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Maryland Deer Archery Season Opens Sept. 11
New Primitive Deer Hunt Days in February Photo by Jan Branscome The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that archery hunting for white-tailed and sika deer opens statewide Sept. 11, and...
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Maryland Motorists Should be Alert for Deer
Fall Breeding Season Has Deer on the Move Photo by Freddi Weiner Deer mating season is right around the corner and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources urges motorists to be on the lookout for...
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Deer Muzzleloader Season Opens Oct. 22
Season Offers Opportunity to Enjoy Fall Woods Photo by Ranger Elena Gilroy, Maryland Park Service The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that the first segment of Maryland’s...
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Maryland Deer Firearms Hunting Season Opens Nov. 28
Hunters Can Use Straight-Walled Cartridge Rifles, Handguns Statewide Photo by Reinhardt Sahmel The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces that the two-week firearms hunting season for sika...
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Deer Hunters Enjoy Successful Firearms Opening Weekend
Excellent Weather Contributed to Strong Harvest Photo by Ranger Elena Gilroy The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that hunters reported 11,054 deer taken on the opening weekend of the...
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Muzzleloader Deer Season Reopens Dec. 19
Season Runs Through Jan. 2 Photo by Brendan Wolf The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces the muzzleloader deer hunting season will reopen Dec. 19 and run through Jan. 2, 2021. This is...
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Trio Charged with Illegal Deer Hunting in Garrett County
Following an extensive investigation, Maryland Natural Resources Police charged three men with illegally hunting multiple deer in Garrett County. In November and December, Natural Resources Police...
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Deer Harvest up 16% during Maryland Firearms Season
Hunters Harvest Over 31,000 Deer during the Two-Week Season The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that hunters harvested 31,571 deer during the two-week firearms season from Nov. 28 –...
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Deer Firearm Season Reopens Jan. 8 in Maryland
Last Opportunity of the Season for Most Firearms Hunters Photo by Jan Branscome The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces the January firearm deer hunting season opens Jan. 8, 2021, in...
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Maryland’s First Primitive Deer Hunt Runs Feb. 1 – 3
Photo by Brendan Wolf The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces the state’s first Primitive Deer Hunt will be open Feb. 1-3, 2021 statewide. Hunters with a valid hunting license, or those...
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Maryland Hunters Harvest 81,000 Deer during 2020-2021 Season
Frederick County Leads State in Harvest Totals Photo by Matthew Doged The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reported that deer hunters harvested 81,729 deer during the combined archery,...
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Marylanders Reminded to Leave Deer Wild
Handling Fawns is Dangerous and Illegal Photo by John Ruffa, 2019 submission to the Maryland Natural Resources Photo Contest. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cautions anyone who encounters...
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Citations Issued for Poaching, Illegal Fishing, and Other Violations
As more people head outside for warm weather activities, Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) have remained busy protecting the state’s wildlife, fisheries, and public lands. The following...
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Maryland Deer Archery Season Opens Sept. 10
Popular Hunting Opportunity Continues Through Jan. 31 Photo by Jan Branscome The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that archery hunting for white-tailed and sika deer opens statewide...
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Fall Wildlife Activity Increases Drivers’ Collision Risk
Maryland Motorists Should Remain Alert for Deer Photo by Chauntell Hawkins Deer mating season is right around the corner, and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources reminds motorists to be...
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Deer Muzzleloader Season Set to Open Oct. 21
Popular Season is Great Way to Enjoy Maryland’s Outdoors Instructors teach how to load and fire a muzzleloader at a 2018 Becoming an Outdoors-Woman workshop. Photo by James Mackey, Maryland Department...
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Maryland Reports Early Deer Hunting Season 2021 Results
Muzzleloader Season Sees Increase; Slow Start for Archery Photo by Terri Abramovitz The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reports that hunters harvested 16,281 deer during the early portion of...
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Maryland’s Deer Firearms Hunting Season Set to Open Nov. 27
Another Chance for Hunters to Put Venison in Their Freezers Photo by Ranger Elena Gilroy, Maryland Department of Natural Resources The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that the...
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Maryland Announces Opening Weekend Deer Firearm Season Results
Hunters Find Success Despite Windy Conditions Photo by Duane Tucker The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that hunters reported 10,419 deer taken on the opening weekend of the 2021...
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Muzzleloader Deer Season Open Through Jan. 1, 2022
Second Half of Split Season Now Open Photo by Brendan Wolf The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters the muzzleloader deer hunting season reopened Dec. 18 and will run through Jan....
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Maryland Hunters Take 26,569 Deer in Two-Week Firearms Season
Harvest 16% Lower, Population Remains Healthy Photo by Olivia Wiley The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that hunters harvested 26,569 deer during the two-week firearms season from...
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Maryland Deer Firearms Season Reopens January 7
Final Weekend of State’s Most Popular Hunt Photo by Lori Bramble The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces the January firearm deer hunting season opens Jan. 7, 2022, in Deer Management...
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Maryland’s Primitive Deer Hunt Days Run Feb. 1 – 3
Final Opportunity for Deer Hunters for the 2021-22 Season Photo by Sizhu Liu, submitted to Maryland Department of Natural Resources Photo Contest The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces...
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Maryland Hunters Report Taking 70,845 Deer in 2021-2022 Season
Frederick County Leads State in Harvest Totals Photo by Patricia Neal, submitted to the 2021 Maryland DNR Photo Contest The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reported that deer hunters harvested...
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Natural Resources Police Report — January 2022
The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) issued citations for deer poaching and other hunting violations in January. NRP officers charged a Pennsylvania man with spotlighting deer in Allegany...
