberland, 301-777-0450 Maryland or surrounding states. The changes a deer.

24 2016–17 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping outlined below apply only to the CWDMA, • meat with no part of the spinal column Managed Deer which currently is all of Allegany County and or head attached; Hunting Programs Harvest Management Unit 250 in western • hind quarters and front shoulders with Washington County, regardless of whether no spinal column or backbone attached; In addition to satisfying Maryland hunter it was taken on private or public land. • meat without backbone; safety, licensing, and stamp requirements, Whole deer carcasses or deer parts can- • cleaned hide with no head attached; a Shooter Qualification Card, a Managed not be transported out of the CWDMA, • skull plate cleaned of all meat and brain Hunt Permit, and lottery selection are except for: tissue; required to participate in the following • meat with no part of the spinal column; • antlers with no meat or soft tissue managed deer hunting programs: backbone, or head attached; attached; • Fair Hill NRMA State Park • hind quarters and front shoulders with • upper canine teeth, also known as bu- • Fort Frederick State Park no spinal column or backbone attached; glers, whistlers, or ivories; and • Gunpowder Falls State Park • cleaned hide with no head attached; • finished taxidermy mount or tanned • Seneca Creek State Park • skull plate cleaned of all meat and brain hides. tissue; DNR Shooter Qualification • antlers with no meat or soft tissue Please consult the CWD Alliance website at Card Program attached; cwd-info.org for a complete list of state and Through the DNR Shooter Qualification • finished taxidermy mounts or tanned province CWD containment, surveillance, Program local sportsman’s clubs, shooting hides; and management areas. clubs, and other groups avail their facili- • whole deer carcasses or parts being trans- Any person who imports or possesses a ties and expertise to certify hunters for ported directly to the meat processors cervid carcass or part of a cervid that was the program. Hunters, who meet certain and taxidermists listed here or on the tested for chronic wasting disease in an- shooting qualification standards become cer- DNR website, or to lined landfills within other state or province and is notified that tified and receive a Maryland State Shooter Allegany County or Washington County. the cervid tested positive, must report the Qualification Cardvalid for the current test results to the Maryland Department hunting license year. This card serves as Please check the DNR website (dnr.maryland. of Natural Resources within 24 hours of “proof of proficiency” and enables a qualified gov) for updates on CWD surveillance and receiving such notification- by telephone hunter to be eligible for many of the managed management in Maryland. Hunter assis- at 301-842-0332; or by FAX 301-842-1026; deer hunts held across Maryland. tance and cooperation is essential to the or by email to [email protected]. DNR’s efforts to monitor and manage CWD If you hunt deer, elk, moose or other cer- in Maryland. vids in other states and/or provinces, particu- larly those in which CWD has been detected, Carcass Importation Ban check with the respective fish and wildlife The primary objective in the management agencies regarding special regulations or of CWD is to prevent its spread into new specific advice for hunters. Also check with areas. One possible mode of disease trans- your home state fish and wildlife agency to mission is by the movement and disposal of ensure that animals lawfully killed elsewhere infected carcasses. In an effort to minimize may be imported and possessed in your state. Est. 1954 the risk for disease spread, Maryland, along Additional information can be found at the with many other states, has adopted regula- CWD alliance website cwd-info.org and the Hunt prime land in Barbour & Bullock Counties. tions that restrict the importation of whole Maryland DNR website dnr.maryland.gov. carcasses and certain carcass parts of deer, • Highest deer density in Alabama. Coyotes and bobcats no charge, no limit (with paid deer hunt). moose and elk harvested from states or areas Taking Deer Carcasses in states that have CWD. out of Maryland • 6,000 acre family-owned plantation. NO LEASED LAND. A person may not import the whole Because Maryland is considered a CWD • 50 Food Plots with elevated shooting houses surrounded by pines and oak bottoms. carcass of a dead deer, elk, or moose into positive state, deer hunters must follow • New cottages with private bedrooms and baths. 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A person or just to deer taken within the CWDMA. may import only the following parts of a Hunters are strongly encouraged to check carcass into Maryland if the final destination state regulations before transporting deer Visit us at www.pa-ko.com To plan your hunt, call J. Paul Taylor at 877.539.5699 is within the state but outside the CWDMA: carcasses. dnr.maryland.gov 25 DEER HUNTING

The Fort Frederick State Park qualifica- Managed Hunt Permit The Gunpowder Falls State Park, Sweet Air tion event will be held November 6, 2016 • The annual Managed Hunt Permit (MHP) Area managed deer hunt in Baltimore and beginning at 10a.m. at the Fort Frederick is required to hunt DNR properties that Harford counties has a limit of 65 hunters. Range in Washington County (all hunters charge for managed hunts and covers all For more information call 410-356-9272 be- must arrive by 10:00a.m.). such hunts on DNR lands. tween 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m. or 410-592-2897. • The MHP is not required to take part in See the following pages for the Gunpowder The qualification event held at the lotteries or drawings but only to partici- Falls, Sweet Air Area application form. Notchcliff Army National Guard Range pate in the managed hunts. in Baltimore County for the Fair Hill and • Hunters should contact the properties The Seneca Creek State Park managed deer Gunpowder Falls hunting programs will be they wish to hunt for site-specific rules hunt in Montgomery County has a limit of held on December 11, 2016 (all hunters must and regulations. 60 hunters. 35 hunters on Jan. 19, 2017 arrive by 10:00a.m.) • Persons exempt from the MHP require- and 25 hunters on Jan. 20, 2017. For more ment are those legally hunting with a information call 410-356-9272 between Other Shooter Qualification eventsare held Junior Hunting License (see Maryland 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m. or 301-924-2127. See at different times and locations throughout Hunting Licenses, page 54) or any person the following pages for the Seneca Creek the year. Many of the organizations that host serving in the United States Armed Forces application form. these events charge a fee. The DNR will issue (see Armed Forces Members Hunting In a press release in the summer announcing Maryland, pg. 56) that is exempt from The Smithsonian Environmental Research the dates for the various qualifications. The needing a Maryland hunting license. Center managed deer hunt in Anne Arundel DNR website will list the website addresses County has these provisions: of participating sportsmen’s clubs and other Managed Hunt Permit �� $35.00 • A Shooter Qualification Card and veri- locations where Shooter Qualifications will (See Purchasing Your Maryland Hunting fication that the hunter has complied be held. The DNR website address for this Licenses, Stamps and Permits, pg 57.) with the Hunter Education and Safety information is: dnr.maryland.gov/huntersguide/ Requirement are required to participate shootqual.asp. Hunters interested in partici- For Managed Deer Hunts at Fair Hill, Fort in this hunt. pating in managed hunts should contact Frederick, Gunpowder Falls, and Seneca • Hunters will be chosen by lottery. Only the organization holding the hunt to learn Creek State Parks: one application per hunter. Group ap- more about their program and any additional • Hunters will be chosen by lottery. Only plications of up to three hunters will be requirements. one application per hunter. Group ap- accepted and must be stapled together. plications of up to three hunters will be • All applications must be accompanied accepted and must be stapled together. by a self-addressed, stamped, legal sized • Shotguns with slugs are the only firearms envelope. allowed for these hunts. • Shotguns with slugs are the only firearms • The use of scopes is encouraged. allowed for these hunts. • Deer taken during these hunts will not • The use of scopes is encouraged. count toward the hunter’s regular deer • The use of a portable tree stand is firearms season bag limit. required. • Hunters participating in the Fair Hill, • Accommodations will be made for hunt- Gunpowder Falls, and Seneca Creek hunts ers with a Universal Disability Pass that will be allowed to harvest four (4) antlerless will allow them to hunt from a vehicle. deer and approximately one (1) out of 10 • The pre-hunt mandatory scout date is hunters will be chosen by drawing on the November 13, 2016 from 8:00a.m. to morning of the hunt to harvest an antlered 2:00p.m.. NATURAL RESOURCES deer in lieu of one of the four antlerless deer. • See the following pages for the Smithsonian POLICE CAREER • Hunters participating in the Fort Environmental Research Center applica- OPPORTUNITIES Frederick State Park hunt will be allowed tion form. to harvest two (2) antlerless deer. IF YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES AND The Wye Island NRMA managed deer THE DESIRE TO SERVE, WE’RE The Fair Hill NRMA State Park managed hunt in Queen Anne’s County has these INTERESTED IN TALKING TO YOU. deer hunt in Cecil County has a limit of provisions: To begin your career as a Maryland 120 hunters. For more information call • Hunters are required to submit a copy of Natural Resources Police officer, please 410-356-9272 between 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m. their current Maryland Hunting License contact Corporal Mance McCall at or 410-398-1246. See the following pages for along with their permit application. 443-534-2288, or mance.mccalliii@ the Fair Hill Managed Hunt application form. • Hunters will be chosen by lottery for both maryland.gov, or visit the Maryland the October muzzleloader deer hunt and Natural Resources Police Recruitment The Fort Frederick State Park managed the December firearms deer hunt. Facebook page. deer hunt in Washington County has a limit • For more information call 410-827-7577. of 30 hunters. For more information call 301-842-2155. See the following pages for the Fort Frederick application form.

26 2016–17 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping FAIR HILL NRMA STATE PARK MANAGED HUNT APPLICATION GUNPOWDER FALLS STATE PARK Name: �� MANAGED HUNT APPLICATION SWEET AIR AREA Address (street): �� Name: �� (city, state, zip): �� Address (street): �� Telephone #: �� (city, state, zip): �� Hunting License #: �� Telephone #: �� Number the hunt date blocks, with #1 being your first choice: Hunting License #: ��

January 9, 2017 January 10, 2017 Number the hunt date blocks, with #1 being your first choice: Mail the completed application to: January 16, 2017 January 17, 2017 Gwynnbrook WMA 3740 Gwynnbrook Ave., Owings Mills, MD 21117 Mail the completed application to: Gwynnbrook WMA Deadline for applications is November 4, 2016. 3740 Gwynnbrook Ave., Owings Mills, MD 21117 The lottery drawing will be held on November 7, 2016 at 12:30p.m.. Deadline for applications is November 4, 2016. The lottery drawing will be held on November 7, 2016 at 12:30p.m..

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 : �� Hunting License #: �� Hunting License #: �� Number the hunt date blocks, with #1 being your first choice: Number the hunt date blocks, with #1 being your first choice: January 19, 2017 January 20, 2017 December 6, 2016 December 7, 2016 Mail the completed application to: Mail the completed application to: Gwynnbrook WMA Fort Frederick State Park 3740 Gwynnbrook Ave., Owings Mills, MD 21117 11100 Fort Frederick Road, Big Pool, MD 21711 Deadline for applications is November 4, 2016. Deadline for applications is October 4, 2016. The lottery drawing will be held on November 7, 2016 at 12:30p.m.. The lottery drawing will be held on October 5, 2016 at 10:00a.m..

BLACK BEARS IN MARYLAND Western Maryland (Garrett, Allegany, Washington, and Frederick confronted by people, they are wild animals that should be treated counties) is home to a healthy black bear population. Accordingly, with respect. people may find themselves encountering bears, especially in For people wishing to carry a form of personal protection, DNR areas with natural or artificial food sources, such as berry patches, recommends the use of Bear Pepper Spray as a safe, legal, and oak groves, or in areas where bait, such as corn, has been left to effective bear deterrent. It has a long shelf-life, large volume, and is attract wildlife. If you encounter a bear, DNR recommends that discharged in an expanding cloud that will reach its target up to 35 you make your presence known by making noise. Clap your hands feet away. There are a variety of Bear Pepper Sprays on the market and speak with a firm voice to be sure the bear knows you are that can be purchased at local sporting goods stores or on the Inter- there. Remain upright and do not run. Back away slowly and leave net. When purchasing Bear Pepper Spray, be sure that the product the area. Although black bears are generally shy and run when states that it is for use on bears and has been approved by EPA. dnr.maryland.gov 27 DEER HUNTING

Below are permission forms that landowners and hunters may use.

SMITHSONIAN ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH PERMISSION TO HUNT AND/OR TRAP CENTER DEER HUNT APPLICATION I hereby grant permission to the person named below to hunt and/or Name: �� trap on my property located at______Address (street): �� ______(city, state, zip): �� on the following dates:______Telephone # (day/evening): �� Signed:______Hunting License #: �� Shooter Qualification# : �� AGREEMENT A copy of your Shooter Qualification Card must be In return for the privilege of hunting and/or trapping on this prop- submitted no later thatn November 4, 2016. erty, I agree to obey the laws, to observe all safety precautions and Hunter Safety Card #: �� practices, to take every precaution against fire, and to assume all # responsibility and liability for my person and my property while on Hunt from a Vehicle Permit : �� the landowners property. Number the hunt date blocks, with #1 being your first choice: Signed:______November 26, 2016 November 30, 2016 Address (street):______(city, state, zip):______December 3, 2016 December 5, 2016 Hunting License #:______Date:______December 7, 2016 December 10, 2016

Mail this completed application to: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Attention: Tony Dove PERMISSION TO HUNT AND/OR TRAP 647 Contess Wharf Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037 I hereby grant permission to the person named below to hunt and/or trap on my property located at______Deadline for applications is October 3, 2016. ______The lottery drawing will be held on October 10, 2016. The mandatory scout date is November 13, 2016 from 8a.m. to 2p.m.. on the following dates:______Signed:______

AGREEMENT In return for the privilege of hunting and/or trapping on this property, I agree to obey the laws, to observe all safety precautions and practices, to take every precaution against fire, and to assume all responsibility and liability for my person and my property while on the landowners property. FREE CENTRAL REGION Signed:______PUBLIC HUNTING PERMIT Address (street):______(city, state, zip):______Available for most public hunting areas in Baltimore, Carroll, Hunting License #:______Cecil, Harford, Howard, Montgomery counties and Kent County Date:______for Millington WMA (Canada goose and spring turkey hunting). To obtain the free Central Region Public Hunting Permit apply online at dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/Pages/publiclands/wmacen- MARYLAND TROPHY DEER CONTEST tral.aspx. Please call the Gwynnbrook Office at 410-356-9272 between 7:30-11:30a.m. with questions or for instructions on The 2016 Maryland Trophy Deer Contest will recognize the “top” how to apply by mail or in person. deer in each county taken during the 2014-2015 deer hunting seasons for the Maryland State Record Book. Highest scoring bucks are recognized for white-tailed deer (typical and non- FREE SOUTHERN REGION typical), fallow deer, and sika deer taken during each of the PUBLIC HUNTING PERMIT vertical bow, crossbow, muzzleloader, and firearms seasons. The Boone and Crockett method of scoring is used. Available for most public hunting areas in Anne Arundel, Calvert, The 2016 contest will be held at the Country Life Outdoors Charles, Prince George’s, and St. Mary’s counties. You can now Festival on July 1–3, 2016. The Country Life Outdoors Festival apply for the Southern Region Hunting Permit through the DNR location will be at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds near website. For information on the areas covered by this permit Leonardtown, Maryland. The contest is cosponsored by the and to apply online, go to dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/Pages/pub- Maryland Bowhunters Society, the Maryland Chapter of the liclands/wmasouthern.aspx. For questions regarding specific Quality Deer Management Association, and the DNR Wildlife areas and other methods to apply, please call the Myrtle Grove & Heritage Service. For more information regarding the 2016 office at 301-743-5161. contest contact Mr. Walter “Tinker” Johnson at 301-349-2413, or DNR at 301-842-0332.

28 2016–17 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping Deer Processors

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources would like to thank the deer processors listed below for their service and cooperation in the Wildlife and Heritage Service’s annual collection of information on Maryland deer. Their efforts help supply the data necessary to manage this popular species. We appreciate their support of the stewardship and management of deer.

Allegany Garrett Wicomico B&B Butchering ��301-478-2558 Butcher Block ��301-334-4140 Dave’s Cut Em Up B&B Country Meats ��301-689-6225 EJ’s Meat Processing �� 301-245-4409 Deer Processing �� 302-381-7257 or 302-907-0383 Snurr Bonez Wild Game Processing �� 301-777-0450 Second Chance Farms �� 301-616-7794 Jim’s Custom Cutting ��410-749-5546 Longhorn Butcher Shop ��410-422-3942 Anne Arundel Harford Off The Neck �� 410-860-2126 Austin’s Deer Processing �� 410-850-5838 F.T.S. Taxidermy & Deer Processing �� 410-838-6109 Wright Brothers Butchery and Taxidermy Harwood Butcher Shop �� 410-212-8803 or 800-675-0013 �� 410-546-2053 Ray Hitchcock Taxidermy �� 410-987-6990 KCC Deer Processing ��410-803-9200 Worcester Calvert Kent Captain Ron’s Deer Processing ��410-627-8189 Baker’s Meat House ��410-610-3311 Alexander’s Deer Processing �� 410-928-3462 Rowell’s Butcher Shop �� 443-295-7449 Charlie’s Whitetail Custom Cutting �� 410-928-5326 Sussex County, Delaware John’s Butcher Shop ��410-778-3550 Mark’s Meats and More,LLC ��302-933-0307 Caroline Deep Branch Custom Cuts ��410-310-1246 Montgomery Knife Box Custom Cuts �� 443-262-5694 KS Kuts ��240-457-1844 or 301-606-5203 Frases’ Meat Shop �� 410-673-7249 Tim Mullinix ��240-246-6199 Richard’s Deer Prince George’s Shop ��410-634-1510 or 410-279-0622 Harwood Butcher Shop �� 410-212-8803 Tuckahoe River Deer Processing �� 443-786-5199 Queen Anne’s Carroll Billy Walls ��410-778-3511 C & L Deer Processing ��410-374-6424 Emory Creek Processing ��410-490-5669 M & G Wild Game Processing �� 443-375-7138 Somerset Cecil Eddie Johnson Deer Processing ��410-603-0047 Buckland’s Deer Processing ��443-350-0573 Holland’s Deer Cutting ��410-251-7608 Ron Bennett ��443-553-4239 St. Mary’s Charles Mike McWilliams Wild Game Chuck’s Butcher Shop ��301-283-0743 Processors ��301-475-9667 or 240-925-6994 Dorchester Henry’s Deer Processing ��27990 Pt. Lookout Rd. Bucktown Butcher Shop �� 443-521-4286 Ridgells Whitetail Butcher Shop ��301-904-0406 Kramer’s Butcher Shop ��443-521-7501 Washington The Duck Stop �� 443-521-7128 Banzhoff Butcher Shop �� 301-223-9326 Frederick Ernst Market �� 301-842-2292 Clint’s Cuts ��301-865-5120 or 301-748-1505 Holsinger’s Meats & Deli �� 301-733-9263 Pry’s Deer Processing �� 301-834-8752 or 800-733-8883 Rob’s Deer Shop ��301-271-7780 Sunnyland/Ray Burger’s Meats �� 301-223-9637 Shuff’s Meat Market �� 301-271-2231 Wack’em and Pack’em �� 301-748-8066

