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Natural Resources
Police Offices6
DNR Wildlife & HeritageService Offices 6
Licensing & Registration
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Hunter & Trapper
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Permission to Hunt or
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General HuntingRegulations 1417Firearms, Archery & FalconryRegulations 14
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Hunting on Private Property 17
Safety TipsCrossbow,
Tree Stand, Firearms 17
Furbearers 1820
Wild Turkey21
Black Bear 22
Migratory Game Birds 2327Early Resident Goose & DoveSeasons and Bag Limits 27
Small Game 28
Deer Regulations 2939
Deer Management Regions/Zones Map 33Deer Seasons & Bag Limits 3437
Deer & Turkey Tagging and CheckingInstructions 3839
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Public HuntingLands 4448
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Managed Deer Hunting
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Shooter Qualification
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Mark J. Belton, Secretary of theDepartment of Natural Resources
Frank W. Dawson III, Deputy Secretary of theDepartment of Natural Resources
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Greetings!
We are pleased to introduceMarylands 2015-2016 Guide toHunting and Trapping.
Hunting, trapping, and acommitment to conservation arean important part of our states
GreetingsMarylandHunters andTrappers:
Nearly adecade ago, myson attendedMarylands
hunter education class. A fewmonths later, he killed his firstgoose, duck and deer. Since thenwe have shared the forests, fieldsand marsh together and capturedsome of the most meaningfulmemories of our lives.
My daughter recently decided
that she should join the fraternityof hunter education graduates.However, school, sports and othercommitments in a young adult lifeleft her taking the class online andrushing around for the requisitefield day and shooting exercises.She eventually reconciled thescheduling issues and found aspot in a southern Maryland classand moved over to the new-hunterside of the ledger.
The path that both Peditto
children took to gain entry to thehunting community was similarin the end, but far different in
process. The option to take most ofthe class online was not availableto my son because of his age atthe time. My daughter was able toleverage the online class and foundit adequately worked for her needs.In the end, the two youngsterspassed the written and shootingtests and will no-doubt be lifelongoutdoor enthusiasts.
To create a path for two newhunters is not enough though.
We need to create the same buzzaround hunting as exists for The
Hunger Games or video games.We also need to ensure the processto become a new hunter is notthe reason we fail to generateexcitement.
Several years ago, weconducted a survey of newMaryland hunter education grad-uates. Approximately 75 percentof respondents said that they loveto hunt and want to hunt more,but are often foreclosed fromthose opportunities because their
family or adult mentor has othercommitments or their friendslack the time to attend the tradi-
tional hunter safety class and jointhem afield.
To address the former, we willcontinue to increase opportunitiesto make hunting more accessibleto ensure more Marylanders mayparticipate. Our junior hunterdays and new Hunting 101workshops are just two examplesof our ongoing commitment torecruiting and reinvesting in thehunting community.
To address the latter, we arepleased to announce a new
hunting apprentice program inMaryland. Working with ourpeers in the Maryland NaturalResources Police, we will beginoffering a mentored program thatwill allow a junior or new adulthunter the opportunity to try thesport for three years or one year,respectively. The new hunter musthunt with an experienced adultand must always be in close-contact with the mentor; after thetrial period, the first-timer must
complete the requisite huntersafety requirements.
We are hopeful that this model,
practiced by several dozen jurisdic-tions across North America, willease the path to a solid futuregeneration of hunter educationparticipants without jeopardizingthe remarkable safety record ofMaryland sportsmen. Details onthe new program will be forth-coming in fall 2015. I hope youwill take advantage of this newprogram and introduce someone young or old to the remarkableexperiences we all enjoy afield.
On behalf of the Wildlife and
Heritage Service team, I wish you asuccessful and enjoyable huntingseason and thank you in advancefor your continued commitment toensuring the future of wildlifeconservation and the huntingtradition in Maryland.
Paul A. Peditto,Director of the MarylandWildli fe & Heritage Service
MESSAGES
outdoor heritage and culture.Maryland is home to generationsof dedicated outdoorsmen andwomen and conservationists whoremain committed to the protec-tion and study of all wildlife,including our rarest species.
To ensure future genera-tions carry on this legacy, weare developing exciting newprograms to expand access tosustainable hunting opportuni-ties across Marylands uniquelandscape. We will also continueto use sound science to guide themanagement and conservation ofour wildlife resources.
Whether hunting on land oron water, safety is always themost important part of beingafield. Practicing tree-standsafety, wearing blaze orange,and knowing the locationsof everyone in your party arelong-proven to save lives in ourforests and fields.
This year, to spread the safetymessage for those hunting on thewater, after 20 years on the job,the Maryland Natural ResourcesPolice boating safety mascot,PFD Panda, is making way fora new messenger, Splash theWater Safety Dog. Please keep
water safety top of mind, whetheryoure hunting or just outhaving fun on the water.
Heres to a safe and successfulhunting season!
