The second part of Maryland’s split muzzleloader deer hunting season will open Dec. 21 and run through Jan. 4. The first half of the split season was held in October. Hunters may use muzzleloading firearms to harvest sika and white-tailed deer during this time. “The late muzzleloader season provides hunters with another opportunity to pursue one of their favorite pastimes,” Maryland Department of Natural Resources Wildlife and Heritage Service Director Karina Stonesifer said. “Many hunters like the added challenge of the colder temperatures and style of weapons that must be used. The season gives hunters the chance to put additional venison in the freezer and it greatly assists with managing the state’s deer population.” DNR encourages hunters to consult the 2024-2025 Maryland Guide to Hunting and Trapping for information on bag limits, registration procedures, and other regulations. Hunters are also reminded that 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 hunters and apprentice license holders, 16 […]
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