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MARYLAND GUIDE TO & 2020-2021 Deer Hunting with Straight-Walled Cartridges Page 15 Page 5 Page 16 Pages 40 Page 48 New Hunting New Primitive Active Duty Military More Opportunities Deer Hunt and Veterans Now “do-it-yourself” and Regulations Days Have Two Special Stocked Pheasant Waterfowl Hunt Days Hunts in 2020 Get a GEICO quote for your bike and, in just 15 minutes, you’ll know how much you could be saving. If you like what you hear, you can buy your policy right on the spot. Then let us do the rest while you enjoy your free time with peace of mind. geico.com/cycle | 1-800-442-9253 Some discounts, coverages, payment plans, and features are not available in all states, in all GEICO companies, or in all situations. Motorcycle and ATV coverages are underwritten by GEICO Indemnity Company. GEICO is a registered service mark of Government Employees Insurance Company, Washington, DC 20076; a Berkshire Hathaway Inc. subsidiary. © 2020 GEICO dnr.maryland.gov 50 32 46 39 page 12 48 56 CONTENTS 34 55 Messages ����������������������������������� 3 Wild Turkey Hunting ������������ 32, 33 Natural Resources Deer and Turkey Police Offices ����������������������������� 4 Tagging and Checking �������� 34–38 Wildlife and Heritage Migratory Game Service Offices ��������������������������� 4 Bird Hunting ����������������������� 39–45 Licensing and Registration Black Bear Hunting ������������� 46, 47 Service Centers �������������������������� 4 Small Game Hunting ����������� 48, 49 New Opportunities and Get a GEICO quote for your bike and, in just 15 minutes, Regulations for 2020–2021 ��������� 5 Furbearer you’ll know how much you could be saving. If you like Hunting and Trapping ��������� 50–54 what you hear, you can buy your policy right on the Hunting Licenses, Stamps and spot. Then let us do the rest while you enjoy your free Permits ����������������������������������� 6–9 Falconry Hunting ��������������������������� 54 time with peace of mind. Hunting Regulations and Junior Hunter Requirements ��������������������������� 10 Certificates ������������������������������� 55 geico.com/cycle | 1-800-442-9253 Hunting Safety Tips��������������������11 Public Hunting Lands ��������������������������������� 56–59 Some discounts, coverages, payment plans, and features are not available in all states, in all GEICO companies, or in all situations. Motorcycle and ATV coverages are underwritten by GEICO Indemnity Company. GEICO is a registered service mark of Government Employees Insurance Company, Washington, DC 20076; a Berkshire Hathaway Inc. subsidiary. © 2020 GEICO Deer Hunting �����������������������12–31 Sunrise and Sunset Table ��������� 61 The Guide to Hunting and Trapping in Mary- land is a publication of the Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service. Ads promoting political advocacy or ads regarding alcohol, tobacco and/or ads of a sexual nature will not be accepted. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service is not respon- sible for any advertising claims contained herein. The department disclaims any liability Williamstown, MA | Birmingham, AL regarding product pricing, claims, descrip- Larry Hogan, Governor tions, availability or condition. No warranty Boyd K. Rutherford, Lieutenant Governor is expressed or implied concerning product errors, omissions or misprints. Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio, Secretary of the About This Guide Department of Natural Resources This publication is intended as a guide only. Paul A. Peditto, Director of the For state laws and regulations, see the Natural This high-quality guide is offered to you Wildlife and Heritage Service Resources Article of the Annotated Code of by the Maryland Department of Natural Maryland and the Code of Maryland Regula- Maryland Wildlife Advisory Commission Resources through its unique partnership The Wildlife Advisory tions, Title 08 at the following web sites: with J.F. Griffin Publishing, LLC. Commission was created by legislation to • Laws: lawlib.state.md.us The revenue generated through ad sales advise the secretary of the Department of • Regulations: significantly lowers production costs and Natural Resources on wildlife matters. dsd.state.md.us/COMAR/ComarHome.html generates savings. These savings translate All members are appointed by the governor. into additional funds for other important Contact the Wildlife Advisory Commission by The facilities of the Department of Natu- agency programs. writing to: ral Resources are available to all without Maryland Wildlife Advisory Commission regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual If you have any feedback or are inter- Maryland Department of Natural Resources orientation, age, national origin or physical ested in advertising, please contact us at Wildlife and Heritage Service 413.884.1001 