Larry Hogan,Governor of Maryland
Mark Belton,Secretary of the MarylandDepartment of Natural Resources
Larry Hogan Mark Belton
Paul A. Peditto
NEW REGULATIONSFOR 20152016
Sunday hunting opportunities have changed for deer hunting on
private and DESIGNATED public lands in Allegany, Garrett and
Washington counties. See pages 36-39.
Additional properties have been added to the list of designated
public lands open for Sunday hunting for all game mammals and
certain game birds in Allegany and Garrett counties. See pages
22, 23, 36-39.
Sunday hunting opportunities have changedfor deer hunting on
private land in Carroll and Frederick counties. See pages 38 & 39.
A free AccessDNR app is available for certain electronic devices
via the iPhone App Store and Android App site on Google Play.
The app offers many services helpful to hunters.
The 2015 General Assembly repealed the extended firearms
deer season previously offered in Charles and St. Marys
counties. Those counties now follow the regular firearms deer
season dates. See pages 3839.
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ADDRESSES & PHONE NUMBERS
NATURAL RESOURCESPOLICE (NRP) OFFICES24 HOURS A DAY NATURAL
RESOURCES EMERGENCY OR
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Also use these phone numbersto report natural resources
violations or ask questions onwildlife regulations.All NRP regional offices areopen MonFri, 8am4pm.
SOMERSET, WICOMICO, AND
WORCESTER COUNTIES
Johnson Office32144 Mt. Olive Rd.Salisbury, MD 21804
CAROLINE, DORCHESTER,
KENT, TALBOT, AND QUEEN
ANNES COUNTIES
Hillsboro Office
3001 Starr Rd.Queen Anne, MD 21657
ANNE ARUNDEL AND PRINCE
GEORGES COUNTIES
Broadneck Office1070 East College ParkwayAnnapolis, MD 21409
CALVERT, CHARLES, AND
ST. MARYS COUNTIES
Indian Creek Office17823 Prince Frederick RoadHughesville, MD 20637
BALTIMORE, CARROLL,
HOWARD, ANDMONTGOMERY COUNTIES
Gwynnbrook Office3738 Gwynnbrook Ave.Owings Mills, MD 21117
CECIL AND HARFORD COUNTIES
Gwynnbrook Office3738 Gwynnbrook AvenueOwings Mills, MD 21117
FREDERICK AND
WASHINGTON COUNTIES
Echo Lake Office2011 Monument Rd.
Myersville, MD 21773ALLEGANY AND
GARRETT COUNTIES
Town Hill Office11701 Mountain Rd. N.E.Flintstone, MD 21530
EMERGENCIES ON BOATS
VHF Marine Channel 16(156.800 MHz). The nearestNRP or Coast Guard will assistyou or dial 911 on your cellulartelephone.
CATCH A POACHER 24 HOUR
HOTLINE 1-800-635-6124
Citizens who supply MarylandNatural Resources Policewith information leading tothe arrest and conviction of apoaching violator are eligibleto receive cash rewards. Givenames, addresses, vehicle
descriptions, and as muchinformation as possible. Theanonymity of the caller is guar-anteed. Add this number to yourcell phone contact list!
LAW ENFORCEMENT
DIVISION OF THE U.S. FISH
AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
410-573-4514 (Annapolis) or410-228-2475 (Cambridge)
DNR WILDLIFE & HERITAGESERVICE OFFICESPlease contact local offices listedbelow for more informationon any of the following issues:hunting seasons, trappingseasons, bag limits, wildliferegulations, hunting licenses,stamps, permits, public huntingareas, managed hunts, huntingpermit requirements, and JuniorHunter Days. For informationon specific public lands use thephone numbers listed in thePublic Hunting Lands sect ion ofthis guide (see page 44).
HEADQUARTERS
Tawes State Office Building, E-1580 Taylor Ave.Annapolis, MD 21401410-260-8540; FAX 410-260-8596
ANNE ARUNDEL, CALVERT,
CHARLES, PRINCE GEORGES
AND ST. MARYS COUNTIES
Southern Region Main Office6904 Hallowing LanePrince Frederick, MD 20678410-535-0282, FAX 410-535-4737
Myrtle Grove WMA5625 Myrtle Grove Rd.
