Maryland sika deer marylands little elk marylands exotic sika deer pronounced seekuh is native to southern japan, and first appeared on marylands lower eastern shore when clement henry released them on james island in 1916. Deer may not be hunted while they are swimming or taking refuge in water. It is designed as a service to hunters and is not intended to be a complete digest of all hunting and trapping regulations. Bow hunters in the region b suburban deer archery zone which includes loch raven reservoir may take an unlimited number of antlerless deer and two antlered deer per season. Early muzzleloader deer hunting season opens thebaynet. Makes for hard hunting and on top of all that, the deer just were not really. Late maryland waterfowl seasons and bag limits 20162017. Maryland hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq. Hunters with a valid hunting license may use firearms to harvest sika and whitetailed deer during that period.
Only those species listed in this plan may be hunted by the indicated weaponry during the designated season within the maryland portion of assateague island national seashore. Dec 15, 2017 maryland reported antlered and antlerless deer harvest. Fallow deer have escaped from captivity and are found in a few isolated areas in maryland. It is legal to bait deer except on stateowned or statecontrolled properties. New season dates are posted in late summer, or you can visit future big game hunting seasons to determine future dates for big game deer seasons.
Nov 01, 2017 during the 20162017 deer hunting seasons, 2,832 sikas were harvested. Nov 14, 2017 deer hunting maryland, bow season november 10, 2017 the maryland outdoorsman channel. Posted on february 21, 2017 february 21, 2017 by ammoland editor duncan johnson whitetail deer. My food plot i planted last fall is serving the deer well this year. Beginning with the 20152016 season every purchaser of a deer tag s must report their harvest, even if they were unsuccessful, or if they did not hunt.
Fox trapping opening day maryland 20162017 season november 15, 2016 duration. The 2019 2020 hunting season has come and past here in maryland. Fallow deer where they are found may be taken in place of whitetailed deer during each of the deer hunting seasons. Once finalized, they will appear in the 20162017 maryland guide to hunting and trapping and on the departments webpage. Most regulations are subject to change by administrative rule. Junior hunters can also earn an official junior hunter certificate. Maryland hunters harvested 85,193 deer during the combined archery, muzzleloader and firearm seasons sept. Maryland is one of the most underappreciated states for hunting.
The possession limit is twice the daily bag limit, except for light geese greater and lesser snow geese, ross geese which have no possession limit. Harming or needlessly disturbing any other wildlife is a violation of refuge regulations and is cause for. Deer may not be hunted while they are swimming or taking. Sika deer hunting is no longer restricted to caroline, dorchester, somerset, talbot, wicomico and worcester counties. We allow hunting of waterfowl as defined by the virginia waterfowl hunting guide and rail during the state seasons on designated areas of the refuge within wildcat marsh, morris island, assawoman island, and metompkin island divisions in accordance with state regulations.
Fox trapping opening day maryland 2016 2017 season november 15, 2016 duration. Maryland offers unique hunt for sika deer on eastern shore. The season limit is one antlered deer for all portions of the firearms deer season. All sunday hunting dates are in certain counties only, see chart on sunday deer hunting. I must say this year wasnt the normal year for me certainly wasnt what i was hoping for and makes the wait until next hunting season even harder. Maryland reported antlered and antlerless deer harvest.
The wildlife section manages nearly 50,000 acres of land in delaware land that provides habitat for a multitude of wild plants, animals, insects and rare species of all kinds. Seasons for eastern shore maryland hunting deer, goose. Migratory game bird hunting reference sheet synopsis of federal regulations 50 cfr part 20 wildlife area maps fishing guide. Archery equipment may be used to hunt deer during all of the deer hunting seasons. Please consult the maryland guide to hunting and trapping, 20092010for additional information regarding seasons and. Deer hunting california department of fish and wildlife. New season dates are posted in late summer, or you can visit future big game hunting seasons to determine future dates for big game. The harvest exceeded the 20152016 total by more than 1,000 deer.
With the 2016 2017 hunting season around the corner, plan and reserve your hunting trip with an expert guide before they are all booked. Maryland hunting seasons offer fantastic waterfowl and furbearer hunting. Eithersex deer hunting days east of the blue ridge. Your hunt permit authorizes you to take specified game only. Whitetail deer hunting in carroll county md duration. Number of deer harvested in michigan by hunting season, 20162017. In addition, maryland has whitetailed and sika deer, black bear, and wild turkey hunting.
The exact wording of kentuckys deer hunting laws can be viewed here. Seasons for eastern shore maryland hunting deer, goose, and ducks. It is unlawful to hunt wildlife, except foxes, crows and coyotes, on sundays. The guide is a summary of indiana hunting regulations. How to retrieve or obtain your dnrid maryland department of natural resources youtube. For successful hunters, the report must be made within 30 days of harvesting a deer or by january 31, whichever date is first. I admit i was very bad about posting updates this past year. Hunting dates and seasons new hampshire fish and game. This is a summary of hunting laws, intended solely for informational use and is applicable july 2019 february 2020. Dec 28, 2016 the season remains closed in western maryland.