MARYLAND ARCHERY HUNTER SURVEY COOPERATORS NEEDED

WE NEED YOUR HELP! Archery hunters are among the most active outdoor enthusiasts in Maryland. The time you spend afield and the experiences you enjoy are of great value to us. The hunting ob- servations you make day after day and year after year can be used as a powerful tool to effectively track fluctuations in many different wildlife populations (e.g. deer, bear, turkey, small game, and furbearers). Therefore, we are asking you to take the time to become a cooperator and document information about each of your archery hunts. The data you provide will be added to the data already collected by 300+ other archery hunter cooperators and will make the results even stronger. If you are interested in becoming an Archery Hunter Survey Cooperator, you can download a copy of the survey at dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/Pages/hunt_trap/bhsurvey.aspx or contact Brent Evans at (443) 786-3656 or [email protected]. Cooperators will receive an annual survey form to complete during the deer archery season and an annual report of the results after they are compiled. We appreciate your interest and cooperation. dnr.maryland.gov 29 TURKEY HUNTING

General Turkey • Fluorescent orange is not required for • It is unlawful to discharge a firearm Hunting Rules hunting turkeys. However, turkey hunt- within 300 yards of a public or nonpub- ers are encouraged to wear it as a precau- lic school while hunting. This prohibition • A hunter must carry personal photo tion. Successful turkey hunters are also only applies during school hours or when identification(such as a driver’s license) encouraged to put an orange ribbon on the building is occupied. This safety zone or a secondary form of positive identifica- the turkey when carrying it out of the does not apply to colleges, universities, tion while hunting. woods. See Hunting Safety Tips (pg. or home schools. • Written permission is required to hunt 58) for a guide to courteous and safe on private land. turkey hunting. Turkey Seasons, • A hunting license is required to hunt Regulations, Bag wild turkeys in Maryland (with excep- Turkey Hunting Devices Limits, & Locations tions). See Maryland Hunting Licenses and Regulations (pgs. 54-57) for requirements, types, • Shotguns used for turkey hunting may JUNIOR TURKEY HUNTING DAYS costs, exceptions, purchasing, and Armed not have a magazine and chamber ca- 2017 Forces information. pable of holding more than 3 shells total. • The use of a Maryland Big Game • In the Spring Season, Jr. Hunt Days, • April 15, statewide Harvest Record is required of all and Winter Season, hunters may only • Sunday, April 16 in certain counties, Maryland turkey and deer hunters. It is use shotguns (loaded with #4 shot or see chart. issued with the hunting license and is smaller), crossbows, or vertical bows. used to record the species, date, county, • In the Fall Season, turkey hunters may The Junior Turkey Hunting Days are for hunt- sex, hunting device, and Confirmation only use rifles (including air rifles), ers age 16 or younger only. To hunt during Number of every turkey and deer taken handguns, shotguns (loaded with #4 these days: during a hunting license year. Those shot or smaller or a solid, single projec- • Junior hunters must have completed who may hunt turkeys without a license tile), crossbows, or vertical bows. a Hunter Education Course and re- must obtain a free Big Game Harvest ceived a Certificate of Competency in Record through the COMPASS portal Other Hunting Device Regulations Firearms and Hunting Safety. (See Hunter at dnr.maryland.gov/service OR any DNR • It is illegal to have a loaded firearm in, Education Requirement pg. 54.) Licensing and Registration Service Center on, or leaning against any vehicle. This • Junior hunters must have a Hunting (pg. 6) OR a DNR Sport License agent. includes ammunition in the magazine or License or be exempt from the license • Turkeys and deer taken in Maryland a muzzleloader ready to fire. requirement. ( See Who May Hunt must be field tagged immediately • It is unlawful to have a loaded crossbow Without a License, pg. 56). and checked in within 24 hours with in, on or leaning against a vehicle. • Junior turkey hunters must be accompa- the Maryland Department of Natural • A cocked crossbow without a bolt or ar- nied in the field by an individual who: Resources. (See Deer & Turkey Tagging row in the firing position is considered »» is 21 years old or older; and Checking pg. 32). to be unloaded. »» possesses a valid Maryland hunting • It is illegal to hunt turkeys with the aid • It is against the law to shoot on, from license, or is exempt from hunting of bait or over any baited area. Feed or or across any public road. license requirements;and bait placed for deer or other wildlife may • It is illegal to hunt or shoot at wildlife »» is unarmed. be considered baiting if turkeys are being within 150 yards of an occupied build- hunted. An area is considered by law to ing or camp without permission of the Statewide Regulations: be baited for 10 days after the removal of owner or occupant. For archery hunt- • Only bearded turkeys may be har- the bait. Salt and mineral supplements ers this distance is 100 yards in Anne vested in the Junior Turkey Hunting are no longer considered as a source of Arundel and Montgomery counties and Days and Spring Season. bait for turkeys. 50 yards in Calvert, Carroll, Frederick, • Turkeys taken by junior hunters during • It is illegal to use recorded or electroni- and St. Mary’s counties. In Harford these days count towards the entire cally amplified calls, and use motorized County, the distance for archery hunters Spring Season bag limit. or electronic turkey decoys. is now 50 yards, however, archers must • The Junior Turkey Hunting Days bag use a tree stand when hunting between limit is one (1) bearded turkey per day. 50 and 100 yards of an occupied dwelling • Daily shooting hours are one half or other building. hour before sunrise to sunset for Junior Turkey Hunting Days. • Only shotguns (loaded with #4 shot or smaller), crossbows, or vertical bows may be used for the Junior Turkey Hunting Days. • Dogs and organized drives may not be used.

30 2016–17 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping SPRING TURKEY SEASON 2017 • Fall turkey hunters may only use rifles (including air rifles), handguns, shot- Statewide Season Dates: guns (loaded with #4 shot or smaller or • April 18-May 23 a solid, single projectile), crossbows, or Includes Sundays in certain counties, see vertical bows. chart. • It is illegal to hunt turkeys with the aid of bait or to place bait for turkeys Statewide Regulations: during any turkey season. However, • Only bearded turkeys may be harvested during the fall season, it is not consid- in the Spring Season. ered to be hunting with the aid of bait if • The Spring Season bag limit is one (1) a hunter and any turkey that a hunter bearded turkey per day and two (2) shoots at are at least 150 yards from any bearded turkeys for the season. bait legally placed for other species (e.g. • Spring Turkey Season daily shooting corn placed to attract deer). hours for April 18 through May 9 are • Be aware: Fall turkey hunters are encour- one-half hour before sunrise to noon. aged to wear fluorescent orange clothing • Spring Turkey Season daily shooting especially when other hunting seasons hours for May 10 through May 23 are are open at the same time. one-half hour before sunrise to sunset. • Hunters may only use shotguns (loaded WINTER TURKEY SEASON 2017 with #4 shot or smaller), crossbows, or vertical bows in the Spring Season. Statewide Season Dates: • Dogs and organized drives may not be • Jan. 19-21 used. Statewide Regulations: FALL TURKEY SEASON 2016 • The combined bag limit for the 2017 Winter and 2016 Fall Seasons is one Fall turkey hunting is only permitted in (1) turkey of either sex. Allegany, Garrett, and Washington counties. • Winter Turkey Season daily shooting hours are one half hour before sunrise • Oct. 29-Nov. 5 to one half hour after sunset. Includes a Sunday, see chart. • Hunters may only use shotguns (loaded with #4 shot or smaller), crossbows, or • The combined bag limit for the 2016 vertical bows in the Winter Season. Fall and 2017 Winter Seasons is one (1) turkey of either sex. • Fall Turkey Season daily shooting hours are one half hour before sunrise to one half hour after sunset.

SUNDAY TURKEY HUNTING 2016-2017

Sunday hunting is permitted on April 16 (Junior Hunt Day) and all Sundays during any open turkey season in the following counties:

COUNTY LOCATION

Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, Charles, St. Mary’s Private Lands only

Dorchester Private and public lands

Allegany, Garrett, Washington Private and designated public lands*

* Designated public lands open to Sunday hunting in Allegany, Garrett, and Washington counties are only: Billmeyer- Belle Grove WMA, Cunningham Swamp WMA, Dan’s Mountain WMA, Garrett SF, Green Ridge SF, Indian Springs WMA, Mount Nebo WMA, Potomac SF, Prather’s Neck WMA, Savage River SF, Sideling Hill WMA, and Warrior Mountain WMA. dnr.maryland.gov DEER AND TURKEY TAGGING & CHECKING

Instructions • Fill out a block on the Maryland Big DNRid number is printed on all hunt- Game Harvest Record in ink. Record ing licenses. All deer and turkeys harvested in Maryland the species, date, county, sex, and hunt- • Important: At the end of the Internet must be field tagged immediately and ing device used. The Confirmation or telephone check-in process, a checked in within 24 hours via the in- Number will be provided later. Confirmation Number will be is- ternet, telephone, or mobile app. Each will sued which must be recorded in the receive its own Confirmation Number that Confirmation Number space on the must be recorded on the Big Game Harvest Big Game Harvest Record. Record that is provided with your hunting • Each deer or turkey checked in will have license. Even those who may hunt without its own Confirmation Number. If you a License (pg. 56) must complete the tag- have a question or need to retrieve a ging and checking procedure for each deer Confirmation Number, call your local and turkey. They must obtain a free DNRid Wildlife & Heritage Service office (pg. 6). number and free Big Game Harvest Record • A hunter may not remove the head or through the COMPASS portal at dnr.mary- hide or any part from any deer (except land.gov/service OR any DNR Licensing and internal organs), or cut the meat into Registration Service Center (pg. 6) OR a DNR parts, until the deer has been checked Sport License agent. in and the confirmation number recorded on the Big Game Harvest Record. Before moving each deer or turkey from • Hunters are required to furnish the the place of kill, the hunter must: Confirmation Number to taxidermists • Complete a Maryland Deer and Turkey • After completing the previous two and processors/butchers before they Field Tag in ink and attach it to the ani- steps, the deer or turkey can legally can leave their deer or turkey. Hunters mal. The Field Tag must be attached to be moved from the place of kill. may use the Butcher/Taxidermy Tag the head of the deer or leg of the turkey. that is provided in the Maryland Guide These tags are available in the Maryland Hunters then have until 24 hours after the to Hunting & Trapping (or a tag with the Guide to Hunting & Trapping or a tag kill is field tagged to check in their game appropriate information can be made by with the appropriate information can using one of the following: the hunter) for this purpose. be made by the hunter. The Field Tag • the internet check-in site gamecheck. must remain on the head of the deer dnr.state.md.us or leg of the turkey until the animal • the Maryland Big Game Registration is processed for consumption. Hunters Phone Line 1-888-800-0121 who plan to have their deer mounted • DNR’s official mobile app (AccessDNR) should attach the tag to the antler and not through a hole cut in the ear. TTY users, call through the Maryland Relay. • The completed Big Game Harvest »» Place of kill is the location where the For ease of use, deaf and hard of hearing Record with associated Confirmation animal expired and was recovered. hunters are encouraged to use the internet Numbers serves as the hunter’s posses- check-in site or mobile app. sion tag and must remain in the hunter’s • Hunters should indicate the actual hunt- possession. If the hunter harvests more ing device used to take the deer or turkey than three (3) animals (combination when checking their animal (not the of deer and turkeys), they can obtain season in which it is taken). another Big Game Harvest Record free- Before moving each deer or turkey from • Hunters must use their DNRid number of-charge through the COMPASS portal the place of kill, the hunter must also: when checking in a deer or turkey. The at dnr.maryland.gov/service OR any DNR Licensing and Registration Service Center (pg. 6) OR a DNR Sport License agent.

TURKEY MEASUREMENTS REQUIRED FOR CHECKING

SPURS: measure from the leg to the BEARD: measure from the skin to the tip of the spur. tip of the beard.

32 2016–17 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. 34-36): Charles ��08 — Or — Dorchester ��09 The public land code for the place of harvest (pg 34): 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 or handgun? 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 or handgun? 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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* Austin’s will prep We smoke your venison over the finest woods! your cape for the • Bologna—Regular Bologna, PepperJack Cheese Bologna, Cheddar taxidermist * Get your “Junior Cheese Bologna smoked with oak and apple woods Austin’s Hunter” certiﬁ cate here! • Snack Sticks—Slim Jim style e are a aryland tate nsected facility with a specializes in deer * We process all BIG • Hot Dogs/Cheese Dogs refrigerated cliate controlled eat and re roo that processing and all wild game • Pastrami—Sliced or Chipped aintains a clean consistent teerature. our deer eat never leaves the cold bo once it arrives on site. * FHFH Participant • Bacon—Sliced BIG wild game! • Hams—Smoked Venison Hams (hind), Smoked Chipped Ham • Venison Jerky—made from whole muscle meat • Special Burger Mix—added ﬂ avor and texture to your ground venison. Fresh-linked Venison Sausage—Breakfast, Cajun, Hot Link, Italian, Polish Kielbasa, Polish Kielbasa w/cheese. *All meat is double wrapped, packaged in small family-sized portions, labeled, and frozen for you to pick up. Vacuum packing available for extra fee. Attention: For the hunter who processes their own deer—Bring your whole meat to Austin’s, and we can either grind it while you wait, smoke it for you, or make any specialty item you prefer (tag required). Attention Hog Hunters: We process wild boar hogs—We offer Smoked Hams, Smoked Shoulders, Bacon and Sausage! Try Our Vacuum Marinated Loins! Barbeque ~ Hot & Spicy~ Mesquite ~ Teriyaki Adds flavor and moisture to your venison loins for a juicy, tender bite every time! dnr.maryland.gov 33 DEER AND TURKEY TAGGING & CHECKING

Chronic Wasting Disease Management Area Boundary Description

The Maryland CWDMA includes all of Allegany County and Harvest Management Unit 250 in western Washington County. • Eastern Boundary: I-70 from the Maryland/ • Western Boundary: The Allegany/Garrett Pennsylvania border south to Rt. 522, then County line from the Maryland/West Virginia south on Rt. 522 to the Maryland/West Virginia border north to the Maryland/Pennsylvania border. border. • Southern Boundary: The Maryland/West • Northern Boundary: The Maryland/ Virginia border from Rt. 522 west to the Pennsylvania border from the Allegany/Garrett Allegany/Garrett County line. County line east to I-70.

PUBLIC LAND CODES BY COUNTY ALLEGANY COUNTY 01 Earleville WMA 363 Gunpowder SP 327 Patuxent Naval Air Station 465 Dan’s Mountain WMA 240 Fair Hill NRMA 364 Susquehanna SP 328 Elm’s CWMA 466 Warrior Mountain WMA 241 Grove Farm WMA 366 Stoney Demonstration Forest 329 St. Mary’s SP or Salem Tract 467 Green Ridge SF 242 Old Bohemia WMA 367 HOWARD COUNTY 13 Historic St. Mary’s City CWMA 468 Billmeyer WMA 243 CHARLES COUNTY 08 Hugg-Thomas WMA 415 Greenwell SP 469 Rocky Gap SP 244 Riverside WMA 395 Patuxent River SP 416 SOMERSET COUNTY 19 Belle Grove WMA 245 Chapman SP (Mt. Aventine) 397 Patapsco SP 417 Deal Island WMA 500 Sideling Hill WMA 246 Nanjemoy WMA 398 Triadelphia/Rocky Gorge Fairmount WMA 501 604 ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY 02 Cedar Point WMA 399 (WSSC) Cedar Island WMA 503 Davidsonville Receiver Station 424 Indian Head Naval Ordinance Pocomoke Sound WMA 504 400 KENT COUNTY 14 Fort Meade 425 Millington WMA 375 Maryland Marine Properties Area 505 Smithsonian 427 Myrtle Grove WMA 401 Eastern Neck NWR 376 WMA Crownsville CWMA 428 Doncaster SF or Tayloes Neck 402 Sassafras NRMA 378 Wellington WMA 506 BALTIMORE COUNTY 03 Chapel Point SP 403 MONTGOMERY COUNTY 15 South Marsh Island WMA 507 Prettyboy Watershed 340 Nanjemoy Creek WMA 404 Patuxent River SP 440 Chesapeake Forest Lands 508 Liberty Watershed 341 Cedarville SF 405 Mckee-Beshers WMA 441 TALBOT COUNTY 20 Loch Raven Watershed 342 Indian Creek NRMA 406 Seneca Creek SP 442 Seth CFL 515 Gunpowder SP 343 Chicamuxen WMA 407 Cherrington CWMA 443 WASHINGTON COUNTY 21 Patapsco SP 344 DORCHESTER COUNTY 09 Strider WMA 444 Indian Springs WMA 260 Gwynnbrook WMA 345 LeCompte WMA 540 Islands of the Potomac 445 Sideling Hill WMA 261 Soldiers Delight NEA 346 Linkwood WMA 541 Triadelphia/Rocky Gorge South Mountain SP 262 447 CALVERT COUNTY 04 Fishing Bay WMA 542 (WSSC) Hagerstown Watershed 263 Parkers Creek WMA 454 Blackwater NWR 543 W. Maryland Ag. Research Seneca Schaeffer Farm Tract 625 264 Calvert Cliffs SP 455 Taylor’s Island WMA 544 PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY 16 Station (B) Flag Pond CWMA 456 Chesapeake Forest Lands 545 Gardner Road Park CWMA 477 Greenbrier SP 265 Huntingtown Area 457 FREDERICK COUNTY 10 Cheltenham WMA 478 Fort Frederick SP 266 Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm 458 Frederick City Watershed 280 Aquasco Farms CWMA 480 Woodmont 267 CWMA Gravel Hill Swamp WMA 280 Spice Creek (Patuxent River) Maryland Correctional Training 481 268 Hall Creek NRMA 459 Ridenour Swamp WMA 280 NRMA Center CAROLINE COUNTY 05 Cunningham Falls SP, Thurmont 281 Mill Town Landing NRMA 482 Prather’s Neck WMA 269 Idylwild WMA 525 WS Nottingham NRMA 483 WICOMICO COUNTY 22 Tuckahoe SP 526 Monocacy NRMA 282 Beltsville 484 Wetipquin WMA 554 Chesapeake Forest Lands 527 South Mountain SP 283 Rosaryville SP 485 Ellis Bay WMA 555 CARROLL COUNTY 06 Emmitsburg Watershed 284 Brandywine Receiver Station 486 Wicomico Demo Forest CFL 556 Morgan Run NEA 314 Heaters Island WMA 286 Patuxent WRC (Central Tract) 487 Johnson WMA 557 Liberty Watershed 315 GARRETT COUNTY 11 Billingsley Tract (Patuxent River Nanticoke WMA 558 488 Hanover Watershed 316 Savage River SF 220 Park) Chesapeake Forest Lands 559 Sawmill-Speigel CWMA 317 Potomac SF 221 Triadelphia/Rocky Gorge WORCESTER COUNTY 23 489 Patapsco SP 319 Garrett SF 222 (WSSC) Pocomoke SF 580 Avondale WMA 630 Mount Nebo WMA 223 QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY 17 E.A. Vaughn WMA 581 Woodbrook CWMA 632 Deep Creek Lake SP 224 Tuckahoe SP 390 Hickory Point 582 Maring CWMA 633 Youghiogheny Reservoir 225 Wye Island NRMA 391 Pocomoke River WMA 583 Hahn CWMA 634 Frostburg Watershed 227 ST. MARY’S COUNTY 18 Isle of Wight WMA 584 CECIL COUNTY 07 Cunningham Swamp WMA 228 Newtowne Neck SP 462 Assateague NS 585 Elk Neck SP 360 HARFORD COUNTY 12 St. Inigoes SF 463 Chesapeake Forest Lands 586 Elk Neck SF 361 Rocks SP 325 Point Lookout SP (Jacobs Assateague SP 700 C&D Canal Lands 362 464 Aberdeen Proving Ground 326 Property)

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A Public or Private Land Code is Required for Checking Your Deer or Turkey.

