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Regulation .07 White-Tailed Deer.

Regulation .07 White-Tailed Deer.Copy Citation

A.
The following lands are owned or controlled by the Department in Region A as defined in Regulation .06A of this chapter:
(1)
Billmeyer-Belle Grove; WMA;
(2)
Cunningham Swamp WMA;
(3)
Dan’s Mountain WMA;
(4)
Deep Creek Lake State Park (designated areas only);
(5)
Green Ridge State Forest;
(6)
Indian Springs WMA;
(7)
McCoole Fishery Management Area;
(8)
Mount Nebo WMA;
(9)
Potomac-Garrett State Forest;
(10)
Prather's Neck WMA;
(11)
Rocky Gap State Park (designated areas only);
(12)
Sang Run State Park (designated areas only);
(13)
Savage River State Forest;
(14)
Sideling Hill WMA;
(15)
Warrior Mountain WMA;
(16)
Woodmont;
(17)
Youghiogheny Reservoir CWMA; and
(18)
Youghiogheny Scenic Wild River.
B.
The Suburban Deer Management Zone is defined as the area that encompasses Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George’s counties.
F.
Use of Primitive Weapons During February Dates.
(1)
A hunter may only use a primitive weapon as defined in COMAR 08.03.01.01B(29) and in accordance with COMAR 08.03.04.05I.
(2)
Hunters may not harvest more than one antlered deer per day within the prescribed bag limit.
(3)
A deer taken with a primitive weapon shall count towards the respective bow or muzzleloader season's bag limits, except in Region A, as defined in Regulation .06A of this chapter, in which one additional antlerless deer may be taken.
G.
A hunter may only harvest one antlered deer per license year, including the Bonus antlered deer, that has antlers with fewer than three antler points 1 inch or longer on each antler. Hunters that possess, or are eligible to possess, a Resident or Nonresident Junior Hunting License are exempt from this requirement. Hunters that are 16 years old or younger and possess an Apprentice Hunting License are exempt from this requirement.
H.
Bonus Antlered Deer Stamp.
(1)
Before taking a Bonus antlered white-tailed deer, hunters shall first purchase a Bonus Antlered Deer Stamp.
(2)
Persons exempt from needing a hunting license under Natural Resources Article, §10-301(c), Annotated Code of Maryland, do not need to purchase a Bonus Antlered Deer Stamp.
(3)
One Bonus antlered white-tailed deer may be taken per license year, for all seasons combined. The Bonus antlered white-tailed deer may not be taken on the same day that another antlered deer is taken under the prescribed bag limit.
(4)
In accordance with the defined regions in Regulation .06A of this chapter, the Bonus Antlered Deer Stamp may be used in Region A, provided that prior to the use of the Bonus Antlered Deer Stamp:
(a)
No more than two antlered deer were taken Statewide and no more than one antlered deer was taken in Region A; and
(b)
Any previously harvested antlered deer in Region A was taken in a different weapon season than the Bonus deer.
(5)
The Bonus antlered white-tailed deer may be taken in any weapon season except the October muzzleloader season.