October 20-25, 2008 - Lottery Closes Sept. 1

Have you ever wondered about hunting Maryland’s largest land animal, the black bear? Western Maryland is home to a thriving population of black bears offering hunters a unique chance to hunt this game animal throughout Garrett and Allegany counties. The black bear is challenging to hunt - a master of their environment. They roam vast areas; often traveling several miles a day moving through their surroundings with an incomparable caution, paying attention to every detail of their surroundings. For a hunter to take a wild black bear is a true achievement. It is possible, though, for you to rise to the challenge and be one of Maryland’s successful bear hunters, even if you are new to bear hunting. For hunters new to bear hunting, DNR has put together an informational ‘Bear Hunter’s Guide to Hunting Black Bears in Maryland.’ The booklet includes key information to get you started in bear hunting - an overview of Maryland’s prior bear hunts, bear-hunting regulations, tips on planning a bear hunt including necessary equipment, bear-hunting techniques, how to care for your bear after the harvest - and a lot more.

Maryland to Celebrate National Hunting & Fishing Day
Sat., Sept. 27th - 10 am - 5 pm

National Hunting and Fishing Day is a family-oriented event, with fun and educational hands-on activities that everyone will enjoy. This is a great way to introduce youth and newcomers to outdoor sports while teaching them about the important role that hunting and fishing play in Maryland’s wildlife conservation programs. Join us in celebrating the original outdoor challenge!

Voluntary Quality Deer Management
A Concept Worth Considering

In an effort to improve the quality of the deer herd they pursue, many hunters are voluntarily adopting a strategy called Quality Deer Management (QDM). QDM is a philosophy and management practice designed to help create a healthy deer herd that is allowed to develop toward its natural potential.

Go to.....www.wildlifelicense.com/md/, Or, Call Toll-Free 1-800-918-2870

The Maryland Waterfowler's Association is sponsoring 2 youth hunts for the 2008 youth waterfowl hunt to be held in November. Youth age 15 and under are eligible to enter.

A study is currently underway through the Wildlife and Fisheries Program at Frostburg State University in cooperation with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The study’s undertaking is to determine the distribution and abundance of bobcats and fishers in Maryland. We need your help in locating these animals.

Catch A Poacher 24 Hour Hotline 1-800-635-6124

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Download the Complete Guide to Hunting and Trapping in Maryland
(Adobe Acrobat file 2MB) - To get the free Acrobat Reader go to www.adobe.com
 

This publication is intended as a guide only. For State laws and regulations, see the Natural Resources Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland and the Code of Maryland Regulations, Title 08, Subtitle 03.  Maryland laws and regulations can be found at the following websites:
Laws: http://mlis.state.md.us/cgi-win/web_statutes.exe
Regulations: http://www.dsd.state.md.us/comar/ and click on COMAR