In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. Terms Defined. “Conviction” includes: A guilty verdict; Accepted plea of nolo contendere; An admission of guilt to any charge made by the prepayment of the applicable fine instead of appearing for trial; or Each charged violation merged into a conviction. “Deer poaching” means the illegal killing of a white-tailed or sika deer: After legal shooting hours; During a closed season; In violation of prescribed bag limits; In violation of a Department-issued permit; With an illegal weapon; or While trespassing. “Gross score” means the score derived by calculating the measurements of the antlers of white-tailed deer: In accordance with the Boone and Crockett Club Official Scoring System for North American Big Game Trophies Non-Typical Whitetail and Coues' Deer, 2015, which is incorporated by reference in Regulation .02 of this chapter; As taken by an official Boone and Crockett Club scorer; and As measured at any time with no drying time being required. “Privilege” means the ability to hunt without a hunting license under the exemptions provided in Natural Resources Article, §10-301(c), Annotated Code of Maryland. “Suspension” means the act of the Department temporarily rescinding a hunting license or privilege and thereby temporarily prohibiting a person from engaging in a hunting activity or activities under any circumstances.