How to Use These Maps

• Maryland counties and their respective Private Land Codes are displayed geographically on pages 34-36. • A table listing of Public Land Codes by county is located on this page. • The Chronic Wasting Disease Management Area now includes all of Allegany County and the western portion of Washington County that includes Private Land Code 250. dnr.maryland.gov 35 DEER AND TURKEY TAGGING & CHECKING

Sections of Frederick and Worcester counties, continued from page 11.

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 Walter Martz Road, then by and with the south side of Walter Martz Road 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 11 for all shotgun and rifle counties/areas.

How to Use These Maps

• Maryland counties and their respective Private Land Codes are displayed geographically on pages 34-36. • A table listing of Public Land Codes by county is located on page 34.

36 2016–17 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping MIGRATORY GAME BIRD HUNTING

Migratory Game Birds are: brant, coots, doves, ducks, geese, rails, snipe, and woodcock. »» This stamp must be signed in ink Brant, ducks, and geese are referred to as waterfowl. but does not have to be attached to the hunting license. Canada Goose Seasons �� (pg. 38) »» If you do not receive your federal September Teal Season �� (pg. 38) duck stamp within 2-3 weeks after Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days �� (pg. 39) purchase from DNR online or by Regular Duck Season �� (pg. 39) phone, please email duckstamp@ Sea Duck Zone Season �� (pg. 40) amplex.com or call 1-800-852-4897. Brant Season �� (pg. 40) Light Goose Seasons �� (pg. 40) Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Dove, Woodcock, Rails, & Snipe Seasons ��(pg. 40-41) Conservation Stamp Extended Falconry Seasons ��(pg. 41) At National Wildlife Refuges, U.S. Post Offices Migratory Game Bird Hunting Rules & Regulations �� (pg. 42) and at duckstamp.com �� $25.00 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Devices Rules & Regulations �� (pg. 43) From the COMPASS portal at dnr.maryland. Federal Migratory Game Bird Hunting »» Hunters are not required to possess gov/service OR any DNR Licensing and Regulations can be viewed at: dnr.mary- or sign the actual stamp. Registration Service Center (pg. 6) OR a DNR land.gov/wildlife/Hunt_Trap/pdfs/MGB_ Sport License agent ��$27.00 FederalHuntingRegs.pdf Maryland Migratory Game Bird Stamp �� $9.00 • A Harvest Information Program (HIP) Offshore Waterfowl Hunting Rules & (See Purchasing Your Maryland Hunting Certificationis required of all hunters Regulations (offshore duck blinds, sea duck Licenses, Stamps and Permits, pg 57.) to hunt all migratory game birds in and offshore waterfowl hunting zones) can Maryland. The certificationis free and be viewed at: dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/Pages/ • A Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and issued with the Maryland Migratory hunt_trap/offshore_intro.aspx Conservation Stamp (federal duck Game Bird Stamp. stamp) is required of all hunters over • Hunters must have the the printed vali- General Migratory Game the age of 15 to hunt brant, coots, ducks, dation showing proof of purchase of the Bird Hunting Rules and geese in Maryland. This includes Maryland Migratory Game Bird Stamp persons not required to have a hunting and HIP certification in their possession • Migratory game birds may not be hunted license. (See Who May Hunt Without a while hunting migratory game birds. on Sundays. License pg. 56). • When you purchase your Maryland • A hunter must carry personal photo »» This stamp may be purchased from Migratory Game Bird Stamp, you will identification(such as driver’s license) or National Wildlife Refuges, Post be asked the following HIP questions a secondary form of identification while Offices, online atduckstamp.com that are used for harvest survey sam- hunting. and through the COMPASS portal pling only: • Written permission is required to hunt at dnr.maryland.gov/service OR any »» Do you plan to hunt brant this com- on private land. DNR Licensing and Registration ing hunting season? • A hunting license is required to hunt Service Center (pg. 6) OR a DNR »» About how many ducks, geese, migratory game birds in Maryland (with Sport License agent. doves, and woodcock did you bag exceptions). See Maryland Hunting »» If you order your federal duck last season? Licenses (pgs. 54-57) for requirements, stamp online (duckstamp.com), you »» Did you hunt sea ducks (eiders, long- types, costs, exceptions, purchasing, and will receive a purchase code. If tailed duck and scoters), coots, snipe Armed Forces information. you purchase your stamp through or rails last season? • A Maryland Migratory Game Bird COMPASS, a DNR sport license • A Maryland Snow Goose Conservation Stamp is required of all hunters to hunt agent, DNR online licensing, or a Order Hunting Season Permit is re- all migratory game birds in Maryland. DNR Licensing and Registration quired to participate in the Light Goose This includes persons not required to Center, you will receive a printed Conservation Order Season. Hunters have a hunting license and holders of validation showing proof of pur- must possess the printed validation senior hunting licenses. chase. Both the purchase code showing proof of the purchase of this »» This stamp may be obtained through and the validation will be accept- permit while hunting. (See Light Goose the COMPASS portal at dnr.maryland. ed as proof of the purchase for 45 Seasons & Bag Limits pg. 40). gov/service OR any DNR Licensing and days, and must be possessed while Registration Service Center (pg. 6) OR hunting waterfowl and coots. The Snow Goose Conservation Order Hunting a DNR Sport License agent. paper stamp will be mailed to the Season Permit �� $5.00 »» While hunting migratory game purchaser. (See Purchasing Your Maryland Hunting birds, hunters must possess »» The proof of purchase will expire Licenses, Stamps and Permits, pg 57.) the printed validation showing after 45 days after which the pur- proof of purchase of the Maryland chaser must possess the stamp, • A Regulated Shooting Area Hunting Migratory Game Bird Stamp and HIP signed in ink, while hunting wa- License allows you to shoot only cap- certification. terfowl and coots. tive-raised game birds on a state-licensed dnr.maryland.gov 37 MIGRATORY GAME BIRD HUNTING

Regulated Shooting Area (see Other • Garrett • Montgomery • Shooting hours for this season and zone Licenses pg. 54). To hunt free-flying, • Howard • Washington; and are from one-half hour before sunrise captive-raised mallard ducks or wild • that part of Anne Arundel County west to sunset. waterfowl on a state-licensed Regulated of Interstate 895, Interstate 97 and Route Shooting Area a hunter must possess a 3; and LATE RESIDENT CANADA GOOSE Maryland hunting license, the printed • that part of Prince George’s County west SEASON 2016-2017 validation showing proof of purchase the of Route 3 and Route 301; and Maryland Migratory Game Bird Stamp, • that part of Charles County west of Route Late Resident Canada and a Federal Migratory Bird Hunting 301 Goose Season Dates: and Conservation Stamp or its proof of • Nov. 19- Nov.25, Dec. 13- Mar. 8 purchase (if over the age of 15). Early Resident Canada Goose • A Stationary Blind and Blind Site License Bag Limits and Rules: The Late Resident Goose Hunt Zone in- is required to hunt from an offshore wa- • The Eastern and Western Zone daily bag cludes these counties: terfowl blind or blind site in Maryland limit is eight (8) geese and the posses- • Allegany • Montgomery public waters (see Other Licenses pg. 54). sion limit is 24. • Frederick • Washington; For Maryland Offshore Waterfowl Hunting • Shooting hours are from one-half hour • Garrett and information see: dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/ before sunrise to one half hour after sun- • that portion of Carroll County west of Pages/hunt_trap/offshore_intro.aspx. set for both zones. Route 31 to the intersection of Route 97, • Shotguns capable of holding more than and west of Route 97 to the Pennsylvania Migratory Game Bird three shells may be used to take resident line; and Seasons, Bag Limits, Canada geese during the September sea- • that portion of Prince George’s County & Locations sons only. west of Route 3 and Route 301; and • that portion of Charles County west of There is no open season for gallinules, harle- Migratory Canada Geese (Atlantic Route 301 quin ducks, moorhens, or swans. Population–AP) and Resident Canada Geese have different hunting zones. Late Resident Bag Limits and Rules: EARLY RESIDENT • The daily bag limit is five (5) geese (in CANADA GOOSE MIGRATORY ATLANTIC the Late Resident Goose Hunt Zone) and EASTERN ZONE SEASON 2016 POPULATION CANADA GOOSE the possession limit is 15. SEASON 2016-2017 • The bag limit may include Canada geese, Season Dates: cackling geese, and white-fronted geese. • Sept. 1 – 15 Migratory (AP) Canada Goose • Shooting hours for this season and zone Season Dates: are from one-half hour before sunrise The Eastern Zone season is open in these • Nov. 19- Nov.25, Dec. 16- Feb. 4 to sunset. counties: • Calvert • Queen Anne’s The Atlantic Population Hunt Zone in- SEPTEMBER TEAL SEASON 2016 • Caroline • St. Mary’s cludes these counties: • Cecil • Somerset • Anne Arundel • Kent Season Dates: • Dorchester • Talbot • Baltimore • Queen Anne’s • Sept. 16 – 30 • Harford • Wicomico • Calvert • Somerset • Kent • Worcester; and • Caroline • St. Mary’s The September Teal Season is open in these • that part of Anne Arundel County east • Cecil • Talbot counties: of Interstate 895, Interstate 97 and Route • Dorchester • Wicomico • Calvert • Queen Anne’s 3; and • Harford • Worcester; • Caroline • St. Mary’s • that part of Prince George’s County east • Howard and • Cecil • Somerset of Route 3 and Route 301; and • that portion of Carroll County east of Route • Dorchester • Talbot • that part of Charles County east of Route 31 to the intersection of Route 97, and east • Harford • Wicomico 301 of Route 97 to the Pennsylvania line; and • Kent • Worcester; and • that portion of Prince George’s County • that part of Anne Arundel County east EARLY RESIDENT east of Route 3 and Route 301; and of Interstate 895, Interstate 97 and Route CANADA GOOSE • that portion of Charles County east of 3; and WESTERN ZONE SEASON 2016 Route 301 • that part of Prince George’s County east of Route 3 and Route 301; and Season Dates: Migratory (AP) Canada Goose • that part of Charles County east of Route • Sept. 1 – 24 Zone Bag Limits and Rules: 301 • The daily bag limit is two (2) geese (in The Western Zone season is open in these the AP Hunt Zone) and the possession September Teal Bag Limits and Rules counties: limit six (6). • The daily bag limit is six (6) teal. The bag • Allegany • Carroll • The bag limit may include Canada geese, limit may include blue-winged and green- • Baltimore • Frederick cackling geese, and white-fronted geese. winged teal. The possession limit is 18.

38 2016–17 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping • Shooting hours are one-half hour before those 15 and younger. This stamp is »» 2 hooded mergansers sunrise to sunset for September Teal Season. required of those who are 16 years old. »» 2 canvasback • Youth hunters hunting on these days »» 1 black duck YOUTH WATERFOWL HUNTING must be accompanied in the field by »» 1 fulvous tree duck DAYS 2016-2017 an individual who: »» 1 mottled duck »» is 21 years old or older; • 2 Canada geese in the Atlantic Population Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days: »» possesses a valid Maryland hunting Goose Hunt Zone or • Nov. 5, 2016 & Feb. 11, 2017 license, or is exempt from hunting • 5 Canada geese in the Late Resident license requirements; Goose Hunt Zone Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days are for hunt- »» is unarmed; • 2 brant ers age 16 or younger only. »» is not participating in other waterfowl • 25 light geese seasons that are open on the youth • 15 coots To hunt during these days: days; and • Shooting hours are one-half hour before • Youth hunters must have completed »» may call waterfowl, assist with de- sunrise to sunset for Youth Waterfowl a Hunter Education Course and re- coys, and retrieve downed birds. Hunting Days. ceived a Certificate of Competency in Firearms and Hunting Safety. (See Hunter Youth Waterfowl Days Bag REGULAR DUCK SEASON Education Requirement pg. 54). Limits and Rules: 2016-2017 (INCLUDING COOTS) • Youth must have a Hunting License or The daily bag limit for each Youth Waterfowl be exempt from the license requirement. Hunting Day is: Statewide Season Dates: (See Who May Hunt Without a License, • 6 ducks, no more than: • Oct. 15 – Oct. 22, Nov. 12- Nov. 25, pg. 56). »» 5 sea ducks (no more than 4 scoters, Dec. 13- Jan. 28 • Youth hunters must possess the printed 4 long-tailed ducks, or 4 eiders) validation showing proof of purchase of »» 4 mallards (only 2 can be hens) Statewide Seasons Dates for Black Duck the Maryland Migratory Game Bird »» 3 wood ducks • Nov. 12- Nov. 25, Dec. 13- Jan. 28 Stamp and HIP certification. »» 2 scaup Black ducks may only be taken during the • A Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and »» 2 redheads Black Duck Season. Conservation Stamp is not required of »» 2 pintails

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Duck Season Daily Bag Limits and Rules: BRANT SEASON 2016-2017 »» Anne Arundel »» Kent • 6 ducks, no more than: »» Baltimore »» Queen Anne’s »» 4 mallards (only 2 can be hens) Statewide Season Dates: »» Calvert »» Somerset »» 3 wood ducks • Nov. 8- Nov. 25, Dec. 12- Jan. 31 »» Caroline »» St. Mary’s »» 2 scaup »» Cecil »» Talbot »» 2 redheads • The daily bag limit is two (2) brant and »» Dorchester »» Wicomico »» 2 pintails the possession limit is six (6). »» Harford »» Worcester; »» 2 hooded mergansers • Shooting hours are from one-half hour »» Howard and »» 2 canvasback before sunrise to sunset. »» that portion of Carroll County east »» 1 black duck (Black Duck Season only) of Route 31 to the intersection of »» 1 fulvous tree duck LIGHT GOOSE SEASON 2016-2017 Route 97, and east of Route 97 to »» 1 mottled duck the Pennsylvania line; and »» 5 sea ducks (no more than 4 scoters, Statewide Season Dates: »» that portion of Prince George’s 4 long-tailed ducks, or 4 eiders). • Oct. 1 - Nov. 25, Dec. 12 - Feb. 4 & County east of Route 3 and Route NOTE - In the Special Sea Duck Feb. 11 301; and Zone, sea ducks may only be taken »» that portion of Charles County east during Nov. 5-Jan. 13. In all other Statewide Season Bag Limits and Rules: of Route 301. areas, sea ducks may be taken during • The daily bag limit is 25 light geese and the Regular Duck Season as part of there is no possession limit. Conservation Order Season the regular duck bag limit. • The bag limit may include greater snow Zone Bag Limits and Rules: • All other species of ducks may be taken geese, lesser snow geese, and Ross’s geese. • The Light Goose Conservation Order up to the six (6) duck limit. • Shooting hours are from one-half hour Season and Zone does not include the • There is no open season for harlequin before sunrise to sunset for the light Special Sea Duck Zone. ducks. goose hunting season. • There is no bag limit or possession limit • The possession limit is three times the for the Light Goose Conservation Order daily bag limit. LIGHT GOOSE CONSERVATION Season. • Shooting hours for all duck and coot ORDER SEASON 2016-2017 • Hunters may take greater snow geese, seasons are from one-half hour before lesser snow geese, and Ross’s geese. sunrise to sunset. Conservation Order Season Dates: • Shooting hours are from one-half hour • In addition to the duck bag limit hunters • Nov. 28 - Dec. 10, Feb. 6 – Feb. 10, before sunrise to one half hour after sun- may take 15 coots per day. Feb. 13 – April 15 set during the Light Goose Conservation Order Season. SEA DUCK SEASON IN THE • The Light Goose Conservation Order • Shotguns capable of holding more than SPECIAL SEA DUCK ZONE Season provides additional hunting op- three shells and electronic calls of 2016-2017 portunities and methods to help reduce light geese may be used during the Light light goose over-population. Goose Conservation Order Season. Sea Duck Zone Season Dates: • A Maryland hunting license (or resident • Nov. 5- Jan. 13 Delaware hunting license) is required to MOURNING DOVE SEASON hunt light geese in Maryland during the 2016-2017 • Sea ducks may only be taken in the Light Goose Conservation Order Season. Special Sea Duck Zone during the Sea (See Maryland Hunting Licenses pg. Statewide Season Dates: Duck Season. Outside of the Special Sea 54-57). • Sept. 1 - Oct. 8, Oct. 21 - Nov. 19, Duck Zone, sea ducks may be taken as • Hunters must possess the printed vali- Dec. 17 - Jan. 7 part of the regular duck bag limit when dation showing proof of purchase of the the Regular Duck Season is open. Maryland Migratory Game Bird Stamp Statewide Bag Limits and Rules: • Sea duck species are long-tailed ducks, and HIP certification to hunt during • The daily bag limit is 15 for doves. The black scoters, white-winged scoters, surf the Maryland Light Goose Conservation possession limit for doves is 45. scoters, and eiders. Order Season. (See General Migratory • Shooting hours for the Sept. 1-Oct. 8 Bird Hunting Rules pg. 37). dove season segment are 12 noon to sun- Sea Duck Zone Bag Limits and Rules: • A $5 Maryland Snow Goose Conservation set. For season dates after Oct. 8 the hours • The daily bag limit is 5 for sea ducks in Order Hunting Season Permit is re- are one-half hour before sunrise to sunset the Special Sea Duck Zone and may in- quired to participate in the Light Goose clude no more than 4 long-tailed ducks, Conservation Order Season. Hunters must WOODCOCK SEASON 2016-2017 4 scoters, or 4 eiders. possess the printed validation showing proof • The possession limit is 15 for sea ducks of the purchase of this permit while hunting. Statewide Season Dates: taken in the Special Sea Duck Zone in- • A Federal Duck Stamp is not required • Oct. 28 - Nov. 25, Jan. 13 - Jan. 28 cluding no more than 12 scoters. when hunting during the Conservation • For more information on the Special Sea Order Season. Statewide Bag Limits and Rules: Duck Zone see: dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/ • The Light Goose Conservation Order • The daily bag limit is three (3) wood- Pages/hunt_trap/seaducks.aspx Season Zone includes these counties: cock and the possession limit is nine (9).

