Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 4 - Hunting Restrictions -- in General
Section 10-415 - Deer Hunting -- in General

(a)    There are the following 3 seasons to hunt deer:
        (1)    Deer bow hunting season;
        (2)    Deer firearms season; and
        (3)    Deer muzzle loader season.
    (b)    A person who harvests a game bird or mammal shall report the harvest in accordance with regulations adopted by the Department.
    (c)    (1)    A person with a hunting license also may purchase bonus deer stamps from the Department.
        (2)    A bonus deer stamp allows a person with the hunting license to hunt 1 deer for each stamp purchased in any of the following hunting seasons for deer in the State:
            (i)    Deer bow hunting season;
            (ii)    Deer muzzle loader season; and
            (iii)    Deer firearms season.
        (3)    An individual who purchases a bonus antlered deer stamp but does not use it during a particular season may use that stamp during any subsequent season in that hunting license year.
        (4)    The fee for each bonus antlered deer stamp issued in accordance with this subsection shall be $10.00 for residents and $25.00 for nonresidents.
        (5)    The Department may establish by regulation the type and number of deer stamps issued under this subsection if necessary to control the deer harvest in various areas of the State.
    (d)    (1)    In this subsection, “Deer Management Permit” means a permit issued by the Department authorizing the holder or an agent of the holder to hunt deer outside of deer hunting season for the purpose of preventing damage to crops.
        (2)    In Baltimore County, Charles County, Calvert County, St. Mary’s County, and Harford County, an individual who hunts deer under a Deer Management Permit may:
            (i)    Use a shotgun or breech loading center fired rifle approved by the Department to hunt deer throughout the year, including all deer hunting seasons, in the locations and under the conditions set forth in the permit; and
            (ii)    On State land in Baltimore County, Charles County, Calvert County, St. Mary’s County, or Harford County leased by the permit holder for the purpose of cultivating crops, hunt deer on the leased land in the locations and under the conditions set forth in the permit.
        (3)    To protect public safety and welfare, the Department may restrict the lands on which an individual may hunt deer under a Deer Management Permit.
        (4)    (i)    This paragraph applies only in Frederick County.
            (ii)    Subject to the conditions set forth in a Deer Management Permit, a permittee may use a rifle approved by the Department to harvest deer throughout the year, including all deer hunting seasons.
            (iii)    In Frederick County Zone 1, as defined in COMAR 08.03.03.06A.(3)(g), an agent of a permittee may use a rifle to harvest deer throughout the year.
            (iv)    1.    This subparagraph applies only in Frederick County Zone 2, as defined in COMAR 08.03.03.06A.(3)(h).
                2.    Except as provided in subsubparagraph 3 of this subparagraph, an agent of a permittee may use a rifle to harvest deer in a period beginning October 1 and ending March 31.
                3.    In a deer firearms season, an agent of a permittee may harvest deer only by using the weapon approved for that season.
            (v)    The Department shall adopt regulations to implement this paragraph.
    (e)    A person may not remove the head or hide or any part from any deer, except internal organs, or cut the meat into parts until the person has obtained a confirmation number for that deer from the Department. Removal of the head or the hide of any deer before obtaining a confirmation number for that deer shall be prima facie evidence that the deer was hunted illegally. Each separate deer taken illegally or found in possession shall be considered a separate offense.
    (f)    A person who possesses a game bird or mammal killed by means other than hunting shall report the possession in accordance with regulations adopted by the Department.
    (g)    A person may not hunt a deer while the deer is taking refuge in or swimming through the waters of the State.
    (h)    Upon written request from a federal facility for a variance from the established deer hunting season, the Department shall review the request and may:
        (1)    Approve the request;
        (2)    Deny the request; or
        (3)    Approve the request with conditions.

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Natural Resources

Title 10 - Wildlife

Subtitle 4 - Hunting Restrictions -- in General

Section 10-401 - Hunting, Possessing, and Selling Certain Wild Birds

Section 10-402 - Hunting and Taking Nests and Eggs of Wild and Migratory Birds

Section 10-403 - Hunting, Purchasing, Selling, etc., Game Birds in Violation of Federal and State Law; Hunting in Bird Refuges

Section 10-404 - Hunting, Possessing, Importing, and Selling Game Venison, Birds or Game Mammals

Section 10-405 - Open Season for Forest Game Birds and Mammals and Upland Game Birds and Mammals; Junior Deer Hunt

Section 10-406 - Open Season for Hunting and Trapping Fur-Bearing Mammals

Section 10-407 - Open Season for Wetland Game Birds, Wild Waterfowl, and Certain Other Migratory Birds Regulated by Federal Rule or Regulation

Section 10-408 - Department to Regulate Use of Weapons and Ammunition

Section 10-408.1 - Certain Traps Near Residences

Section 10-409 - Department to Regulate Bag Limits; Bag Limits to Be in Conformity With Federal Rules and Regulations

Section 10-410 - Restrictions on Hunting Wildlife Generally

Section 10-411 - Hunting on Private Lands

Section 10-412 - Hunting Wetland or Upland Game Birds

Section 10-413 - Restrictions Pertaining to Dogs and Cats

Section 10-414 - Hunting Restrictions Relating to Raccoon and Opossum

Section 10-415 - Deer Hunting -- in General

Section 10-416 - Deer Hunting -- Prohibited Methods

Section 10-417 - Export and Shipment of Game or Nongame Birds or Mammals

Section 10-418 - Clothing Worn by Hunters or Assistants

Section 10-419 - Commercial Use of Dead Seals Prohibited

Section 10-420 - Muzzle Loading Hunting Season for Deer

Section 10-420.1 - Hunting Deer With Certain Handguns

Section 10-421 - Restriction on First Day of Firearms Season for Hunting Deer

Section 10-422 - Interference With Hunters

Section 10-423 - Applicability of Penalty Provisions

Section 10-423.1 - Black Bear Damage Reimbursement Fund

Section 10-424 - Limitations on Hunting or Pursuing Wildlife, Unprotected Birds, or Mammals

Section 10-424.1 - Suspension of License for Violation of 10-424(1)

Section 10-425 - Waterfowl Processing Operations

Section 10-426 - Hunting via Internet Connection Prohibited; Penalty

Section 10-427 - Prohibition on Organized Killing Contests -- Penalty for Violation