LaPlata, MD 20646301-743-5161,FAX 301-743-7317
ALLEGANY, FREDERICK,
GARRETT AND
WASHINGTON COUNTIES
Western Region Main Office(moving to Rocky Gap inJune/July 2015)12512 Pleasant Valley RoadFlintstone, MD 21530301-777-2136; FAX 301-777-2029
Mt. Nebo WMA1728 Kings Run Rd.,Oakland, MD 21550301-334-4255; FAX 301-334-6541
Billmeyer WMA11703 Mountain Rd., NEFlintstone, MD 21530301-478-2525; FAX 301-777-9723
Indian Springs WMA14038 Blairs Valley Rd.Clear Spring, MD 21722301-842-2702; FAX 301-842-1026
BALTIMORE, CARROLL,
CECIL, HARFORD, HOWARD,
MONTGOMERY COUNTIES
AND BALTIMORE CITY
Central Region Main Office11960 Clopper Rd.Gaithersburg, MD 20878301-258-7308; FAX 301-258-9607
Bel Air Wildlife Office2 S. Bond St., Suite 101
Bel Air, MD 21014410-836-4559; FAX 410-836-4552
Gwynnbrook WMA3740 Gwynnbrook Ave.Owings Mills, MD 21117410-356-9272,FAX 410-356-5063;Hours: 7:30am11:30am,Aug. 10, 2015Feb. 15, 2016
CAROLINE, DORCHESTER,
KENT, QUEEN ANNES,
SOMERSET, TALBOT, WICOMICO
AND WORCESTER COUNTIES
Eastern Region Main OfficeP.O. Box 68Wye Mills, MD 21679410-827-8612, ext.105,FAX 410-827-5186
Millington WMAP.O. Box 5233626 Maryland Line Rd.Massey, MD 21650410-928-3650; FAX 410-928-5482
LeCompte WMA4220 Steele Neck Rd.Vienna, MD 21869410-376-3236,
FAX 410-376-3916Wellington WMA32733 Dublin Rd.Princess Anne, MD 21853410-651-2320 (local),410-543-8223 (Salisbury),FAX 410-219-8260
LICENSING ®ISTRATIONSERVICE CENTERSDNR Licensing & RegistrationService Centers offer thefollowing: hunting l icenses,recreational fishing licenses,commercial fishing licenses,off-road vehicle permits,
vessel registration, vesseltitles, and boat dealer licenses.Information about State Parksand Forests, other DNR loca-tions and activities, and safetyclasses for hunters and boatersis also available. Public hoursare 8:30am4:30pm, Mondaythrough Friday, except Stateholidays. Visit Licenses at:www.dnr.maryland.gov/service.
Annapolis Regional ServiceCenter1804 West Street, Suite 300
Annapolis, MD 214011-866-344-8889 (toll freewithin MD), 410-260-3220
Bel Air Regional Service Center2 S. Bond St., Suite 101Bel Air, MD 210141-866-623-3187 (toll freewithin MD), 410-836-4550
Centreville Regional ServiceCenter120 Broadway Ave., Suite 5/6Centreville, MD 216171-866-439-1708 (toll freewithin MD), 410-819-4100
Rocky Gap Regional ServiceCenter12500 Pleasant Valley RoadFlintstone, MD 215301-866-679-0906 (toll freewithin MD), 301-777-2134
Dundalk Service Center7701 Wise Ave.Baltimore, MD 212221-866-535-8319 (toll freewithin MD), 410-284-1654;(Mon., Wed., & Fri.; walk-inonly, no mail-in applications)
Prince Frederick RegionalService Center6904 Hallowing LanePrince Frederick, MD 206781-866-688-3823 (toll freewithin MD), 410-535-3382
Salisbury Regional ServiceCenter201 Baptist St., Suite 22Salisbury, MD 218011-866-812-1678 (toll freewithin MD), 410-713-3840
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Maryland hunting and fishing regs
10/608 201516 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping
HUNTER & TRAPPER EDUCATION
Below is a permission form that landowners and hunters may use.
PERMISSION TO HUNT AND/OR TRAP
I hereby grant permission to the person named below to hunt and/ortrap on my property located at______________________________
_______________________________________________________
on the following dates: ____________________________________
Signed: ________________________________________________
AGREEMENT
In return for the privilege of hunting and/or trapping on this prop-erty, I agree to obey the laws, to observe al l safety precautions andpractices, to take every precaution against fire, and to assume allresponsibility and liability for my person and my property while onthe landowners property.
Signed: ________________________________________________
Address(street): _________________________________________
(city, state, zip): __________________________________________
Hunting License #: _______________________________________
Date: __________________________________________________
PRESERVE YOUR WILD GAMEMarinate, Dehydrate, Eat or Store
DEER
BUFFALO
TURKEY
SALMON
BEEF
BEAR
WATERFOWL
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FREE GROUND SHIPPING IN THE CONTINENTAL US
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HUNTER EDUCATION
To hunt or purchase a hunting license in Maryland, persons mustcomply with the Hunter Education and Safety Requirement (SeeLicenses, Stamps, and Permits on page 10).
The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP), Safety EducationSection provides the Hunter Education Course required to receivethe Certificate of Competency in Firearms and Hunter Safety.
Information about Hunter Education Courses, Boating Safety
Education Courses, and Trapper Education is available from theMaryland Natural Resources Police Safety Education Section, 305Marine Academy Drive, Suite 1, Stevensville, MD 21666, 410-643-8502, or by visiting the DNR website at www.dnr.maryland.gov.
MARYLAND HUNTER EDUCATION INTERNET COURSE
This program provides an Internet-based course of study and
requires a mandatory one day Hunter Education Field DayWorkshop to meet the Hunter Education and Safety Requirement.A person must be 13 years of age or older to take this Internetcourse. More information is available at: www.dnr.maryland.gov.