40 2016–17 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping • Shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to sunset for woodcock. WATERFOWL SEASONS CARD

RAIL SEASON 2016

Statewide Season Dates: • Sept. 1 - Nov. 9

Statewide Bag Limits and Rules: • Clapper and King Rails: The daily bag limit is 10 (with no more than one (1) king rail). The possession limit is 30 clapper and king rails (with no more than three (3) 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.

COMMON SNIPE SEASON 2016-2017

Statewide Season Dates: • Sept. 27 - Nov. 25, Dec. 13 - Jan. 28

Statewide Bag Limits and Rules: • The daily bag limit is eight (8) common snipe and the possession limit is 24. • Shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to sunset for common snipe.

EXTENDED FALCONRY SEASONS 2016-2017 AYTON TREE NURSERY JUNIOR DOVE HUNT APPLICATION • Hunting with birds of prey (here referred Name: �� to as Falconry) is permitted one half Address (street): �� hour before sunrise to sunset, Monday (city, state, zip): �� through Saturday. No Sundays are open Telephone # (day/evening): �� to hunt migratory birds. Date of Birth: �� • A valid hunting license, migratory Email Address: �� game bird stamps and a Falconry # Permit are required to hunt migratory Hunting License : �� game birds with birds of prey. Number the date boxes, with #1 being your first choice: • A bird of prey may be used to hunt migra- September 1, 2016 September 3, 2016 tory game birds during any open season. • In addition to the regular open seasons, September 5, 2016 September 10, 2016 the Extended Falconry Season dates are September 14, 2016 September 17, 2016 as follows for hunting migratory game birds: September 21, 2016 September 24, 2016 »» Mourning Doves: Jan. 8 – Jan. 24 »» Rails: Nov. 10 – Dec. 16 September 28, 2016 October 1, 2016 »» Woodcock: Oct. 1 – Oct. 29, Feb. Limit of 4 Junior Hunters per day. 7 – Mar. 10 »» Ducks: Feb. 1 – Mar. 10 Mail the completed application to: »» Brant: Feb. 1 – Mar. 10 Ayton Tree Nursery 3424 Gallagher Road, Preston, MD 21655 »» Light Geese: Feb. 28 – Mar. 10 Bag limits for each species is three (3) per Deadline for applications is 3p.m., August 24, 2016. The lottery drawing will be held on August 24, 2016. day, with a possession limit of none (9).

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Migratory Game Bird number of birds by species contained »» live ducks, geese, or swans that are Hunting Rules & Regulations in the package. either tethered or penned at or near • It is illegal to take migratory game birds a hunting location. (For brant, coots, doves, ducks, geese, rails, with traps, snares, nets, rifles, pistols, • It is unlawful to sell taxidermy-mounted snipe, and woodcock.) swivel guns, fish hooks, poisons, drugs, migratory game birds for use as decoys. • Fluorescent orange clothing is not re- explosives, or stupefying substances. • It is illegal to use common reed (i.e., quired to hunt migratory game birds ex- • It is against the law to bait migratory Phragmites) in any manner for the con- cept woodcock. See Fluorescent Orange game birds and hunt them by placing a struction of hunting blinds on lands Clothing Requirements and Exceptions lure or enticement such as corn, wheat, owned or controlled by DNR. (pg. 53). salt, or other feed. • It is against the law to construct, or cause • The daily bag limit is the maximum • An area is considered by law to be baited to be constructed, permanent hunting number of migratory game birds of a for 10 days after removal of the bait. blinds or tree stands, and to leave wa- single species or combination (aggregate) • Migratory game birds may not be hunted terfowl decoys set overnight on lands of species permitted to be taken by one over any area where seed has been top owned or controlled by DNR, except person in any one day during the open sown or broadcast on top of the soil leav- with written permission from DNR. season. ing the seed available to feeding birds. • It is unlawful to hunt wild migratory • The field possession limit is the one Before hunting can occur on areas where game birds on Sunday. daily bag limit that you may possess seeds or small grains have been top sown • It is illegal to hunt any animal other while in the field or returning from the or broadcast as a normal agricultural than deer on the opening day of Deer field to your vehicle, hunting camp, or practice, all seed must have either ger- Firearms Season except sea ducks in personal abode. minated, or the seed must be covered the Sea Duck Zone. • The possession limit is the maximum with soil, or completely removed by other • It is against the law to hunt waterfowl number of migratory game birds of a means at least 10 days before hunting. from a sink box (low-floating device single species or combination of species • Doves may be hunted in areas where with depression that conceals the hunter permitted to be possessed by any one seed-producing plants such as corn, sun- beneath the surface of the water). person. flowers, wheat, and other small grains are • It is unlawful to hunt waterfowl from or • A person may not kill or wound any manipulated (mowed, knocked down, with the aid or use of a truck or any migratory game bird without making a burned) to attract doves for hunting. In this other motor-driven land conveyance or reasonable effort to retrieve the bird, instance, the 10-day rule does not apply. any aircraft. and include it in the daily bag limit. • It is unlawful to hunt waterfowl on an • It is illegal to hunt waterfowl from or by • Wounded birds reduced to possession area where tame or captive live ducks, means of any motorboat or sailboat shall immediately be killed and included geese, or swans (live decoys) are present unless the motor has been completely in your daily bag limit. unless the birds are, and have been for shut off and /or the sails furled and the • It is unlawful to completely field dress a period of 10 consecutive days before boat’s progress has ceased. or breast-out any migratory game bird hunting, removed from the area or con- • It is against the law to hunt migratory (except dove) before transporting the fined within an enclosure which substan- game birds while in possession of any birds from the field. The head or one tially reduces the audibility of their calls electronic calling device from which fully-feathered wing must remain at- and totally conceals the birds from the bird calls are conveyed or amplified and tached to all birds (except doves) while sight of wild migratory waterfowl. to use recordings of migratory game bird being transported from the field until • Live decoys may include but are not calls or sounds or electronically am- they have arrived at your personal abode limited to the following: plified imitations of bird calls except or a migratory bird processing facility. »» captive-raised and domestic water- while hunting light geese during the • If you are giving, putting, or leaving mi- fowl that have been released that do Conservation Order Season. gratory game birds at any place or in the not exhibit the natural wariness of • It is unlawful to drive, rally, or chase possession of another person, you must man associated with a wild bird. waterfowl with any motorized convey- tag each bird with the hunter’s signa- »» waterfowl that do not leave the area ance or any sailboat to put the birds in ture, address, hunting license number when hands are clapped and/or a the range of hunters. or DNRid number, the total number and shotgun is discharged. • Captive-raised mallard ducks may not species of birds killed, and dates the birds »» wounded waterfowl that have gone be released to the wild except under were killed. Tagging is required even if un-retrieved. the authority of a Regulated Shooting someone else is transporting the bird for »» waterfowl whose wings are either Area Permit (see Regulated Shooting you or the bird has been left for cleaning, pinioned or whose outer primary Areas Requirements, pg. 55), Retriever storage (including temporary storage), feathers have been cut or removed Training Permit, or a Field Trial Permit shipment, or taxidermy services. to render flight impossible. issued by DNR. • To ship tagged migratory game birds »» captive-raised domestic ducks and the package must be conspicuously geese (such as Muscovy ducks, marked on the outside with the name Egyptian geese, etc.) may be consid- and address of the person sending the ered live decoys if they do not exhibit birds, name and address of the person the natural wariness of man associ- to whom the birds are being sent, and ated with a wild bird.

42 2016–17 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping Migratory Game Bird Shotguns at (fws.gov/birds/bird-enthusiasts/hunting/ Hunting Devices • Only shotguns that are 10-gauge or nontoxic.php) for current information on & Regulations smaller may be used to hunt migratory nontoxic shot. game birds. • Nontoxic shot larger than No. T (.20 (For brant, coots, doves, ducks, geese, rails, • Shotguns capable of holding more than inches in diameter) may not be used snipe, and woodcock.) three (3) shells must be plugged with a to hunt brant, coots, ducks, geese, rails, • It is unlawful to possess either a rifle one-piece filler which is incapable of re- and snipe. or pistol at any time while hunting brant, moval without disassembling the shotgun • Hunters may not use or possess shotgun coots, ducks, and geese. with these exceptions: slugs, sabots, or pumpkin balls while • Only shotguns and some archery »» when hunting resident Canada geese hunting brant, coots, ducks, geese, rails, equipment may be used to hunt mi- during the September Seasons. and snipe. gratory game birds. »» when hunting light geese during the • Doves and woodcock may be taken with • It is illegal to have a loaded firearm in, Light Goose Conservation Order lead shot. on, or leaning against any vehicle. This Season. includes ammunition in the magazine or • Muzzleloading shotguns may be used Archery Equipment a muzzleloader ready to fire. to hunt all migratory game birds. • Vertical bows may be used to hunt mi- • It is unlawful to hunt with an automatic • It is illegal to take brant, coots, ducks, gratory game birds. firearm capable of firing a series of shots geese, rails, and snipe with lead shot and • Draw locking devices on vertical bows with one continuous pull of the trigger. to possess lead shot while hunting them. are not permitted when hunting ducks, • It is unlawful to have a loaded crossbow This restriction includes muzzleloading geese, coots, and brant. in, on or leaning against a vehicle. shotguns and taking captive-raised mal- • Crossbows may not be used to hunt • A cocked crossbow without a bolt or ar- lards on licensed Regulated Shooting Areas. brant, coots, ducks, and geese. row in the firing position is considered • Nontoxic shot (as determined by the U. • Crossbows may be used to hunt doves, to be unloaded. S. Fish & Wildlife Service) must be used rails, snipe, and woodcock. • It is against the law to shoot on, from when hunting brant, coots, ducks, geese, • The use of poisoned or explosive tipped or across any public road. rails, and snipe. See the USFWS website arrows or bolts is not permitted. • It is illegal to hunt or shoot at wildlife within 150 yards of an occupied building or camp without permission of the owner or occupant. For archery hunt- REPORT YOUR BIRD BANDS, CALL 1-800-327-BAND ers this distance is 100 yards in Anne Arundel and Montgomery counties and Each year, state and federal waterfowl biologists mark tens of thousands of waterfowl 50 yards in Calvert, Carroll, Frederick, with numbered leg bands. Hunters who report recovered bands receive specific informa- and St. Mary’s counties. In Harford tion on where and when the bird was banded while providing important information for County, the distance for archery hunters waterfowl management. To report band numbers from all types of birds (except pigeons), is now 50 yards, however, archers must go on-line at reportband.gov or call 800-327-BAND (2263). The information needed is: the use a tree stand when hunting between band number, hunter’s name and address, and date and location (nearest town) of harvest. 50 and 100 yards of an occupied dwelling or other building. • It is unlawful to discharge a firearm POTOMAC RIVER BOATING REGULATIONS within 300 yards of a public or nonpublic school while hunting. This prohibition A person aboard a vessel, raft or tube must WEAR a U.S. Coast Guard Approved Type only applies during school hours or when I, II, III or V personal flotation device at all times while underway on the upper Potomac the building is occupied. This safety zone River (up-river from the Little Falls Dam) and its tributaries during the period beginning at does not apply to colleges, universities, 12:01a.m. each November 15 and ending at 12 midnight each succeeding May 15. From or home schools. May 15 through November 15 all persons aboard a vessel are required to have a Type I, II, III, or V personal flotation device on board and readily available. In addition to the above PFD requirement, a Type IV throwable device is required on all vessels 16 feet and longer. dnr.maryland.gov 43 BLACK BEAR HUNTING

General Black Bear points by participating in the hunt as a (e.g. corn placed to attract deer) that the Hunting Rules subpermittee. hunter knows or should have known is present. Salt and mineral supplements • A hunter must carry personal photo BLACK BEAR SEASON, 2016 are not considered as a source of bait for identification(such as a driver’s license) this species. or a secondary form of positive identifica- Bear Season Dates: • Hunters may not chase or disturb any tion while hunting. • Oct. 24 – Oct. 27 bear that has taken refuge in a den. • Written permission is required to hunt • All bear hunters and people assisting on private land. • Black Bear hunting season is open in bear hunters must wear fluorescent or- • A hunting license is required to hunt Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and ange. (See Fluorescent Orange Clothing black bear in Maryland (with excep- Washington counties only. Requirements and Exceptions pg. 53). tions). (See Maryland Hunting Licenses • A person that assists with the removal pgs. 54-57) for requirements, types, Bear Bag Limits and Hours: of a dead bear or escorts hunters into or costs, exceptions, purchasing, and Armed • Only one black bear may be harvested out of a bear hunting area is not required Forces information. by a permittee/subpermittee hunting to possess a bear hunting permit and • A Black Bear Hunting Permit is re- team for the season. must be unarmed. quired to hunt black bear in Maryland. • Only one black bear may be harvested The bear hunting permit is only avail- per person for the season. Black Bear Tagging & able through the Maryland Black Bear • Black bear shooting hours are one-half Check-In Procedures Lottery process as follows: hour before sunrise to one-half hour after »» The 2016 Maryland Black Bear sunset. • A hunter killing a black bear shall attach Lottery will be open to receive ap- a field tag to the carcassof the black plications Monday, July 18th through Black Bear Hunting bear before moving the carcass from Wednesday, August 31st. Regulations the place of the kill. »» Hunters will be able to apply through • The field tag must include hunter’s their DNR COMPASS account at • Only a member of a bear hunting team name, hunter’s DNRid, date of kill, time compass.dnr.maryland.gov/ may carry a firearm or bow while track- of kill, and the county of kill. Hunters dnrcompassportal ing a wounded bear. may create their own field tag or use »» Each applicant must pay a $15 non- • A retrieved black bear shall count to- a Field Tag provided in the Maryland refundable application fee and may wards the bag limit of the hunter who Guide to Hunting & Trapping. only enter once. first killed or wounded the bear. • Proof of sex shall remain attached to all »» Applicants must comply with • Dogs cannot be used to hunt bear except field dressed bear carcasses. the Hunter Education and Safety trained tracking dogs may be used to find • The bear carcass may be quartered or Requirement (pg. 54). a dead or wounded bear. The dog handler separated into pieces to facilitate retriev- »» The random lottery drawing will be must maintain physical control of the al. However, the head and hide shall held on September 2, 2016. tracking dogs at all times and only the remain together and proof of sex shall • DNR will issue a limited number of Bear hunter may carry a firearm or bow while remain attached to one hindquarter. Hunting Permits that will be valid any- tracking the bear. Landowner permis- • The bear must be taken to an official where in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, sion must be obtained before tracking bear checking station within 24 hours. and Washington counties. with dogs. Prior to tracking the bear, the Questions and requests concerning • Each successful applicant (permittee) hunter must notify the Natural Resources check-in may be referred to the Maryland may designate up to two sub-permit- Police at 301-777-7771 with the following Wildlife & Heritage Service at Mt. Nebo tees who will be allowed to participate information: WMA at 301-334-4255. in every aspect of the hunt. »» the name, address, telephone num- • The field tag will be exchanged for a ber, and hunting license number of black bear possession tag which must Preference Point System for the hunter and dog handler; be securely attached to the carcass. the Bear Hunting Permit »» the general location of the wounded • Successful black bear hunters shall forfeit • Preference points provide additional bear; and any biological data or specimens neces- entries in future drawings. »» the name of the landowner where the sary to properly manage this species. • Applicants receive one additional entry search will be conducted. in the drawing for each year they have • Hunters may not sell parts of any bear Black Bear Hunting been a concurrent applicant. that has been killed in Maryland. Devices & Regulations • Applicants must apply each year to retain • Bait, scent attractants, and electronic preference points. Skipping a year will calls are prohibited for bear hunting • Telescopic and laser sights may be used forfeit all preference points. and any potential bait must be removed on all devices legal for hunting bear. • All preference points will be forfeited at least ten days prior to bear hunting. • It is unlawful to have a loaded firearmin, upon receiving a Bear Hunting Permit. • It is not considered to be hunting with the on, or leaning against any vehicle. This • An applicant that gives up a Bear Hunting aid of bait if a hunter AND any bear that includes ammunition in the magazine or Permit loses all preference points. a hunter shoots at are at least 150 yards a muzzleloader ready to fire. • Applicants will not forfeit preference from any bait placed for other species • Firearms used for bear hunting may only

44 2016–17 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping shoot one all-lead, lead alloy, or copper caliber in size and must use 60 grains of • Draw locking devices are legal on all soft-nosed or expanding bullet or ball. black powder or more (a black powder vertical bows for bear hunting. Sabots are permitted. equivalent is acceptable) and propel one • Vertical bow release aids are permitted. • It is illegal to shoot on, from or across all-lead, lead alloy or copper soft-nosed any public road. or expanding bullet or ball at a single Crossbow Regulations • It is against the law to hunt, trap, or discharge. • A crossbow used for bear hunting shall shoot at wildlife within 150 yards of • Muzzleloading handguns used for bear have a draw of 75 pounds or more. an occupied building or camp without hunting must be at least .40 caliber with • All crossbows should have a working permission of the owner or occupant. a barrel length of at least 6 inches and safety. For archery hunters this distance is 50 must use 40 grains of black powder or • It is unlawful to have a loaded crossbow yards in Frederick county. more (a black powder equivalent is ac- in, on or leaning against any vehicle. • It is unlawful to discharge a firearm ceptable) and propel one all-lead, lead • A cocked crossbow without a bolt or ar- within 300 yards of a public or nonpub- alloy or copper soft-nosed or expanding row in the firing position is considered lic school while hunting. This prohibition bullet or ball at a single discharge. to be unloaded. only applies during school hours or when • Sabot loads are legal for use in muzzle- the building is occupied. This safety zone loaders used for bear hunting. Regulations Pertaining to Both does not apply to colleges, universities, • Muzzleloaders are considered unload- Vertical Bows and Crossbows or home schools. ed if the ignition system is disabled by • Arrows used for bear hunting must have removal of the cap, primer, battery, or a sharpened broadhead with metal Rifle Regulations primer powder. points and a minimum width of 7⁄8 of • Breech loading rifles used for bear hunt- • It is unlawful to have a loaded firearm in, an inch. ing must use ammunition developing on, or leaning against any vehicle. This • The use of poisoned or explosive tipped a muzzle energy of at least 1,200 foot includes a muzzleloader ready to fire. arrows is not permitted. pounds. Consult ammunition guides for ballistics information. Vertical Bow Regulations • The vertical bow shall have a full draw Shotgun Regulations and pull of 30 pounds or more for bear • The shotguns referred to here are loaded hunting. from the breech of the barrel and use shells. • Shotguns used for bear hunting must be 28 gauge or larger. • Shotgun ammunition used for bear hunting must shoot a single solid projectile. Upland Bird Hunting and Dog Training Handgun Regulations • The handguns referred to here are loaded from the breech of the barrel or rear of the cylinder and use cartridges. • Handguns used for bear hunting must have a barrel length of six (6) inches or more and use ammunition which Pheasant, Chukar and Quail. produces a muzzle energy of 700 foot- pounds or more. Consult ammunition guides for ballistics information.

