Boost In Md. Hunting License Fee Proposed Again
CUMBERLAND, Md. (AP) — A bill to boost Maryland hunting license fees is returning to the General Assembly. The Cumberland Times-News reported Saturday that the nonprofit Maryland Legislative...
View Article161 Deer Culled From Catoctin Mountain Park
THURMONT, Md. (AP) — The National Park Service says government sharpshooters killed 161 white-tailed deer at Catoctin Mountain Park near Thurmont in the fourth year of a herd-reduction program....
View ArticleBear Poaching Charges Lead To Hunting Suspension
CUMBERLAND, Md. (AP) — A western Maryland man has had his hunting privileges suspended for two years to resolve charges that he shot two black bears out of season. The Cumberland Times-News reports...
View ArticleMd. State Police To Help Farmers Thin Deer Herds
FREDERICK, Md. (AP) — Maryland State Police and the Frederick County Farm Bureau are teaming up to let troopers hunt crop-eating deer. The Frederick News-Post reported Monday that the program is aimed...
View Article3 Men Charged With Hunting Violations
OLDTOWN, Md. (AP) — Natural Resources Police have charged three Anne Arundel County men with hunting violations. Authorities say 29-year-old Jason Calloway, 23-year-old Zachary Janikiewicz and...
View ArticleGrowing Black Bear Population Leads To Increased Hunt
GARRETT COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — A growing black bear population means more bears are being hunted this week in Maryland. Alex DeMetrick reports like the bears, the hunt is spreading. As Deep Creek Lake...
View ArticleMaryland’s 2-Week Firearm Deer Season Opening
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) — Maryland’s firearm deer season is opening amid signs that this year’s hunt will be more productive than last year’s. The season runs from Saturday through Dec. 14. Early season...
View ArticleFrederick Official Seeks Change In Hunting Regulations
FREDERICK, Md. (AP) — A Frederick County commissioner is seeking to repeal a prohibition on rifle hunting for deer in the southern part of the county. Commissioner Billy Shreve is hosting a public...
View ArticleDeer Tally From Md. Firearm Season Up 2 Percent
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources says hunters killed 2 percent more deer than last year during the two-week firearm season that ended Saturday. The agency reported a...
View ArticleMd. Muzzleloader Deer Season Reopens For 2 Weeks
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) — Maryland deer hunters who use muzzle-loading firearms have another two weeks to fill their tags. The Department of Natural Resources says muzzleloader season reopens Saturday and...
View ArticleMd. Considers Changing Black Bear Hunt
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is considering a big change in the black bear hunting season. The agency said Monday it may eliminate the quota system that has...
View ArticleBigger Bag Limits For Deer Helping Md. Farmers
WESTMINSTER, Md. (AP) — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources says bigger bag limits for deer hunters in most of the state are helping reduce crop damage. Game manager Peter Jayne told the...
View ArticleMd. Deer Hunt Tally Up 10 Percent From Last Year
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources says hunters killed 10 percent more deer in 2013-14 than they did last season. The agency reported Thursday that hunters took nearly...
View ArticleMd. May Adopt Conventional Season For Bear Hunts
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources says it may change the way black bear hunts are managed to make planning easier for hunters. The agency said Tuesday it’s proposing to...
View ArticleSunday Hunting Bills Pass Md. House, Senate
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Identical bills to greatly expand Sunday hunting opportunities in western Maryland have passed both houses of the General Assembly. The House of Delegates advanced the measure...
View ArticleO’Malley Signs Western Md. Sunday Hunting Bills
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) — Gov. Martin O’Malley is giving his blessing to more Sunday hunting in western Maryland despite opposition from birdwatchers and horseback riders. The Democratic governor signed...
View ArticleMd. Increases Number Of Bear Hunting Permits
OAKLAND, Md. (AP) — Natural resources officials say they will issue 450 bear hunting permits for this year’s season. Harry Spiker of the Maryland Wildlife and Heritage Service tells The Times-News of...
View ArticleNew Md. Sunday Hunting Rules Could Come In Nov.
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources says it hopes to implement regulations allowing more Sunday hunting in western Maryland before the firearm deer season begins Nov....
View ArticleBlack Bear Hunt Opens In Western Md.
CUMBERLAND, Md. (AP) — Black bear season is opening in western Maryland with some significant changes in the way the hunt is conducted. The four-day season opening Monday is the first with a...
View ArticleHunters Bag 69 Bears During Md. Hunt Season
CUMBERLAND, Md. (AP) — Black bear hunting season has ended in Maryland with hunters taking home 69 bears. The four-day hunt began Monday and ended Thursday. The season was the first with a...
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