TRAPPER EDUCATION
Any person who traps or attempts to trap furbearers (beaver,coyote, fisher, gray fox, long-tailed weasel, mink, muskrat,opossum, raccoon, red fox, river otter, and skunk) under theauthority of a Furbearer Permit must first obtain a Certificateof Trapper Education from the Department (or a designee of theDepartment), except that the certificate is not required if theperson held a Furbearer Permit prior to August 1, 2007.
However, all trappers are encouraged to participate in a trappereducation course. Trapper education courses are being heldstatewide (see addresses above). Any similar certificate issuedby another state is acceptable as complying with the educationalrequirements if the privileges are reciprocal for Maryland residents.
CarolineCountyShootingPreserve.com
Located in Denton, MD (410) 479-3004
Caroline CountyShooting Preserve
GUIDED HUNTS FOR
QUAIL, PHEASANTand CHUKAR
UNGUIDED HUNTSALSO AVAILABLE
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Upland Game &
Goose Hunting
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LICENSES, STAMPS &PERMITS
TERM
Hunting licenses are valid from issuance to July 31, 2016, exceptthe Nonresident 3-Day Waterfowl and Small Game License.
HUNTER EDUCATION and SAFETY REQUIREMENT
To hunt or purchase a hunting license in Maryland, State law requires: Presentation of a Certificate of Competency in Firearms and
Hunting Safety (required of all first time hunters), or
Certification that you held a hunting license issued prior toJuly 1, 1977, or
Certification that you hunted on private property prior to July 1,1977, and were legally exempt from purchasing a hunting license, or
Certification that you are purchasing a nonresident license andwill only hunt waterfowl.Exceptions: Compliance with the Hunter Education and Safety
Requirement does not apply to those who are hunting only water-fowl with a Nonresident 3-day Waterfowl and Small Game License(see below) and those shooting under a Regulated Shooting AreaHunting License who are not hunting wild or free flying captive-raised mallards. See pages 11(Regulated Shooting Area HuntingLicense) and 26(Regulated Shooting Area Requirements).
See page 8for Maryland Hunter Education information.Note: RESIDENT Junior Hunters (under 16 years of age) are enti-
tled to a one-time FREE annual hunting license, Archery Stamp,and Muzzleloader Stamp upon successful completion of a HunterEducation Course and submission of the appropriate application toany DNR Licensing and Registration Service Center, see page 6.
FULL SEASON HUNTING LICENSE
Allows you to hunt all legal game birds and mammals in seasonwithout the need for additional stamps, except: (1) deer during
Archery Season; (2) deer during Muzzleloader Season; (3) migra-tory game birds; (4) furbearers, and (5) black bears. A Bonus
Antlered Deer Stamp may also be used with these licenses.
Resident Regular Hunting License .................................$24.50(Age 16 to 64)
Resident Junior Hunting License...................................$10.50(Under 16 years of age, written permission of parent or guardianrequired)
Resident Senior Hunting License .....................................$5.00(Age 65 and above, may be purchased in the calendar year inwhich a resident attains the age of 65)
Holders of Senior Lifetime Consolidated LicensesThis license has been eliminated, but persons who already hold thislicense are grandfathered and do not need to purchase the Senior
Hunting License, Archery, or Muzzleloader Stamps. However, theymust buy a Bonus Antlered Deer Stamp (to hunt a bonus antlereddeer), a Maryland Migratory Game Bird Stamp (to hunt migratorygame birds), a DNR Managed Hunt Permit (where required), and aFurbearer Permit (to hunt or chase furbearers). A Big Game HarvestRecord may be obtained at no charge from any DNR Sport License
Agent location, in person or by mail from any DNR Service Center,or you can print your own at dnr.maryland.gov/service.
Nonresident Hunting License .......................................$130.00(Age 16 to 64)
Nonresident Senior Hunting License.............................$65.00(Age 65 and above, may be purchased in the calendar year in
which a nonresident attains the age of 65)
Nonresident Junior Hunting License.............................$32.50(Under 16 years of age, written permission of parent or guardianrequired)
SHORT TERM HUNTING LICENSE
Nonresident 3-Day Waterfowland Small Game License................................................$45.00Allows nonresidents of Maryland to hunt all legal game except
deer, bear, and turkey for 3 consecutive legal hunting days. AMaryland Migratory Game Bird Stamp is required to hunt migra-tory game birds and a Federal Migratory Bird Hunting andConservation Stamp is required to hunt waterfowl and coots. AFurbearer Permit is required to hunt, chase, or trap furbearers.The Hunter Education and Safety Requirement does not apply tohunting only waterfowl with this license.
STAMPS
Maryland Migratory Game Bird Stamp...........................$9.00This stamp is required for all persons who hunt migratory gamebirds (coots, doves, rails, snipe, waterfowl, and woodcock),including persons not required to have a hunting license and
holders of senior hunting licenses. Hunters must possess theprinted receipt showing proof of purchase of the MarylandMigratory Game Bird Stamp while hunting migratory gamebirds.Hunters are not required to sign and attach the MarylandMigratory Game Bird Stamp to their license. The HarvestInformation Program (HIP) permit (see page 26) is issued inconjunction with the Maryland Migratory Game Bird Stamp.
Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp At U.S. Post Offices and athttp://duckstamp.com............$25.00 From DNR sport license agents, DNR online licensing,
by phone (1-855-855-3906), and DNR Licensing andRegistration Service Centers ........................................$27.00
This stamp (the federal duck stamp) is required for all waterfowl
hunters, including those who are not required to purchase a huntinglicense. Hunters under the age of 16 are exempt. The federal duckstamp must be signed in ink to be valid. If you order your stamponline, http://duckstamp.com , you will receive a purchase code. Ifyou purchase your stamp from a sport license agent, DNR onlinelicensing, or a DNR Licensing and Registration Center, you willreceive a printed receipt. Both the purchase code and the printedreceipt will be accepted as evidence of the purchase for 45 days andmust be possessed while hunting waterfowl and coots. The paperstamp will be mailed to the purchaser. The proof of purchase willexpire after 45 days after which purchaser must then possess thestamp, signed in ink, while hunting waterfowl and coots. The federalduck stamp does not have to be attached to the hunting license.
Missing Federal Duck Stamp: If you do not receive your federalduck stamp within 2-3 weeks after purchase via DNR online or byphone, please email [email protected] call 1-800-852-4897.
Archery Stamp*Required to hunt deer during Archery Season with valid huntinglicense. This includes crossbows. Resident Archery Stamp..............................................$6.00 Nonresident Archery Stamp......................................$25.00
Muzzleloader Stamp*Required to hunt deer during Muzzleloader Season with validhunting license. This includes archery hunters that hunt withvertical bows and crossbows during the Muzzleloader Season.
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Bonus Antlered Deer Stamp*One bonus antlered white-tailed deer may be taken during oneweapon season in REGION B ONLY. A hunter must first purchasea Bonus Antlered Deer Stamp and take two antlerless white-taileddeer during any combination of the weapon seasons in Region Bbefore taking a bonus antlered white-tailed deer. Bonus AntleredDeer Stamps may not be used to take sika deer. Resident Bonus Antlered Deer Stamp.......................$10.00 Nonresident Bonus Antlered Deer Stamp.................$25.00
* Hunters entitled to hunt without a l icense do not need to purchaseArchery, Muzzleloader, or Bonus Antlered Deer Stamps. Hunterswith a Senior Lifetime Consolidated License do not need topurchase Archery or Muzzleloader Stamps but must purchaseBonus Antlered Deer Stamps to take bonus antlered deer.
PERMITS and OTHER LICENSES
Furbearer PermitWith certain exceptions (see page 12), a person must obtain
or be authorized by a Furbearer Permit to hunt, chase, or trapany furbearer (beaver, coyote, fisher, gray fox, long-tailed weasel,mink, muskrat, opossum, raccoon, red fox, river otter, and skunk),including persons participating in the unarmed chasing of fox andraccoons. It is also required for persons not required to have ahunting license (e.g., landowners hunting on their own property)and holders of any senior hunting license.
There are two types of Furbearer Permits, Individual and Group.Any person desiring to participate in these activities can obtain theIndividual Furbearer Permit. The representative of an association orgroup established for the purpose of chasing or hunting furbearers mayobtain the Group Furbearer Permit. A member or guest of the associa-tion or group who participates in furbearer chasing or hunting with the
association or group is not required to have an Individual FurbearerPermit. A Group Furbearer Permit holder must submit a report to theDNR by September 1 following the end of each permit year. Individual Furbearer Permit ........................................$5.00 Group Furbearer Permit............................................$10.00
Managed Hunt Permit .....................................................$35.00The annual Managed Hunt Permit (MHP) is required to hunt DNRproperties that charge for managed hunts and covers all such huntson DNR lands. See Public Hunting Lands (pages 44-50) andManaged Deer Hunting Programs on Public Lands (page 50).The MHP is not required to take part in lotteries or drawings butonly to participate in the managed hunts. Hunters must contactthe properties they wish to hunt for site-specific rules and regula-
tions. Persons exempt from the MHP requirement are those legallyhunting with a Junior Hunting License (see page 10) or anyperson serving in the United States Armed Forces that is exemptfrom needing a Maryland hunting license (see page 12).
Nonresident Trapping License.......................................$25.50This license is required for nonresidents to trap furbearers (seepage 18) in Maryland in addition to a Nonresident HuntingLicense and an Individual Furbearer Permit.
Regulated Shooting Area Hunting License ..................... $6.00Allows you to shoot captive-raised game birds on a state-licensedRegulated Shooting Area. This license cannot be used to hunt wildor free-flying captive-raised waterfowl on a Regulated Shooting Area
(page 26, Regulated Shooting Area Requirements). This licenseis not required if you have a valid resident or nonresident huntinglicense. Hunters do not need to meet the Hunter Education andSafety Requirements in order to shoot captive-raised game birds(except free-flying captive-raised mallards) on a Regulated Shooting
Area. See page 10, Hunter Education and Safety Requirement.