Muzzleloader Regulations • Bear may be hunted with a muzzleloading rifle, shotgun, or handgun (both Gun dog training offered for all pointing & flushing breeds. single shot and revolvers). Annual Huntsmith training seminars. • To be considered a muzzleloader, a rifle, shotgun or handgun must be loaded 410.836.1800 | Kim@masondixonoutfitters.com from the muzzle, and a revolver must www.masondixonoutfitters.com | Pylesville, MD be loaded from the front of the cylinder. • Flintlock, percussion cap, and inline ignition muzzleloaders are legal hunting devices for bear. • Muzzleloading rifles or shotguns used for bear hunting must be at least .40 dnr.maryland.gov 45 SMALL GAME HUNTING

• Telescopic and laser sights may be used on all devices legal for hunting small game. • It is illegal to have a loaded firearm in, on, or leaning against any vehicle. This includes ammunition in the magazine or a muzzleloader ready to fire. • All crossbows should have a working safety. • It is unlawful to have a loaded crossbow in, on or leaning against any vehicle. A cocked crossbow without a bolt or arrow in the firing position is considered to be unloaded. • It is illegal to shoot on, from or across any public road. • It is illegal to hunt, trap or shoot at wild- Small Game Includes: Crows, Pheasant, to hunt small game in Maryland except life within 150 yards of an occupied Quail, Rabbits, Ruffed Grouse, and Squirrels crows. (See Fluorescent Orange Clothing building or camp without permission Requirements and Exceptions pg. 53). of the owner or occupant. For archery General Small Game • The use of decoys, calls, and/or record- hunters this distance is 100 yards in Hunting Rules ings may be used for crow hunting. Anne Arundel and Montgomery coun- • The head, plumage, and feet shall re- ties and 50 yards in Calvert, Carroll, The Delmarva fox squirrel and snow shoe main attached to all pheasants to permit Frederick, and St. Mary’s counties. In hare may not be hunted in Maryland. identification of species and sex while Harford County, the distance for archery being transported from the place where hunters is now 50 yards, however, archers Daily small game shooting hours are one killed to the place of final disposition. This must use a tree stand when hunting be- half hour before sunrise to one half hour does not pertain to captive-reared pheas- tween 50 and 100 yards of an occupied after sunset. ants taken on Regulated Shooting Areas. dwelling or other building. • A hunter must carry personal photo • It is against the law to hunt any animal • It is against the law to discharge a firearm identification (such as a driver’s license) other than deer on the first day of Deer within 300 yards of a public or nonpublic or a secondary form of positive identifica- Firearms Season, except sea ducks in school while hunting. This prohibition tion while hunting. the Sea Duck Zone. only applies during school hours or when • Written permission is required to hunt the building is occupied. This safety zone on private land. Small Game Hunting does not apply to colleges, universities, • A hunting license is required to hunt Devices & Regulations or home schools. small game in Maryland (with excep- • It is unlawful to cast the rays of an ar- tions). (See Maryland Hunting Licenses • Firearms, air rifles, and archery equip- tificial light from a vehicle on woods, pgs. 54-57) for requirements, types, ment may be used to hunt small game. fields, orchards, livestock, wild mam- costs, exceptions, purchasing, and Armed • A shotgun may not hold more than three mals or birds, dwellings or buildings. Forces information. (3) shells in the magazine and chamber (See General Hunting Regulations for • Fluorescent orange clothing is required combined. exceptions pg. 53).

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46 2016–17 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping SMALL GAME SEASONS, BAG LIMITS, LOCATIONS 2016-2017 SPECIES OPEN SEASON LOCATION BAG LIMIT POSSESSION LIMIT

EASTERN COTTONTAIL RABBIT Nov. 5- Feb. 28 All counties 4 per day 8

SQUIRREL Sept. 3- Feb. 28 All counties 6 per day 12 GRAY & EASTERN FOX

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MAMMALS Sept. 3- Feb. 28 All counties No limit No limit RED OR PINEY

DELMARVA FOX SQUIRREL Closed Season

Closed Season Allegany & Garrett counties ------

Lands owned or managed by Nov. 5-Dec. 15 DNR excluding Allegany & Garrett counties QUAIL 6 per day, no more than 3 per day on 12 in all counties and zones Private lands east of I-83 from PA Nov. 5- Feb. 15 lands owned or managed by DNR combined south to I-695 to I95 south to VA

Private lands west of I-83 from PA BIRDS Nov. 5- Jan. 15 south to I-695 to I95 south to VA

RUFFED GROUSE Oct. 1- Jan. 31 All counties 2 per day 4

PHEASANT Nov. 5- Dec. 31 All counties 1 per day- male only 2- males only

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, Garrett 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, Garrett and Washington counties are ONLY: Billmeyer-Belle Grove WMA, Cunningham Swamp WMA, Dan’s Mountain WMA, Garrett SF, Green Ridge SF, Indian Springs WMA, Mount Nebo WMA, Potomac SF, Prather’s Neck WMA, Savage River SF, Sideling Hill WMA, Warrior Mountain WMA.

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Furbearers Include: Beaver, Bobcat, Coyote, Fisher, Gray Fox, Long-tailed Weasel, Maryland must be tagged within 15 days Mink, Muskrat, Nutria, Opossum, Raccoon, Red Fox, River Otter, and Skunk after the season has closed. Fisher and otter pelt tags may be obtained by contact- The bobcat may not be taken in Maryland. ing local offices of either the Maryland Wildlife & Heritage Service or Natural Daily furbearer shooting hours are one half hour before sunrise to one half hour after Resources Police (pg. 6). sunset (unless otherwise specified). • Trappers are required to submit the whole, skinned carcass of any river otter harvest- Furbearer Seasons, Bag Limits, Locations, and Resident Requirements �� (pg. 49) ed in Allegany and Garrett counties to Furbearer Permit & Exceptions and Trapper Education Requirements �� (pg. 50) the Maryland Wildlife & Heritage Service. Furbearer Hunting and Chasing Regulations �� (pg. 50) Call 301-334-4255, Mt. Nebo WMA. Furbearer Trapping Regulations �� (pg. 52) • The pelts or unskinned carcasses of furbearers harvested in Maryland that are transported across the state line must General Furbearer • The furbearers that may be hunted and have a “Fur Shipping Tag” accompa- Regulations trapped in Maryland are: nying them. These tags are available at »» coyote »» opossum dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/Hunt_Trap/pdfs/ • A hunter must carry personal photo »» fisher »» raccoon FurShippingTag_2010.pdf or by contact- identification (such as a driver’s license) »» gray fox »» red fox ing local offices of either the Maryland or a secondary form of positive identifica- »» nutria »» skunk Wildlife & Heritage Service or Natural tion while hunting. • The following species may only be Resources Police. • Written permission is required to hunt trapped in Maryland: • On those lands owned or controlled by or trap on private land. »» beaver »» mink DNR in Caroline, Dorchester, Somerset, • A hunting license is required to hunt »» long-tailed »» muskrat Talbot, Wicomico, and Worcester coun- or trap furbearers in Maryland (with weasel »» river otter ties; only leaseholders or their appointees exceptions). (See Maryland Hunting • People who are not residents of Maryland can hunt or trap furbearers and nutria Licenses pgs. 54-57) for requirements, are not permitted to harvest beaver or between November 15 and March 15. types, costs, exceptions, purchasing, and river otter in Maryland. • Fox Restrictions: Some counties have Armed Forces information. • Destroying or disturbing furbearer dens local restrictions governing fox hunt- • A Nonresident Hunting License and is prohibited. ing and trapping, and the possession Nonresident Trapping License is re- • A permit is required to possess the meat of foxes and/or their pelts. For detailed quired of nonresidents to trap furbear- or skinned carcass of a furbearer for information, contact local law enforce- ers in Maryland. See Other Licenses (pg. more than 10 days after the season has ment authorities. The following regula- 54). closed. Permits can be obtained from the tions apply: • A Furbearer Permit is required to Maryland Natural Resources Police. (See »» In Charles and Dorchester counties, hunt, chase, or trap any furbearer in page 6 for NRP addresses.) a person may hunt and trap fox or Maryland. (See Furbearer Permit and • The pelt or unskinned carcasses of all possess the pelt of a fox any time of Exceptions pg. 50). fisher and river otter harvested in the year.

NUTRIA AND WOODCHUCK The nutria and woodchuck are classified as unprotected“ mammals.” As such: • A hunting license is not required to hunt woodchucks and nutria except in Baltimore and Frederick counties. • Woodchucks and nutria may be hunted throughout the year, including Sundays. • Hunters must wear fluorescent orange while hunting woodchucks. • All hunting devices legal for other game animals may be used to hunt woodchucks and nutria.

48 2016–17 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping FURBEARER SEASONS, BAG LIMITS, LOCATIONS, AND RESIDENT REQUIREMENTS, 2016-2017

SPECIES OPEN SEASON LOCATION BAG LIMIT POSSESSION LIMIT BEAVER – TRAPPING ONLY All counties except Allegany Dec. 15- Mar. 15 No limit No limit CLOSED TO NONRESIDENTS & Garrett BEAVER – TRAPPING ONLY Dec. 1- Mar. 15 Allegany & Garrett counties No limit No limit CLOSED TO NONRESIDENTS 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 HUNTING Coyotes may be hunted in all Oct. 15- Mar. 15 No limit No limit counties day & night in that portion of the state east Nov. 15- Feb. 15 of the Chesapeake Bay and the No limit No limit COYOTE & LONG-TAILED WEASEL Susquehanna River 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 Aug. 1- July 31 Charles & Dorchester counties No limit No limit Caroline, Cecil, Kent, Queen Nov. 15- Feb. 15 Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, No limit No limit Wicomico & Worcester counties FOX (RED & GRAY) TRAPPING, FIREARMS & ARCHERY Allegany, Anne Arundel, HUNTING Baltimore, Calvert, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Nov. 1- Feb. 1 No limit No limit Howard, Montgomery, Prince George’s, St. Mary’s & Washington counties Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Nov. 15- Feb. 15 Garrett, Howard & Washington No limit No limit counties Anne Arundel, Calvert, Caroline, Charles, Dorchester, MUSKRAT & MINK Jan. 2- Mar. 15 Montgomery, Prince George’s, No limit No limit TRAPPING ONLY St. Mary’s, Talbot & Wicomico counties Baltimore, Cecil, Harford, Kent, Dec. 15- Mar. 15 Queen Anne’s, Somerset & No limit No limit Worcester counties NUTRIA Aug. 1- July 31, Mon. - Sun. All counties No limit No limit All counties except Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Dec. 15- Mar. 15 10 per day 10 per season Howard, Montgomery & – TRAPPING ONLY RIVER OTTER Washington CLOSED TO NONRESIDENTS Carroll, Frederick, Howard, Dec. 15- Mar. 15 Montgomery & Washington 2 per day 2 per season counties RIVER OTTER – TRAPPING ONLY Dec. 1- Mar. 15 Allegany and Garrett counties 1 per day 1 per season CLOSED TO NONRESIDENTS RACCOON & OPOSSUM Aug. 1- Oct. 14 All counties ------CHASING - NO KILL Mar. 16- July 31 RACCOON & OPOSSUM FIREARMS, ARCHERY & DOG Oct. 15- Mar. 15 All counties No limit No limit HUNTING in that portion of the state east Nov. 15- Mar. 15 of the Chesapeake Bay and the RACCOON, SKUNK & OPOSSUM Susquehanna River No limit No limit TRAPPING in that portion of the state west Nov. 1- Mar. 15 of the Chesapeake Bay and the Susquehanna River SKUNK – Nov. 1- Mar. 15 All counties No limit No limit FIREARMS & ARCHERY HUNTING

Sunday Hunting- The following species may be hunted on all Sundays during the open season on private and designated public lands in Allegany, Garrett and Washington counties: coyotes, fishers, foxes, opossums, raccoons, skunks. Designated public lands open to Sunday hunting in Allegany, Garrett and Washington counties are ONLY: Billmeyer-Belle Grove WMA, Cunningham Swamp WMA, Dan’s Mountain WMA, Garrett SF, Green Ridge SF, Indian Springs WMA, Mount Nebo WMA, Potomac SF, Prather’s Neck WMA, Savage River SF, Sideling Hill WMA, Warrior Mountain WMA.

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»» It is unlawful to kill a fox being pur- Furbearer Permit & Trapper Education Requirement sued by dogs in Cecil, Harford, Kent, Exceptions and Trapper • Any person who traps or attempts to St. Mary’s and Wicomico counties. Education Requirements trap furbearers under the authority of • It is unlawful to hunt, trap (see pg. 52 for a Furbearer Permit must first obtain a trapping exceptions) or shoot at wildlife Furbearer Permit Certificate of Trapper Education from within 150 yards of an occupied building • A Furbearer Permit is required to the DNR (or a designee of DNR). or camp without permission of the owner hunt, chase, or trap any furbearer in • The Certificate is not required if the or occupant. For archery hunters this Maryland. person held a Furbearer Permit prior to distance is 100 yards in Anne Arundel • A Furbearer Permit is required of August 1, 2007. and Montgomery counties and 50 yards persons participating in the unarmed • Any similar certificate issued by another in Calvert, Carroll, Frederick, and St. chasing of fox and raccoons and it is re- state is acceptable as complying with the Mary’s counties. In Harford County, quired of those Who May Hunt Without educational requirements if the privileges the distance for archery hunters is now a License (pg. 56) to hunt, chase, or trap are reciprocal for Maryland residents. 50 yards, however, archers must use a any furbearer. • For information about Trapper Education tree stand when hunting between 50 • Any person can purchase the Individual Courses, please contact the Maryland and 100 yards of an occupied dwelling Furbearer Permit. Natural Resources Police, Safety or other building. • A representative of an association or Education Section, 305 Marine Academy • Fluorescent orange clothing is not re- group that chases or hunts furbearers Drive, Suite 1, Stevensville, MD 21666, quired to hunt or trap furbearers. may obtain the Group Furbearer Permit. 410-643-8502 or visit: dnr.maryland.gov/ • Hunting furbearers on Sunday is Members or guests of an association or nrp/Pages/trappered.aspx prohibited except for nutria and in group with a Group Furbearer Permit • The Certificate of Trapper Education Allegany, Garrett, and Washington coun- are not required to have an Individual must be presented to the DNR Licensing ties. (See Furbearer Seasons, Bag Limits, Furbearer Permit. A Group Furbearer and Registration Service in person, by fax Locations, and Resident Requirements Permit holder must submit a report to or email to purchase a Furbearer Permit. pg. 49). the DNR by September 1 following the (See Purchasing Your Maryland Hunting end of each permit year. Licenses, Stamps and Permits, pg 57.) • All trappers are encouraged to partici- Individual Furbearer Permit �� $5.00 pate in a trapper education course. These Group Furbearer Permit �� $10.00 courses are held statewide. (See Purchasing Your Maryland Hunting ATTENTION TRAPPERS Licenses, Stamps and Permits, pg 57.) Furbearer Hunting & Chasing Regulations ZANDER FUR Furbearer Permit Exceptions TOP PRICES PAID FOR ALL WILD FUR Those who are not required to have a • Firearm and archery hunting of coyote, Furbearer Permit are: fisher, gray fox, nutria, opossum, rac- We are a direct source to all world fur markets • A person who possesses a Wildlife coon, red fox, and skunk is permitted. 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50 2016–17 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping season with the exception of unarmed • It is illegal to hunt or shoot at wildlife • Rifles (including air rifles) and handguns fox chasing. within 150 yards of an occupied build- may be used. Full metal-jacketed, incendi- • Daytime and nighttime hunting for ing or camp without permission of the ary, or tracer bullets may not be used. foxes is permitted during the legal har- owner or occupant. For archery hunt- • Muzzleloading rifles, shotguns, and vest season for foxes. ers this distance is 100 yards in Anne handguns may be used. To be considered • Coyotes can be hunted at night during Arundel and Montgomery counties and a muzzleloader, a rifle, shotgun or hand- the specified season. At all other times of 50 yards in Calvert, Carroll, Frederick, gun must be loaded from the muzzle, and the year, coyotes may only be hunted dur- and St. Mary’s counties. In Harford a revolver must be loaded from the front ing daylight hours (one half hour before County, the distance for archery hunters of the cylinder. Muzzleloaders are con- sunrise to one half hour after sunset). is now 50 yards, however, archers must sidered unloaded if the ignition system • Raccoons that are destroying muskrats use a tree stand when hunting between is disabled by removal of the cap, primer, and/or their dens may be hunted any 50 and 100 yards of an occupied dwelling battery, or primer powder. time of the year by owners of the affected or other building. • It is illegal to have a loaded firearm in, marshlands or their employees. • It is unlawful to discharge a firearm on, or leaning against any vehicle. This • Legal hunting season hours for opossums within 300 yards of a public or nonpub- includes ammunition in the magazine or and raccoons are at night, from sunset lic school while hunting. This prohibition a muzzleloader ready to fire. to sunrise. only applies during school hours or when • The use of artificial light and/or dogs is the building is occupied. This safety zone Archery Equipment permitted while hunting coyotes, foxes, does not apply to colleges, universities, Taking coyote, fisher, gray fox, nutria, opos- opossums, or raccoons on foot. or home schools. sum, raccoon, red fox, and skunk with archery • Coyotes, fishers, foxes, opossums, rac- equipment is subject to these regulations: coons, and skunks can be hunted with Firearms • Vertical bows may be used. Draw lock- the aid of electronic calling devices. Taking coyote, fisher, gray fox, nutria, opos- ing devices and release aids are legal for • Telescopic and laser sights may be sum, raccoon, red fox, and skunk with fire- hunting these furbearers. used on all devices legal for hunting arms is subject to these regulations: • Crossbows may be used. All crossbows furbearers. • A shotgun may not hold more than three should have a working safety. • It is against the law to shoot on, from (3) shells in the magazine and chamber • The use of poisoned or explosive tipped or across any public road. combined. arrows or bolts is not permitted. FW WF STO Located inside Eby’s Lawn and Garden 16409 Fairview Road, Hagerstown, MD 30-33-4 Wayne Smit arold by ave Clar State & Federally Licensed ceptional ality ic Trn-rond Time Cstom onts vailable

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• It is illegal to have a loaded crossbow in, »» Body-gripping traps with a diameter swamps, bogs in areas where water covers on or leaning against a vehicle. of less than six (6) inches can be the surface of the soil, or in areas where the • A cocked crossbow without a bolt or ar- used when completely submerged soil is waterlogged to the surface. In all other row in the firing position is considered in water. areas these traps may be set when partially to be unloaded. »» In Harford and Howard Counties: or totally submerged in water. landowners and lessees of privately- Unarmed Fox Chasing owned land may used these traps on Foothold (Leghold) Traps Unarmed fox chasing is not included in the their property as long as they are not The use of toothed or serrated jawed traps statutory definition of hunting. However, it within 150 yards of another person’s is prohibited. All traps must possess smooth is subject to DNR regulations. Individuals permanent residence. jaws. participating in the unarmed chasing of fox • Traps must be checked once per calen- Traps set above the waterline must not must possess an Individual Furbearer Permit dar day except those traps that are set in exceed a maximum jaw spread of 5¾ inches. or be a part of an organized group that pos- water or tidal marshes which must be Traps set below the waterline and completely sesses a Group Furbearer Permit (see pg. 50). checked once per two days. submerged cannot exceed a maximum jaw Additional permits may also be required to • In tidal areas, landowners and their spread of 7¾ inches. (Jaw spread means the chase foxes on certain public lands. All activi- agents or lessees have exclusive rights distance between the inside of both jaws, ties on DNR owned and managed properties to muskrats and other furbearers above when measured across the trap jaws on a are subject to DNR public land regulations. the mean low water line. line perpendicular to a line drawn through • Any furbearer caught during the legal the jaw pivot points when the trap is in the Furbearer Trapping trapping season for that species may be set position.) Regulations released on site, but may not be trans- In Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard, ported from the point of capture unless Montgomery and Prince George’s counties • It is unlawful to tamper with and re- it has been killed. leghold traps cannot be set to capture move the catch from any legally set trap. • Animals caught during the closed season furbearers unless completely submerged in • All individuals who trap furbearers must for that species must be released on site. water with the following exceptions: possess a Furbearer Permit (pg. 50) un- • traps can be set above the waterline on less exempt from the requirement. Legal Trapping Devices farmland by the owner(s) of the prop- • Written permission is required to trap Body-gripping traps, box traps, foothold erty, members of owner(s) immediate or hunt on another person’s property, traps, and snares are legal trapping devices family that reside on the property and including publicly owned properties. and are subject to compliance with the fol- the landowner(s) agent, tenant or lessee. • It is illegal to set or maintain any foot- lowing restrictions and conditions: • traps can be set above the waterline in hold, body-gripping, or snare trap response to wildlife control concerns by within 150 yards of a permanent human Body-Gripping Traps authorized agents of the DNR, and accord- residence with the following exceptions: Body-gripping traps with a diameter of ing to guidelines established by the DNR. »» These traps can be used on state, greater than eight (8) inches can be set federal or private wetlands. when partially or totally submerged in water. Snare Traps »» These traps can be used on lands Body-gripping traps with a diameter of It is illegal to use, sell, possess, set, that qualify for agricultural assess- eight (8) inches or less can be set above place or maintain a snare trap in Anne ment, timberlands and lands used ground in tidal wetlands, flooded non-tidal Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Cecil, Harford, for reforestation. wetlands, fresh water marshes, wooded Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.