or at www.JFGriffin.com or mental disability. Accommodations for Tawes State Office Building, E-1 580 Taylor Ave. Annapolis, MD 21401 individuals with disabilities will be provided Graphic Design: or email [email protected] upon request. Seven days advance notice is Jon Gulley, Dane Fay, John Corey, requested. This document is available in Evelyn Haddad, Chris Sobolowski Commissioners alternative format upon request from a quali- Luen N. Compton, Jr., Chairman fied individual with a disability. Tina R. Gregor, Vice-Chair Stephanie L. Boyles Griffin This program receives federal assistance from Erik T. Gulbrandsen Joe L. Schroyer the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and thus Rand D. Weinberg prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, Steven W. Keithley color, national origin, disability, age and sex Carl F. Wagner in educational programs, pursuant to Title Joseph Michael VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title Maryland Department of II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of Natural Resources Wildlife and Heritage Service 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 Tawes State Office Building, E-1 and Title IX of the Educational Amendments 580 Taylor Avenue of 1972. If you believe that you have been Annapolis, MD 21401 discriminated against in any program, activ- 410-260-8540, FAX 410-260-8596 ity, or service, please contact the Maryland Toll free in Maryland: 877-620-8367 Department of Natural Resources- Office of TTY users call via the MD Relay Fair Practices, Tawes State Office Building dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife D-4, 580 Taylor Ave., Annapolis, MD, 21401. The telephone number is 410-260-8058. You may also write to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Policy and Programs, This guide is also Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program, available online at Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Mail Stop: WSFR- 4020, Arlington, Virginia 22203. Publication # DNR 03-042420-230 2 2020–21 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping MESSAGES Dear Maryland Hunters and Trappers: As outdoor enthusiasts, I know we all welcome the start of the 2020-2021 hunting and trapping season! Not only does Maryland have rich heritage steeped in the traditions of hunting and trapping, we have unique, world- class outdoor recreation experiences across our state. Our department’s wildlife professionals continue to work with many stakeholders to ensure that we manage those resources responsibly and provide you with safe and successful opportunities to hunt. We are pleased to announce that new wildlife management areas have opened to provide even greater access to Maryland’s public lands. Hunters, trappers, and other wildlife enthusiasts will find a wonderful variety of places with diverse wildlife, terrain, and natural features to enjoy. Thanks to many private landowners, espe- cially Maryland’s farmers, our state also has a vast network of private lands that support wildlife and hunting. Jeannie Finally, an important reminder for all of us as we head outdoors to enjoy Maryland’s natural resources – stay Haddaway-Riccio safe, take precautions, and protect others. Wishing you a safe and fruitful season afield! Sincerely, Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Greetings Maryland Hunters and Trappers: Welcome to the 2020-2021 season. This spring and summer was no-doubt one of the more remarkable and chal- lenging times in our modern history. We learned that spending time outdoors with our families was one of the safest ways to decompress from the stress of the pandemic. As a result, thousands of Marylanders took to the fields, forests and waterways across Maryland. Hunters and trappers know the importance and value of being outdoors as well as any enthusiast. All of you enjoy being outdoors it and embrace it as part of your life. It is more than a place to fill a tag, indeed your outdoor world is a safe and stress-easing zone that allows you the chance to disconnect from the chaos of daily life – particulary when life is at its most stressfull. Perhaps more than any other season in recent history, the Spring 2020 turkey hunting opportunity demonstrated Paul A. Peditto the passion and enthusiasm of the hunting community and their interest in being outside. Hunters across Maryland did not want to miss their chance to get outside and, in what is perhaps the purest form of social distancing, spend time in search of a spring gobbler while easing their minds of the news that surrounded us. It was remarkable to read the tales of appreciation by so many of you who took to the fields and forests during the spring season and, irrespective of your success in tagging a turkey, found it one of the most fulfilling
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