Stationary Blind and Blind Site License........................$20.00For current laws and regulations concerning offshore duck blindlaws, visit the DNR website at http://dnr2.maryland.gov/wildlife/Pages/hunt_trap/OffshoreHuntingGuide.aspx.
Snow Goose Conservation Order Hunting Season Permit$5.00Waterfowl hunters participating in the Light Goose Conservation OrderSeason must possess the printed receipt showing proof of the purchaseof this permit. The permit can be obtained from any DNR sport licenseagent, online at http://dnr.maryland.gov/service, or by phone (1-855-855-3906). For more information on the Light Goose Conservation OrderSeason see Migratory Game Birds, pages 2327.
Access for AllHunters with mobility impairments may obtain a Universal DisabilityPass that will allow them to hunt from a vehicle in designated
areas. Applications are available at http://dnr.maryland.gov/down-load/vehiclept.pdf. A physician must certify your permit applica-tion. See the Public Hunting Lands on pages 4448 or visithttp://www.eregulations.com/maryland/hunting/public-hunting-lands/forpublic hunting areas that can assist hunters with mobility impairments.
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LICENSES, STAMPS &PERMITS
PURCHASING YOUR MARYLAND
HUNTING LICENSES,
STAMPS, OR PERMITS
Licenses and stamps are available bytelephone, online, by mail, or in personat any DNR sport license agent or DNRLicensing and Registration Service Center.
A DNRid number is required to obtain
licenses, stamps, and permits. A DNRidCard and number are available online athttp://dnr.maryland.gov/service. If you providedan email address, a copy of your license willbe emailed to you 30 minutes after purchase.Call any DNR Licensing and RegistrationService Center listed on page 6 forthe location of an agent near you or visitLicenses at http://dnr.maryland.gov/service.The Federal Migratory Bird Hunting andConservation Stamp (federal duck stamp)is available from DNR sport license agents,DNR Licensing and Registration Service
Centers, U. S. Post Offices, National WildlifeRefuges, by calling 1-800-STAMP24 (782-6724), or online at http://duckstamp.comandhttp://dnr.maryland.gov/service.
APPLY FOR A HUNTING
LICENSE BY TELEPHONE
You may obtain a hunting license, 7am to 7pm,seven days a week by calling 1-855-855-3906,toll free. Payment can be made by electroniccheck, Visa, Master Card, or Discover. Yourlicense will be emailed to you. You must havean email address to use this service.
APPLY FOR A HUNTING
LICENSE ONLINE
You may obtain a hunting license, 24 hoursa day, seven days a week by visiting Licensesat http://dnr.maryland.gov/service.The printedlicense immediately authorizes your partici-pation in all purchased activities, includingdeer and turkey hunting. Supporting docu-ments for some privileges will be mailed.Payment can be made by electronic check,
Visa, Master Card or Discover.
APPLY FOR A HUNTINGLICENSE BY MAIL
You may obtain a Hunting LicenseApplication by calling or visiting a DNRLicensing and Registration Service Centeror from the DNR website: Licenses athttp://www.dnr.maryland.gov/service. Completeall applicable sections and mail it with theappropriate fee to any DNR Licensing andRegistration Service Center. Applicants fornonresident licenses are required to submit acopy of their drivers license, voter registrationcard or home state hunting/trapping license.
HUNTING LICENSE REPRINTS
Lost or damaged hunting licenses can bereprinted for free. Call any DNR Licensing andRegistration Service Center for an application, orvisit Licenses at http://dnr.maryland.gov/service.
WHO MAY HUNT
WITHOUT A LICENSE
It is unlawful to hunt without a validhunting license in your possession unlessyou are exempt from this requirementas described in this section. You are notrequired to possess a hunting license orstamps (except the Maryland MigratoryGame Bird Stamp, the Federal MigratoryBird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, anda Furbearer Permit) if you are: A resident of Maryland (and their spouse)
who owns property and who hunts only onthat property. This also applies to: (1) thelandowners children and grandchildren
if they are under the age of 16; and (2) thelandowners children and grandchildren,and the spouse of the children or grandchil-dren, regardless of age, if the child, grand-child, or their spouse, lives on the property,has worked on the property for at least 30days during the preceding 12 months, ormanages the property. Each person mustindividually qualify under these criteria.To qualify for this exemption, a landownerdoes not need to live on the property butmust be able to prove ownership.
A person (and spouse) who: (1) holds land
under lease for agricultural purposes (or asharecropper); and (2) lives on this farm-land; and (3) hunts only on this farmland.This also applies to: (1) the lessees chil-dren and grandchildren if they are underthe age of 16; and (2) the lessees childrenand grandchildren, and their spouses, ifthe child, grandchild, or spouse of thechild or grandchild, lives on the property,has worked on the property for at least 30days during the preceding 12 months, ormanages the property.
