Regulation .04 Upland Game.
Regulation .04 Upland Game.LinkCopy Citation
| Species | Open Season, Subject to Regulation .01D of This Chapter | Location | Bag Limits | Possession Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Crow. | August 15 — March 15, hunting allowed Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday only | In all counties | No limit | No limit |
| B. Pheasant. | ||||
| (1) In General. | November 2, 2024 — February 28, 2025 November 1, 2025 — February 28, 2026 |
In all counties | 2 per day (either sex) | 4 |
| (2) Hunting with the Aid of Raptors and a Falconry Permit. | November 1, 2024 — March 31, 2025 November 1, 2025 — March 31, 2026 |
In all counties | 2 per day (either sex) | 4 |
| C. Quail. | ||||
| (1) Western Zone — Private Land and Lands Owned or Managed by DNR. | November 2, 2024 — January 15, 2025 November 1, 2025 — January 15, 2026 |
In that portion of the State west of the Chesapeake Bay and Susquehanna River, excluding Allegany and Garrett counties | 6 per day | 12 in all counties and zones combined |
| (2) Eastern Zone — Private Land. | November 2, 2024 — January 15, 2025 November 1, 2025 — January 15, 2026 |
In that portion of the State east of the Chesapeake Bay and Susquehanna River | ||
| (3) Eastern Zone — Lands Owned or Managed by DNR. | Closed season | In that portion of the State east of the Chesapeake Bay and Susquehanna River | 0 | 0 |
| (4) Allegany and Garrett Counties. | Closed season | In Allegany and Garrett counties | 0 | 0 |
| (5) Hunting with the Aid of Raptors and a Falconry Permit. | November 1, 2024 — March 31, 2025 November 1, 2025 — March 31, 2026 |
In all counties, except on lands owned or managed by DNR east of the Chesapeake Bay and Susquehanna River | 4 per day | 8 |
| (6) Hunting with the Aid of Raptors and a Falconry Permit on Lands Owned or Managed by DNR. | Closed season | In that portion of the State east of the Chesapeake Bay and Susquehanna River | 0 | 0 |
| D. Rabbits. | ||||
| (1) Eastern Cottontail Rabbit. | ||||
| (a) In General. | November 2, 2024 — February 28, 2025 November 1, 2025 — February 28, 2026 |
In all counties | 4 per day | 8 |
| (b) Hunting with the Aid of Raptors and a Falconry Permit. | November 1, 2024 — March 31, 2025 November 1, 2025 — March 31, 2026 |
In all counties | 4 per day | 8 |
| (2) Snowshoe Hare. | Closed season | In all counties | 0 | 0 |
| E. Woodchuck. | August 1 — July 31 | In all counties | No limit | No limit |