The first segment of Maryland’s muzzleloader deer season will be open Oct. 17-19 statewide. Hunters in Region B — the state’s central, southern, and eastern regions — can also use muzzleloaders from Oct. 21-26 for antlerless deer only. “The October muzzleloader season is a great opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy the state’s abundant natural resources,” Maryland Department of Natural Resources Wildlife and Heritage Service Director Karina Stonesifer said. “The season normally coincides with increased deer activity and the cooler fall weather makes it an enjoyable time to hunt.” For the 2024-25 season, the statewide bag limit for white-tailed bucks is set at two deer. Maryland hunters in Region B have the option to take one additional bonus buck after purchasing a Bonus Antlered Deer Stamp, but this stamp may not be used during the early muzzleloader season. The antlerless deer bag limits differ between deer management regions. An antler-point restriction remains in effect. Deer hunters may harvest one antlered white-tailed deer within the yearly bag limit that does not meet the requirement of having at least three points on one antler. Any additional antlered deer taken within the established bag limit must meet the minimum point restriction. Licensed junior […]
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