FALCONRY HUNTING

Falconry Regulations migratory game birds with birds of prey. • Hunters using birds of prey are encour- • The Falconry Season for squirrels (red, aged, but not required to wear fluores- • Hunting with birds of prey (here referred gray and eastern fox) is from September cent orange. to as Falconry) is permitted one half hour 1 to March 31. • Potential falconers should know the pos- before sunrise to one half hour after • The Falconry Season for ruffed grouse is session of birds of prey is closely regu- sunset, Sunday through Saturday except: from October 1 to March 31. lated by federal and state law. »» Migratory game birds may not be • The Falconry Season for ring-necked hunted on Sunday. pheasant (either sex), bobwhite quail, For more information, contact Permits • A valid hunting license and a Falconry and cottontail rabbit is from November Coordinator, Wildlife & Heritage Service, Permit are required to hunt with birds 1 to March 31. Tawes State Office Building E-1, 580 Taylor of prey. • Hunters using birds of prey are required Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-260-8540. • A Maryland Migratory Game Bird to follow the daily bag limits and pos- Stamp, a valid hunting license and a session limits set for those species be- Falconry Permit are required to hunt ing taken.

52 2016–17 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping HUNTING REGULATIONS

Maryland Hunting person to enter without the landowner’s permis- • a vest or jacket containing back and Regulations sion. Maryland law allows the use of blue paint front panels of at least 250 square inches stripes and/or signs to indicate private property of solid fluorescent orange color worn as General Regulations boundaries. Vertical paint marks at least two an outer garment at all times; or • A hunter must carry personal photo inches in width and eight inches in length must • an outer garment of camouflage fluo- identification (such as a driver’s license) be centered at least three feet, but no more than rescent orange worn above the waist or a secondary form of positive identifica- 6 feet, from the ground or water surface. The which contains at least 50% fluorescent tion while hunting. paint must be oil-based and bright blue. orange color. • A hunting license holder is required to • an outer garment of camouflage fluo- have a printed paper copy or electronic Sunday Hunting rescent orange worn above the waist copy of their hunting license in their • A person who possesses a Falconry which contains at least 50% fluorescent possession while hunting. Permit may hunt specified game birds orange color. • It is unlawful to hunt any game bird or and mammals on Sundays during the mammal while under the influence of open season. (See pg. 41 & 52.) Persons required to wear fluorescent orange alcohol or any narcotic drug. • An unarmed person participating in an that hunt from a ground blind that has four • It is unlawful to hunt any animal oth- organized fox chase may chase foxes sides, a top, and is placed 4 feet or less above er than deer on the first day of Deer on Sundays. the ground must display, on or within 25 Firearms Season, except sea ducks in • Persons hunting on Regulated Shooting feet of the blind, a cap of solid fluorescent the Sea Duck Zone. Areas may shoot captive raised game orange color or a panel, band, strip, or gar- • It is a violation of law to cast the rays birds (except free-flying captive-raised ment containing at least 250 square inches of an artificial light from a vehicle waterfowl) on Sundays. (approximately 16” x 16”) of solid fluorescent on woods, fields, orchards, livestock, • Persons may hunt deer (pg. 18), turkeys orange color. wild mammals or birds, dwellings or (pg. 31), small game (pg. 47), and fur- buildings. However, in Baltimore City, bearers (pg. 49) on certain Sundays in Be aware that: Montgomery and Prince George’s coun- certain areas. • Children and spouses of property own- ties, a person may cast the rays of an ers (hunting on the owned property) artificial light from a vehicle for the sole State Owned Lands are required to wear fluorescent orange. purpose of observing or photographing • It is illegal to target shoot on state lands • Those who hunt with archery equip- wildlife until 9:00p.m.. A person may except in designated areas. ment during the Junior Deer Hunting not have a hunting device in their pos- • It is a violation of law to construct or Days, Deer Firearms and Deer session while casting rays of an artificial use permanent blinds or tree stands Muzzleloader Seasons are required to light. Note: coyotes, foxes, opossums, on state-owned or controlled proper- wear fluorescent orange. or raccoons may be hunted on foot at ties, unless provided by the DNR. Tree • Deer archery hunters hunting in nighttime during open season with the stands and blinds are limited to those Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and use of a dog and light. of a temporary nature which must be Washington counties during the open removed at the end of each day. black bear season are required to wear Hunting on Private Property • It is unlawful to trap on state lands fluorescent orange. Written permission is required from the without written permission from the property owner to hunt or trap on private controlling agency. Those exempt from the requirement of property in all counties. • It is illegal to place bait for hunting on wearing fluorescent orange are: state lands. • except as noted above, a person who Liability hunts deer during the Deer Archery Any person hunting on private property Fluorescent Orange Clothing Season. shall be liable for any damage caused by Requirements & Exceptions • property owners who hunt any wildlife that person to private property while hunt- on their own property with or without ing. The landowner may not be liable for Fluorescent orange (hunter orange) clothing a hunting license. accidental injury or damage to the hunter, promotes hunter safety because it is easy for • a person authorized by a Falconry Permit whether or not the landowner or the land- other hunters to see outdoors. Except as noted who hunts game birds or mammals using owner’s agent or lessee has given permission in the exemptions below, a fluorescent orange falcons, hawks or owls. to hunt. For additional information regarding outer garment or hat must be worn by all • a person who hunts or accompanies, aids, landowner liability in Maryland read Bulletin people who hunt any wildlife or accompany, or assists another person hunting the EB357 (Recreational Access and Landowner aid, or assist a hunter in a field, marsh, wooded following species: Liability in Maryland) at the University of area, or on the water. Even those who are ex- »» brant »» geese Maryland Extension’s website (extension.umd. empt from this requirement are encouraged to »» coot »» rails edu/aglaw/publications-library). wear fluorescent orange when hunting. »» crow »» snipe Whenever hunting, both hunters and com- »» dove »» wild turkey Controlling Hunter Use of panions must wear either: »» ducks Private Property • a cap of solid fluorescent orange color »» furbearing Posting property boundaries in a conspicuous worn as an outer garment on the head mammals manner makes it illegal to trespass or for any at all times; dnr.maryland.gov 53 HUNTING LICENSES

Maryland Hunting Licenses The Maryland Natural Resources Police Resident Regular Hunting License $24.50 (NRP), Safety Education Section provides –For Maryland residents age 16 to 64. Maryland Full Season Hunting Licenses are the Hunter Education Course required to valid from the day they are issued through obtain the Certificate of Competency in Resident Junior Hunting License �� $10.50 the next July 31. A hunting license year is Firearms and Hunter Safety. In addition –For Maryland residents under 16 years of August 1 through the next July 31. to traditional classroom courses, an online age. Written permission of parent or guard- Be aware that a hunting license holder is course is available for those 13 and older ian is required. required to have a printed paper copy or that requires a mandatory one day Hunter electronic copy of their hunting license in Education Field Day Workshop. Resident Senior Hunting License �� $5.00 their possession while hunting. Information about Hunter Education For Maryland residents age 65 and above. Courses, Boating Safety Education Courses, It may be purchased in the calendar year in Hunter Education and and Trapper Education is available from the which a resident attains the age 65. Safety Requirement Maryland Natural Resources Police Safety To hunt or purchase a hunting license in Education Section, 305 Marine Academy Senior Lifetime Consolidated License Maryland, State law requires: Drive, Suite 1, Stevensville, MD 21666, 410- This license is no longer available for pur- • Presentation of a Certificate of 643-8502, and by visiting the DNR website chase. Persons who already hold this license Competency in Firearms and Hunting at dnr.maryland.gov/nrp/Pages/home.aspx. are “grandfathered” and: Safety (required of all first time hunters), or • do not need to purchase the Senior Hunting • Certification that you held a hunting Note: RESIDENT Junior Hunters (under 16 License, Archery, or Muzzleloader Stamps. license issued prior to July 1, 1977, or years of age) are entitled to a one-time FREE • must buy a Bonus Antlered Deer Stamp • Certification that you hunted on private annual hunting license, Archery Stamp, (to hunt a bonus antlered deer). property prior to July 1, 1977, and were and Muzzleloader Stamp upon successful • must purchase a Maryland Migratory legally exempt from purchasing a hunt- completion of a Hunter Education Course. Game Bird Stamp (to hunt migratory ing license, or Please bring or fax the form provided by game birds). • Certification that you are purchasing a the course instructor to any DNR Licensing • must buy a DNR Managed Hunt Permit nonresident license and will only hunt and Registration Service Center (pg. 6). A (where required). waterfowl. Maryland resident who completes a Hunter • must purchase a Furbearer Permit (to Education Course in another state may con- hunt or chase furbearers). Exceptions: Compliance with the Hunter tact a DNR Service Center for the required • must obtain and use a free Big Game Education and Safety Requirement does not application form. Harvest Record for deer and turkey hunt- apply to those who are hunting only water- ing, available through the COMPASS fowl with a Nonresident 3-day Waterfowl Full Season Hunting Licenses portal at dnr.maryland.gov/service OR and Small Game License (see below) and A Full Season Hunting License allows a per- any DNR Licensing and Registration those shooting under a Regulated Shooting son to hunt all legal game birds and mam- Service Center (pg. 6) OR a DNR Sport Area Hunting License who are not hunt- mals that are in season. There are additional License agent. ing wild or free flying captive-raised mal- stamps or permits required for hunting deer, lards. (See pg. 55, Regulated Shooting Area migratory game birds, furbearers, and bear. Nonresident Hunting License �� $130.00 Hunting License). See each game section for its requirements. For hunters that are not Maryland residents and are age 16 to 64.

HUNTING AND FISHING DAY Nonresident Junior Hunting License �� $32.50 The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will be sponsoring the ninth annual For hunters that are not Maryland residents Maryland’s Celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Day on and are under 16 years of age. Written per- Saturday, September 24, 2016 mission of parent or guardian is required.

The event will be held at the Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore. The Associated Gun Nonresident Senior Clubs of Baltimore is located at 11518 Marriottsville Rd., Marriottsville, Maryland. Hunting License �� $65.00 Open to the public, this FREE EVENT will run from 10a.m. to 4p.m.. For hunters that are not Maryland residents This family-oriented day offers fun and educational hands-on activities that everyone and are age 65 or older. This license may be will enjoy. It is a great way to introduce young people and newcomers to outdoor sports, purchased in the calendar year in which a while teaching them about the important role that hunting and fishing play in Maryland’s nonresident attains the age of 65. wildlife conservation programs. A few of the fun and challenging hands-on activities participants can try include spin casting, archery, and target shooting on the grounds Other Hunting Licenses with skilled instructors. There will be displays of hunting and fishing equipment and dem- Nonresident 3-Day Waterfowl onstrations of outdoor skills. Kids will enjoy the clay pigeon and archery shooting range, and Small Game License �� $45.00 wood duck box making, fly tying and spin casting, dog demonstrations, and much more! • This license allows nonresidents of Maryland to hunt all legal game in sea- For more information, visit dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/Pages/hunt_trap/NHFD.aspx or son except deer, bear, and turkey for contact Chris Markin at 410-260-8584 or [email protected]. three (3) consecutive legal hunting days.

54 2016–17 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping • A Maryland Migratory Game Bird person to shoot tower-released, flighted information see: dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/ Stamp is required to hunt migratory mallards on a Regulated Shooting Area. Pages/hunt_trap/offshore_intro.aspx. game birds with this license. • This license cannot be used to hunt wild • A Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and or free-flying, captive-raised waterfowl Complimentary DAV-POW Conservation Stamp is required to hunt on a Regulated Shooting Area. Hunting Licenses waterfowl and coots with this license. • To hunt free-flying, captive-raised mal- A Complimentary Lifetime Hunting License • A Furbearer Permit is required to lard ducks or wild waterfowl on a state- is available to Maryland residents certified hunt, chase, or trap furbearers with a licensed Regulated Shooting Area a hunter as a former prisoner of war or a 100% ser- Nonresident 3-Day Waterfowl and Small must possess a Maryland hunting li- vice-connected disabled American veteran Game License. cense, the printed validation showing proof (Veterans Administration documentation • The Hunter Education and Safety of purchase of the Maryland Migratory is required). Requirement does not apply to hunting Game Bird Stamp and HIP certification, • This free lifetime hunting license is only wild waterfowl with this license. and a Federal Migratory Bird Hunting available only at DNR Licensing and and Conservation Stamp or its proof of Registration Service Centers. Nonresident Trapping License �� $25.50 purchase (if over the age of 15). • This license also includes free, lifetime This license is required for nonresidents to trap • A Regulated Shooting Area Hunting Archery Stamps, Muzzleloader Stamps, furbearers (see Furbearers, pg. 48) in Maryland License is not required if you have a and Furbearer Permits. in addition to a Nonresident Hunting License valid Full Season Hunting License. • The Maryland Migratory Game Bird and an Individual Furbearer Permit. • Hunters on Regulated Shooting Areas Stamp, and Federal Migratory Bird may shoot captive-raised game birds on Hunting and Conservation Stamp are Regulated Shooting Area Sundays. required to be purchased annually and Hunting License �� $6.00 are not included with this license. This license allows a person to shoot cap- Stationary Blind and • The use of a Big Game Harvest Record tive-raised game birds on a state-licensed Blind Site License �� $20.00 is required each year and can be ob- Regulated Shooting Area only. A Stationary Blind and Blind Site License al- tained through the COMPASS portal at • A Regulated Shooting Area Hunting lows a person to have an offshore waterfowl dnr.maryland.gov/service OR any DNR License and the purchase of a Maryland blind or blind site in Maryland public waters. Licensing and Registration Service Center Migratory Game Bird Stamp allows a For Maryland Offshore Waterfowl Hunting (pg. 6) OR a DNR Sport License agent. TA XIDERMY FTS STUDIO

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Members of the Armed Forces »» the lessee’s children and grandchil- Be aware that hunters not required to have Hunting In Maryland dren if they are under the age of 16. a license: Active duty members of the United States »» the lessee’s children and grandchil- • must obtain a free DNRid number and a Armed Forces stationed in Maryland: dren, and their spouses, if the child, free Maryland Big Game Harvest Record • are considered residents of Maryland. grandchild, or spouse of the child or if they intend to hunt deer or turkeys. • must comply with the Hunter Education grandchild, lives on the property, or These items may be obtained through and Safety Requirement. (See pg. 54.) has worked on the property for at the COMPASS portal at dnr.maryland. • must purchase a Resident Hunting least 30 days during the preceding 12 gov/service OR any DNR Licensing and License and all required stamps and months, or manages the property. Registration Service Center (pg. 6) OR permits before hunting, unless they are • A nonresident (and spouse) who owns a DNR Sport License agent. on official leave and possess a copy of a contiguous piece of farmland that is • must have Maryland Migratory Game their official leave orders. in both Virginia and Maryland may hunt Bird Stamp to hunt migratory game birds. • while hunting during official leave in on the Maryland portion of the property • must possess the Federal Migratory Bird Maryland with a copy of their official without a Maryland hunting license, if Hunting and Conservation Stamp to leave orders: the person’s primary residence is on the hunt waterfowl and coots. »» do not need to purchase a hunting li- Virginia portion of the property. This • must obtain a Furbearer Permit to hunt, cense, deer stamps, or DNR Managed also applies to the owner’s children and trap, or chase any furbearer. Hunt Permit. grandchildren if they are under the age • are not required to purchase Archery »» must purchase a Maryland Migratory of 16. Deer Stamps, Muzzleloader Deer Game Bird Stamp, a Federal Migratory • A Maryland resident serving in the Stamps, or Bonus Antlered Deer Stamps. Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, United States Armed Forces that is on and a Furbearer Permit to pursue mi- official leave in Maryland (whether sta- Nonresidents of Maryland who own property gratory game birds and furbearers. tioned in Maryland or outside Maryland) in the state and hunt on that property are and possesses a copy of official leave required to purchase a Nonresident Hunting Any nonresident serving in the United States orders while hunting. License and all other appropriate stamps Armed Forces who is on leave in Maryland, but • A person serving in the United States and permits. not stationed in Maryland, must purchase a Armed Forces who has a service-con- Individuals who are exempt from Maryland Nonresident Hunting License before hunting. nected disability and possesses a valid hunting license requirements are subject to military identification while hunting. all state and federal laws and regulations Who May Hunt Without a • A person who is a retired former relative to hunting and trapping. Hunting License in Maryland member of the United States Armed All Maryland hunters must comply Services and hunting on farmland that Universal Disability Pass with the Hunter Education and Safety is in active farming status and owned Hunters with mobility impairments may Requirement (pg. 54). by the person or the person’s spouse, obtain a free Universal Disability Pass that child, child’s spouse, parent, grandpar- will allow them to hunt from a vehicle in You are not required to possess a Maryland ent, sibling, niece or nephew. A retired designated areas. Applications are avail- hunting license if you are: former member who hunts on farmland able from DNR’s website dnr.maryland.gov/ • a resident of Maryland (and their spouse) without a hunting license must possess Documents/vehiclept.pdf. A licensed health who owns property and who hunts only the retired military identification card care professional must certify the permit on that property. This also applies to: and written permission from the owner application. For Public Hunting Lands that »» the landowner’s children and grand- of the farm property specifying the re- have provisions for the mobility impaired. children if they are under the age of 16. lationship of the person to the owner of (See pgs. 60-63.) Please contact each area »» the landowner’s children and grand- the property. for their specific conditions. children, and the spouse of the children or grandchildren, regardless of age, if the child, grandchild, or their spouse lives on the property, or has worked on the property for WEB-BASED LICENSE SYSTEM at least 30 days during the preceding DNR’s web-based COMPASS licensing system provides the fastest and greenest way to 12 months, or manages the property. purchase your hunting license. In addition to our seven DNR Service Centers and more than (Each person must individually qual- 250 sport license agents, this web-based system is available 24/7 for self-service online ify under these criteria. To qualify for purchases. Connect to COMPASS through dnr.maryland.gov/service. this exemption, a landowner does not need to live on the property but must On your first visit, you will supply your personal information. You will receive a free DNRid be able to prove ownership.) number and can then print your free DNRid Card. Your DNRid number is all that will be • A person (and spouse) who holds land needed to locate your account for future purchases. Licenses are available for instant printing under lease for agricultural purposes and an electronic copy is emailed within 30 minutes after purchase if you have provided an (or a sharecropper), and lives on this email address. Hunting and recreational fishing licenses can be reprinted at any time, free of farmland, and hunts only on this farm- charge. Hunters can print additional Big Game Harvest Records and check your harvest, both land. This also applies to: free, through COMPASS online.

