The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will open the archery hunting season for white-tailed and sika deer on Sept. 6. The season runs intermittently through Jan. 31, 2025. Archers may use vertical longbows and vertical recurve bows Feb. 1 and Feb. 3-4, 2025 during the third annual Primitive Deer Hunt Days. Hunters should consult the 2024-2025 Maryland Guide to Hunting and Trapping for specific dates and closures in their region. “Archery season is always exciting because it signifies the changing of the seasons, enabling hunters to really get on the ground (or in the stand) and take advantage of our abundant hunting opportunities,” Wildlife and Heritage Service Director Karina Stonesifer said. “For many, archery season provides a fresh start for both new and experienced deer hunters. It allows folks to get outdoors, become reacquainted with nature, and if they’re lucky, put some meat in the freezer.” For the 2024-25 deer season, the statewide bag limit for white-tailed bucks is two deer total (no more than one per weapon season). Hunters have the option to take one additional bonus buck in Region B (the state’s central, southern, and eastern regions) after purchasing a Bonus Antlered Deer Stamp. The antlerless archery deer bag limits differ between deer management regions. In Region A, […]
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