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DNR Advises Keeping Fawns and Other Wildlife Safe in the Wild
Anyone Encountering a Fawn Should Leave it Alone Photo by April Price, submitted to the 2014 Maryland DNR Photo Contest. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) cautions anyone who...
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Maryland Natural Resources Police Report — Spring
Maryland Natural Resources Police photo The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) this spring issued citations throughout the state for waterfowl poaching, deer spotlighting, turkey baiting, illegal...
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Archery Hunting for Deer Starts September 9 Statewide
Bowhunting Open Through Jan. 31, Plus Primitive Hunt Photo by Matthew Doged The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that archery hunting for white-tailed and sika deer opens...
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Muzzleloader Deer Season Opens in Late October
First Segment of Season Starts October 20 Photo by Reinhardt Sahmel The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that the first segment of Maryland’s muzzleloader deer season runs from Oct....
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Maryland Reports Strong 2022 Early Deer Season Results
Early Muzzleloader and Archery Harvests Increase 24% Sika deer, photo by Brian Griffith The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reports that hunters harvested 20,220 deer during the early portion...
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Maryland’s Deer Firearms Hunting Season Opens Nov. 26
Popular Season Helps Significantly to Manage the Deer Population Photo by Tim Ray, submitted to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Photo Contest The Maryland Department of Natural Resources...
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Strong Opening Weekend for Maryland Deer Firearm Season
Mixed Weather Still Yields Success for Many Hunters Photo by Steve Edwards, submitted to 2018 Maryland DNR Photo Contest. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that hunters reported...
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Muzzleloader Deer Hunting Resumes Dec. 17
Traditional Season Offers Outdoor Holiday Retreat Photo by Ryan Deangler, submitted to the Maryland DNR 2022 Photo Contest The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces the muzzleloader deer...
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Maryland Natural Resources Police Report — Summer-Fall
Photo by Lauren Moses, Maryland Department of Natural Resources The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) this summer and fall issued citations for various violations of Maryland conservation laws...
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Maryland Deer Harvest Up 10% in 2022 Firearm Season
Hunters Take 29,124 Deer During Two-Week Season Photo by Ranger Elena Gilroy, Maryland Department of Natural Resources The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that hunters harvested...
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Maryland Firearm Deer Hunting Resumes Jan. 6
Weekend Hunt Provides Additional Opportunity Photo by Randall Gornowich, submitted to the 2022 Maryland DNR Photo Contest. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources today announced the January...
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Maryland’s 2023 Primitive Deer Hunt Runs Feb. 1-3
Final Opportunity for Deer Hunters for the 2022-23 Season Photo by Brendan Wolf, submitted to the 2019 Maryland DNR Photo Contest The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces the state’s...
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Maryland Hunters Harvest 76,687 Deer for 2022-2023 Season
Statewide Harvest Increased 8% from Previous Year Photo by Mary Pat Bozel, submitted to the 2021 Maryland DNR Photo Contest. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reported that deer...
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Maryland Department of Natural Resources Urges Residents to Leave Wild Fawns...
Handling Fawns is Usually Unnecessary, Often Dangerous, and Always Illegal Photo by Andrew Gue, submitted to a past Maryland Department of Natural Resources Photo Contest. The Maryland Department of...
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Maryland Department of Natural Resources Announces Newly Created Venison...
Money Available to Cover Processing Fees for Venison Donated to Charitable Causes Maryland’s deer hunting seasons run from September to February. Photo by Reinhardt Sahmel, submitted to a previous...
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Maryland Department of Natural Resources Offers Mentored Deer Hunts in...
‘First Shot’ program is designed for first-time adult hunters Photo by Earl Blansfield, submitted to the 2020 Maryland Natural Resource Photo Contest. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is...
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Archery Deer Hunting Season Opens Sept. 8 Across Maryland
Photo by Patricia Neal, submitted to the 2021 Maryland Natural Resource Photo Contest The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced the archery hunting season for white-tailed and sika deer...
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Maryland’s Early Muzzleloader Deer Season Begins Oct. 19
Photo by Mary Pat Bozel, submitted to the 2021 Maryland Department of Natural Resources Photo Contest. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that the first segment of Maryland’s...
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Maryland’s Junior Deer Hunt Opens November 11
Hunt offers prime time for adult hunters to pass on traditions Photo by Matthew Doged, submitted to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo contest. The Maryland Department of Natural...
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Maryland Reports 2023 Early Deer Season Results
Deer hunting opportunities still abound for the rest of the year Photo by Rida Allen, submitted to Maryland DNR Photo Contest. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reports that hunters...
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Maryland’s Deer Firearm Season Opens with 7% Increase in Harvest
Cooler weather prevails in opening weekend of two-week hunt Sika deer in the marsh, photo by Earl Blansfield, submitted to Maryland DNR Photo Contest. Hunters reported harvesting 10,864 deer on the...
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Maryland’s Muzzleloader Deer Hunting Resumes December 16
Photo by Ranger Elena Gilroy, Maryland Department of Natural Resources The second half of Maryland’s muzzleloader deer hunting season will reopen Dec. 16 and run through Dec. 30. The first half of the...
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Maryland Deer Hunters Conclude Successful Fall Firearm Season
Hunters take 28,236 deer during two-week season Photo by Olivia Wiley, submitted to the 2019 Maryland DNR Photo Contest. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that hunters harvested...
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Maryland’s Primitive Deer Hunt Days Run Feb. 1 – 3
Final Opportunity for Deer Hunters for the 2023-24 Season Photo by Randall Gornowich, submitted to the 2022 Maryland DNR Photo Contest. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces the...
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Maryland Hunters Harvest 72,642 Deer for 2023-2024 Season
More than 10% were harvested on Sundays Photo by Debbie Blair, submitted to Maryland DNR Photo Contest. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reported that deer hunters harvested 72,642...
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