The maryland dnr reported 87,000 deer taken during the 20172018 season, which included 30,000 antlered and 53,00 antlerless whitetails, and 1,400 antlered and 1,700 antlerless sika deer. Maryland, 85,193 deer harvested during 20162017 hunting season february 16, 2017. Hunting will be in accordance with the following special assateague island national seashore regulations and applicable state regulations new for 20192020 the daily bag limit for mallards will be two 2 with only one 1 being a hen. The 20192020 maryland archery season is just one short month away. Beginning with the 2015 2016 season every purchaser of a deer tag s must report their harvest, even if they were unsuccessful, or if they did not hunt. The winter portion of the firearm deer hunting season opens jan. Blackwater nwr is currently transitioning to an internetbased permitting system for deer and turkey hunting. Great hunting in kent county on marylands eastern shore. The winter season is a popular one as it provides another opportunity to hunt with a firearm after the holidays, said wildlife and heritage service director paul peditto. Limits are set for each species hunting or trapping season.
Antlered deer may be taken every day of the season. Please consult the maryland guide to hunting and trapping, 20092010for additional information regarding seasons and bag limits. Maryland holds 3 junior hunt days for deer, turkey and migratory game birds. Hunters must register deer and turkeys within 24 hours. A community for everything hunting and fishing in maryland. Maryland, 85,193 deer harvested during 20162017 hunting. Of the 11,000plus hunters pursuing turkeys in the spring 2018 season, 3,800 bagged a bird. Wicomico county accounted for 140 sikas, worcester for 41 and somerset for 7. A 2016 population estimate october 29, 2016 maryland deer. General deer hunting rules maryland hunting seasons. Dnr id license transaction code drivers license number. Michigan deer harvest survey report state of michigan. The harvest exceeded the 2015 2016 total by more than 1,000 deer.
Sunday deer hunting 20192020 for whitetailed and sika deer sunday hunting is allowed only on these dates and time during these seasons. Maryland sika deer maryland bucks whitetail hunting. Deer hunting regulations kentucky department of fish. County archery season firearms season muzzleloader season lands open sept. During the 20162017 deer hunting seasons, 2,832 sikas were harvested.
The hunter may dispatch the deer only during legal shooting hours and by means legal for the current hunting season. The 20162017 maryland deer season concluded with a total harvest very similar to. A survey of deer hunters was conducted following the 2017 hunting seasons to estimate. Loch raven deer management area baltimore city department. While that may sound slow to spacex, the story of kentuckys rocketing. Between life, work, and just the sheer lack of time for both my hobbies and posting about them, i neglected updating our readers this past season. New maryland hunting regulations being formed february 16, 2020. By this point many of us are actively checking trail cameras, getting ready to set stands for the season. Spring gobbler season wild turkey starts september 1. Below are the seasons and bag limits for most hunting and trapping seasons from july 1, 2019 through june 30, 2020. Hunting at assateague assateague island national seashore. If you want to take additional antlered deer, you must hunt on an archers hunting permit during the archery deer season or in a managed hunt where antlered deer can be taken. All season dates on this page are effective for the current license year, which runs from september 1 to august 31.
In all areas including merrimac farm wma and occoneechee state park unless otherwise noted below. Have a safe 20192020 season brush up on hunter safety tips. Deer hunting maryland, bow season november 10, 2017 the maryland outdoorsman channel. Deer hunting maryland, bow season november 10, 2017 youtube. Seasons and bag limits for license year july 1, 2020june 30, 2021 will be proposed at the january 2021 meeting of the board of game commissioners. Maryland hunting season dates for geese ducks and deer.
Maryland hunters harvest 34,000 deer during firearm season. Guidelines pertaining to sunday hunting as well as bag limits, season dates, registration procedures and other regulations are included in the 20162017 maryland guide to hunting and trapping. Opening of hunting season brings some significant changes. Hunting guides and services in kent county lodging in kent county 2016 2017 maryland dnr hunting seasons calendar. Onehalf hour before sunrise to onehalf hour after sunset for nonmigratory birds and game animals except during spring turkey season. Maryland hunters harvest 77,000 deer during 20182019 season february. Unless otherwise noted, hunting seasons are for all maryland counties. Statebystate hunting data archery trade association.
Antleress deer may only be taken on the designated eithersex deer hunting days listed below. Guidelines pertaining to sunday hunting as well as bag limits, season dates, registration procedures and other regulations are included in the 2016 2017 maryland guide to hunting and trapping. Md hunting and trapping regulations submitted for final. Check the species and season listings for information about limits. An antlerpoint restriction applies in some counties. Maryland announces new schedule for selecting migratory game bird hunting seasons january 11, 2016blind at millington wildlife mgt. The complete list of recommended regulation changes can be found here. Sika deer hunting season is open in all region b counties. Maryland hunters harvest 77,000 deer during 20182019 season. Onehalf hour before sunrise until 12 noon during spring gobbler season, except the last days when the hunting hours are 12 hour before sunrise until sunset.
Attitudes towards deer hunting and deer management maryland provides firsttime hunter opportunity. Call tollfree in maryland at 18776208dnr 8367 out of state. Bow hunting was allowed on the first sunday in november. The landscape combined with the excellent game makes for one of the best hunting regions in the northeast.