A nonresident (and spouse) who owns a
contiguous piece of farmland that is inboth Virginia and Maryland may hunton the Maryland portion of the propertywithout a Maryland hunting license, ifthe persons primary residence is on the
Virginia portion of the property. This alsoapplies to the owners children and grand-children if they are under the age of 16.
A Maryland resident serving in the UnitedStates Armed Forces while on officialleave in Maryland (whether stationedin Maryland or outside Maryland). Youmust possess a copy of official leave orders
while hunting. See Hunters in the ArmedForces in the following text.
A person serving in the United StatesArmed Forces who has a serviceconnected disability and possesses a validmilitary identification while hunting.
A person who is a retired former memberof the United States Armed Services and
hunting on farmland that is in activefarming status and owned by the personor the persons spouse, child, childsspouse, parent, grandparent, sibling,niece or nephew. A retired former memberwho hunts on farmland without a huntinglicense must possess the retired militaryidentification card and written permis-sion from the owner of the farm propertyspecifying the relationship of the personto the owner of the property.
Notes:Hunters not required to have a license
must obtain a free DNRid number and afree Maryland Big Game Harvest Record ifthey intend to hunt deer or turkeys. Theseitems may be obtained from a Dnr Serv iceCenter, DNR Sport License agent or onlineat http://dnr.maryland.gov/service. Nonresidents of Maryland who own prop-
erty in the State and hunt on that propertyare required to purchase a NonresidentHunting License.
Individuals who are exempt from Marylandhunting license requirements are subject toall State and federal laws and regulations
relative to hunting and trapping. The Hunter Education and Safety Requirement
applies to all individuals hunting in Maryland,even if they are exempt from the requirementto purchase a hunting license (see page 10).
WHO MAY HUNT AND TRAP
FURBEARERS WITHOUT A
FURBEARER PERMIT
A Furbearer Permit is not required to huntor trap a fur-bearing mammal if: A person possesses a valid Wildlife
Control Cooperator Permit and is
engaging in the control of fur-bearingmammals in accordance with the termsand conditions of the permit.
A landowner possesses a LandownerWildlife Damage Control Permit.
A Furbearer Permit is also not required for: A landowner to destroy a muskrat
that is damaging an embankment orimpoundment.
A landowner to hunt or trap a coyote,fox or skunk that is damaging ordestroying the personal or real prop-erty of the landowner on their land.
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The owner of a marsh or the ownersemployees to hunt any raccoon whichdestroys a muskrat or its home in amarsh area of the state.
A landowner or the landowners agentto set or use traps or similar devices atany time to trap raccoons or opossumswhich are damaging property.
HUNTERS IN THE ARMED FORCES
Maryland residents serving in the UnitedStates Armed Forces and stationed inMaryland must purchase a Resident HuntingLicense before hunting, unless they are on offi-cial leave and possess a copy of their officialleave orders. Maryland residents serving in theUnited States Armed Forces, while huntingduring official leave in Maryland, do not needto purchase a hunting license, deer stamps,or DNR Managed Hunt Permit. However,they must purchase a Maryland Migratory
Game Bird Stamp, a Federal Migratory BirdHunting and Conservation Stamp, and aFurbearer Permit. You must possess a copy ofyour official leave orders while hunting andcomply with the Hunter Education and SafetyRequirement (page 10).
Any nonresident serving in the United
States Armed Forces whose duty station is inMaryland must purchase a Resident HuntingLicense before hunting. Any nonresidentserving in the United States Armed Forceswho is on leave in Maryland, but not stationedin Maryland, must purchase a NonresidentHunting License before hunting.
COMPLIMENTARY DAV-POWHUNTING LICENSES
A Complimentary Lifetime Hunting Licenseis available to Maryland residents certi-fied as a former prisoner of war or a 100%service connected disabled American veteran(Veterans Administration documentationrequired). The lifetime license is available onlyat DNR Licensing and Registration ServiceCenters and includes the Archery Stamp,Muzzleloader Stamp, and Furbearer Permit.The Maryland Migratory Game Bird Stamp isnot part of the Complimentary License. The
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HUNTING REGULATIONS
GENERAL HUNTING REGULATIONS
In addition to the regulations listed else-where in this guide, it is unlawful to: Hunt any game bird or mammal while
under the influence of alcohol or anynarcotic drug.
Hunt or trap on private land withoutwritten permission of the landowner.
Hunt any game bird or mammal on Sundaywith the exception of: (1) a person who
possesses a Falconry Permit, who mayhunt specified game birds and mammalson Sundays during the open season (seepage 16, Falconry Regulations); (2) anunarmed person participating in an orga-nized fox chase, who may chase foxes onSundays; (3) persons hunting on Regulated
Shooting Areas may shoot captive raisedgame birds on Sundays; (4) personshunting deer on those Sundays specifiedon pages 3437, Deer Regulations
and Charts; (5) persons hunting turkeyson those Sundays specified on page 21,
Turkey Seasons & Limits; (6) personshunting those game species on thoseSundays specified on pages 20& 28.