56 2016–17 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping Purchasing Your Maryland Hunting turkey hunting. Supporting documents for Deer Love Sugarbeets! Licenses, Stamps, and Permits some privileges will be mailed. Payment can Sugarbeets are a hardy vegetable A DNRid number is required to obtain be made by electronic check, Visa, Master that make a great addition to any hunting and trapping licenses, stamps, and Card or Discover. wildlife plot. permits. You may obtain a Hunting License A DNRid Card and number, hunting Application by calling or visiting a DNR licenses, stamps, permits, and Big Game Licensing and Registration Service Center Harvest Records are available through: or from the DNR website: dnr.maryland.gov/ • the COMPASS portal at dnr.maryland. service. Complete all applicable sections and gov/service. mail it with the appropriate fee to any DNR • DNR Licensing and Registration Service Licensing and Registration Service Center If you want to attract more deer to your food plot, call 1-888-331-8997 Ext. 101 Centers- Services, hours, addresses and (See pg. 6). Applicants for nonresident li- or visit www.bucklunch.com phone numbers are listed on page 6. censes are required to submit a copy of their • DNR Sport License Agents- A list of driver’s license, voter registration card or agents is available at: dnr.maryland.gov/ home state hunting/trapping license. service, and your local DNR Licensing Lost or damaged hunting licenses can be and Registration Service Center can pro- reprinted for free. Call any DNR Licensing vide the location for Sport License agents and Registration Service Center for an ap- near you. plication or visit Licenses at dnr.maryland. Replacement Shotgun Barrels gov/service. Popular Remington & Browning A5 Models You may obtain a hunting license 24 hours Paradox Ri ed Shotgun Barrels Wad Lock Barrels and Metro Barrels a day, seven days a week through the See our current inventory at: COMPASS portal at dnr.maryland.gov/service. If you provide an email address, a copy of your license will be emailed to you 30 www.HastingsDistribution.com minutes after purchase. The printed license Phone: 717.524.5301 Fax: 717.638.8397 immediately authorizes your participation in Email: [email protected] all purchased activities, including deer and

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Hunting Safety Tips • If you are sleepy, climb down from your • Never shoot if there is a doubt about stand and hunt from the ground. the shot. Tree stands can be dangerous if they are used • Leave a hunting plan with a responsi- • Never shoot if the animal is alert and incorrectly or carelessly. Tree stand accidents ble adult or where rescuers will find it. excited. are the leading cause of hunter injuries in Include specifically where you will hunt • Unload or uncock your crossbow before Maryland. Maryland follows the national and when you will return. Include a map transporting. An unloaded crossbow does trend in that over 50% of all hunting acci- to better explain your location. not have a bolt or arrow in the firing po- dents are tree stand related. Most tree stand • Keep a survival pack with you that in- sition. Uncock it by using an uncocking accidents occur in transition from a climbing cludes a whistle, cell phone, flashlight, device or by shooting into a safe backstop. device to the tree stand and from the tree and a basic first aid kit. stand onto the climbing device. Other inju- • Never hunt from a tree stand without Turkey Hunting Safety Tips ries occur when the tree stand fails or from using a full body safety harness. the incorrect installation of a manufactured • More information on tree stand safety is Follow these suggestions to ensure a safe stand. Please follow these safety tips. Your available at tmastands.com. turkey hunting experience: life or livelihood may depend on it. • Leave the area if you suspect there’s anoth- • Always read, understand and practice Firearms Safety Tips er hunter already working the same bird. the manufacturer’s recommendations • Resist the urge to stalk turkey sounds. before using any climbing equipment • Treat every gun as if it were loaded. Never It is nearly impossible to sneak up on a or tree stand. play with a firearm. turkey. It is also unethical and could lead • Check and repair all tree stands and • Never point a gun at anything you don’t to an accident. climbing equipment every year before want to shoot. • Select a spot that is in open timber rather hunting. • Always control the muzzle direction in than thick brush: wearing camouflage • Use updated equipment. Newer tree case of a fall. clothing and eliminating movement is stand equipment is solid, safe and secure. • Keep the barrel and action clear of ob- more critical to success than hiding in • Always practice installing a hang-on tree structions. Carry only the proper am- heavy cover. stand at ground level before attempting munition for your firearm. • Sit against a large stump, blow-down, an elevated installation. • Be sure of your target and what is beyond tree trunk or rock that is wider than your • Always use a fall restraint system while it. Always know the identifying features shoulders and higher than your head climbing a tree. of the game you hunt. when calling wild turkeys. • Use a full body safety harness as part of • Unload guns and open the action when • Never wear bright colors, especially not your fall restraint system. Never use a not in use. red, white, blue or black because these waist belt or rope as a substitute for a full • Never climb a tree or jump a ditch with are the colors of a wild turkey gobbler. body safety harness while in a tree stand. a loaded gun. Never pull the gun toward Watch out for red, white or blue on your • Only climb healthy trees. you by the muzzle. socks, t-shirts, hooded sweatshirts, hats, • Use your climbing device or tree stand for • Never shoot a bullet at flat, hard surfaces bandannas, etc. Wear dark undershirts support; branches may give way under or water. and socks, and pants long enough to be your weight. • Store guns and ammunition separately, tucked into boots. • Use three points of contact with the tree beyond the reach of children and careless • Remain still and speak in a loud, clear or climbing device for a secure hold. adults. Use trigger locks. voice to announce your presence to other • Climb higher than your stand and step • Never use alcoholic beverages or medi- hunters if necessary. Never move, wave down onto it. Climbing up into the stand cations that cause drowsiness before or or make turkey sounds to alert another can dislodge it causing a fall. during the use of a firearm. hunter of your presence. • Wear boots with non-skid soles. Steps • Keep your hands and head camouflaged or platforms may be slippery in rain, Crossbow Safety Tips when calling. sleet, or snow. • Maintain a clear field of view when using • When using a two piece climbing stand, • Maximum effective range is 40 yards. a camouflage blind or netting. make sure to connect the two pieces with • Know exactly where the arrow will hit • Ensure your decoy is not visible when a strap or rope to prevent the bottom before you pull the trigger (practice, prac- you are transporting it. Stash the decoy portion from dropping away. tice, practice). in your vest and make sure the head is not • Never carry anything while you are • Never walk or climb a tree with a cross- sticking out. If you harvest a wild turkey climbing. Use a haul line to get hunting bow cocked and loaded with an arrow. during your hunting trip, you also should devices and other equipment into and • Always use manufacturer recommended cover the bird’s head and body when out of your stand. Make sure guns and arrow weights. carrying it out from your hunting spot. crossbows are unloaded and broadheads • Practice with the same type broadhead • Put your gun’s safety on and approach the are covered prior to raising or lower- you plan to hunt with. downed bird with your firearm pointed ing firearms, crossbows, or bows with • Keep your fingers and thumb down on in a safe direction after firing. Never run a haul line. the crossbow forearm out of the path of with a firearm. • As a precautionary measure, clear the travel for the string and cables. ground of debris below your stand and • Always identify your target and back- nwtf.org/nwtf_newsroom/press_releases. climbing device. ground before you shoot. php?id=13149

58 2016–17 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping JUNIOR HUNTER CERTIFICATES

Junior Hunter Certificates are available through Official Maryland 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 2016–2017 hunting seasons. Certificates are available through the Official Junior Hunter Certificate Agents listed below.

For more information visit the DNR website at: dnr.maryland.gov/huntersguide/yh_certprogram.asp

ALLEGANY BALTIMORE DORCHESTER KENT WASHINGTON Orleans Grocery Store Clyde’s Sport Shop East Coast Taxidermy Charlie’s Whitetail Custom Battleview Market 12719 High Germany Rd. 2307 Hammonds Ferry Rd. 4355 Blinkhorn Rd. Cutting 5331 Sharpsburg Pike Little Orleans, MD 21766 Baltimore, MD 21227 Hurlock, MD 21643 10810 Big Stone Rd. Sharpsburg, MD 21782 301-478-2701 410-242-6108 410-943-3260, 410-943-4684 Millington, MD 21651 301-432-2676 410-928-5326 Schoolhouse Kitchen Tom’s Tropical Himes’ Store 19210 Opessa St. 9020 Bel Air Rd. FREDERICK 1324 Weverton Rd. Oldtown, MD 21555 Baltimore, MD 21236 MONTGOMERY Knoxville, MD 21758 Rob’s Deer Shop 301-478-5189 410-256-0330 301-834-9815 10002 Rocky Ridge Rd. Tinker’s Taxidermy Rocky Ridge, MD 21778 17610 Kohlhoss Rd. Keystone Sporting Goods Inc. ANNE ARUNDEL CARROLL 301-271-7780 Poolesville, MD 20837 13611 Pennsylvania Ave. 301-349-2413 Hagerstown, MD 21742 Anglers Sport Center Bullocks Country Meats & Farm 301-733-0373 1456 Whitehall Rd. Market GARRETT Annapolis, MD 21409 2020 Sykesville Rd. SOMERSET Murray’s Sports Center B. J.’s Store 410-757-3442 Westminster, MD 21157 101 East Sunset Ave. 11329 Savage River Rd. L. E. Hitch & Sons 410-876-2310 Williamsport, MD 21795 Austin’s Deer Processing Swanton, MD 21561 Rt. 13 & Merser Rd. 301-223-6278 7074 Ridge Rd. C&L Deer Processing 301-463-4472 (14641 Merser Rd.) Hanover, MD 21076 3942 Shiloh Rd. Eden, MD 21822 D&B Sport Shop 410-850-5838 Hampstead, MD 21074 410-219-5887 WICOMICO 832 Edgewood Dr. 410-374-6424 Cobe Marine Oakland, MD 21550 Wink’s Sporting Goods Off The Neck Inc. 8936 Fort Smallwood Rd. Farm & Home Services 301-334-9725 12122A Carol Lane 7712 Todd Lane Pasadena, MD 21122 7625 Main Street Princess Anne, MD 21853 Mardela Springs, MD 21837 410-255-9488 Sykesville, MD 21784 HARFORD 410-621-0400 443-783-3036 301-795-1234 Harwood Butcher Shop Deer Creek Archery 4531 South Pollinghouse Rd. Jerrod’s Deer Processing WORCESTER 3021 Churchville Rd. Harwood, MD 20776 1321 Arnold Rd. Churchville, MD 21028 Sea Hawk Sport Center 410-212-8803 Westminster, MD 21157 410-734-9554 643 Ocean Hwy. 410-848-6143 Ray Hitchcock Taxidermy Pocomoke City, MD 21851 FTS Taxidermy Studio 8261 New Cut Rd. Gun Shack Inc. 410-957-0198 2300 Industry Court Severn, MD 21144 101 South Main Forest Hill, MD 21050 410-987-6990 Mt. Airy, MD 21771 800-675-0013, 410-879-9244 301-829-0122 KCC Deer Processing M&G Wild Game Processing 2630 Rocks Road 2020 Sykesville Rd. Forest Hill, MD 21050 Westminster, MD 21157 410-803-9200 443-375-7138

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Public Hunting Lands and the restrictions for each area. Only for maps, conditions, regulations, and temporary stands and blinds may be information on CFLs. Public hunting lands consist of Wildlife used and must be removed at the end • Maps of WMAs, State Forests, CFLs, and Management Areas (WMAs), State Parks of each day. State Parks are available on the Maryland (which include Natural Environment • Target shooting is permitted only at des- Department of Natural Resources web- Areas- NEAs and Natural Resources ignated shooting ranges. site. See dnr.maryland.gov for maps, con- Management Areas- NRMAs), State Forests • The use of hunting dogs is permitted. ditions, regulations, and information on including Chesapeake Forest Lands (CFLs), • Possession or use of hunting devices WMAs, State Forests, CFLs, and State Cooperative Wildlife Management Areas is prohibited in State Forests and State Parks A consolidated listing of areas for (CWMAs), Maryland-National Capital Park Parks outside of regular open hunting hunters with mobility impairments can & Planning Commission (MNCPPC) man- seasons. be found here. aged lands, and other federal, state, county, • On Chesapeake Forest Lands an indi- • Hunters should contact the appropriate and municipal properties that allow hunting. vidual may not hunt within 150 yards of managing authority for information on The following list contains information about an occupied building or camp and with- public hunting opportunities not listed those public hunting lands managed by DNR. in 150 feet of any exterior Chesapeake here, such as National Wildlife Refuges, • Hunting and trapping is permitted in Forest Lands boundary. See dnr.maryland. military installations, or other govern- accordance with state and federal laws gov/forests/Pages/chesapeakeforestlands.aspx ment-owned properties.

Patapsco Valley ALLEGANY Warrior Mountain WMA: S Parkers Creek WMA t State Park: f 5,048 acres. 301-478-2525. fmvd 1,810 acres. Deer hunting only. Archery, Billmeyer-Belle Grove WMA: vtS (For Mercer property see Carroll County) Muzzleloader, and Firearms Seasons. 1,114 acres. 301-478-2525. 3,895 acres. Deer archery hunt- Permit and reservation required. 301- ANNE ARUNDEL ing only. 410-356-9272 between Dan’s Mountain WMA: S 743-5161 for additional information vt Sandy Point State Park: f 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m., Park information: 9,672 acres. 301-478-2525. Waterfowl hunting at designated sites 410-461-5005. during the third split of the water- CAROLINE Green Ridge State Forest: vtS Prettyboy Watershed: fowl season only. Boat access only. f 46,657 acres. Free permit required for trap- 7,380 acres. Archery hunting only Ayton Tree Nursery: Reservation required. 301-743-5161. ping, call 301-478-2525. 301-478-3124. for all game species. No waterfowl 5 acres. Dove hunting by lottery only. Rocky Gap State Park: v Crownsville CWMA: f hunting. Archery hunting permit Limited to youth age 15 and under with 1,451 acres (general hunting), 300 acres 550 acres. Deer hunting only. Opens the available on page 63 or online at dnr. unarmed licensed adult. Limited to 4 (archery only). Special provisions to Monday after Thanksgiving. Reservation maryland.gov. 410-356-9272 between junior hunters per day. Application assist mobility-impaired hunters during required. 301-743-5161. 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m.. (see page 41) due by 3p.m. August 24, 2016. Drawing August 24, 2016. 410- the deer firearms season. Hunting per- Soldiers Delight NEA: mf 673-2467, dnr.md.gov/forests/nursery mitted Monday-Saturday. 301-722-1480. BALTIMORE 700 acres. Deer hunting by permit only. 410-356-9272 between Bridgetown Ponds: Gunpowder Falls State Park: d a 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m.. 100 acres. Deer archery hunting only. 3,000 acres. Restricted Season: Nov. 26, 2016 - Jan. Key • Hammerman, Hart-Miller Island, 30, 2017. Daily sign-in required at Days Cove and North Point Areas: CALVERT Tuckahoe State Park. 410-820-1668...... public archery range Waterfowl blinds by lottery and/ a Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm CWMA: or by daily reservation. 410-356- f Idylwild WMA: 175 acres. Deer and turkey hunting only. vt v.....provisions to hunt from 9272 between 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m.; 3,578 acres. Furbearer trapping permits No Sat. hunting until Dec. 1. Reservation a vehicle, call each area issued by bid process. 410-376-3236. mf required. 301-743-5161. • Sweet Air Area: Managed deer hunt for other conditions that Merrikan Gordy Complex CFL: (shotgun) by lottery, see page 27. Calvert Cliffs State Park: t may apply d 426 acres. 410-632-3732. 410-356-9272 between 7:30a.m.– 950 acres. 301-743-7613 or 301-888-1410. 11:30a.m. or 410-592-2897; Messenger Branch Complex CFL: m...... Managed Hunt Permit m Flag Ponds Park CWMA: t • Hereford Area: Deer archery hunt- f 340 acres. 410-632-3732. required for DNR lands 100 acres. Deer archery hunting only. ing only. Reservations required (See Deer Hunting, page Opens to hunting the Monday before Seipp Complex CFL: t Sept. – Nov. 410-329-6809; md 26) the late Muzzleloader Season split. 30 acres. 410-632-3732. Gwynnbrook WMA: Reservation required. 301-743-5161. f Tuckahoe State Park: ...... provisions for hunters 35 acres. Deer archery hunting only. 410- avdm i Hall Creek NRMA: 1,000 acres. General Hunting. Migratory 356-9272 between 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m. fd with mobility impair- 275 acres. Reservation required for wa- goose hunting by lottery. Applications ments, call each area for Liberty Watershed: f terfowl blind. 301-743-5161. available online at: dnr.maryland.gov 9,200 acres. Archery hunting only for 410-820-1668. site conditions Huntingtown Area of all game species. No waterfowl hunting. King’s Landing NRMA: ...... free permit required Archery hunting permit available on page fvid f 960 acres. Hunting within King’s CARROLL 63 or online at dnr.maryland.gov. 410-356- Landing NRMA is allowed only in the s...... public shooting range 9272 between 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m.. Avondale WMA: Huntingtown Area which is north of ft 180 acres. 410-356-9272 between d...... daily sign in required Loch Raven Watershed: Cocktown Creek. Hunting is not per- f 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m.. 1,600 acres. Deer archery hunting mitted in the Calvert County man- ...... trapping allowed by t only. Archery hunting permit avail- aged King’s Landing Park. Reservation Hahn CWMA: f permit able on page 63 or online at dnr. required for waterfowl blinds. 25 acres. Deer archery hunting only. 410- maryland.gov. 410-356-9272 between 301-743-5161. 356-9272 between 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m.. S...... limited Sunday hunting 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m.. allowed

