More Than 31,000 Deer Harvested During Maryland Firearm Season
by TBC Press on 12/18/15
Maryland hunters reported taking 31,390 deer during the popular two-week deer firearm season. Despite mild weather across the state, rain on key hunting days resulted in an eight percent decline in harvest compared to last season. More than 3,200 deer were taken on the Sunday hunting days.
Scattered rain across the state on opening weekend, combined with warm weather throughout the season, made for challenging hunting conditions this year, Wildlife and Heritage Service Director Paul Peditto said. With Sunday hunting available in most counties, hunters had more opportunities to adapt to these conditions and achieve the harvest necessary to meet our deer management objectives. READ MORE
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