Hunt any animal other than deer on thefirst day of Deer Firearms Season, exceptsea ducks in the Sea Duck Zone.
Have a loaded firearm in, on, or leaningagainst any vehicle. This includes ammu-nition in the magazine or a muzzleloaderready to fire.
Have a loaded crossbow in, on or leaning
against a vehicle. A loaded crossbow isone that is cocked AND has an arrow orbolt in the firing position.
Shoot on, from or across any public road. Hunt, trap or shoot at wildlife within 150
yards of an occupied building or campwithout permission of the owner or occu-
pant. For archery hunters this distance is100 yards in Harford and Montgomery
counties and 50 yards in Carroll andFrederick counties.
Discharge a firearm within 300 yards of a
public or nonpublic school while hunting.
This prohibition only applies duringschool hours or when the building isoccupied. This safety zone does not apply
to colleges, universities, or home schools. Cast the rays of an artificial light from a
vehicle on woods, fields, orchards, live-stock, wild mammals or birds, dwellingsor buildings. However, in Baltimore City,Montgomery and Prince Georges coun-ties, a person may cast the rays of anartificial light from a vehicle for the solepurpose of observing or photographing
wildlife until 9:00pm. A person may not
have a weapon in their possession whilecasting rays of an artificial light. Note:coyotes, foxes, opossums, or raccoonsmay be hunted on foot at nighttimeduring open season with the use of a dogor light, or both.
Target shoot on State lands except indesignated areas.
Construct or use permanent blinds or treestands on State-owned or controlled prop-erties, unless provided by the DNR. Treestands and blinds are limited to those of a
temporary nature which must be removed
at the end of each day. Trap on State lands without written
permission from the controlling agency. Hunt without a form of positive identi-
fication, such as a drivers license, other
photo identification or a secondary formof positive identification.
Tamper with any legally set trap and to
remove the catch from any legally set trap.
Note: The woodchuckand nutriaare clas-sified as unprotected mammals. As such,a hunting license is not required to huntwoodchucks and nutria except in Baltimoreand Frederick Counties. Woodchucks andnutria may be hunted throughout the year,including on Sundays. Hunters must wearfluorescent orange while hunting wood-chucks. All legal hunting devices may be
used to hunt woodchucks and nutria.
FIREARMS, ARCHERY, ANDFALCONRY REGULATIONS
SHOTGUN REGULATIONS
Shotguns may be used to hunt all gamebirds, game mammals (except beavers,weasels, mink, muskrats, and river otters),nutria, and woodchucks. The magazine
and chamber must be capable of holdingno more than 3 shells total except for resi-
dent Canada geese during the Septemberseason, light geese when prescribed inthe annual hunting regulations, or deerhunting (where the number of shells is
restricted to 8). Shotguns larger than 10 gauge may not
be used to hunt migratory game birds. Nontoxic shot larger than No. T (.20
inches in diameter) may not be used tohunt waterfowl and coots.
The possession or use of lead shotgunammunition while hunting waterfowl,coots, snipe, and rails is prohibited.
Deer and bear hunters using shotgunsmust use ammunition that fires a solid,
single projectile. Buckshot may not beused to hunt deer except in Dorchester
County, where #1 size buckshot or largermay be used. The use of shotguns smaller
than 28 gauge for deer and bear huntingis not permitted.
A person hunting turkeys in the Springand Winter Seasons shall be restrictedto only using shot sizes #4 or smaller. Aperson hunting turkeys in the Fall Season
shall be restr icted to only using shot sizes#4 or smaller or a solid, single projectile.
RIFLE REGULATIONS
Air rifles are legal to use for hunting in
Maryland and must comply with the rifleregulations. Air rifles may not be used tohunt turkeys in the Spring and WinterSeasons or migratory game birds. They are
not legal for deer or bear hunting becausethey do not meet the minimum muzzle
energy standard for rifles noted below. Rifles used for deer and bear hunting must
use ammunition developing a muzzleenergy of at least 1,200 foot pounds.
It is unlawful to hunt with an automaticfirearm capable of firing a series of shotswith one continuous pull of the trigger.
Firearms used for deer and bear huntingmay not have an ammunition clip loadedwith more than 8 cartridges or bullets. Ifa clip has the capacity to hold more than8 rounds, the clip does not have to bephysically blocked, but no more than 8
cartridges or bullets may be loaded. It is only lawful to hunt with ammunition
of soft point (expanding) construction.All military, full metal jacketed, incen-
diary or tracer bullets are prohibited. Rifles may be used to hunt all game
mammals (except beavers, weasels,mink, muskrats, and river otters), turkeys
during the fall season only, quail, pheas-ants, ruffed grouse, crows, nutria, andwoodchucks.
Breech-loading rifles are those that arenot loaded from the muzzle and include,but are not limited to, break action, boltaction, pump action, lever action, falling
block, and semi-automatic rifles. Breech-loading rifles may be used to hunt in allcounties EXCEPT THEY MAY NOT BEUSED TO HUNT DEER in Anne Arundel,
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