60 2016–17 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping Hanover Watershed CWMA: f Old Bohemia WMA: Insley Complex CFL: S Mt. Nebo WMA: S 337 acres. 410-356-9272 between ft t vt 975 acres. 410-356-9272 between 450 acres. 410-632-3732. 1,854 acres. 301-334-4255. 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m.. 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m.. Potomac-Garrett Maring CWMA: f LeCompte WMA: itvS 485 acres. Furbearer trapping permits State Forest: avtS 237 acres. 410-356-9272 between CHARLES 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m.. issued by bid process. No squirrel 18,535 acres. For trapping permit call Blossom Point CWMA: hunting. Waterfowl hunting for the 301-334-4255. 301-334-2038. Morgan Run NEA: f mf Waterfowl blind sites. Boat access only. mobility-impaired with permit required. 1,300 acres. Deer archery and muzzle- Savage River State Forest: S Reservations required. 301-743-5161. 410-376-3236. vt loader hunting by permit only. 410-356- 54,935 acres. For trapping permit call 9272 between 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m.. Cedar Point WMA: vift Lewis Complex CFL: tS 301-334-4255. 301-895-5759. 1,920 acres. Reservations required 1,575 acres. 410-632-3732. Patapsco Valley State Park: Youghiogheny Reservoir CWMA: for waterfowl blinds/blind sites. t See Baltimore County. 900 acres. 301-334-4255. 301-743-5161. Linkwood WMA: tS Mercer Property – 150 acres. Deer 313 acres. Furbearer trapping permits Youghiogheny Wild River NEA: archery and muzzleloader hunting by Cedarville State Forest: v issued by bid process. 410-376-3236. 1200 acres. Hunting permitted Monday- permit only 410-356-9272 between 1,100 acres. 301-743-5161. Saturday. 301-387-5563. 7:30am-11:30am Marshy Hope Complex CFL: tS Chapel Point State Park: vd 3,355 acres. 410-632-3732. Sawmill CWMA: f 550 acres. 301-743-7613 or 301-888-1410. HARFORD 600 acres. 410-356-9272 between Chapman State Park Nanticoke River WMA: tS 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m.. Gunpowder Falls State Park: (Mt. Aventine Parcel): See Wicomico County fv See Baltimore County. Speigel CWMA: f 875 acres. Deer and waterfowl only. Tar Bay WMA: 250 acres. 410-356-9272 between Waterfowl by boat access only. 12 acres. Waterfowl (water access only). Rocks State Park: d 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m.. Reservations required. 301-743-5161. 410-376-3236 120 acres. Deer archery hunting only. 410-557-7994 Woodbrook CWMA: f Chicamuxen WMA: ft Taylors Island WMA: tS Stoney Demonstration Forest: 522 acres. 410-356-9272 between 381 acres. Reservations required for 1,114 acres. Furbearer trapping permits f 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m.. waterfowl blinds. 301-743-5161. issued by bid process. Primarily boat 318 acres. 410-356-9272 between 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m.. Doncaster Demonstration Forest: t access. 410-376-3236. CECIL 1,700 acres. 301-743-5161. Susquehanna State Park: fmd 880 acres. Deer archery hunting only. C & D Canal Lands: Indian Creek NRMA: FREDERICK d Waterfowl blinds by daily reserva- 410-356-9272 between 680 acres. 301-743-5161. Cunningham Falls State Park: iv tion. 410-356-9272 between 7:30a.m. 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m. 4,400 acres. General Hunting. Limited and 11:30a.m., Park information: • Bethel: 400 acres. Archery hunting Myrtle Grove WMA: savt 4,460 acres. (includes tracts former- free reservations required for limited 410-557-7994. only for deer; ft mobility hunters (call number below). • Courthouse Point: 315 acres. ly known as Chapman, Pomfret & Mattawoman NEA) 301-743-5161. Free permit required to hunt fur- Archery hunting only for deer; bearers at night. Hunting permitted HOWARD vft Nanjemoy Creek WMA: ft Monday-Saturday.301-271-7574. Hugg-Thomas WMA: vft • Elk Forest: 242 acres; ft 224 acres. Reservation required for wa- 276 acres. 410-356-9272 between • Grove Neck: Waterfowl only from Frederick City Watershed CWMA: t terfowl blind sites. 301-743-5161. 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m.. two blind sites on the Sassafras 7,300 acres. Free permit required to River. No on site boat access avail- Nanjemoy WMA: vift hunt furbearers at night. 301-842-2702. Patapsco Valley State Park: 1,806 acres (general hunting), 140 acres able; f Gravel Hill Swamp WMA See Baltimore County. (archery only). Reservations required • Stemmers Run: 750 acres. Boat 65 acres. Archery hunting only. Patuxent River State Park: access restricted to waterfowl hunt- for waterfowl blind sites. 301-743-5161. 301-842-2702 5,000 acres. 301-924-2127 ing only; Closed for the 2016-2017 Riverside WMA: ft Heater’s Island WMA: hunting season; vft 394 acres. Reservation required for t • Welch Point: 77 acres; vft waterfowl blinds and blind sites. 194 acres. Boat access only. KENT 301-842-2702. Earlville WMA: vft 301-743-5161. Millington WMA: ivtfd 195 acres. 410-356-9272 between Tayloes Neck Tract (State Forest): Monocacy NRMA: 3,921 acres. General hunting with daily 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m.. 300 acres. Reservations required for 1,800 acres. Hunting permitted sign-in.Closed season for bobwhite quail. Monday–Saturday. 301-924-2127 Free Central Region Public Hunting Permit Elk Neck State Forest: waterfowl blind sites. 301-743-5161; v and reservation required for spring turkey 3,695 acres. 410-287-5675. ftd Ridenour Swamp WMA 82 acres. Archery hunting only. hunting and waterfowl blinds during migra- Elk Neck State Park: fdmv Zekiah Swamp NEA: f tory Canada goose season. 410-928-3650. Waterfowl blind sites. Boat access only. 301-842-2702. 550 acres. Deer and waterfowl hunting Sassafras NRMA: idv by permit only. 410-356-9272 between Reservations required. 301-743-5161. South Mountain State Park: 1,000 acres. General hunting with re- 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m.. Area Information 1,115 acres. Hunting permitted Monday- strictions. Migratory goose and water- 410-287-5333. DORCHESTER Saturday on designated state owned property; call park for areas. Hunting fowl hunting by lottery only. Restrictions Fair Hill NRMA: fm Sunday hunting is allowed for the and applications available online at: dnr. Spring Turkey Season on Dorchester prohibited on National Park Service 5,000 acres. Deer archery hunting and property. 301-791-4767 maryland.gov. 410-820-1668. raccoon hunting. Managed deer hunt County public lands. (shotgun) by lottery, see page 27 for Baumgarthner-Southam GARRETT MONTGOMERY application. 410-356-9272 between Complex CFL: tS 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m., Area information: Cherrington CWMA (MNCPPC): 210 acres. 410-632-3732. Cunningham Swamp WMA: S 410-398-1246. t 275 acres. Deer hunting only. 410-356- 257 acres. 301-334-4255. 9272 between 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m. Grove Farm WMA: Fishing Bay WMA: tS ft Deep Creek Lake State Park: 744 acres. 410-356-9272 between 30,016 acres. Furbearer trapping permits iv Islands of the Potomac WMA: t 1,200 acres. No firearms hunting until 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m.. issued by bid process. 410-376-3236. Boat access only. 410-356-9272 between Oct. 15, 2016. No waterfowl hunting. Hoernicke-Oliphant Complex CFL: S 7:30a.m.-11:30a.m. t Hunting permitted Monday-Saturday. • Mason Island: 274 acres 368 acres. 410-632-3732. 301-387-5563. • Oxley Island: 35 acres • Maddox Island: 169 acres dnr.maryland.gov 61 PUBLIC HUNTING LANDS

McKee-Beshers WMA: t Milltown Landing NRMA: vf 5,224 acres. Furbearer trapping permits the season only. Reservation required. 1,960 acres. 410-356-9272 between 250 acres. Reservations required for issued by bid process. Impoundment Boat access only.301-743-5161. waterfowl blinds. 301-743-5161. areas open to hunting during: early 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m.. Point Lookout State Park teal season, Youth Waterfowl Hunting National Park Service Blind Sites: (Jacobs Tract Only): Patuxent River State Park: f Days (for persons aged 16 and young- Reservation required. Boat access only. 240 acres. Deer archery hunting only. See Howard County. er); October duck season on open- 301-743-5161. Hunters must use archery equipment ing day and any Saturday; November Seneca Creek State Park: m during the early muzzleloader season. Nottingham NRMA: duck season on opening day, Saturdays 1,000 acres for general hunting and 2,000 fd Waterfowl hunting at designated sites. 329 acres. Reservations required for and Thanksgiving; December/January acres for deer archery hunting only. 301-872-5688; d • Managed Deer Hunt (shotgun) by waterfowl blind sites. 301-743-5161. duck season on opening day, Fridays, Saturdays, Christmas Day, New Year’s lottery, see page 27 for application; Patuxent River Park/ St. Clement’s Island State Park: f Day, and Martin Luther King Day. The m 301-924-2127 Billingsley (MNCPPC): 63 acres. Rabbit and waterfowl hunting fdv impoundments will be closed to hunting • Schaeffer Farm: Deer shotgun 400 acres. Deer archery hunting only. only. Free permit required for offshore all other days. Lottery permit required for hunting; mf 410-356-9272 Reservation required. Open Mon.-Fri., waterfowl hunting zone - Contact 301- opening day of each duck season segment. between 7:30a.m. and 11:30a.m. one p.m. to one half hour after sunset. 743-5161. Accessible only by boat. Park See lottery information above for Deal 301-743-5161; information: 301-872-5688. Strider WMA: f Island WMA. Motorized boats, except 170 acres. Deer archery hunting only. 410- Rosaryville State Park: vf those powered by electric motors, are Salem Tract (State Forest): t 356-9272 between 7:30a.m.–11:30a.m.. 460 acres. Deer archery hunting only. prohibited in the impoundments between 850 acres. 301-743-5161. Reservation required. 301-743-5161. October 1 and March 31. 410-543-8223. St. Inigoes State Forest: ft PRINCE GEORGE’S Spice Creek NRMA: fd Marumsco Complex CFL: t 600 acres. Permit and reservation required at all times. 301-743-5161. Aquasco Farm CWMA (MNCPPC): df 230 acres. Reservations required for 1,087 acres. 410-632-3732. waterfowl blind site. 301-743-5161. 150 acres. Deer archery hunting only. Janes Island State Park: St. Mary’s Lake: f Reservation required. 301-743-5161. 3,147 acres. Waterfowl hunting only. Waterfowl hunting at designated sites only. Boat access only (No gas motors). Bowen WMA: QUEEN ANNE’S Park information: 410-968-1565 ft Reservation required. 301-743-5161. 300 acres. Waterfowl and rail hunting Tuckahoe State Park: Maryland Marine Properties WMA: t only. Reservations required. Boat access See Caroline County. 1,030 acres. Furbearer trapping permits St. Mary’s River State Park d only. 301-743-5161. issued by bid process. 410-543-8223. 2,200 acres. 301-872-5688. Wye Island NRMA: dim Cedarville State Forest: 2,500 acres. Deer Archery Season hunt- Oriole Complex CFL t See Charles County. ing limited to 25 hunters per day. Deer 693 acres. 410-632-3732 TALBOT Muzzleloader & Firearms Seasons hunt- Cheltenham WMA: af Peters McAllen Complex CFL: Seth Demonstration Forest CFL ing by lottery. Migratory goose hunt- t 15 acres. Dove and deer archery hunting 683 acres. 410-632-3732. 122 acres. Deer archery hunting only. only. Reservation required. 301-743-5161. ing by lottery. Lottery applications are 410-632-3732 available dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands Pocomoke Sound WMA: t Gardner Road Park CWMA: f or 410-827-7577. Hunters are required 922 acres. Furbearer trapping permits 120 acres. Deer archery hunting only. to submit a copy of their current issued by bid process. Boat access only. WASHINGTON Reservation required. 301-743-5161. Maryland Hunting License with their 410-543-8223. Fort Frederick State Park m permit application. South Marsh WMA: t 500 acres. Managed deer hunt (shotgun) 2,969 acres. Furbearers trapping per- by lottery, see page 27 of for application. SOMERSET mits issued by bid process. Boat access 301-842-2155. Key only. 410-543-8223. Cedar Island WMA: t Greenbrier State Park 3,081 acres. Furbearer trapping permits Wellington WMA: t 500 acres. Free permit required a...... public archery range issued by bid process. Boat access only. 429 acres. Furbearer trapping permits for night-time raccoon hunting. 410-543-8223 issued by bid process. 410-543-8223. Hunting permitted Monday-Saturday. v.....provisions to hunt from 301-791-4767 a vehicle, call each area Deal Island WMA: t Wells Complex CFL: t for other conditions that 13,565 acres. Furbearer trapping permits 1,915 acres. 410-632-3732. Indian Springs WMA vtS issued by bid process. Impoundment 6,596 acres. 301-842-2702. may apply area open to hunting during: Youth ST. MARY’S Waterfowl Hunting Days (for persons Prather’s Neck WMA tS m...... Managed Hunt Permit 205 acres (general hunting), 10 acres required for DNR lands aged 16 or younger); October duck sea- Elms CWMA: df son on opening day and any Saturday; 545 acres. Reservation required. (archery hunting only). 301-842-2702. (See Deer Hunting, page November duck season on opening day, Environmental education on adjacent Sideling Hill WMA S 26) t Saturdays and Thanksgiving; December/ site. 301-743-5161. 3,100 acres. 301-842-2702. January duck season on opening day, Greenwell State Park: i...... provisions for hunters Fridays, Saturdays, Christmas Day, vd South Mountain State Park 187 acres. 301-872-5688. with mobility impair- New Year’s Day, and Martin Luther King 2,885 acres (general hunting), 170 ments, call each area for Day. The impoundment will be closed Historic St. Mary’s City CWMA: f acres (archery only). Hunting permit- site conditions to hunting on all other days. Lottery 175 acres. Deer hunting only, begin- ted Monday-Saturday on designated permit required for opening day of each ning Dec. 1st. Open Tues.- Sat. (closed state owned property; call for areas. f...... free permit required duck season segment. Lottery applica- Christmas). Reservation required. Hunting prohibited on National Park tion available online at dnr.maryland.gov. 301-743-5161. Service property. s...... public shooting range Application deadline is Sept. 12, 2016. Newtowne Neck State Park: Woodmont NRMA v Motorized boats, except those powered f ...... daily sign in required 500 acres. Permit and reservation re- 2,400 acres. Hunting permitted d by electric motors, are prohibited in the quired for all hunting except for offshore Monday-Saturday. 301-842-2155. impoundment between October 1 and t...... trapping allowed by waterfowl zones. 301-743-5161. permit March 31. 410-543-8223. Myrtle Point CWMA Blind Sites: WICOMICO E. Mace Smith Complex CFL: f t Waterfowl hunting in the third split of S...... limited Sunday hunting 1,709 acres. 410-632-3732. allowed Fairmount WMA: t

62 2016–17 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping Athol Complex CFL t 415 acres. Water access only. Furbearer 33 acres. 410-632-3732. Isle of Wight WMA t trapping permits issued by bid process. 224 acres. Furbearer trapping permits 682 acres. 410-632-3732. Buck Harbor Complex CFL i issued by bid process. Area south of Rt. S 315 acres located off Stevens Roads. Aughty Naughty 90 closed to hunting. 410-543-8223. Complex CFL itv Sharptown Dunes (Wic.) t The National Wild Turkey Federation 1,243 acres. 410-632-3732. 198 acres. Furbearer trapping permits provides assistance for handicap hunters Johnson & Johnson Tract CFL t issued by bid process. who are restricted to a wheelchair on 871 acres. 410-632-3732. Ellis Bay WMA t this area. For more information contact Pocomoke River 3,208 acres. Furbearer trapping permits Nutter’s Neck (Wic.) t Larry Beauchamp at 443-614-3879. issued by bid process. 410-376-3236. 1,587 acres. Furbearer trapping permits State Forest vtf issued by bid process. Cordery Complex CFL t 18,212 acres. Free permit required for Fair Meadow Complex CFL t 595 acres. 410-632-3732. trapping and raccoon hunting. Limited 362 acres. 410-632-3732. Wetipquin WMA t vehicle access.410-632-3732; 100 acres. Furbearer trapping permits Creek Complex CFL t Greenhill Complex CFL t issued by bid process. 410-376-3236. 868 acres. This complex is comprised Pocomoke River WMA t 3,192 acres. 410-632-3732. of the Creek, Chatham, and Tankard 1,008 acres. Furbearer trapping permits Wicomico Demonstration Forest CFL Johnson WMA t Farm tracts. 410-632-3732. issued by bid process. 410-543-8223. t 3,399 acres. 410-632-3732. 153 acres. Furbearer trapping permits Dunn Swamp Complex CFL t Selby Complex CFL t issued by bid process. Deer hunting with 1,145 acres. 410-632-3732. 471 acres. 410-632-3732. bow only. 410-543-8223. WORCESTER E. A. Vaughn WMA vt Shockley Complex CFL t Lathrop Complex CFL Assateague State Park vd 2,630 acres. Furbearer trapping permits 653 acres. 410-632-3732 Waterfowl hunting only along shoreline 450 acres. Deer archery hunting only issued by bid process. Caution squirrel Sinepuxent Islands WMA north of Stump Gut. 410-632-3732 restricted to Nov. 1, 2016–Jan. 30, 2017. hunters: Delmarva Fox Squirrel may not Self sign-in required at Pump House 25 acres. Boat access only. 410-543-8223 Nanticoke River WMA be hunted. 410-543-8223. #1. Limit of 10 hunters per day plus 2 Timmons Complex CFL 410-376-3236 Foster Complex CFL t hunters with a Universal Disability Pass 477 acres. 410-632-3732. Calloway Wharf (Dor.) to hunt from a vehicle. 410-641-2120. 4,814 acres located off Route 12/Snow Hill Road. 410-632-3732 Whitesburg Complex CFL 55 acres. Water access only; S t Bethards Tract CFL t 375 acres. 410-632-3732. Lower Marshyhope Swamp (Dor.) t

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